OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 247 Audio/VideoReceiver

ENGLISH Table of Contents

3 Introduction 49 Tuner Operation 52 Macro Programming 4 Safety Information 49 Basic Tuner Operation 52 Programmed Device Functions 5 Unpacking 49 Station Selection 53 Volume Punch-Through 6 Front Panel Controls 49 Preset Tuning 53 Channel Control Punch-Through 8 Rear Panel Connections 50 RDS Operation 53 Transport Control Punch-Through 11 Main Remote Control Functions 50 RDS Tuning 53 Resetting the Remote Memory 15 Installation and Connections 50 RDS Display Options 54 Function List 15 Audio Equipment Connections 50 Program Search (PTY) 56 Troubleshooting Guide 15 HDMI Input Connections 51 Programming the Remote 56 Processor Reset 15 HDMI Output Connections 51 Programming the Remote with Codes 57 Technical Specifications 16 Video Equipment Connections 51 Direct Code Entry 58 Appendix - Settings Worksheet 17 SCART A/V Connections 51 Auto Search Method 19 System and Power Connections 51 Code Readout 20 Speaker Selection 20 Speaker Placement 21 System Configuration 21 First Turn On 21 Using the On-Screen Display 21 System Setup Declaration of Conformity 22 Input Setup 24 Surround Setup 25 Night Mode Settings 26 Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes 26 Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQ 29 Manual Setup We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 29 Speaker Setup 2, route de Tours 32 Delay Settings 72500 Château-du-Loir, 33 Output Level Adjustment FRANCE 35 Operation 35 Surround Mode Chart declare in own responsibility, that the product 37 Basic Operation described in this owner’s manual is in compliance 37 Source Selection 37 Video Input Selection with technical standards: 37 6/8-Channel Direct Input EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003 38 Controls and Use of Headphones EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003 38 Surround Mode Selection EN 61000-3-2:2000 39 Digital Audio Playback EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 39 Dolby Digital EN 60065:2002 39 DTS 39 PCM Audio Playback 39 Selecting a Digital Source 39 Digital Bitstream Indicators Jurjen Amsterdam 40 Surround mode Types Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 40 Surround Mode Post Processing 05/07 41 PCM Playback Indications 41 Speaker/Channel Indicators 42 Night Mode 42 Tape Recording 42 Using The Bridge Typographical Conventions 44 Output Level Adjustment In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel With Source Signals 44 Dim function connections, certain conventions have been used. 44 Memory backup EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel 45 Multiroom Operation connection jack 45 Multiroom 45 Installation EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display 45 Multiroom Setup 1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control 45 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment 45 Multiroom Operation 0 – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection 47 Video Adjustments 0 – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote 47 Advanced Features 47 Front Panel Display Fade 48 Turn-On Volume Level 48 Semi-OSD Settings The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the 48 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase 49 Default Surround Mode characters, performance and operation remain the same.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! The AVR 247 takes the “video” part of its name Coax and optical digital outputs are available for With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 247 seriously. Along with two HDMI inputs and three direct connection to digital recorders. A video

you are about to begin many years of listening 100MHz analog component video inputs, the recording output and a color-coded eight-chan- ENGLISH enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement AVR 247’s video processing allows you to scale nel input make the AVR 247 virtually future- and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance the output signal to 720p with 1080i and 1080p proof, with everything needed to accommodate of musical selections, the AVR 247 is truly a loop-through to match the requirements of your tomorrow’s new formats right on board. multichannel receiver for the new millennium. In specific video display. Thanks to award winning With one simple connection between the addition to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding Faroudja® technology, your video sources never AVR 247 and the optional Harman Kardon modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the looked better.Tying audio and video together, , you are able to listen to materials latest advancements in surround technology such the AVR 247 provides A/V sync delay so that the stored on your compatible Apple® iPod®**. as Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, the full suite of lip sync errors – commonly seen when digital Your AVR’s system remote control has been DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest video processing is used in a source, program or preprogrammed with control codes that enable 7.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 video display – are eliminated. you to select tracks for playback and navigate technology. An important addition to the AVR 247’s impres- many of your iPod’s functions, even from across The AVR 247 has been engineered so that it is sive list of features is EzSet/EQ™, which auto- the room. The Bridge™ will even let you charge easy to take advantage of all the power of its mates the configuration process to make it your iPod. digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color quicker, easier and more precise. Using the spe- The AVR 247’s flexibility and power extend coded connection jacks and terminals make cial microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ beyond your main home theater or listening installation fast and simple. However, to obtain takes the guesswork out of entering speaker room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi- the maximum enjoyment from your new “size” and crossover information, delay times for zone control system that allows you to select receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few all channels and output levels. In addition to the one source for use in the main room and a minutes spent learning the functions of the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes different one (Audio only) in a second room. various controls will enable you to take room equalization so that the signals sent to Complete control over volume is possible with a advantage of all the power the AVR 247 is able each speaker are tailored to provide accurate separate infrared control link. to deliver. sonic quality with your specific combination of speaker type, room size and other factors that Additional multiroom options include the option If you have any questions about this product, its influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the installation or its operation, please contact your system is custom-configured in a few minutes multiroom system. retailer or custom installer.They are your best with accuracy that previously required expensive The AVR 247’s powerful amplifier uses local sources of information. and hard-to-use test equipment. traditional Harman Kardon high-current design Description and Features In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 247 includes technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of The AVR 247 serves as the hub of your home a full set of manual configuration settings for any program selection. entertainment system, providing a wide range of those who wish to custom-trim their system Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity listening possibilities for almost any audio or even further.A Quadruple Crossover bass receiver more then fifty years ago. With state-of- video program source, whether it is the broad- management system makes it possible to enter the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit cast of a movie or sporting event in HDTV or a different crossover settings for each speaker designs, the AVR 247 is the perfect combination vintage mono or stereo recording. When playing group. of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet digital audio sources from either the convention- yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, al optical and coaxial inputs, or through the A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital easy-to-use package. HDMI 1.1 compliant connections, the AVR 247 processor to preserve all of the subtleties of older decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS and analog, two-channel materials, while bass DTS-ES data streams. Two-channel stereo and management, available in the surround and matrix surround sources benefit from all current Stereo-Digital modes, improves your ability to Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes and DTS Neo:6. The tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or latest version of our proprietary Logic 7® process taste. is on-board to create a wider, more enveloping For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR features sound field and more defined surround channel connections for five video devices, all with both positioning, regardless of the type of source composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional material. audio inputs are available, and a total of six Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create digital inputs and two outputs make the enveloping sound fields from front left and right AVR 247 capable of handling all the latest speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone digital audio sources. For compatibility with the circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan with headphones. DVD players, the AVR also features wide- bandwidth, low-crosstalk component video switching.

**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 can only be viewed using the controls on the iPod, not with the AVR remote.

INTRODUCTION 3 Safety Information

■ Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Dolby Pro Logic* II and IIx Decoding, Your AVR has been designed for use with ® and the full suite of DTS modes, READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING 220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a line ® including DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete & Matrix YOUR UNIT. voltage other than that for which it is intended and Neo:6® Do not install this equipment in a confined space can create a safety and fire hazard and may ■ Seven channels of high-current amplifi- such as a case or similar – Install it away from damage the unit. cation with two channels assignable to direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, If you have any questions about the voltage either surround back or multiroom moisture, and/or cold. requirements for your specific model, or about applications Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects the line voltage in your area, contact your dealer ■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7® may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be before plugging the unit into a wall outlet. processing, along with a choice of exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the Do Not Use Extension Cords Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for top of this unit, do not place: To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord use when only two speakers are – Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may attached to your unit. We do not recommend available cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or that extension cords be used with this product. ■ Dolby Headphone to create spacious, personal injury. As with all electrical devices, do not run power open sound fields when using head- – Containers with liquid in them, as they may cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy phones fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to objects on them. Damaged power cords should ■ Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™ the user and/or damage to this unit. be replaced immediately by an authorized service automatically configures speaker set- depot with a cord meeting factory specifications. Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, table- tings and sets room equalization for cloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat Handle the AC Power Cord Gently quick, easy and accurate system setup radiation. If the temperature inside this unit When disconnecting the power cord from an AC ■ HDMI with audio/video processing, rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord. upscaling to 720p, 1080i/1080p pass- and/or personal injury. If you do not intend to use the unit for any through and repeater for increased considerable length of time, disconnect the plug cable length without signal Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the from the AC outlet. AC power plug can be reached easily. degradation Do Not Open the Cabinet ■ Two HDMI™ 1.1 and three assignable This unit is not disconnected from the AC power There are no user-serviceable components inside high-bandwidth analog component source as long as it is connected to the wall out- this product. Opening the cabinet may present a inputs for compatibility with the latest let, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state shock hazard, and any modification to the high-definition video sources is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit product will void your guarantee. If water or any is designed to consume a very small quantity of ■ Front panel analog A/V inputs metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a power. staple accidentally falls inside the unit, discon- ■ Front panel digital inputs for easy con- WARNING nect it from the AC power source immediately, nection to portable digital devices and TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC and consult an authorized service station. the latest video game consoles SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE ■ Connects to Harman Kardon’s TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (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 ■ 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

4 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information

Installation Location Cleaning ■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,

potential for safety hazards, place the unit on soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft ENGLISH a firm and level surface. When placing the cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and fresh cloth with clean water. any mounting hardware can support the Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER weight of the product. use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or ■ Make certain that proper space is provided any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use both above and below the unit for ventilation. abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish If this product will be installed in a cabinet or of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near other enclosed area, make certain that there the unit. is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Moving the Unit Under some circumstances a fan may be Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect required. any interconnection cords with other compo- ■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted nents, and make certain that you disconnect the surface. unit from the AC outlet. ■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold Unpacking locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment. The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were ■ Avoid moist or humid locations. specially designed to cushion it from shock and ■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the vibration. We suggest that you save the carton top of the unit, or place objects directly over and packing materials for use in shipping if you them. move, or should the unit ever need repair. ■ Due to the weight of the AVR 247 and the heat To minimize the size of the carton in storage, generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote you may wish to flatten it. This is done by possibility that the rubber padding on the carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution inserts may be stored in the same manner. when placing the unit on soft woods or other Packing materials that cannot be collapsed materials that may be damaged by heat or should be saved along with the carton in a heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be plastic bag. particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks due to a variety of factors beyond If you do not wish to save the packaging Harman Kardon's control, including the nature materials, please note that the carton and other of the finish, cleaning materials used, and sections of the shipping protection are recycla- normal heat and vibration caused by the use of ble. Please respect the environment and discard the product, or other factors. We recommend those materials at a local recycling center. that caution be exercised in choosing an It is important that you remove the protective installation location for the component and in plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the normal maintenance practices, as your film in place will affect the performance of your warranty will not cover this type of damage to remote control. furniture.

SAFETY INFORMATION 5 Front Panel Controls

DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 DVD PRO LOGIC VID 2 CD 3 STEREO DSP VID 3 FMAM HEADPHONE 5 7 CH. STEREO VID 4 TAPE SURR. OFF 6 8 CH

Optical 3 Coaxial 3

1 Main Power Switch ! Tuner Band Selector Ô Video 4 input jacks 2 System Power Control @ Set Button  Input Indicators 3 Power Indicator # Preset Stations Selector Ò Main Information Display 4 Headphone Jack $ Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Ú Remote Sensor Window 5 Surround Mode Group Selector % Input Source Selector Û Digital Input Selector 6 Speaker Select Button ^ RDS Select Button Ù Channel Select Button 7 Selector Buttons & Delay ı Volume Control 8 Tone Mode * Digital Optical 3 Input 9 Surround Mode Selector ( Surround Mode Indicators ) Tuning Ó Digital Coax 3 Input

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to 2 System Power Control: When the Main 5 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press apply power to the AVR. When the switch is Power Switch 1 is “ON,”press this button to this button to select the top-level group of pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit surround modes. Each press of the button will mode, as indicated by the orange LED 3. This off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator select a major mode grouping in the following button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. 3 will turn blue when the unit is on. order: To turn the unit off completely and prevent the 3 Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP use of the remote control, this switch should be in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode Modes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes pressed until it pops out from the front panel so to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of Once the button is pressed so that the name of When the unit is in operation, the indicator will the switch. the desired surround mode group appears in the turn blue. Main Information Display Ò, press the NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to Surround Mode Selector 9 to cycle through position. listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of head- the individual modes available. For example, press phones. Be certain that the headphones have a this button to select Dolby modes, and then press standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the Surround Mode Selector 9 to choose the speakers will automatically be turned off from the various mode options. when the headphones are connected. 6 Speaker Select Button: Press this button When configuring your system using EzSet/EQ, to begin the process of selecting the speaker the calibration microphone should be plugged positions that are used in your listening room. into this jack using the supplied adaptor that (See page 29 for more information on setup and converts the small mini-plug at the end of the configuration.) microphone’s cord to a 1/4" plug.

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Controls

7 Selector Buttons: When you are $ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These Ó Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally establishing the AVR’s configuration settings, use indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the used for connection to the output of portable

these buttons to select from the choices speaker type selected for each channel or the digital audio devices, video game consoles or ENGLISH available, as shown in the Main Information incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, other products that have a coax digital jack. Display Ò. right, right surround and left surround speaker Ô Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/video indicators are composed of three boxes, while the 8 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or jacks may be used for temporary connection to subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone video games or portable audio/video products when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two controls. When the button is pressed so that the such as camcorders and portable audio players. outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are words TONE IN appear in the Main selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the  Input indicators: The current selected Information Display Ò, the settings of the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker mode or function will appear as one of these Bass and Treble controls and of the Balance has been selected for that position. (See page 29 indicators. Note that when the unit is turned on, control will affect the output signals. When the for more information on configuring speakers.) The the entire list of available modes will light briefly, button is pressed so that the words TONE letters inside each of the center boxes display and then revert to normal operation with only OUT appear in the Main Information active input channels. For standard analog inputs, the active mode indicator illuminated. Display Ò, the output signal will be “flat,” only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo without any balance, bass or treble alteration. Ò Main Information Display: This display input. When a digital source is playing, the indica- delivers messages and status indications to help 9 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button tors will light to display the channels being you operate the receiver. to select from among the available surround received at the digital input. When the letters mode options for the mode group selected. The flash, the digital input has been interrupted. Ú Remote Sensor Window: The sensor specific modes will vary based on the number of (See page 41 for more information on the Channel behind this window receives infrared signals from speakers available, the mode group and if the Indicators). the remote control. Aim the remote at this area input source is digital or analog. For example, and do not block or cover it unless an external NOTE: When you have reassigned the surround press the Surround Mode Group Selector 5 remote sensor is installed. back speakers to the remote zone using the to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic MULTI ROOM SETUP menu, the boxes that Note: When /DMP has been selected as 7, and then press this button to see the mode indicate the presence of the surround back speak- the input source, no Input Indicator  will choices available. For more information on mode ers will automatically disappear, reflecting the fact light. DMP/THE BRIDGE IS selection, see page 40. that the main listening area is now configured for CONNECTED will scroll across the Upper ) Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the 5.1-channel operation. (See page 45 for more Display Line Ò, unless you have retitled the button to tune lower frequency stations and the information on reassigning the surround back source name, in which case that name will right side of the button to tune higher frequency speakers for multiroom use.) appear. See page 22 for more information on stations. When a station with a strong signal is input titling. % Input Source Selector: Press this button to reached, MANUAL TUNED or AUTO change the input by scrolling through the list of Û Digital Input Selector: When playing a TUNED will appear in the Main Information input sources. source that has a digital output, press this button Display (see page 49 for more information Ò to select between the Optical R and on tuning stations). RDS Select Button: Press this button to ^ Coaxial N Digital inputs. (See pages 22 and display the various messages that are part of the ! Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button 39 for more information on digital audio). RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner (See page 50 for more information on RDS). Ù Channel Select Button: Press this button mode. Pressing it again will switch between the to begin the process of trimming the channel AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed Delay: Press this button to begin the & output levels using an external audio source. for some seconds will switch between stereo and sequence of steps required to enter delay time (For more information on output level trim mono receiving and between automatic and settings (See page 32 for more information on adjustment, see page 44). manual tuning mode (See page 49 for more delay times). information on the tuner). ı Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the * to increase the volume, counterclockwise to Set Button: When making choices during the optical digital audio output of an audio or video @ decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, setup and configuration process, press this button product to this jack. When the Input is not in use, adjusting volume control will automatically to enter the desired setting as shown in the be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to release the unit from the silenced condition. Main Information Display Ò into the AVR’s avoid dust contamination that might degrade memory. future performance. # Preset Stations Selector: Press this ( Surround Mode Indicators: The current button to scroll up or down through the list of selected mode or function will appear as one of stations that have been entered into the preset these indicators. Note that when the unit is memory (See page 49 for more information on turned on, the entire list of available modes will tuner programming). light briefly, and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7 Rear Panel Connections

0 AM Antenna E Center Speaker Outputs S Video 1 Audio Inputs 1 FM Antenna F Surround Speaker Outputs T Video 2 Video Inputs 2 Tape Inputs G Switched AC Accessory Outlet U Remote IR Output 3 Tape Outputs H RS-232 Serial Port V Remote IR Input 4 Subwoofer Output I AC Power Cord W Preamp Outputs 5 DVD Audio Inputs J Video 2 Component Video Inputs X HDMI Output 6 CD Inputs K Monitor Component Video Outputs Y Video 3 Video Inputs 7 Video 1 Audio Outputs L Video 1 Component Video Inputs Z Video 3 Audio Inputs 8 DMP Connector M Video 2 Audio Inputs a HDMI Inputs 9 6/8 Channel Direct Inputs N Coaxial Digital Inputs b Multiroom IR Input A Digital Audio Outputs O Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs c DVD/Video 3 Component Video Inputs B Video Monitor Outputs P Video 1 Video Outputs C DVD Video Inputs Q Video 1 Video Inputs D Front Speaker Outputs R Optical Digital Inputs

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec- 0 AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna 6 CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the tions for multichannel input/output and speaker supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an analog output of a compact disc player or CD connections, all connection jacks and terminals external AM antenna is used, make connections to changer or any other audio source. have been color coded in conformance with the the AM and GND terminals in accordance with 7 Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these latest CEA standards as follows: the instructions supplied with the antenna. jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on Front Left: White 1 FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or a VCR or any other Audio recorder. Front Right: Red an optional external FM antenna to this terminal. Center: Green 8 Digital Media Player (DMP) Surround Left: Blue 2 Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Connector: With the AVR 247 turned off, con- Surround Right: Gray PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. nect one end of the optional Harman Kardon Surround Back Left: Brown to this proprietary connector, and the 3 Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the Surround Back Right: Tan other to your compatible Apple iPod. When the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. Subwoofer (LFE): Purple Digital Media Player source is selected, you may Digital Audio: Orange 4 Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to view your iPod’s control and navigation Composite Video: Yellow the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an messages on your video display (if one is Component Video “Y”: Green external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this connected to one of the Video Monitor Component Video “Pr”: Red jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. Outputs B), and in the Upper and Lower Component Video “Pb”: Blue Display Lines Ò. You may navigate the iPod 5 DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to and select tracks for playback using the the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audio ⁄/¤/‹/› Buttons DE, the Set or video source. Button F and Transport Controls P on your AVR remote. See page 42 for more information.

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections

9 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks G Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This N Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax are used for connection to source devices such outlet may be used to power any device that you digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

as DVD-Audio, Blu-ray, HD-DVD or SACD players wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on the output of a compatible computer sound card ENGLISH with discrete analog outputs. Depending on the with the System Power Control switch 2. playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD source device in use, all eight jacks may be used, player or CD player to these jacks. The signal H RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized though in many cases only connections to the may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal, connector may be used with your personal front left/right, center, surround left/right and a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM computer in case Harman Kardon offers a soft- LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for digital source. Do not connect the RF digital out- ware upgrade for the receiver at some time in standard 5.1 audio signals. put of an LD player to these jacks. the future. Leave the Mode switch popped out in A Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these the Operate position, unless the AVR 247 is O Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker jacks to the matching digital input connector on being upgraded. The Reset switch is used only Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc during the upgrade process. used to power the surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. recorder. I AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an However, they may also be used to power the B Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack unswitched AC wall output. speakers in a second zone, which will receive the to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV J Video 2 Component Video Inputs: output selected for a multiroom system. monitor or video projector to view the on-screen Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of To change the output fed to these terminals menus and the output of any standard Video or an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or from the default of the Surround Back speakers S-Video source selected by the receiver’s video other video source device with component video to the Multiroom Output, you must change a switcher. outputs to these jacks. The factory default is for setting in the MULTIROOMMENU of the C DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to these jacks to be a linked to the Video 1 input, OSD system. See page 45 for more information the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD but you may change the setting at any time on configuring this speaker output. In normal player or other video source. through the INPUT SETUP menu. See page surround system use, the brown and black termi- nals are the surround back left channel positive D Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these 23 for more information on configuring the (+) and negative (–) connections and the tan outputs to the matching + or – terminals on component video inputs. and black terminals are the surround back right your left and right speakers. In conformance with K Monitor Component Video Outputs: positive (+) and negative (–) terminals. the new CEA color code specification, the White Connect these outputs to the component video For multiroom use, connect the brown and black terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that inputs of a video projector or monitor.When a SBL terminals to the red and black connections should be connected to the red (+) terminal on source connected to one of the three on the left remote zone speaker and connect the Front Left speaker with the older color coding, JLc Component Video Inputs is selected tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+" the signal will be sent to these jacks. terminals on the right remote zone speaker. terminal that should be connected to the red (+) L terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the Video 1 Component Video Inputs: P Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–) Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or terminals on the speakers. See page 16 for more a DVD player to these jacks. The factory default S-Video jack on a VCR. information on speaker polarity. is for these jacks to be a linked to the DVD input, but you may change the setting at any Q Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks E Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these time through the INPUT SETUP menu. See to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on outputs to the matching + and – terminals on page 23 for more information on configuring the a TV or other video source. your center channel speaker. In conformance component video inputs. R with the new CEA color code specification, the Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal Note: All component inputs/outputs can be optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV that should be connected to the red (+) terminal used for RGB signals too, in the same way as receiver, the output of a compatible computer on speakers with the older color coding. Connect described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black to the jacks with the corresponding color. player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page RGB connection is not possible if the source out- The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a 16 for more information on speaker polarity.) puts a separate sync signal (see page 17). DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source. F Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect M Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks S these outputs to the matching + and – terminals to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a second VCR Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks on your surround channel speakers. In confor- or other audio or video source. to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a TV or other mance with the new CEA color code specifica- audio or video source. tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+" T Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks terminal that should be connected to the red (+) to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older a second VCR or other video source. color coding, while the Gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.)

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Rear Panel Connections

U Remote IR Output: This connection b Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to other remote controlled devices. Connect this operate the AVR’s multiroom control system. jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or c DVD/Video 3 Component Video Inputs: other compatible equipment. These inputs may be used with any source V Remote IR Input: If the AVR’s front-panel device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or component video outputs. The factory default is other obstructions, an external IR sensor may for these jacks to be a linked to the Video 2 be used. Connect the output of the sensor to input, but you may change the setting at any this jack. time through the INPUT SETUP menu. See page 23 for more information on configuring the W Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to component video inputs. an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired. With the AVR’s powerful processor, you may connect up to two HDMI-equipped source X HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable HDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equipped connection, while benefiting from superior video display. digital audio and video performance. However, if Y Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks your video display is not HDMI-compatible, you to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on will need to connect the source device to one of any video source. the other source inputs, selecting a coaxial or optical digital audio input and analog video Z Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks input. See the Connections and Installation to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or sections for more information. video source. If your video display has an HDMI input, but a HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of some of your sources have only analog video video sources such as a DVD player, set-top box outputs, you may still rely on just the HDMI or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks. video connection to your display; the AVR will NOTES: automatically transcode analog video signals to • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no the HDMI format. output at the Component Video Monitor NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When Outputs for copy-protected sources. connecting a video source product such as a • High-resolution 1080i and 1080p video VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top signals are not available at the HDMI Output, box, personal video recorder or video game to and are downconverted to 720p for the the AVR 247, you may use either a composite or Component Video Outputs. If your source S-video connection, but not both. outputs analog high-resolution video, either use the Component Video Outputs, lower the output resolution of your source device, or connect your source’s component video out- puts directly to your video display. • Due to the design of some video displays, analog 576p or 720p component video source signals may produce artifacts when used with the AVR’s analog video outputs (composite, S-video or component video). If this occurs, try changing the Video Mode setting in the INPUT SETUP menu, or connecting the source device’s video output directly to your video display. However, for best results, we recommend you consider upgrading to an HDMI-capable video display.

10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Main Remote Control Functions

0 Power Off Button 1 IR Transmitter Window

2 Program Indicator ENGLISH 3 Power On Button 4 Input Selectors 5 AVR Selector 6 AM/FM Tuner Select 7 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 8 Test Button 9 Sleep Button A Surround Mode Selector B Night Mode C Channel Select Button D ⁄ / ¤ Buttons E ‹ Button F Set Button G Digital Select H Numeric Keys I Tuner Mode J Direct Button K Tuning Up/Down L On-Screen Display Button (OSD) M Dolby Mode Select Button N DTS Digital Mode Selector O Logic 7 Mode Select Button P Transport Controls Q Multiroom Skip Up/Down Buttons Stereo Mode Select Button DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Macro Buttons RDS Selector Button Preset Up/Down Clear Button Memory Button Delay/Prev. Ch. › Button Speaker Select Mute Volume Up/Down DMP Selector TV/Video Selector Dim Button Tone Mode

NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See page 54-55 for a list of these functions.

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 Main Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 247’s remote may 4 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these 9 Sleep Button: Press this button to place be programmed to control up to seven devices, buttons will perform three actions at the same the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is time. First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will in the display, the AVR will automatically go into important to remember to press the Input power up the unit. Next, it will select the source the Standby mode. Each press of the button Selector button 4 that corresponds to the shown on the button as the input to the AVR. changes the time until turn-off in the following unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s Finally, it will change the remote control so that order: remote is shipped from the factory to operate it controls the device selected. the AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD The buttons labeled DVD, TAPE and HDMI 1 are players and cassette decks. The remote is also each used to select either of two input sources: capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of • The first press of the DVD Button selects the Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn the remote. Before using the remote with other component connected to the DVD inputs. off the Sleep mode setting. products, follow the instructions on pages 51-53 A second press of this button selects the Note that this button is also used to change to program the proper codes for the products in component connected to the CD inputs. channels on your TV,VCR and Sat receiver when your system. • The first press of the button labeled TAPE the appropriate source is selected, using the device Input Selectors 4. It is also important to remember that many of selects Tape as the input. A second press of this the buttons on the remote take on different button selects the The Bridge as an input. A Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- functions, depending on the product selected • The first press of the HDMI 1 button selects ton to select any of the HALL, THEATER surround using the Input Selector Button 4.The the device that is connected to the HDMI 1 jack. modes. Note that depending on the type of descriptions shown here primarily detail the A second press selects the device connected to input, some modes are not always available. functions of the remote when it is used to operate the HDMI 2 jack. (See page 35-36 for more information about the AVR. (See page 54-55 for information about surround modes.) Note that this button is also After pressing one of these buttons you must used to tune channels on your TV,VCR and Sat alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.) 5 press the AVR Selector button again to receiver when the appropriate source is selected 0 Power Off Button: Press this button to operate the AVR’s functions with the remote. using the device Input Selector 4. place the AVR or a selected device unit in the 5 Standby mode. AVR Selector: Pressing this button will B Night Mode: Press this button to activate switch the remote so that it will operate the the Night mode. This mode is available only with 1IR Transmitter Window: Point this window AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the Standby Dolby Digital encoded sources, and it preserves towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the mode, it will also turn the AVR on. dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low remote to make certain that infrared commands 6 volume levels (See page 25 for more are properly received. AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice. information). 2 Program Indicator: This three-color Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will C Channel Select Button: This button is indicator is used to guide you through the select between the AM and FM bands. used to start the process of setting the AVR’s process of programming the remote. (See page 7 6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input: output levels with an external source. Once this 51 for information on programming the remote.) D Press this button to select the device connected button is pressed, use the ⁄/¤ buttons to 3 Power On Button: Press this button to to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the select the channel being adjusted, then press the F turn on the power to a device selected by pressing 8-Channel Direct Inputs 9 (the input Set button , followed by the ⁄/¤ buttons D one of the Input Selectors 4 (except Tape). available will depend on the selection 5.1 or again, to change the level setting. 6.1/7.1 made in the surround mode setting, (See page 44 for more information.) see page 40 for more information). D ⁄/¤ Buttons: These multipurpose but- 8 Test Tone: Press this button to begin the tons are used to change or scroll through items sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output in the on-screen menus or on the front panel or levels. (See page 33 for more information on to make configuration settings such as digital calibrating the AVR). inputs or delay timing. When changing a setting, first press the button for the function or setting to be changed (e.g., press the Digital Select Button G to change a digital input) and then press one of these buttons to scroll through the list of options or to increase or decrease a set- ting. The sections in this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific informa-tion on using these buttons for each application. When the AVR remote is being programmed for the codes of another device, these buttons are also used in the “Auto Search” process (See page 51 for more information on programming the remote.)

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main Remote Control Functions

E ‹ Button: This button is used to change L OSD Button: Press this button to activate Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button the menu selection or setting during some of the the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set to select a stereo playback mode. When the

setup procedures for the AVR. up or adjust the AVR’s parameters. button is pressed so that SURROUNDOFF ENGLISH appears in the Main Information Display Ò, F Set Button: This button is used to enter M Dolby Mode Selector: This button is with only the Surr Off Surround Mode settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in used to select one of the available Dolby Indicator ( lit, the AVR will operate in a the setup procedures for delay time, speaker Surround processing modes. Each press of this bypass mode with true fully analog, two-channel configuration and channel output level button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II left/right stereo mode with no surround process- adjustment. modes, Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note ing or bass management as opposed to other that the Dolby Digital mode is only available G Digital Select: Press this button to assign modes where digital processing is used. When with a digital input selected and the other one of the digital inputs NR*Ó to a source. the button is pressed so that SURROUND modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is (See page 39 for more information on using OFF appears in the Main Information not playing (except Pro Logic II with Dolby digital inputs.) Display Ò, with both the DSP and Surr Off Digital 2.0 recordings, see page 35-36). See Surround Mode Indicators ( lit, you may H Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a page 35 for the available Dolby surround mode enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset options. along with the benefits of bass management. positions. They are also used to select channel N DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS When the button is pressed so that 5CH numbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver has source is in use the AVR will select the STEREO or 7 CHSTEREO appears, the been selected on the remote, or to select track appropriate mode automatically and no other stereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending mode will be available. Pressing this button will installed. (See page 26 for more information on on how the remote has been programmed. display the mode currently selected by the AVR´s stereo playback modes). I Tuner Mode: Press this button when the decoder, depending on the surround material DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this tuner is in use to select between automatic played and the speaker setting. When a DTS selector button cycles the AVR through the tuning and manual tuning. When the button is source is not in use, this button has no function. various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five-, pressed so appears in the Main (See page 35 for the available DTS options.) MANUAL six- or seven-channel surround field from Information Display Ò, pressing the Tuning O Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to two-channel program material (from PCM buttons K) will move the frequency up or select one of the available Logic 7 surround source or analog input signal). The first press down in single-step increments. When the FM modes. (See page 35-36 for the available selects the last DTS Neo:6 surround mode that band is in use and appears in the Main AUTO Logic 7 options.) was in use, and each subsequent press selects Information Display , pressing this button Ò the next mode. will change to monaural reception making even P Transport Control Buttons: These week stations audible. (See page 49 for more buttons do not have any functions for the AVR, Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to information.) but they may be programmed for the store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-pro- forward/reverse play operation of a wide variety grammed sequence of commands stored in the J Direct Button: Press this button when the of CD or DVD players, and audio or video- remote. (See page 53 for more information on tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct cassette recorders. (See page 51 for more storing and recalling macros). entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the information on programming the remote.) button simply press the proper Numeric Keys RDS Select Button: Press this button to H to select a station (See page 49 for more Q Multi-Room: Press this button to activate display the various messages that are part of the information on the tuner). the Multiroom system or to begin the process of RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page changing the input or volume level for the 50 for more information on RDS). K Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in second zone. (See page 45 for more information use, these buttons will tune up or down through Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in on the Multiroom system.) the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode use, press these buttons to scroll through the button I has been pressed or the Band Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons stations programmed into the AVR’s memory. button ! on the front panel was held pressed do not have a direct function with the AVR, but When CD or DVD is selected using the Input 4 so that AUTO appears in the Main when used with a compatibly programmed CD Selector button , these buttons may Information Display Ò, pressing either of or DVD player/changer they will change the function as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD, the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next tracks on the disc currently being played. CDR). station with acceptable signal strength for Clear Button: Press this button to clear quality reception. When the MANUAL appears incorrect entries when using the remote to in the Main Information Display Ò, directly enter a radio station’s frequency. pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 49 for more information.)

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 Main Remote Control Functions

Memory Button: Press this button to TV/Video Button: This button does not enter a radio station into the AVR ’s preset have a direct function on the AVR, but when memory. Two underline indicators will flash at used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD the right side of the Main Information or satellite receiver that has a “TV/Video” Display Ò, you then have five seconds to function, pressing this button will switch enter a preset memory location using the between the output of the player or receiver and Numeric Keys H. (See page 51 for more the external video input to that player. Consult information). the Owner’s Manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin function. the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR when processing surround sound. After NOTE: With the press of any remote button the pressing this button, the delay times are entered Input Selector button 45 associated by pressing the Set button F and then using with the botton pressed will briefly flash red to the ⁄/¤ buttons D to change the setting. confirm the transmission of the command, as Press the Set button again to complete the long as there is a function for that button with process. (See page 32 for more information). the device selected (see function list on pages 58-59). › Button: Press this button to change a setting or selection when configuring many of Dim Button: Press this button to activate the AVR’s settings. the Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front-panel display, or turns it Speaker Select: Press this button to begin off entirely. The first press of the button shows the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass the default state. Press the button again to Management System for use with the type of change the display to reduce the brightness by speakers used in your system. Once the button 50%, and press it again within five seconds and has been pressed, use the ⁄/¤ buttons D to the main display will go completely dark. Note select the channel you wish to set up. that this setting is temporary; regardless of any Press the Set Button F and then select the changes, the display will always return to full speaker type (Large, Small or None) appropriate brightness when the AVR is turned on. The blue with the speaker in use. (See page 29 for more illumination around the Power Indicator 3 information). will always remain at full brightness regardless Mute: Press this button to momentarily of the setting to remind you that the AVR is still silence the AVR or TV set being controlled, turned on. depending on which device has been selected. Tone Mode : Pressing this button enables When the AVR remote is being programmed to or disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone operate another device, this button is pressed controls. When the button is pressed so that the with the Input Selector button 4 to begin words TONE IN appear in the Main the programming process. (See page 51 for more Information Display Ò, the settings of the information on programming the remote). Bass and Treble controls and of the Balance Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to control will affect the output signals. When the raise or lower the system volume. button is pressed so that the words TONE OUT appear in the Main Information Digital Media Player (DMP) Display Ò, the output signal will be "flat", Selector: When Harman Kardon’s without any balance, bass or treble alteration. (optional) is connected to Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector 8 and a compatible Apple® iPod® is docked in , pressing this selector will select the iPod as the audio source input device for the AVR 247. In addition, if a video display is connected to one of the Video Monitor Outputs B, the iPod’s messages will appear on screen, and in the Upper and Lower Display Lines Ò.The ⁄/¤/‹/ › Buttons DE, the Set Button F and the Transport Controls P may be used to navigate the iPod and to operate many functions. See page 42, and the manuals for The Bridge and your iPod for more information.

14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Installation and Connections

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid Some source or display components in your resolution, depending on your display’s surface capable of supporting its weight, you will system may use DVI (Digital Video Interface) for capabilities. You may view the AVR’s own on-

need to make the connections to your audio and digital video connections. DVI carries the same screen display menus using the HDMI output. ENGLISH video equipment. digital video signals as HDMI but uses a larger IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 247 cannot connector and does not transport audio or Audio Equipment Connections convert 1080i or 1080p analog video signals to control signals. In most cases, you may mix and the HDMI format, and downconverts them to match DVI and HDMI digital video connections There are two formats for audio connections: 720p for the Component Video Outputs. This by using optional connector adapters. Note, ® ® digital and analog. Digital audio signals are of affects users of Microsoft Xbox 360 systems however, that some DVI-equipped video displays higher quality, and are required for listening to and some older set-top boxes. are not compatible with the HDCP copy protec- sources encoded with digital surround modes, tion coding that is increasingly carried with If your digital cable television set-top box out- such as Dolby Digital and DTS. There are three signals connected via HDMI. If you have an puts 1080i or higher video via component video types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial HDMI source and a DVI-equipped display, you outputs and is not equipped with an HDMI and optical. Any one type of digital audio may occasionally be unable to view a program if output, contact your cable operator for a connection may be used for each source device, the display does not include HDCP.This is not replacement. but never more than one for the same source. the fault of the AVR or your source; it simply However, it’s okay to make both analog and For Xbox 360 and satellite television customers, indicates that the video display is not compatible. digital audio connections at the same time to either change the settings on your source device the same source. to ensure that it outputs only 720p video HDMI Input Connections through its component video outputs, which the Since the AVR is capable of processing the audio The different “Version” levels of HDMI define AVR can convert to the HDMI format, or connect and video portions of an HDMI signal, if your which type of audio signals it is compatible with. the AVR’s Component Video Monitor Outputs to video display device has an HDMI input, you Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your the video display. Although you could connect may make a single HDMI connection from your sources, the connections to the AVR should be the source device’s component video outputs source device (such as a DVD player) to the AVR. made as follows: directly to your video display, you would then In that case no separate digital audio connection have to select the correct video input on the • HDMI 1.0 sources carry digital video and is required. display, depending on which source input on the multichannel or 2-channel PCM audio signals AVR was in use. We recommend that you use high-quality inter- only. Connect the HDMI output of a 1.0 source connect cables when making connections to to either of the HDMI Inputs a on the AVR. HDMI cable runs are usually limited to about source equipment and recorders to preserve the If the product is a DVD-Audio player or other 3 meters. The AVR incorporates a repeater, which integrity of the signals. source that has multichannel analog audio allows an additional 3 meters of cable between the source device and the video display. When making connections to audio source outputs, connect them to the 8-Channel 9 equipment or speakers it is always a good Direct Inputs . With an HDMI 1.0 source, If your video display or source device is not practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall particularly a DVD player, make certain HDMI-capable, you will need to use either a outlet. This prevents any possibility of that the menus in the source device are set to coaxial or optical digital audio connection and accidentally sending audio or transient signals to “Bitstream Out” or “Original” so that 5.1 one of the analog video connections (composite, the speakers that may damage them. digital audio is available. If you find that 5.1 S- or component video), if available, as described Dolby Digital or DTS audio is not available on in the next paragraphs. HDMI Connections the HDMI connection, it will be necessary to make an additional connection between the • It is not possible to feed an analog composite ™ HDMI is the abbreviation for High-Definition source and the AVR 247 to either the Coaxial or S-video signal to a recorder or the AVR’s Multimedia Interface, which is quickly becoming NÓ or Optical R* Digital Inputs. multizone system when an HDMI input is in the standard connection point between use. If an HDMI-equipped source also has advanced video/audio source products and • HDMI 1.1 sources carry the multichannel analog audio and video outputs, connect them displays, particularly for high-definition video digital audio output from DVD-Audio players to the Video 2 or Video 3 Video TY and signals. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminating in addition to the digital video. If you have an Audio MZ on the AVR. the need to convert signals back and forth from HDMI 1.1-equipped product, the only connec- tion needed for listening in the main room is • In some instances, HDMI-equipped sources digital to analog to deliver a higher quality will not permit more than one video output at signal when used with digital sources. The from the HDMI output of the source to either of the HDMI Inputs a on the AVR. If the a time, and thus you cannot use the same signals carried on HDMI may, but do not always, source in the main listening room and with the include audio, offering the possibility of a player has SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray capability, you will need to connect the analog recorder or remote zone at the same time. This complete one-wire connection from a source to is not a fault of the AVR, but rather a function the AVR. However, it is important to note that outputs of the source to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs 9. of the content protection systems that are part there are a number of different versions of the of the HDMI standard. HDMI standard in use. Before connecting any • HDMI 1.2 (and higher) sources should be HDMI products to your AVR, it is helpful to find connected as shown above for HDMI 1.1, HDMI Output Connections out in advance their level of HDMI connectivity. except that a separate analog connection is Connect the HDMI Output X to an HDMI not needed for SACD players. input on your video display. Thanks to the In addition, the AVR will convert analog video AVR 247’s video processing system, all video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to high- input signals are converted to an HDMI output, definition 720p resolution. Source signals with so only one connection is required between the 1080i or 1080p resolution are passed through AVR and your display. to your display at their original high-quality

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 Installation and Connections

Analog and Digital Input Connections connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you We also recommend that the length of cable 1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to should use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For the CD inputs 6. make the connection. example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and 7. With the AVR 247 turned off, connect the surround-left and surround-right speakers, variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed optional Harman Kardon to even if the speakers are a different distance output unless you find that the input to the Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector 8. from the AVR. receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so Your compatible Apple® iPod® may be docked in high that the signal is distorted. when you wish to use it as your audio 9. Connections to a subwoofer are normally source device. made via a line level audio connection from the 2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a Subwoofer Output 4 to the line-level input cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder 8. Connect the front, center and surround of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.When a to the Tape Input jacks 2. Connect the analog speaker outputs DEFO to the respective passive subwoofer is used, the connection first Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape speakers. goes to a power amplifier, which will be Output jacks 3 on the AVR. To assure that all the audio signals are carried to connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If 3. Connect the digital output of any digital your speakers without loss of clarity or you are using a powered subwoofer that does sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player, resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality not have line-level input connections, follow the advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver, speaker cable. Many brands of cable are instructions furnished with the speaker for HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the available and the choice of cable may be connection information. output of a compatible computer sound card to influenced by the distance between your 10. If an external multi-channel audio source the Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers with 5.1 outputs such as an external digital RN*Ó. you use, personal preferences and other factors. processor/decoder, DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray or We recommend connecting the coaxial digital Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to HD-DVD player is used, connect the outputs of audio output of your DVD player to the Coax 1 consult in selecting the proper cable. that device to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs 9. Digital Audio Input N, since that digital input Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we is assigned to the DVD source by default. recommend that you use a cable constructed of Video Equipment Connections The Video 2/Cable/Sat source defaults to the fine, multistrand copper with an area greater Video equipment is connected in the same R 2 Optical 1 Digital Audio Input . If your than 2 mm . manner as audio components. Again, the use of cable television set-top box or satellite receiver Cable with an area of 1.5 mm2 may be used for high-quality interconnect cables is recommended is equipped with an optical digital audio output, short runs of less than 4 m. We do not to preserve signal quality. To ensure best video we recommend that you connect it to this input recommend that you use cables with an area less performance S-Video sources should be to obtain the benefits of higher-quality digital than 1mm2 due to the power loss and connected to the AVR only with their S-Video audio (such as PCM, Dolby Digital 2.0 or Dolby degradation in performance that will occur. In/Outputs, not with their composite video Digital 5.1 signals when broadcast by your cable connectors too. or satellite provider). Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with any If you have already connected a source device to NOTE: If you wish for your digital source device appropriate testing agency standards. Questions one of the HDMI inputs as explained in the to be available for use by the multiroom system, about running cables inside walls should be Audio Equipment section, then you have you will need to connect its analog audio referred to your installer or a licensed electrician automatically made a video connection at the outputs to the appropriate inputs on the who is familiar with the applicable local building same time, as the HDMI signal includes both AVR 247, as the multiroom system is not codes in your area. digital audio and video components. capable of distributing digital signals to the remote zone. When connecting wires to the speakers, be If your video display or source device is not certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the HDMI-capable, you will need to use one of the 4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection analog video connections (composite, S- or com- Outputs A on the rear panel of the AVR to the now carries a specific color code as noted on ponent video), if available, as described below. matching digital input connections on a CD-R or page 8. However, most speakers will still use a MiniDisc recorder. If the source device is not capable of red terminal for the postive (+) connection. transmitting its digital audio signal through the 5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the HDMI connection, then use one of the coaxial or the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM same terminal on both the receiver and the optical digital audio inputs for the source. and GND screw terminals 0. speaker. If a multichannel analog audio connection is NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers required for certain lossless formats (e.g. DVD- adhere to an industry convention of using black Audio, SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc), you may terminals for negative and red ones for positive, make both connections. To listen to the multi- some manufacturers may vary from this channel disc, first select the HDMI source input, configuration. To assure proper phase and then select the 6-/8-channel analog audio optimal performance, consult the identification inputs, and the AVR will retain the last video plate on your speaker or the speaker’s manual to 6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM source you selected. verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of (75 ohm) connection 1. The FM antenna may your speaker, ask your dealer for advice before be an external roof antenna, an inside powered proceeding, or consult the speaker’s or wire lead antenna or a connection from a manufacturer. cable system. Note that if the antenna or

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1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out 8. If the component video inputs are used, SCART A/V Connections jacks to the Video 2 In jacks MT on the rear connect the Component Video Output K to For the connections described above your video panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the component video inputs of your TV, projector ENGLISH device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S- the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 or display device. Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals: Out jacks P7 on the AVR. 9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8) 2. Although any video device may be connected audio/video device that is connected to the AVR for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks, VCRs for to these jacks, we recommend connecting your on a temporary, rather than permanent basis, record and playback even 6 RCA jacks. Any TV to the Audio 1 Audio/Video Input Jacks connect the audio, video and digital audio out- S-Video device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA SQ so that you may take advantage of the puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs (Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if it´s a play- fact that the remote control is preprogrammed *ÓÔ. A device connected to the Video 4 back unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and with TV product codes for the Video 1 device. jacks Ô is selected as the Video 4 input, and 2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recording For the same reason, we recommend connecting connected to the digital jacks *Ó it is VCR. your video recorder, cable TV converter or selected as "Optical 3" or "Coaxial 3" input. Many european video devices are equipped with satellite receiver to the Video 2 Audio/Video (See page 22 for more information on input RCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, not Input Jacks MT. configuration.) for all audio and video in/outputs needed as 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MICROSOFT® described above, but with a so called Scart or of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks XBOX® 360 USERS: Euro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with 5C. The Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming system is 21 pins, see drawings on next page). capable of outputting high-definition 1080i and 4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, In that case the following Scart to Cinch 1080p video signals using the analog MD or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or adapters or cables are needed: component video outputs. Since the AVR 247 is HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or not capable of converting these analog compo- • Units for playback, such as satellite receivers, Coaxial Digital Inputs RN*Ó. nent video signals to the HDMI format and camcorders, DVD or LD players, need an Remember that the DVD source defaults to the downconverts them to 720p for the Component adapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs, see fig. 1 Coaxial 1 Digital Input N. All other sources Video Outputs, to view your Xbox 360’s video (normal video devices) or from Scart to 2 default to their analog inputs, although any output, either connect the Xbox’s component RCA+1 S-Video plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Video source may be assigned to any digital audio video outputs to your video display, or change devices). input on the receiver. your Xbox 360’s settings so that it outputs 720p • HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6 NOTE: When connecting a device such as a video, which the AVR 247 can then convert to RCA plugs, see fig. 2 (normal video), or from digital cable box or other set-top tuner product the HDMI format. Scart to 4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig. 5 with a digital audio output, we recommend that 10. When connecting the AVR 247 to a (S-Video VCR). Read carefully the instruction you connect both the digital and analog outputs standard, analog video display that has standard attached to the adapter to find which of the of the product to your AVR. The audio input composite and S-Video inputs only, component six plugs is used for the record signal to the polling feature of the AVR will then be able to video inputs may not be used. In this case, VCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) and make certain that you have a constant audio connect the Video and S-Video Monitor for the playback signal from the VCR (connect feed, since it will automatically switch the audio Outputs B to the matching composite and with the AVR´s In jacks). Do not misconnect input to the analog jacks if the digital feed is S-Video inputs on your video display, depending Audio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate to interrupted or not available for a particular on which types of video are used by your source consult your dealer, if you are uncertain. channel. devices. If both types of video are used by • If you use only normal video devices the TV 5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if different source devices, than both Video monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output B Monitor Outputs B must be separately to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are jacks on the receiver to the composite and connected to your television. used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs S-Video input of your television monitor or video Video Connection Notes: to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), projector. • All component inputs/outputs can be used for connected to the SCART input on your TV that 6. If your DVD player and monitor both have RGB signals too, in the same way as described is provided for S-Video. component video connections, connect the for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the component outputs of the DVD player to the jacks with the corresponding color. Video 1 Component Video Inputs L. Note But this is only correct as long as only the that even when component video connections three RGB video signals are output by the are used the audio connections must still be video source, with a sync signal in the "G" made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs signal only, without any sync signal output 5 or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital separately by the source. Input jacks NR. 7. If another component video device is available, connect it to the Video 2 or Video 3 Component Video Input jacks Jc.The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Input jacks MT or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks NR.

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Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow" Black cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in Figure 1: Yellow fig. 6) must be connected to the TV Monitor SCART/Cinch-Adapter Output B, and the volume on the TV must be for playback; Red reduced to minimum. signal flow: SCART → Cinch Important Note for Adapter Cables: If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use Black are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In” Red plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video Blue1 ”In” jacks on the AVR (and with a VCR connect Yellow the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the VCR). Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter Green1 Note that with some adapter types it may be for record and playback; White just turned around: If no signal is audible/ visible signal flow: when the VCR is playing connect the “Out” SCART ↔ Cinch plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turned around. If the adapter plugs are not labeled in Black Figure 3: Yellow that way, pay attention to the signal flow Cinch/SCART-Adapter for directions as shown in the diagrams above and playback; Red in the instruction attached to the adapter. If signal flow: uncertain, don’t hesitate to consult your dealer. Cinch → SCART

Important Notes for S-Video connections: Red Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devices must Figure 4: Black be connected to the AVR, NOT both, normal SCART/S-Video Adapter for playback; video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the TV, see S-Video In signal flow: item below). SCART → Cinch When both connections are made, only the S-Video signal will be viewed on the screen. Black Red Blue1 Figure 5: Yellow SCART/S-Video Adapter for record and playback; S-Video In signal flow: S-Video Out SCART ↔ Cinch

Red Figure 6: Black SCART/S-Video Adapter for playback; S-Video Out signal flow: Cinch → SCART 1 Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.

Important Note for the Use of Note for RGB signal with SCART: SCART-Cinch Adapters: If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a When video sources are connected to the TV SCART output (as e.g. most DVD players do) and directly with a SCART cable, specific control you want to use that RGB signal, this SCART signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be output must be connected directly to your TV. fed to the TV.These specific signals are: With all Although the AVR can switch three-way video video sources, the signal for automatic input signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most selection that switches the TV automatically to TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also the appropriate input as soon as the video with SCART) that cannot be switched and source is started. And with DVD players, the provided by the AVR. signals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9 RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR only format (with 16:9 TVs or with 4:3 TVs with when no separate sync signal is needed (see last selectable 16:9 format) and turning the RGB ”Video Connection Note” on page 17). video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable, these control signals will be lost and the appropriate setting of the TV must be made manually.

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System and Power Connections Multiroom Audio Connections AC Power Connections Taking advantage of the AVR’s built-in seven- This unit is equipped with one accessory AC The AVR 247 is designed for flexible use with

channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of the outlet. It may be used to power accessory ENGLISH multiroom systems, external control components amplifier channels to power speakers in the devices, but should not be used with high-current and power amplifiers. remote room. When using this option you will draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The Main Room Remote Control Extension not be able to use the full 7.1-channel capabili- total power draw to the Switched Outlet G If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked ties of the AVR in the main listening room, but should not exceed 50 watts. glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent you will be able to add another listening room The Switched G outlet will receive power only the remote sensor from receiving commands. In without additional external power amplifiers. To when the unit is on completely. This is recom- this event, the remote sensor of any use the internal amplifiers to power a remote mended for devices that have no power switch Harman Kardon or other compatible device, not zone, connect the speakers for the remote room or a mechanical power switch that may be left in covered by the door, or an optional remote location to the Surround Back/Multiroom the “ON” position. sensor may be used. Connect the Remote IR Speaker Outputs O. Before using the remote Output of that device or the output of the room you will need to configure the amplifiers NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a remote sensor to the Remote IR Input jack V. for surround operation by changing a setting in Standby mode when they are used with the Multiroom menu, following the instructions switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on If other components are also prevented from shown on page 45. using the outlet alone without a remote control receiving remote commands, only one sensor is command. needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote NOTE: You may connect an optional IR sensor eye by running a connection from the Remote (Harman Kardon He 1000) in the remote room The AVR draws significantly more current than IR Output jack U to the Remote IR Input to the AVR via an appropriate cable. Connect the other household devices such as computers that jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible sensor’s cable to the Multiroom IR Input b use removable power cords. For that reason, it is equipment. on the AVR and use the remote to control the important that only the cord supplied with the room volume. Alternatively, you may install an unit (or a direct replacement of identical Multiroom IR Link optional volume control between the output of capacity) be used. The key to remote room operation is to link the the amplifiers and the speakers. remote room to the AVR’s location with wire for Once the power cord is connected, you are an infrared receiver and speakers. The remote NOTE: The AVR 247’s multiroom system is only almost ready to enjoy the AVR 247’s incredible room IR receiver (this can be an optional IR capable of distributing analog audio sources to power and fidelity! receiver) should be connected to the AVR via the remote zone. Therefore, when connecting standard coaxial cable. Connect the Remote IR your digital audio equipment (e.g. CD or DVD Output of the device or of the optional sensor players) as described on page 16, make sure to with the Multiroom IR Input jack b on the use both analog and digital audio connections AVR’s rear panel. to ensure that the devices will be available to the multiroom system. If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack U on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on that source device. This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a “daisy chain”.Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain.

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Speaker Selection When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation, 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 behind the listening position. In a 6.1-channel should be used for the front-left, center and system, a back surround speaker is required, front-right speakers. This creates a seamless ideally placed at the center of the room's rear front soundstage and eliminates the possibility wall, pointing directly towards the front center of distracting sonic disturbances that occur channel speaker.The center of the speaker when a sound moves across mismatched front- should face you (see below). channel speakers. In a 7.1-channel system, both side surround and A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with Speaker Placement back surround speakers are required. The center Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors of the speaker should face you (see below). The placement of speakers in a multichannel 5.1-Channel System home-theater system can have a noticeable Rear surround speakers are required when a full impact on the quality of sound reproduced. 7.1-channel system is installed, and they may Depending on the type of center-channel also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an speaker in use and your viewing device, place alternative mounting position when it is not the center speaker either directly above or below practical to place the main surround speakers at your TV, or in the center behind a perforated the sides of the room. Speakers may be placed front-projection screen. on a rear wall, behind the listening position. As with the side speakers, the center of the rear Once the center-channel speaker is installed, surrounds should face you. The speakers should position the left-front and right-front speakers so be no more than 2 meters behind the rear of the that they are as far away from one another as seating area. the center-channel speaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally, the front-channel It is appropriate to configure the AVR 247 for speakers should be placed so that their tweeters either 5.1- or 7.1-channel operation, but not for are no more than 60cm above or below the 6.1 channels. When 6.1-channel program tweeter in the center-channel speaker. material or a 6.1-channel processing mode is in 6.1-Channel System use, material for the surround back channel will They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your be outputted simultaneously through both the TV set unless the speakers are magnetically Surround Back Left and Right Speaker shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen. Outputs O. Connecting only one loudspeaker Note that most speakers are not shielded, even to these speaker terminals will not only deprive with complete surround sets only the Center you of the benefits of 7.1-channel surround speaker may be. modes, such as Logic 7, but will also interfere Depending on the specifics of your room with the functioning of EzSet/EQ speaker setup acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you and calibration, as described on page 26. It may may find that imaging is improved by moving also put undesirable strain on the surround back the front-left and front-right speakers slightly amplifier circuits and power supplies. forward of the center-channel speaker. If possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position. Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct 7.1-Channel System At least 15 cm from celling location for the front speakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct. Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth.

At least 60 cm

20 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Configuration

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional 5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc- sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere System Power Control 2 or the Input tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the

in a room. Actual placement should be based on Source Selector % on the front panel, or on screen display will show a single line of text ENGLISH room size and shape and the type of subwoofer via the remote by pressing the Power On with the current menu selection. That selection used. One method of finding the optimal Button 3, AVR Selector 5 or any of the will also be shown in the Main Information location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it Input Selectors 4 on the remote. The Display Ò. in the front of the room, about 15cm from a Power Indicator 3 will turn blue to confirm The full OSD system can always be turned on or wall, or near the front corner of the room. that the unit is on, and the Main off by pressing the OSD button L. When this Another method is to temporarily place the Information Display Ò will also light up. button is pressed the MASTER MENU subwoofer in the spot where you will normally NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are sit, and then walk around the room until you buttons 4 to turn the unit on, press the AVR made from the individual menus. Note that the find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Selector 5 to have the remote control the AVR menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should functions. after the latest action was made on the screen also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s menu, then they will “time-out” and disappear manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment Using the On-Screen Display from the screen. The time-out may be increased with the best location for a subwoofer in your to as much as 50 seconds by going to the listening room. When making the following adjustments, you menu, and changing the may find them easier to make via the unit’s on- SYSTEM SETUP Once the speakers have been placed in the room item titled . screen display system. These easy-to-read FULL OSD TIME OUT and connected, the remaining steps are to displays give you a clear picture of the current The semi-OSD system is also available as a program the system configuration memories. status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay, system default, although it may be turned off by Although it is necessary to assign input/output input or digital selection you are making. using the SYSTEM SETUP menu. (See page settings and surround mode choices manually, 48). With the semi-OSD system, you may make To view the on-screen displays, make certain you we recommend that you take advantage of the adjustments directly, by pressing the buttons on have made a connection from either the HDMI power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatical- the front panel or remote control for the specific Output X or the Video Monitor Out jack B ly select and enter the settings for all other parameter to be adjusted. For example, to on the rear panel to the HDMI, component, audio parameters. This will not only save you change the digital input for any of the sources, composite or S-Video input of your TV or time; it will ensure that your room is calibrated press the Digital Select Button G and projector. In order to view the AVR’s displays, the Û and equalized with an accuracy not possible then any of the Selector buttons ‹/› or correct video input must be selected on your 7 when these settings are made manually. You are ⁄/¤ D on the front panel or remote. video display. now ready to power up the AVR 247 to begin these final adjustments. IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on- System Setup screen menus using a CRT-based projector, The AVR 247 features an advanced memory First Turn On plasma display or any direct-view CRT monitor system that enables you to establish different or television, it is important that they not be left You are now ready to power up the AVR to configurations for, digital input, surround mode, on the screen for an extended period of time. As begin these final adjustments. for each input source. This flexibility enables you with any video display, but particularly with to custom tailor the way in which you listen to 1. Plug the Power Cable I into an un- projectors, constant display of a static image each source and have the AVR memorize them. switched AC outlet. such as these menus or video game images may This means, for example, that you may associate cause the image to be permanently “burned 2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it different surround modes and analog or digital into” the CRT.This type of damage is not latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the inputs with different sources. Once these covered by the AVR warranty and may not be switch disappears inside the front panel. Note settings are made, they will automatically be covered by the projector TV set’s warranty. that the Power Indicator 3 will turn recalled whenever you select that input. orange, indicating that the unit is in the The AVR has two on-screen display modes, However, we recommend that the first time you Standby mode. “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making con- use the AVR, you take advantage of the figuration adjustments, it is recommended that 3. Remove the protective plastic film from the simplicity of configuring the system using the the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place a main front-panel lens. If left in place, the film EzSet/EQ process, which takes the guesswork complete status report or option listing on the may affect the performance of your remote out of speaker size and delay settings, and screen, making it easier to view the available control. balances the speaker output levels to tailor the options and make the settings on the screen. The AVR’s sound presentation to your specific system 4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the Semi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only. and room. Before beginning the EzSet/EQ remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) Note that when the full OSD system is in use, procedure, there are a few adjustments that and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top the menu selections are not shown in the Infor- need to be made to ensure accurate results. of the battery compartment. mation Display Ò. When the full OSD menu system is used, OSD ON will appear in the Main Information Display Ò to remind you that a video display must be used.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 System Configuration

The factory default settings for the AVR 247 When you first select a menu, the first setting When using the full-OSD system to make the have all inputs configured for an analog audio line will be highlighted (see Figure 2). setup adjustments, press the OSD button L input except for the DVD input, where the once so that the INPUT SETUP menu Coaxial Digital Input N is the default and (Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press the the Video 2 input, where the Optical Digital Set Button F once to highlight the Audio Input R is the default. Once the DSP Source-line. Press the Set Button F processing system is used for the first time for again, followed by the ‹/› buttons E any input, the speaker settings will automatically until the desired input name appears in blue default to “Small” at all positions with the text. If the input will use the standard left/right subwoofer set to “Sub (LFE)” The default setting analog inputs, no further adjustment is needed. for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically Figure 2 be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use. If you wish to change that setting, press the Set Button F. Although the setting name will Before using the unit, you will probably want to remain highlighted, the value will appear in blue change the settings for most inputs so that they type with arrows to the right, indicating that you are properly configured to reflect the use of may use the ‹/ › Buttons E to scroll digital or analog inputs and the surround mode through the available values. See Figure 3. associated with the input. Remember that since When the desired value appears, press the Set the AVR memorizes the settings for each input Figure 2 Button F to select it. individually, you will need to make these The AVR offers you the option of renaming each adjustments for each input used. However, once input (except tuner) as it appears in the on- they are made, further adjustment is only screen and front panel messages. This is helpful required when system components are changed. if you have more than one VCR, if you wish to To make this process as quick and as easy as associate a specific product brand name with possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD the input, or to simply enter any name that will system with the on-screen menus, and step help you to remember which source is being through each input. selected. It is recommended that you record your settings To change the input name, press the ⁄/¤ for each input using the work-sheets in the Figure 3 Navigation Button D on the remote so that appendix to this manual, in the event there is a the Title-line is highlighted in blue. The power loss or if you need to reenter the settings Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons D to navigate to screen shown in Figure 4 will appear. Use the for some other reason. other settings within the menu. When you have Navigation Buttons DE to highlight finished making all adjustments in that menu, The OSD system consists of six main menus: the desired letter (or other character), and press press the ‹ Button E to return to the Input Setup, Surround Setup, Speaker Setup, the Set Button F to add it to the new title, navigation tabs, and then use the ⁄/¤ Multiroom Setup, Video Setup and System Setup. which will be displayed in the bar at the top of Buttons D to select the tab for another Navigation tabs for each menu appear on the the screen. You may use the Navigation menu. left side of the screen. When you first press the Buttons DE to move the cursor within OSD Button L, the Input Setup menu will be Input Setup the new title. To add a space either move the visible (see Figure 1), since its tab is at the top of The first step in configuring the AVR is to select cursor one character to the right as described the screen. However, you must press the Set an input, i.e. to associate an analog or digital above, or highlight the SPACE indicator on Button F to select the Input Setup menu so input with each input source in use, e.g. CD or screen and press the Set Button F. that you can make any necessary adjustments. If DVD. Note that once an input is selected, all you wish to select another menu, use the ⁄/¤ settings for the Digital Input, will ”attach” Buttons D to highlight the tab for the themselves to that input and be stored in a desired menu, and press the Set Button F to nonvolatile memory. This means that once made, select it. the selection of an input will automatically recall those settings. For that reason, the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to custom tailor each source to your specific listening requirements. However, once made they Figure 4 need not be changed again unless you need to alter a setting. You may edit a title by inserting or deleting characters. To insert a new character between two existing characters, move the cursor to high- light the character to the right of the insertion Figure 1 pointing the bar at the top of the screen. Then highlight the INS indicator on screen and press the Set Button F. You may now select a character to insert in the new space. Delete a

22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration character by moving the cursor to highlight the NOTE: If your video display has an HDMI input, panel or the remote while the full-OSD is not in unwanted character in the bar at the top of the then you only need to connect the AVR’s HDMI use. Within five seconds, make your input selec- X screen. Then highlight the DEL indicator on Output to the display. The AVR 247 tion using the Selector buttons on the front ENGLISH screen and press the Set Button F. transcodes analog source video signals from panel 7 or the ⁄/¤ D Buttons on the composite, S-video or component video to the remote until the desired digital or analog input When you have finished entering the new title, HDMI format, and is also capable of upscaling is shown in the Main Information Display highlight the OKindicator and press the Set the signal up to 720p to match your display’s Ò and in the lower third of the video display Button F to return to the Input Setup menu. capabilities. connected to the AVR. Press the Set Button Although the Source Input name will remain the F to enter the new input assignment. same in the Input Setup menu, the new title will The only exception to this rule is for analog appear in the semi-OSD displays and the front- 1080i/p sources, which are not available at the Some digital video input sources, such as a cable panel display as appropriate. HDMI Output, and are downconverted to 720p box or HDTV set-top may change between for the Component Video Outputs. If your source analog and digital outputs, depending on which NOTES: device is a Microsoft Xbox 360 or an older set- channel is in use. The AVR’s Auto Polling feature • Only upper case letters are available for titles. top box that outputs 1080i or higher video via allows you to avoid losing the audio feed when • Normally both the source input and the digital component video outputs, then set the source to this happens by permitting both analog and (or analog) audio input selection appear on the output 720p video, or connect its component digital connections to the same source on the upper line of the semi-OSD and front-panel video outputs to your video display. AVR. Digital audio is the default, and the unit displays. When The Bridge source is selected, its If your display does not have an HDMI input, but will automatically switch to the analog audio if status as CONNECTED or UNPLUGGED does have component video inputs, again you the digital audio stream stops. appears in place of the audio input selection. only need to connect the AVR’s Component However, when a source input is retitled, the Video Monitor Outputs K to the display. The audio input selection (or status of The Bridge) no AVR 247 transcodes composite and S-video longer appear unless you press the Digital signals to the component video format. Similarly, G Input Selector Û on the remote or front if your display’s best-quality video input is S- panel. video, you do not need to connect the Composite Video Monitor Output to the display; any composite video source signals will be con- verted to S-video format, and S-video signals may be converted to composite video format if Figure 7 your video display is not equipped with an S-video input. In cases where only a digital source is used, you may wish to disable the Auto Polling feature to By default, the analog audio inputs are assigned prevent the AVR from trying to “find” an analog at the factory to all sources, with the following source when the digital source is paused. To turn exceptions: Auto Polling off for any input, first make certain Figure 5 Source Input Default Digital Audio Input that the Auto Poll line is highlighted in The Video In setting reflects the video input that blue, and press the Set Button F on the menu is assigned to the source. The default assignment DVD Coax 1 screen. Next, press the ‹/› Navigation Button for all sources is COMPOSITE except as Video 2 Optical 1 E so that OFF is highlighted in blue text. shown in the below table: HDMI1 Coax 2 Repeat the procedure at any time by highlighting HDMI2 Optical 2 ONto restore the Auto Polling feature. Source Input Default Video Input DVD COMPONENT 1 If you used a digital audio connection for The remaining lines in the Input Setup menu VIDEO 1 COMPONENT 2 another source, you will need to change this allows you to configure the tone controls. If you VIDEO 2 COMPONENT 3 setting on the Audio In line of the menu to do not wish to change any of those settings at HDMI 1 HDMI 1 assign the correct digital audio input to the this time, proceed to the next menu screen. HDMI 2 HDMI 2 source, even if you also connected the analog audio outputs of the source to the receiver. We recommend that you leave the setting for the HDMI sources as is. For the other sources, change this setting in the Video In line to reflect use of the Component 1, 2 or 3 Video Input as appropriate. If you used the composite or S-video input for any source, make sure this setting is COMPOSITE. (There is no separate selection for S-Video.) Figure 8

Figure 6 To associate an analog or digital input with the input source currently selected at any time using the discrete function buttons, press the Digital Input Select Button ÛG on the front

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The first line controls whether or not the bass/ Navigate to the Mode line and follow the same On the Dolby Surround mode, the treble tone controls are in the signal path. The procedure to select an individual mode. selection choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro normal default is for them to be in-line, but if Logic II or llx Music, Dolby Pro Logic II or llx you wish to remove them from the circuit for Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby 3 Stereo. “flat” response, first make certain that the The Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx Tone In line is highlighted in blue, and press modes are only available when the system is set the Set Button F, followed by the ‹/› for 6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the Navigation Button E so that OUT is Surround Back speakers to “Small” or “Large” highlighted in blue text. as described on page 29. When a disc is playing that contains a special “flag” signal in the If you wish to leave the tone controls in the digital audio data stream, the EX mode will be signal path, the amount of boost or cut for bass selected automatically. It may also be selected and treble may be adjusted by pressing the Figure 9 using this menu or through the front panel or ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D so that the Each of the option lines on this menu selects the remote controls as shown on page 38. Bass- or Treble line is highlighted in surround mode category, and within each of A complete explanation of these modes is found blue. Next, press the Set Button F followed those categories there will be a choice of the on Page 35-36. Note that when the Dolby by the ‹/› Navigation Button E until specific mode options. The choice of modes will Digital mode is selected there are additional the desired setting is shown. vary according to the speaker configuration in settings available for the Night mode that are The video mode setting is used only with a fully your system. associated with the surround mode only, not analog video path (composite, S-video or with the input. That´s why these settings must be When the Surr Back line of the component video). It has no effect on HDMI made only once, not with each input in use. They SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 25) is set sources and video displays. Due to the design of are described later in the next main chapter. to NONE the AVR will be configured for some analog video displays and the nature of 5.1-channel operation, and only the modes When the Mode line is highlighted in blue, the video standard, there may be timing issues appropriate to a five-speaker system will appear. press the Set Button F and the ‹/› with the AVR. If you observe some minor video Navigation Buttons E to select the instability when using the AVR’s analog video When the Surr Back line of the desired Dolby surround mode, again outputs, try changing the Video Mode setting to SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 25) is set remembering that the choice of available modes Mode B. If you continue to observe problems, to SMALL or LARGE the AVR will be will vary with the type of program material being connect your source device’s video output configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and played and the number of speakers in your directly to the video display, or consider additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and system configuratioin. upgrading to an HDMI-capable display. 7 STEREO or Logic 7 7.1 will appear. In addition, Surround Setup the modes DTS ES (Discrete) and DTS+NEO:6 When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro The next step for that input is to set the sur- (DTS ES Matrix) available in the AVR 247 will not Logic IIx Music is selected as the listening mode, round mode you wish to use with that input. appear unless a digital source is playing the three special settings appear in the menu to Since surround modes are a matter of personal correct bitstream. tailor the sound field to your listening room environment and your individual taste and taste, feel free to select any mode you wish – In addition, some of the modes available in the preferences. you may change it later.The Surround Mode AVR will not appear unless a digital source is chart on page 35-36 may help you select the selected and is playing the correct bitstream. • Center Width: This setting adjusts the balance mode best suited to the input source selected. of the vocal information in the front sound- Remember that when you use only a single, For example you may select Dolby Pro Logic II or stage between the center and front left/right surround back speaker, you will get the benefits Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital speakers. The lower settings spread the center of a 6.1/7.1 system, but with only one speaker for inputs connected to digital sources. In the channel sound more broadly into the left and installed at the back of the room. The mode case of inputs such as a CD Player,Tape Deck or right channels. A higher number (up to “7”) indications will show 7.1 in some cases, but no Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to Stereo, if produces a tighter center channel additional adjustment is needed for 6.1 that is your preferred listening mode for presentatioin. standard stereo sources, where it is unlikely that operation. Remember that the AVR will combine surround encoded material will be used. the left and right surround back channel • Dimension: This setting alters the perceived Alternatively, the 5 Channel Stereo or Logic 7 information present in 7.1 modes such as depth of the surround field by creating a Music mode may also be a good choice for Logic 7/7.1 and 7-channel stereo, outputting the shallower presentation that appears to move stereo-only source material. information as a single surround back channel. sounds toward the front of the room, or a deeper presentation that appears to move the Note: When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is It is easiest to complete the surround setup center of the sound field toward the back of selected and playing, the AVR will select the using the full-OSD on-screen menus. Use the the room. The setting of “O” is a neutral appropriate surround mode automatically, no ⁄/¤ Buttons D to highlight the default, with the range of adjustment shown matter which surround mode was selected for Surround tab, and press the Set Button as “R-3” for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to that input as default. F to access the SURROUND SETUP “F-3” for a shallower, front-oriented sound. menu, as shown in Figure 9. With the Surround Mode line highlighted, press • Panorama: Switch this setting on or off to add the Set Button F to change the surround an enveloping wrap-around presentation that increases the perception of sound along the mode group. Use the ‹/› Buttons E to scroll through the options, and press the Set sides of the room. Button F when the desired mode group appears.

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OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night mode When a DTS source is playing, the choice of will not function. modes for 7.1 systems will vary according to the

type of program source (DTS Stereo, DTS 5.1, ENGLISH MID: When MID is in the highlighted video, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete). Press the ‹/› a mild compression will be applied. Buttons E to scroll through the choices MAX: When MAX is in the highlighted video, that are available for your system and the a more severe compression algorithm will be program in use. applied. With no source playing, or while an analog audio source is playing, you will only be able to When you want to use the Night mode feature, Figure 10 view the DTS Neo:6 surround mode. we recommend that you select the MID setting To change these parameters, press the ⁄/¤ as a starting point and change to the MAX When the 5.1 configuration is in use the AVR Navigation Buttons D while the setting later, if desired. will automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS Surround menu is on the screen until the processing when a DTS data stream is received. Note that the Night mode may be adjusted line on the menu with the parameter you wish When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES directly any time that Dolby Digital surround to change is highlighted in blue. Then, press the Discrete mode will automatically be activated mode is selected by pressing the Night button Set Button F and the ‹/› Navigation when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag” is B. When the button is pressed, the words Buttons E to alter the setting to your in use and the DTS-ES Matrix mode will be D-RANGE followed by the current setting taste. activated when an ES-Matrix encoded audio (MID, MAX, OFF) will appear in the lower track is received. In both cases the appropriate Note that when the Dolby Digital mode is third of the video screen and in the Main surround mode will be indicated in the Main selected there are additional settings available Information Display Ò. Press the ⁄/¤ Information Display Ò in the front panel for the Night mode that are associated with the buttons D within five seconds to select the display and on the screen. When a non-ES DTS surround mode only, not with the input. That´s desired setting, then press Set F to confirm disc is in use, when the 6.1/7.1 mode is chosen why these settings must be made only once, not the setting. with each input in use. the unit automatically will select the DTS + The last option line in this menu is the setting to NEO:6 mode to create a full eight-speaker Night Mode Settings turn the unit’s upsampling feature on or off. In surround mode. When a DTS 96/24 signal is The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that normal use, this feature is turned off, which detected, the AVR 247 defaults to the DTS uses special processing to preserve the dynamic means that digital sources are processed at their surround mode, but reproduces the higher- range and full intelligibility of a movie sound native sample rate. For example, a 48kHz digital resolution materials that are present due to the track while reducing the peak level. This prevents source will be processed at 48kHz. However, the higher sampling rate automatically. See page abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, AVR allows you to upsample the incoming 35-36 for a complete explanation of the DTS without reducing the sonic impact of a digital 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution. modes. source. Note that the Night mode is only available when the Dolby Digital surround mode On the LOGIC 7 menu, the selection choices E is selected. made with the ‹/› Buttons on the remote are determined by whether the 5.1 or To adjust the Night mode setting from the menu 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use. In L press the OSD Button so that the main either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode D menu appears. Then press the ¤ button to enables Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 highlight the Surround -tab and press Set processing to create fully enveloping, multi- F D to access it. Press the ¤ Button twice channel surround from either two-channel until the Night -line is highlighted in blue. Stereo or Matrix-encoded programming such as (see figure 11). Figure 12 VHS cassettes, laserdiscs or television broadcasts To take advantage of this feature, press the produced with Dolby surround. ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n so that the In the 5.1 configuration you may select the Upsampling -line is highlighted in blue Logic 7/5.1 Music, Cinema or Enhanced modes. and press Set Button F, followed by the ‹/› They work best with two-channel music, Navigation Button E so that ONis surround-encoded programs or standard two- highlighted in reverse video. Note that this channel programming of any type, respectively. feature is only available for the Dolby Pro When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the Logic Logic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie, 7/7.1 Music or Cinema modes are available, but Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes. the output will be in a full eight-channel sound Figure 11 On the DTS menu, the selection choices made field. Note that the Logic 7 modes are not To adjust the Night mode setting, first press the with the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote available when either Dolby Digital or DTS Set Button F, followed by the ‹/› Buttons are determined by a combination of the type of Digital soundtracks are in use. E to choose between the following DTS program material in use and whether the settings. 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use.

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On the DSP (SURR) menu, the selection When the AVR is in the Stereo Bypass mode you Automated Speaker Setup choices made with the ‹/› Buttons E may still configure the subwoofer output so that Using EzSet/EQ on the remote select one of the DSP surround it is either turned off, with a full-range signal modes that are designed for use with two-chan- going to the front left/right speakers, or you may The AVR 247 is one of the first receivers in its nel stereo programs to create a variety of sound configure it so that the subwoofer feed is class to offer automated speaker setup and field presentations. The choices available are 5.1 activated. system calibration. This process greatly simplifies or 6.1 modes of Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater.The The factory default setting is to have the the installation of your new receiver by using a Hall and Theater modes are designed for multi- subwoofer turned off for this mode, but you may series of test signals and the power of an channel installations. See pages 37-38 for a change that setting by following these steps: advanced digital signal processing system to complete explanation of the DSP surround eliminate the need for manual adjustment of 1. Press the Speaker Button 6. modes. Note that the Hall and Theater modes speaker “size”, crossover, delay and output level are not available when a Dolby Digital or DTS 2. Press the Set Button F@ to activate the settings, while adding the power of a multi-band soundtrack is played. configuration menu. parametric equalizer to smooth out any peculiarities in frequency response that may On the STEREO menu, the selection choices 3. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D on the remote result from the characteristics of the listening made with the ‹/› Buttons E on the or the ‹/› Buttons 7 on the front panel to room. With EzSet/EQ your new receiver even remote may either turn the surround processing select the desired option. SUB NONE turns off alerts you to errors in speaker connections that off for a traditional two-channel stereo presenta- the feed to the subwoofer, while SUB prevent a speaker from functioning. tion, or select 5 CH Stereo or 7CH turns it on. With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your Stereo depending on whether the 5.1 or 4. When the desired setting has been entered, 6.1/7.1 output is in use. The latter modes feed system in a fraction of the time it would take to press the Set Button F@ to return to the stereophonic input signal to both front enter the settings manually, and with results that normal operation. speakers, to the rear speakers and to both rival those achieved with expensive test equipment and time-consuming procedures. The surround back speakers (if in use), while the Stereo-Digital Mode end result is a system calibration profile that monophonic signal parts are spread over all When the Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode is in use enables your new receiver to deliver the best speakers, also the Center. See page 35-36 for a a full range signal is always sent to the front possible sound, no matter what type of speakers complete explanation of the 5 CH Stereo and left/right speakers. By its nature, that option you have or what the dimensions of your 7 CH Stereo modes. does not pass the signal through the AVR’s listening room are. digital signal processing, creating the After the selections are made in the Dolby, DTS, requirement for full-range speakers. If your front Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press We recommend that you take advantage of the speakers are bandwidth limited, precision of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system, the ‹ Button E to go back to the main menu. “satellite”speakers, we recommend that you do but if desired you may also make any of the Configuring the Surround Off NOT use the Bypass mode, but rather use the configuration settings manually, or trim the set- (Stereo) Modes DSP SURROUND OFF mode for stereo tings provided by EzSet/EQ by following the listening. instructions on pages 31 through 34. For superior reproduction of two-channel program materials, the AVR offers two Stereo To listen to programs in the two-channel stereo modes: an analog Stereo-Direct mode that mode while taking advantage of the bass bypasses the digital signal processing circuitry management system, press the Stereo Mode for a completely analog signal path that Selector until SURROUND OFF preserves the purity of the original signal, and a appears in the Main Information Display Ò digital mode that is capable of providing bass and the DSP and SURR. OFF Surround management for optimal distribution of the low Mode Indicators ( both light up. When only frequencies between smaller speakers and a the SURR. OFF Surround Mode subwoofer. Indicators ( is lit you are in the Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode. Figure 13 Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode When the analog Stereo-Direct mode is selected When this mode is in use, the front left/right If you wish to configure your AVR manually, or if by pressing the Stereo Mode Selector speakers and subwoofer may be configured to for some reason your EzSet/EQ microphone is meet the requirements of your specific speakers until SURROUND OFF appears in the Main unavailable, you may still do so by following the Information Display Ò and the Surround using the steps shown in the Speaker Setup instructions on pages 31 through 34. section below. Mode Indicator ( for Surround Off is lit, the Step 1: EzSet/EQ requires that your listening AVR will pass the analog source material directly room have as little background noise as possible through to the front left and right speakers, to avoid interfering with the measurement of bypassing the digital processing circuitry. tones produced by your AVR during the setup In this mode, the front left and right speakers procedure. Turn off all loud fans, air conditioners will automatically be configured as LARGE;it and other equipment, and try to avoid making is not possible to configure these speakers as any noise during the process. SMALL.

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Step 2: The EzSet/EQ microphone should be IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that placed in either your usual listening position or, is sensitive to loud noises should leave the room

if there is a large seating area, the center of the at this point, or use ear protection sufficient to ENGLISH room, at the listeners’ ear level. You may find it reduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style convenient to use a camera tripod for stable ear plugs, available at most drug stores, may be placement of the EzSet/EQ microphone at the used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable correct height. The microphone includes a level. If you are uncomfortable with, or cannot threaded insert on the bottom for tripod tolerate, loud sounds and do not use some sort mounting. of ear protection, we strongly recommend that Figure 15 you leave the room and ask someone else to run Step 3: Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the the EzSet/EQ process, or that you do not use AVR 247’s Headphone Jack 4, making Step 6: After you select “Continue”, the screen EzSet/EQ and enter the configuration settings certain that the mini-plug to 1/4" phone plug shown in Figure 15 will appear.Although the manually, as described on pages 31 through 34. adaptor supplied with the microphone is firmly AVR may be used with up to eight speakers, you connected. The microphone cable is may have elected not to install surround back approximately 7 meter long, which should speakers at this time, or you may have decided accommodate most listening room situations. If to use the surround back speaker channels to required, you may use an optional extension power speakers in the remote room of a multi- cable, available at most electronics stores, for room system. This screen directs you to program use in larger rooms. However, we recommend EzSet/EQ for a 5.1- or 7.1-channel configuration. that you avoid using extension cords for the Select the setting that reflects the number of microphone cable, as they may adversely affect speakers installed in your system, and EzSet/EQ the test results. will do the rest automatically! Figure 17 Step 4: Once the microphone is properly NOTE: If you are using fewer than six speakers positioned and plugged in, proceed to the in your system, then it will not be possible to Step 7: Once EzSet/EQ has been started, you EzSet/EQ menus by first pressing the OSD configure your speakers using EzSet/EQ, and you will hear test signals circulate among all of the Button L to bring the main Menu to the will need to select Manual Configuration as speakers as the system sets the master level, screen. Next, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation described starting on page 29. If you have checks to see where there are speakers, sets the Buttons D to highlight the Speaker -tab selected a 6.1-channel configuration, using only distance measurement and calculates delay time in white, and press Set F to access the a single surround back speaker, it is possible to settings, sets the speaker “size”, and sets the SPEAKER SETUP. Press the ¤ Button D use a combination of EzSet/EQ automatic speaker crossover point. During the measure- to select the Auto Configuration- configuration for 5.1 speakers, connect the ment and calibration process, you may observe line and press the Set Button F to move to single surround back speaker to the left the progress of the testing by reading the the next screen (Figure 14). Surround Back Speaker Output, and then messages that appear in the second line of the configure the surround back speaker manually, menu listing. as described from page 29. However, we do not EzSet/EQ uses the left front speaker to set the recommend the 6.1-channel configuration. master volume level, and then it proceeds If you have forgotten to plug in the EzSet/EQ directly to measuring the speaker output levels. microphone, the warning screen shown in Speaker Level: During this test, EzSet/EQ Figure 16 will appear as a reminder. ensures that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position. During a surround sound presentation it is common for the surround channels to sound less prominent, or not to be Figure 14 used at all at times. By setting the baseline Step 5: The first screen of the EzSet/EQ system channel levels correctly, the AVR behaves as a will now appear to remind you to plug in the blank canvas for the movie director to create microphone. If you have not already done so, special effects. plug the microphone into the Headphone Jack A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 18 4 as described in steps 2 and 3. When you are will appear, with the speaker position changing ready to proceed, make certain that the cursor is Figure 16 as EzSet/EQ measures the levels for each pointing to Continue and press the Set NOTE: As shown in Figures 14-22, while speaker.You may occasionally hear EzSet/EQ Button F. If you do not wish to continue EzSet/EQ is in progress a Cancel setting is send a tone back to the front left speaker.This with the EzSet/EQ process, press the ‹/› highlighted. You may interrupt EzSet/EQ at any enables EzSet/EQ to compare the level of the Navigation Buttons E to highlight time by simply pressing the Set Button F. speaker being measured to the reference level it and then press the Set Button F Cancel set for the front left speaker. to return to the SPEAKER SETUP.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 System Configuration

• Speaker Distance: This test will circulate the NOTE: The crossover determined by EzSet/EQ is tones again as the name of each channel is not the same as the crossover frequency shown to measure the distance from the specification that appears in the speaker’s microphone to each speaker.The results of manual. EzSet/EQ is measuring the point at these tests will be used to set the delay time which the audio signal must be passed from the settings for each active speaker position. main speaker to the subwoofer. For an individual During the Speaker Distance test a screen loudspeaker, the manufacturer specifies the similar to the one shown in Figure 20 will point or points at which the audio signal is appear.The speaker position will change as passed from one transducer within the speaker Figure 18 EzSet/EQ measures the distance for each to another. speaker. If at any time the test tone is not heard from the • Room Equalization: Each room has unique speaker indicated on screen, press the Set characteristics that may affect the frequency Button F to stop EzSet/EQ. Turn off the AVR response at the listening position. For using the Main Power Switch 1 and check example, doorways and alcoves can increase your speaker connections. Make sure all wires bass response nearby. Varying surfaces such as are connected to the correct speakers and hard floors or windows, or soft carpets or Speaker Outputs DEFO on the AVR, and draperies, may also affect the way the room that you have observed the correct polarity responds to sound. Until now, expensive (+ terminals connected to + terminals and testing devices and long hours of taking – terminals connected to – terminals). measurements and adjusting room furnishings NOTE: While this test detects whether a Figure 20 were required in order to smooth out the frequency response to avoid artifacts. EzSet/EQ speaker is connected to a particular output, it • Speaker Size: The measurements and simplifies equalization, delivering world-class cannot determine whether the speaker is in calculations for this test take place at the same performance without the extra expense. While the correct position. (For example, it can tell time as the test signals are circulated to the test tone circulates, EzSet/EQ is able to whether a speaker is connected to the calculate the output levels, and they are used to obtain a sonic “view” of the room and its Surround Right output, but it cannot tell determine whether the speakers in your system characteristics, and adjust the receiver’s output whether the speaker is on the right or left side are “large” or “small” for the purposes of bass accordingly to customize performance to the of your listening room.) For that reason, we management. (If desired, you may use the listening room. strongly recommend that you try to listen as results of the automated testing as a baseline the tone circulates, matching the name shown and then make manual adjustments to the While EzSet/EQ is making these adjustments a for each channel to the location of the speaker size settings on a source-independent screen similar to the one shown in Figure 22 will speaker. If a tone is heard from a speaker basis, following the instructions shown on page appear.You may hear EzSet/EQ repeat tones position that does not match the on-screen 29.) from various speakers a number of times as it message, stop EzSet/EQ, exit the menus, turn performs the equalization. your receiver off and check for proper speaker During the Speaker Size test a screen similar to connections on the rear panel before resuming the one shown in Figure 21 will appear, with the the setup. speaker position changing as each speaker is measured. If EzSet/EQ detects only one speaker in a pair (e.g., surround back left but no surround back right or no main speakers), it will generate an error and stop, displaying a screen similar to Figure 19. If that happens, check that you have placed your speakers in their correct locations, and that you have wired each speaker to its Figure 22 correct set of speaker terminals. Step 8: When all measurements are successfully completed, a screen similar to the Figure 21 one in Figure 23 will appear.You may press the Set Button F, and the SPEAKER At the same time the overall size of the SETUP screen shown in Figure 13 will appear. speaker’s frequency range is measured, the AVR Select Manual Configuration to will measure the crossover setting for each view the settings resulting from EzSet/EQ. The speaker in your system to create a seamless manual Speaker Setup screens are explained in transition between the frequencies sent to your the next chapter. main speakers and subwoofer (if available). If Figure 19 desired, you may use the results of the automated testing as a baseline and then make manual adjustments to the crossover settings on a source-independent basis, following the instructions shown on page 29.

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There are four submenus in the Manual Speaker It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the Setup Menu: Speaker Size, Speaker Crossover speaker setup through the SPEAKER

and Channel Adjust. As each submenu’s name is SETUP - Size menu (Figure 25). So press ENGLISH highlighted, its settings will be displayed. To the OSD Button L to bring up the main navigate the Manual Speaker Setup menus, menu (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ Button press the Set Button F when the desired D twice so that Speaker -tab is high- submenu is highlighted, and the first line of the lighted in white. Press the Set Button F submenu will be highlighted. Press the Set twice to access the SPEAKER SETUP Button F to change a setting by using the menu. Figure 23 ‹/› Buttons o to scroll through the options, pressing the Set Button F again to Unplug the microphone and store it in a safe select an option. Use the ⁄/¤ n Buttons place so that it is available to recalibrate your to select another setting in the submenu. When system if needed due to a change in speakers, you are finished making all of your adjustments preferred listening position, or a major change in in a particular submenu, press the ‹ Button the room’s furnishings (such as the addition of o to return to the list of submenus, and use thick carpeting or plush furniture) that might the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to select another require different settings. submenu. When you have successfully completed the EzSet/EQ process and made any needed If you have run EzSet/EQ, the values obtained Figure 25 adjustments to the input and surround mode during that process will appear in these menus. At this point, with the cursor highlighting the configurations, your receiver is ready for use. If You may use them as a starting point for your Size -line in blue press the Set Button F you do not wish to make any manual adjustments, which is recommended, or you may call up the menu shown below (Figure 26). adjustments to the settings, you may skip the reset the values in the Delay Adjust and Channel rest of this section and proceed to the Basic Adjust submenus. Operation section of this manual on page 37 to Adjust the submenus in the SPEAKER learn how to operate AVR 247. For those SETUP submenu in order, as some settings situations where you may wish to make a require that previous settings be established change to the settings entered by EzSet/EQ, first. follow the instructions on the following pages. Speaker Size Setup Manual Setup This menu tells the AVR which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the Harman Kardon recommends that you use the settings that decide whether your system will Figure 26 EzSet/EQ procedure described on pages 28-30 use the "5-channel" or "6-channel/7-channel" to configure your receiver for operation. 1. Begin the speaker size setup process by making modes, as well as determine which speakers certain that the Left/Right line, which However, you may manually configure your AVR receive low-frequency (bass) information. if you have fewer than six speakers in your sets the configuration for the front left and right system, if you have run EzSet/EQ but wish to If you have already completed an automated speakers in highlighted in blue. If you wish to make adjustments, if your EzSet/EQ microphone setup using EzSet/EQ the settings calculated make a change to the front speakers’ F is not available, or if you simply prefer to make during that procedure will already appear. No configuration, press the Set Button so that your adjustments manually. In addition, the A/V further adjustment is required unless you wish to the line changes to show blue text, followed by E Sync Delay setting must be performed manually change a specific item to reflect your personal the ‹/› Buttons so that either (see Delay Settings section, page 32). taste or a nonstandard system configuration. LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the appropriate description from the definitions For each of these settings use the LARGE To begin manual setup using the full-OSD menu shown above. system, press the OSD Button v so that the setting if the speakers for a particular position main menu appears on screen. Press the ⁄/¤ are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are When SMALL is selected, low-frequency front Buttons n until the Speaker -tab is capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. channel sounds will be sent only to the highlighted in white, and press the Set Button Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency- subwoofer output. If you choose this option and p. The Manual Configuration- limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce there is no subwoofer connected, you will not line is now highlighted in blue. Press Set p sounds below 100Hz. Note that when “small” hear any low-frequency sounds with front to access the Manual SPEAKER SETUP speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to channel signals. reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember menu (see Figure 24). When LARGE is selected, a full-range output that the “large” and “small” descriptions do not will be sent to the front left and front right refer to the actual physical size of the speakers, outputs. Depending on the choice made in but to their ability to reproduce low-frequency the SUBWOOFER line in this menu (see sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category below), the front left and right bass information describes your speakers, consult the may also be directed to the subwoofer. specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

Figure 24

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NOTE: When the front speakers are set to the 4. When you have completed your selection for When NONE is selected, the system will adjust LARGE option and the surround mode is set the center channel, press the Set Button F so that only 5.1-channel surround processing/ to "Surround Off", or pure two-channel stereo, to confirm your choice, followed by the ¤ decoding modes are available and the surround when an analog signal source is present it will Button D on the remote to move the cursor back amplifier channels will not be used. be routed directly from the input to the volume to Surround. When SMALL is selected the system will control without being digitized or processed. If 5. Press the Set Button F so that the line adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 you have full-range front speakers and wish to changes to show blue text, followed by the ‹/› surround processing/decoding modes are remove all digital processing from the circuit Buttons E on the remote to select the available, and low-frequency information below path, select this configuration. option that best describes the surround speakers the crossover point (identical with the one for Important Note: When a speaker set with a in your system based on the speaker definitions the surround speakers) will be sent to the subwoofer and two front satellites connected to shown on page 29. subwoofer output when the subwoofer is set to the Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s ON, or to the Front LEFT/RIGHT when subwoofer When SMALL is selected, with all digital sur- inputs must be connected to the Front speaker is set to OFF. round modes low-frequency surround channel outputs D and LARGE must be selected for sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is When LARGE is selected the system will the front speakers (and NONE for the turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 subwoofer, see below). is on. With any analog surround mode the rear surround processing/decoding modes are 2. When you have completed your selection for bass feed depends on the mode selected and available, and a full-range signal will be sent to the front channel, press the Set Button F to the setting of the Sub and front speakers. the surround back channels, with no low-fre- confirm your choice, followed by the ¤ Button quency information sent to the subwoofer When LARGE is selected, a full-range output D on the remote to move the cursor to output. will be sent to the surround channel outputs Center. (with all analog and digital surround modes), and 6. When you have completed your selection for 3. Press the Set Button F so that the line except with Hall and Theater modes, NO sur- the surround channels, press the Set Button changes to show blue text, followed by the ‹/› round channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer F to confirm your choice, followed by the ¤ Buttons E on the remote to select the output. Button D on the remote to move the cursor to option that best describes your center speaker, Subwoofer. When NONE is selected, surround-sound based on the speaker definitions shown below. information will be split between the front left 7. Press the Set Button F so that the line When SMALL is selected, low-frequency center and front right outputs. For optimal performance changes to show blue text, followed by the ‹/› channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they when no surround speakers are in use, the Buttons E on the remote to select the are set to LARGE and Sub is turned off (see Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used. option that best describes your system. below). When Sub is on, low frequency center When you are using surround back speakers The choices available for the subwoofer position channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer with your system, press the ¤ Button D on will depend on the settings for the other only. the remote to move the cursor to Surr speakers, particularly the front left/right When LARGE is selected, a full-range output Back. This line serves two functions in that it positions. will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO not only configures the setting for the surround If the front left/right speakers are set to center channel signal will be sent to the sub- back channels when they are present, it also SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be woofer output (except when the Pro Logic II tells the AVR’s processing system to configure set to SUB (LFE), which is the “on” Music mode is in use). the unit for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation. position. NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround When MAIN appears on this line, the surround If the front left/right speakers are set to mode for the particular input source for which back speakers are available for use in the main LARGE, three options are available: you are configuring your speakers, the AVR will listening room. If MULTI appears instead, then not make the LARGE option available for the the surround back speakers have been • If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, press center speaker.This is due to the requirements of configured for multiroom operation, and they the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote so Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a cannot be configured using this submenu. See that NONE appears in the on-screen menu. problem with your receiver. page 45 for information on configuring the When this option is selected, all bass surround back channels for multiroom operation. information will be routed to the front When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent left/right “main” speakers. to the center-channel output. The receiver will NOTE: In order to adjust the speaker settings for operate in a “phantom” center channel mode. the surround back channels, a multichannel • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR, you Center-channel information will be sent to the surround mode, such as Logic 7, Dolby Pro have the option to have the front left/right left and right front channel outputs and the Logic, DTS Neo:6, 5-channel stereo, Hall 1 or 2 “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies center channel bass will be sent to the (5-channel) or Theater (5-channel), must first be at all times, and have the subwoofer operate subwoofer output when L/R+LFE is selected selected, or a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS only when the AVR is being used with a digital in the Subwoofer line in this menu (see source must be playing. This enables the system source that contains a dedicated Low below). This mode is needed if no Center to activate the surround back processing mode. Frequency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This speaker is used. Note that when the Logic 7 allows you to use both your main and Press the ‹/› Buttons on the remote to select Cinema or Enhanced surround modes are the option that best describes the speakers in subwoofer speakers to take advantage of the selected a Center speaker must be used, the use at the left and right back surround positions special bass created for certain movies. Logic 7 Music mode works well without a based on the definitions on this page: To select that option press the ‹/› Buttons Center too. E on the remote so that SUB (LFE) appears in the on-screen menu.

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• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to upper capability limit of your subwoofer, as use it for bass reproduction in conjunction shown in the sub’s Owner’s Manual. When the

with the main front left/right speakers, regard- cursor is on the Subwoofer line, press the ENGLISH less of the type of program source or Surround ‹/› Navigation Buttons E to choose the mode you are listening to, press the ‹/› appropriate setting. Buttons E on the remote so that SUB 9. When all speaker selections have been made, L/R+LFE appears in the on-screen menu. press the ‹ Button E until the Speaker- When this option is selected, a full-range tab on the left is highlighted in white. signal will be sent to the front left/right “main” speakers. The subwoofer will receive Figure 27 10. The Speaker Configuration may also be the front left and right bass frequencies under To change the setting for any of the four speaker changed at any time without using the full-OSD the crossover frequency selected in another groups Left/Right, Center, Surround or Surround on-screen menu system by pressing the setting on this menu, as described below, and Speaker Selector on the front panel or Back, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D until the 6 also the LFE soundtrack. line where you wish to make a change is on the remote control. Once the button is pressed, FRONT SPEAKER will appear in 8. When all initial speaker “size” settings have highlighted in blue, press the Set Button F both the lower third of the video display and the been made, you now have the option to take followed by the ‹/› Buttons E until the Main Information Display Ò. advantage of the AVR’s Quadruple Crossover desired setting appears. The available choices at system, which allows individual crossover which point low-frequency information will be Within five seconds, either press the ‹/› buttons settings to be made for each speaker group. In sent to the subwoofer (or to the Front Left/Right 7 on the front panel or the ⁄/¤ buttons D systems where full-range or tower speakers are speakers in case subwoofer is set to OFF), rather on the remote to select a different speaker used for the front soundstage or where different than to the speaker channel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, position, or press the Set Button @F to brands or models are in use at the various 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz and 200Hz. Pick begin the adjustment process for the front left speaker positions, this feature allows you to the choice that is identical to the information for and right speakers. custom tailor the bass management and the speakers, or if an exact match is not When the Set button @ F has been pressed redirection circuits with a precision not possible, pick the closest choice that is ABOVE and the system is ready for a change to the front previously possible. the speaker’s lowfrequency limit to avoid the creation of a low-frequency “hole” where your speaker setting, the on-screen display and Main If you have already run EzSet/EQ the settings system will have no bass information and press Information Display Ò will read FRONT calculated during that procedure will already the Set Button F to confirm your choice. LARGE or FRONT SMALL depending on appear. No further adjustment is required unless the current setting. Press the ‹/› buttons 7 on you wish to conform a specific item to your In cases where LARGE has been selected as the front panel or the ⁄/¤ buttons D on the personal taste or a nonstandard system the front channel speaker option and SUB remote until the desired setting is shown, using configuration. L/R+LFE has been selected as the the instructions for “large” or “small” shown The low-frequency crossover point is set by the subwoofer option, the front channel sound earlier, then press the Set button @F. information below the crossover point selected design of your speakers. It is defined as the If another speaker position needs to be changed, frequency which is the lowest possible frequency for the L/R front speakers (when fronts are set to "Small") will be sent to BOTH the front channel press the ‹/› buttons 7 on the front panel or the speaker is capable of reproducing. Before D speakers and the subwoofer. the ⁄/¤ buttons on the remote to select a making any changes to the settings for the different speaker position, press the Set button crossover point we suggest that you find the The crossover settings for the Left/Right, Center, @ F and then the ‹/› buttons 7 on the crossover point for the speakers in each of the Surround and Surround Back speakers are used front panel or the ⁄/¤ buttons D on the three groupings, front left/right, center front and to determine where bass information is sent remote until the correct speaker setting is shown surrounds by looking at the specifications page when it is derived from the main channels of a and press the Set button @ F again to of the speaker’s owner’s manual, by getting that source. The setting for the menu line shown as confirm the selection. information from the manufacturer’s Web site, or Subwoofer is used to impose a low-pass by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer’s filter point for the information in the Low To assist in making these settings, the icons in customer service department. You will need this Frequency Effects (LFE) channel that is a part of the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators $ figure to accurately configure the next group of Dolby Digital- and DTS-encoded source material. will change as the speaker type is selected at settings. While the LFE channel, which is the “.1” you see each position. When only the inner icon box is lit, the speaker is set for “small.”When the inner The factory default setting for all speaker positions in surround sound designations, is restricted to box and the two outer boxes with circles inside is 100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all low frequency sounds, some mixes may include them are lit, the speaker is set for “large." When channels, then no adjustments are needed and you information that is higher in frequency than your no indicator appears at a speaker location, that may skip this section. However, should you wish to subwoofer is capable of reproducing. To prevent position is set for “none” or “no” speaker. change one of the settings, please proceed to the unwanted sounds from being sent to Cross-Over submenu, as shown in subwoofers that cannot handle them and which Note: These icons are available only when Figure 27 by selecting the Cross-Over -line do not have a built-in low-pass filter, the making setup changes without the use of the on the left of the menu, and press Set Button Subwoofer option line enables you to full OSD mode. F. select a setting for the low-pass filter that is part of the subwoofer feed from the LFE channel. The settings available are the same as those tied to any one of the four available speaker positions on this submenu. We recommend that you use the frequency that is just slightly higher than the

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As an example, in the Figure below, all speakers To re-synchronize the front, center and surround Next move the blue bar down to the Unit are set for “large,”and a subwoofer is set. channels at first measure and note the distance line, press Set F and select the unit for dis- from the listening/viewing position to the front, tances you prefer to enter, feet or meter with the center, surround and surround back (if any) use of the ‹/ › Buttons E. Then move speakers in meters. the blue bar to the Front Left line where the first adjustment is made, and press the Set Due to the differences in the way each surround Button F. Now press the ‹/ › Buttons mode operates, the delay settings must be E until the distance from the front left established individually for each surround mode. speaker to the preferred listening position is However, once the delay settings are configured entered followed by the Set Button F to for the version of the surround mode with the confirm your choice. Next press the ¤ Button most channels, they need not be entered again D once to move to the next line. for a version of that mode with fewer channels. Delay Settings For example, once the delay settings are Now the blue bar will highlight the Center- Due the different distances between the established for Dolby Pro Logic IIx – Movie, they line so that the delay for the center speaker may listening position for the front channel speakers will be carried over to Dolby Pro Logic II – Movie be set. Press Set F followed by the the ‹/ › and the surround speakers, the amount of time it mode. However, you will need to enter the delay Buttons E until the distance from the takes for sound to reach your ears from the front settings separately for each variant mode, such main listening position to the center speaker is or surround speakers is different. You may as Dolby Pro Logic IIx – Music, Dolby Pro entered. Repeat the procedure for all active compensate for this difference through the use Logic IIx – Game, Dolby Pro Logic, speaker positions by pressing the ¤ Button of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the Dolby 3 Stereo and Dolby Digital EX. D again and use the ‹/ › Buttons E specific speaker placement and acoustic to change the setting. Remember that this last Delay times are adjustable for all surround conditions in your listening room or home adjustment will only be needed when you have modes. Although all channels will appear on theater. surround back speakers installed and Dolby screen with the default or previously entered Digital chosen as the surround mode. If you have already calibrated your system using distances, the menu system will only allow you EzSet/EQ the delay settings shown will reflect to adjust the settings for those channels which When the delay time for all speaker positions the results of the measurements made by are actually used by the current surround mode. has been set you may return to the main menu EzSet/EQ. No further changes are needed unless For example, when you are listening to music by pressing the ‹ Navigation Button E you wish to change an item to reflect your taste CDs using the CD input in DSP Surround Off several times. or a nonstandard system configuration. To mode, you may adjust the delay settings for the However, if you have a digital video source or a change the settings, follow the instructions front left, front right and subwoofer channels digital video display that causes lack of lip sync below to enter the distance between the only. The cursor will simply skip the other you may use the A/V Sync adjust feature to delay speaker’s location and your main listening channels as you navigate through the menu. the audio signal as it is sent to all channels (as position. The measurements need not be Therefore, the first time you adjust the delay opposed to the individual settings) so that the accurate to the centimeter, as the system is settings, it is recommended that you select a picture and sound are brought back together. designed to accommodate typical listening 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel surround mode, We recommend that this adjustment be made rather than a specific “sweet spot” position. depending on the number of speakers in your using the direct access controls on the remote, system. For the purposes of setting the delay as shown below. That enables you to see the In addition to adjusting the delay time for each distances, the Logic 7 modes allow access to the image while making the adjustment; however, individual speaker position, the AVR is among settings for all channels without requiring that you may also adjust it here using the menu the few A/V receivers that allows you to adjust you play a source. the delay for the combined output of all system. speakers as a group. This feature is called A/V To start with the delay settings at first select the To adjust the A/V Sync delay, press the ⁄/¤ Sync Delay; it allows you to compensate for SPEAKER SETUP - Delay (Figure 28). Navigation Button D so that the blue bar is delays to the video image that may be caused by If the system is not already at that point, press highlighting the AV Sync Delay-line on the processing in products such as digital video the OSD button L to bring up the main the menu, followed by the Set Button F, displays, video scalers, digital cable or satellite menu. Press the ¤ Button D twice or until and then press the ‹/ › Navigation Button systems, or personal video recorders. With proper the Speaker -tab is highlighted in white. E to delay the sound sufficiently so that it adjustment of the setting for A/V Sync Delay, you Press the Set Button F twice, followed by matches the on-screen video. can eliminate the loss of lip sync that may be the ¤ Button D until the Delay Adj caused by digital video applications. -line is highlighted in blue. Press Set F to The delay settings may be adjusted at any time access the menu. using the remote control and while viewing an Although EzSet/EQ calculates the delay settings on-screen image by pressing the Delay Select for the individual speaker positions with very Button . The A/V Sync Delay setting is first, accurate results, the setting for A/V Sync Delay and it may be adjusted by pressing the Set may only be done manually, since it requires that Button F within five seconds of when the you observe the program material on your video A/V SYNC DELAY message appears in the display while adjusting the delay, if any, required on-screen display and the Lower Display Line for the specific source. Thus, even though you M. Then, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button may have used EzSet/EQ for other delay settings, D to enter the desired delay setting that the A/V Sync Delay should still be configured as brings the video and sound back in sync. Press outlined below. F Figure 28 the Set Button again to enter the setting.

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Note that the A/V Sync delay setting is unique to system has only one surround back speaker.This each video input source, so you may enter a means that the Surround Back channel will seem

different setting to compensate for the to appear twice, and in 6.1 operation this is ENGLISH differences between any product attached to the normal. The separate SBL/SBR adjustments for Video 1, 2, 3 or 4 inputs. 6.1 operation are needed to optimize the To change one of the individual speaker balance between the two discrete channels positions directly, press the Delay Select within the AVR as they are mixed for output to a single speaker. Button , followed by the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D to select the desired IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be position as that name appears in the on-screen adjusted for each digital and analog surround Figure 29 display and the Lower Display Line M. When mode individually. This allows you to compen- When the SPEAKER SETUP - Ch the name of the speaker position to be adjusted sate for level differences between speakers, that Adjust menu first appears, the test tone is appears press the Set Button F within five may also vary with the surround mode selected, off. Use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D seconds. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button or to increase or decrease the level of certain and the Set Button F to select any channel D to enter the desired delay setting for that speakers intentionally, depending on the for adjustment using an external source, such as speaker and then press the Set Button F to surround mode selected. Note that adjustments a test disc, from which to judge the output enter the setting. The ⁄/¤ Navigation made for any surround mode are effective with levels. When the channel to be adjusted, is Button D may be used to select another all inputs associated with the same surround highlighted in blue, press the Set Button F position, or you may simply wait five seconds for mode. followed by the ‹/› Navigation Button the system to time out and return to normal E to raise or lower the output level. Before beginning the output level adjustment operation. However, before proceeding with any manual process, make certain that all speaker adjustment we recommend that you first use the The delay settings may be adjusted at any time connections have been properly made. The AVR’s internal test tone generator and automatic using the remote control and while viewing an system volume should be turned down at first. sequencer to send a tone to each channel so on-screen image by pressing the Delay Select For the easiest set-up, follow these steps while that you may verify that all speaker connections Button . seated in the listening position that will be used have been properly made. Output Level Adjustment most often: 5. To turn the test tone on and have it automati- Output level adjustment is a key part of the 1. Make certain that all speaker positions have cally circulate among the channels where a configuration of any surround-sound product. been properly configured for their “large” or speaker has previously been configured (see It is particularly important for a digital receiver “small” settings (as outlined above) and turn page 29), press the ⁄/¤ Navigation such as the AVR, as correct outputs ensure that off the OSD system if it is in use. Button D until the Test Tone Seq you hear sound tracks with the proper -line is highlighted in blue. Next, press the Set directionality and intensity. 2. Adjust the volume so that it is at -15,as Button F, followed by the ‹/› shown in the on-screen display or Main NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the Navigation Button E until AUTO is Information Display Ò. operation of the surround channels. While some shown. At this time the test tone will immedi- assume that sound should always be coming 3. Select any input associated with the surround ately begin to circulate clockwise around the from each speaker, most of the time there will be mode for which you want to adjust the output room, playing for two seconds in each speaker little or no sound in the surround channels. This levels. Remember that the same adjustments before switching to the next speaker position. is because they are only used when a movie must be made with all other surround modes The text presenting the active speaker will director or sound mixer specifically places sound you´ve in use. highlight in blue to indicate which speaker the there to create ambience, a special effect or to sound should be coming from. 4. Manual output level adjustment is most easily continue action from the front of the room to done through the Ch Adjust menu IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will the rear.When the output levels are properly set, (Figure 29). If you are already at the main have a much lower level than normal music, the it is normal for surround speakers to operate menu, press the ¤ Button D until the volume must be lowered after the adjustment only occasionally. Artificially increasing the Speaker-tab is highlighted in white. If you for all channels is made, but BEFORE you return volume to the rear speakers may destroy the are not at the main menu, press the OSD to the main menu and the test tone turns off. illusion of an enveloping sound field that Button v to bring up the main menu duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers have (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ Button D theater or concert hall. been properly connected. As the test noise circu- two times so that the Speaker-tab is lates, listen to make certain that the sound comes If you have already calibrated your system using highlighted in white. from the speaker position shown in the Main EzSet/EQ the output level adjustments shown Press the Set Button F to highlight the Information Display Ò. If the sound comes will reflect the results of the measurements Manual Configuration-line, and from a speaker location that does NOT match the made by EzSet/EQ. No further changes are press Set F. Now scroll down until the the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR off needed unless you wish to change a specific Ch Adjust-line is highlighted in blue and using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the item to reflect your personal taste or a non- press the Set Button F. speaker wiring or connections to external power standard system configuration. amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is When the AVR is configured for 6.1-channel connected to the correct output terminal. operation using a single surround back speaker, NOTE: Remember that when your system has the output level adjustments will still provide an only a single Surround Back speaker and is thus adjustment for separate surround back left and configured for 6.1-channel operation, you will surround back right positions even though your hear the test tone twice from the back speaker,

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 33 System Configuration once with the SBL indication and once with the that you should avoid setting the master volume To adjust the output level, press the ⁄/¤ SBR indication. This is normal, and it allows you above 0dB. buttons D until the desired level is shown in to adjust the output balance for the mixing the display or on screen. Once the buttons are When all channels have an equal volume level, circuit that creates a 6.1 output when 7.1 released, the test noise will begin to circulate the adjustment is complete. Use the ⁄/¤ modes such as Logic 7/7.1 are used. again in five seconds. Buttons D to highlight the Test Tone- 6. After checking for speaker placement, let the line in blue, pressing Set F followed by the When all channels have the same output level, test noise circulate again, and listen to see ‹/› Buttons E until the word OFF turn the Volume down to about –40dB, which channels sound louder than the others. appears to stop the test tone. otherwise the listening level may be too high as Using the front left speaker as a reference, soon as the source’s music starts to play. Note that any time a given surround mode is press the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector 8 selected, even for a different source input, these when the text of the loudspeaker to be adjust- button again to turn the test tone off and output level settings will be used. However, the ed is lit in blue, to bring all speakers to the complete the process. output levels must be set independently for each same volume level. When one of the ‹/› buttons is pushed, the test noise circulation will surround mode, including variations such as IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjustment pause on the channel being adjusted to give Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie versus Dolby Pro made will be effective for all inputs, but only for you time to make the adjustment. When you Logic II-Music. Although this may seem to be the actual surround mode selected. To be effective release the button, the circulation will resume tedious, it is necessary in order to optimize the for any other mode select that mode (with any after five seconds. The on-screen cursor-bar and AVR’s performance when differing methods are input) and repeat the level adjustment described the test noise can also be moved directly to the employed to steer the audio materials to the above. This will also allow you to compensate speaker to be adjusted by pressing the various channels. However, the AVR will carry level differences between speakers, that may be over the settings for one mode to the same mode different with each surround mode, or to increase ⁄/¤ buttons D on the remote. in a different channel configuration, such as or decrease the level of certain speakers intention- 7. Continue to adjust the individual channels until Dolby Pro Logic IIx-Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II- ally, depending on the surround mode selected. the volume level sounds the same from each Movie. If you wish, as a shortcut to get started Note: Output level adjustment is not available for speaker. Note that adjustments should be made quickly, you may set the levels for Dolby Pro the Surround Off mode, as no surround speakers with the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote Logic IIx-Movie and copy down those settings, are used (so level differences between the speak- only, NOT the main volume controls. reentering them for each of the Dolby modes and ers in the room cannot occur). But to compensate entering the settings only for those speakers If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL) level differences between stereo and other which are available for each mode. Later, it is meter for precise level adjustment with the test surround modes (independently from the input recommended that you adjust the output levels tone, open the main Volume Control to selected) the outputs can be adjusted with the while listening to various sources, as opposed to –15dB and set the individual output level for Level Trim Adjustment procedure, see page 44 the test tone. See page 44 for more information each channel so that the meter reads 75dB, also for the Surround Off (Stereo) modes. C-Weighted Slow. After all settings are made on trimming the output levels to external source turn the main volume down. material. After one input has been adjusted for analog or digital input, speaker type and surround mode, NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not You may also make these same adjustments return to the Input-tab on the left of the adjustable using the test tone. To change the with complete manual control over the channel menu and press the Set Button F to enter subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output being adjusted by pressing the⁄/¤ the settings for each input that you will use. Navigation Button D until the blue cursor- Level Trim Adjustment on page 44. Once the settings outlined on the previous bar is highlighting the Test Tone Seq When all channels have an equal volume level, pages have been made, the AVR is ready for -line on the menu, pressing the Set Button F the adjustment is complete. Now turn the operation. While there are some additional and then using the ‹/› Navigation Button Volume down to about –40dB, otherwise settings to be made, these are best done after E to select MANUAL. In the MANUAL the listening level may be too high as soon as you have had an opportunity to listen to a mode, the test tone will also start immediately, the source’s music starts to play. To exit this variety of sources and different kinds of program but the tone will only be moved to another menu, press the ‹ Button E until the main material. These advanced settings are described channel by pressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation menu appears on the screen. Button D. When the manual sequencing on pages 49-51 of this manual. In addition, any mode is active, the tone is turned off by pressing The output levels may also be adjusted at any of the settings made in the initial configuration time using the remote control and semi-OSD sys- of the unit may be changed at any time. As you the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D until the blue cursor-bar is highlighting the Test tem. To adjust the output levels in this fashion, add new or different sources or speakers, or if 8 Tone -line, followed by pressing the Set press the Test Button . As soon as the you wish to change a setting to better reflect button is pressed, the test tone will begin to your listening taste, simply follow the Button F and the ‹/› Navigation Button E is then pressed to select OFF in the circulate as indicated earlier.The correct channel instructions for changing the settings for that highlighted video. from which the test noise should be heard will parameter as shown in this section. be shown in the lower third of the video screen Note that any settings changed at any time, also If you find that the output levels are either and in the Main Information Display Ò. when the discrete buttons are used only, will be uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat the While the test noise is circulating, the proper stored in memory in the AVR, also if it´s turned off procedure. Return to Step 2 and adjust the mas- channel position will also be indicated in the completely, unless it will be reset (see page 56). ter volume either slightly higher or lower to Speaker/Channel Input Indicators $ by a accommodate your particular room layout and blinking letter within the correct channel. Turn Having completed the setup and configuration your tastes. You may repeat this procedure as up the Volume until you can hear the test process for your AVR, you are about to many times as necessary to achieve a desired noise clearly. experience the finest in music and home-theater result. In order to prevent possible damage to listening. Enjoy! your hearing or your equipment, we emphasize

34 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Operation

Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES ENGLISH

DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology MOVIE that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels MUSIC from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when DOLBY PRO LOGIC an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. The GAME Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals. while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with normal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case. The Pro Logic II mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings. Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete MUSIC 6.1 and 7.1 sound field from matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources in systems MOVIE configured for surround back speakers. Movie, Music and Game versions of Pro Logic IIx are available. GAME Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Logic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo Logic 7 Enhance material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND SELECT menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen, while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is primarily used with musical programs and is available with the 5.1 surround mode option selected only. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

OPERATION 35 Operation

Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES

DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo program is being played. When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- or 6-channel configuration may be available, depending on the number of speakers in your system. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and right and a center speaker are present; surround-channel information will be mixed into these speakers. The 6-channel mode will only be available if you have configured your surround back speakers as active.

DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended information that improves the harmonics of the source material. The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as the artist intended.

Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround Reference sound effects of a precisely placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Wide Reference Mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front image is defined by the distance between the two speakers. The Wide Mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers areclose together.

THEATER The THEATER mode creates a 5.1 or 6.1 sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

HALL 1 The two Hall modes create 5.1 or 6.1 sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or HALL 2 medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and 7-Channel Stereo back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left, and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Surround Off (Stereo) These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel presentation of Surround Off (Bypass) two-channel stereo programs. The Surround Off (Bypass) mode may only be used with analog source inputs, DSP Surround Off as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Surround Off mode. The DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the signal undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies between the main speakers and a subwoofer.

Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker surround-playback system. DH

36 OPERATION Operation

Basic Operation When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, functions. The function messages will also the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby appear in the front-panel display, and the iPod’s Once you have completed the setup and

mode). Note that the front panel display will dim battery may be charged. See the owner’s guides ENGLISH configuration of the AVR, it is simple to operate to one half brightness when the Sleep function for and your iPod for more and enjoy. The following instructions should be is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, information. followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of press and hold the Sleep Button 9 until the your new receiver: information display returns to normal brightness Video Input Selection and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and Turning the AVR On or Off When a source is selected, the AVR switches to a the words appear in the Main • When using the AVR for the first time, you must SLEEP OFF video input as follows: press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front Information Display Ò. panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a The Video In line of the Input Setup menu Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of Source Selection indicates which of the component video inputs the Power Indicator 3. Once the unit is in on the AVR is assigned to each source. By For direct access to any source, press its Input default the Component Video 1 input is assigned Standby, you may begin a listening session by Selector 467 on the remote. Since pressing the System Power Control 2 or the to the DVD source, the Component Video 2 input the AVR 247 allows for more source input is assigned to the Video 1 source, and the Source button % on the front panel or the devices than the remote has buttons for, some AVR Selector 5. Note that the Power Component Video 3 input is assigned to the sources are required to share buttons. These are Video 2 source. Indicator 3 will turn blue. This will turn the unit the DVD and CD sources, the Tape and The on and return it to the input source that was last Bridge sources, and the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 The two HDMI inputs obtain the video signal used. The unit may also be turned on from sources. The first press of any of these three from their own inputs, and may not be Standby by pressing any of the Source Selector Input Selectors will select the source whose reassigned to another video input. buttons on the remote 4567 or the name appears on the button, i.e., DVD, Tape or If your iPod is capable of playing still-images and Source button % on the front panel. HDMI 1. Press that Input Selector again to select videos, it may be used as a video source. NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector the source whose name appears above the However, you may reassign the video input for buttons 4 (except VID3) to turn the unit on, button (i.e., CD, The Bridge or HDMI 2), and the The Bridge to another device for viewing while press the AVR Selector 5 to have the remote LED on the remote will light in green to indicate listening to audio files stored on the iPod. control the AVR functions. that you have selected the source whose name All other sources default to the Composite is printed in green above the button. Each setting, meaning that they may only be used To turn the unit off at the end of a listening additional press toggles between the two with their composite or S-video inputs. The AVR session, simply press the System Power sources. Control 2 on the front panel or the Power will transcode the incoming composite or Off Button 0 on the remote. Power will be NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector S-video signal and make it available using the 4 shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear buttons to turn the unit on, press the HDMI or component video monitor outputs, 5 panel Switched AC Outlets G and the AVR Selector to have the remote control enabling a single-cable connection to your Power Indicator 3 will turn orange. the AVR functions. television. When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it • The input source may also be changed by The component video inputs may be reassigned is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, pressing the front-panel Input Source to other source inputs as needed, depending on as indicated by the orange color of the Power Selector button %. Each press of the button the physical connections you made during the Indicator 3. will move the input selection through the list of Installation procedure. available inputs. When you will be away from home for an If a signal is present at the component video extended period of time it is always a good idea • The front-panel Video 4 Inputs Ô, Optical input assigned to that source, it will be selected. to completely turn the unit off with the front Digital 3 Input * or the Coaxial Digital 3 If no signal is present at the component video panel Main Power Switch 1. Input Ó may be used to connect a device such input, then the S-video or composite video input as a video game or camcorder to your home for the source will be selected. It is not possible NOTE: All preset memories may be lost if the entertainment system on a temporary basis. to reassign the S-video or composite video unit is left turned off with the Main Power inputs to other sources. Switch 1 for more than two weeks. • As the input source is changed, the new input name will appear momentarily as an on-screen For audio-only sources, such as the tuner or CD Using the Sleep Timer display in the lower third of the video display. inputs, when no component video signal is • To program the AVR for automatic turn-off, The input name will also appear in the Main present, the last-used video source will be 9 press the Sleep Button on the remote. Each Information Display Ò and a blue LED will selected. press of the button will increase the time before light next to the selected input’s name in the shut down in the following sequence: front-panel Input Indicators . 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input • When Digital Media Player (DMP) • There are two input choices available for use source is selected, if a compatible Apple iPod with sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD device is inserted in an optional Harman Kardon player that are connected to the 8-Channel that is connected to DMP Direct Inputs 9. Select the appropriate input The sleep time will be displayed in the Main Connector 8 on the rear panel, function according to the way your system and source Information Display Ò and it will count messages will appear on any video display equipment is configured: down until the time has elapsed. connected to the AVR’s Video Monitor • The 6 CH DIRECT INPUT should be B Outputs , and the remote control may be used when the Surround Back Left and Right used to navigate the iPod and access many of its inputs are NOT in use and the input source

OPERATION 37 Operation device has its own internal bass management to bring added spaciousness to headphone the Dolby Laboratories Web site at system. This input passes the input from the listening. Press the Dolby Mode Select www.dolby.com source directly through to the volume control Button M or the Surround Mode Group Even when a program is not listed as carrying without any analog to digital conversion and it Selector 5 to cycle through the three Dolby intentional surround information, you may find mutes the unused input jacks to prevent Headphone modes to select the one that you that the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music, DTS unwanted noise from interfering with system prefer. NEO:6 Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced performance. Surround Mode Selection modes often deliver enveloping surround • The 8 CH DIRECT INPUT should be presentations through the use of the natural used when an input is connected to all eight One of the most important features of the surround information present in all stereo 8-Channel Direct Inputs 9 and when the AVR 247 is its ability to reproduce a full multi- recordings. input source device has its own internal bass channel surround sound field from digital However, for stereo programs without any management system. This input passes the input sources, analog matrix surround encoded surround information the Theater, Hall and 5/7CH from the source directly through to the volume programs and standard stereo or even mono Stereo modes should be tried (effective control without any analog to digital conversion programs. particularly with old ”extreme” stereo recordings) and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent Selection of a surround mode is based on and for mono programs, we suggest that you try unwanted noise from interfering with system personal taste, as well as the type of program the Theater or Hall modes. And when you use only performance. source material being used. For example, CDs, two front channel speakers you should select any Note that when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of the Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes, Direct Input is in use, you may not select a of one of the major surround-encoding delivering a virtually three dimensional sound surround mode, as the external decoder deter- processes, such as Dolby Surround should be space with two speakers only. mines the processing in use. In addition, there is played in either the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Surround modes are selected using either the no signal at the record outputs or bass Movie (with movies) or Music (with music) front panel controls or the remote. To select a management when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel surround mode, with any DTS NEO:6 mode or new surround mode from the front panel, first Direct Input is in use and the tone or balance with Harman Kardon´s exclusive Logic 7 Movie press the Surround Mode Group Selector controls will not function. Mode, to create a full range 5.1 channel or (with Logic 7 and DTS NEO:6) even 7.1 channel Button 5 until the desired major surround Controls and Use of Headphones surround signal from surround encoded mode group such as Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is programs, with a stereophonic left and right rear selected. Next, press the Surround Mode • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using signal, just as it was recorded (e.g. sound being Selector Button 9 to choose the specific the front panel Volume Control ı or remote recorded from left rear side will be heard from individual surround mode. Volume Up/Down buttons. that side only, for more details see chart on page To select a surround mode using the remote • To temporarily silence all speaker outputs 35-36). control, press the button for the major surround press the Mute button . This will interrupt Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g. mode group that includes the mode you wish to the output to all speakers and the headphone M N "D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD), that are encoded choose from: Dolby , DTS Surround , jack, but it will not affect any recording or dub- O with Dolby Pro Logic information, are received DTS Neo:6 , Logic 7 , Stereo or bing that may be in progress. When the system A via any digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II DSP Surround . The first press of the but- is muted, the word MUTE will blink in the Movie mode will be selected automatically (in ton will show the current mode from that group Main Information Display Ò. Press the addition to the Dolby Digital mode) and will if it is already in use, or the first available mode Mute button again to return to normal decode a full range 5.1 channel surround sound if you are currently using another mode. To cycle operation. even from those recordings (see also "Dolby through the available modes in that group press • To set the output of the AVR so that the out- Digital" on page 39). the button again until the desired mode appears put is “flat,”with the tone and balance controls in the Main Information Display Ò and the To create wide, enveloping sound field de-activated, press the Tone Mode button 8 on-screen display. environments and defined pans and flyovers once or twice so that the words Tone Off with all analog stereo recordings select the To select from the DSP modes (Hall 1, Hall 2, appear momentarily in the Main Information Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Emulation mode or Theater) press the Surround Mode Selector Display Ò. To return the tone controls to an A Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 Music mode repeatedly to scroll through the list of active condition, press the Tone Mode 8 for a dramatic improvement in comparison to available modes. button once or twice so that the words the Dolby Pro Logic (I) mode of former times. Tone In momentarily appear in the Main As the surround modes change, a blue LED will Information Display Ò. NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with light next to the current mode in the Surround matrix surround information, it retains the Mode Indicators ( list on the front panel. • For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereo surround information as long as the program is phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround into the front panel Headphone Jack 4. Note only be selected when a digital input is in use. In sound may be decoded via any of the analog that when the headphone’s plug is connected, addition, when a digital source is present, the surround modes such as Pro Logic II or IIx the word DOLBY H:BP will scroll once AVR will automatically select and switch to the Cinema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, across the Main Information Display Ò and correct mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless when they are broadcast via conventional TV all speakers will be silenced. When the head- of the mode that has been previously selected. stations, cable, pay-TV and satellite transmission. phone plug is removed, the audio feed to the For more information on selecting digital sources, In addition, a growing number of made-for-televi- speakers will be restored. see the following section of this manual. sion programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas • When the headphones are in use, you may and music CDs are also recorded in surround When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes sound. You may view a list of these programs at in use there is no surround processing, as these

38 OPERATION Operation inputs take the analog output signals from an the AVR, but DTS-LDs can be played on LD play- digital source equipment should also be con- optional, external DVD-Audio or SACD player, or ers and DTS-DVDs on DVD players only. All that nected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR

another source device and carry them straight is required is to connect the player’s digital out- rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio ENGLISH through to the volume control. put to either the Optical or Coaxial input on output from a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs the rear panel RN or front panel *Ó. 5 on the rear panel when you connect the To listen to a program in traditional two-channel source’s digital outputs). stereo, using the front left and front right In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed sound tracks, the DVD player must be To select a digital source such as DVD, first and configured), press the Stereo Button compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a select its input using the remote or front panel 5 until SURR OFF appears in the Main DTS logo on the player’s front panel. Note that Input Selector 4% as outlined in this Information Display Ò. early DVD players may not be able to play DTS- manual in order to feed its video signal (if any) encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a problem to the TV monitor and to provide its analog Digital Audio Playback with the AVR, as some players cannot pass the audio signal for recording. When the digital Digital audio is a major advancement over older DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you input associated with the input selected (e.g. analog surround processing systems such as are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD “DVD”) is not selected automatically (due to the Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five, six or seven player to handle DTS DVDs, consult the player’s input settings made earlier during the system discrete channels: left front, center, right front, owner’s manual. configuration, see page 21), select the digital source by pressing the Digital Input Selector left surround and right surround and with DTS Please note that some DVD players are shipped button G Û and then using the ⁄/¤ buttons ES (see below) even surround back (with left and with their output set for Dolby Digital only. To D on the remote or the Selector buttons 7 right). Each channel reproduces full frequency insure that DTS data is being sent to the AVR, on the front panel to choose any of the range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically please check the setup menu system on your OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs, as they improved dynamic range and significant DVD player to make certain that DTS data out- appear in the Main Information Display Ò improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In put is enabled. addition, digital systems have the capability to or on-screen display. PCM Audio Playback deliver an additional channel that is specifically When the digital source is playing, the AVR will PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-com- devoted to low-frequency information. This is the automatically detect whether it is a multichannel pressed digital audio system used for compact “.1” channel referred to when you see these Dolby Digital or DTS source or a conventional discs, Non-Dolby Digital/DTS Laserdiscs and systems described as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1”. PCM signal, which is the standard output from some special PCM encoded DVDs. The digital CD players. The bass channel is separate from the other circuits in the AVR are capable of high quality channels, but since it is intentionally bandwidth- digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be Note that a digital input (e.g. coaxial) remains limited, sound designers have given it that connected directly to the digital audio output of associated with any analog input (e.g. DVD) as unique designation. your CD/DVD or LD player (LD only for PCM or soon as it is selected, thus the digital input need Dolby Digital DTS programs, for Dolby Digital laser discs an RF not be re-selected each time the appropriate adapter is needed, see ”Dolby Digital” above). input choice (e.g. DVD) is made. Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3®) is a standard part of DVD, and is available on Connections may be made to either the Optical Digital Bitstream Indicators specially encoded LD discs and satellite or Coaxial inputs RN on the rear panel or the When a digital source is playing, the AVR senses broadcasts and it is a part of the new high- front panel Digital Inputs *Ó. the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will definition television (HDTV) system. To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the automatically be selected. For example, DTS bit- input for the desired source (e.g., CD) to feed its Note that an optional, external RF demodulator streams will cause the unit to switch to DTS video signal (if any) to the TV monitor and to is required to use the AVR to listen to the Dolby decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will provide its analog audio signal for recording. Digital sound tracks available on laser discs. enable Dolby Digital decoding. When the unit Next press the Digital Select button Û G Connect the RF output of the LD player to the senses PCM data, from CDs and LDs and some and then use the ⁄ / ¤ buttons D on the demodulator and then connect the digital output music DVDs or certain tracks on normal DVDs, it remote, or the Selector buttons 7 on the front of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial will allow the appropriate surround mode to be RN panel, until the desired choice appears in the inputs *Ó of the AVR. selected manually. Since the range of available Main Information Display Ò, then press the No demodulator is required for use with DVD surround modes depends on the type of digital Set button @ F to confirm the choice. players or DTS-encoded laser discs. data that is present, the AVR uses a variety of DTS During PCM playback the unit automatically will indicators to let you know what type of signal is DTS is another digital audio system that is turn to the default surround mode or to the present. This will help you to understand the capable of delivering 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 audio. LOGIC 7 mode but you also may select any choice of modes and the input channels recorded Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS. on the disc. they use different methods of encoding the Selecting a Digital Source When a digital source is playing, the AVR will signals, and thus they require different decoding To utilize either digital mode you must have display a variety of messages to indicate the circuits to convert the digital signals back to properly connected a digital source to the AVR. type of bitstream received. These messages will analog. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, appear shortly after an input or surround mode DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players is changed, and will remain in the Main select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or Information Display Ò for about five audio-only DTS CDs. You may use any LD, DVD front panel RN*Ó. In order to provide a seconds before the display returns to the normal or CD player equipped with a digital output to backup signal and a source for analog stereo surround mode indication. play DTS-encoded special audio-only CDs with recording, the analog outputs provided on

OPERATION 39 Operation

Surround Mode Types • A 0 indicates that there is no LFE channel If the EX flag is off, and your receiver has been information available. However, even when configured for 6.1/7.1 operation, you may For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three digit there is no dedicated LFE channel, low manually turn on EX processing as appropriate by indication will appear, showing the number of frequency sound will be present at the sub- simply selecting the Dolby Digital EX surround channels present in the data. An example of this woofer output when the speaker configuration mode as described on pages 26 and 40. When type of display is 3/2/.1. is set to show the presence of subwoofer. the ES flag is not present in a DTS bitstream, you The first number indicates how many discrete • The information in the right side of the display may benefit from a 6.1-channel presentation by front channel signals are present. will tell you if the digital audio data contains a selecting the DTS+Neo:6 surround mode as described on pages 26 and 40. In that mode, the • A 3 tells you that separate front left, center special flag signal that will automatically DTS Neo:6 algorithms will be used to derive the and front right signals are available. This will activate the appropriate 6.1 or 7.1 mode. This surround back channel from the DTS bit-stream be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 will be shown as EX-ON or EX-OFF for Dolby information. programs. Digital bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams. Surround Mode Post Processing • A 2 tells you that separate front left and right Thanks to the power of the AVR 247’s DSP signals are available, but there is no discrete An UNLOCK message may appear in the processor, a variety of surround mode options center channel signal. This will be displayed for Lower Display Line Ò. This is your indication are available for most digital signals to deliver Dolby Digital bit streams that have stereo that the digital audio data stream has been either the native information or to produce an program material. interrupted or is no longer present. When that occurs, the unit’s digital signal processor has no enhanced sound field to match the number of • A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channel signal to lock onto, and is thus “unlocked.” You speakers in your system. The modes available available in the Dolby Digital bitstream. may see this message when a DVD is first and the number of channels available for each The middle number indicates how many discrete started until the stream is playing and the mode will vary depending on the incoming surround channel signals are present. processor determines which mode to apply; or bitstream, and the configuration of your system, any time the data stream is stopped or paused, and are listed in the tables below. The modes • A 2 tells you that separate surround left and such as when the menus of some discs are may be selected in the usual manner by right signals are available. This will be displayed or when the player is switching selecting the major Surround Mode Group first, displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 between the different sections of a disc. You may and then scrolling through the options. programs. also see the message when a satellite receiver, The incoming bitstreams are indicated in the • A 1 tells you that there is only a single, cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use if the Lower Display Line Ò as described above. surround encoded surround channel. This will digital audio is temporarily interrupted when After you have selected a surround mode, after appear for Dolby Digital bit streams that have channels are changed or when a cable box about 5 seconds, the bitstream will be displayed matrix encoding. switches from a channel with a digital data briefly before the unit returns to normal • A 0 indicates that there is no surround stream to a channel with analog audio only. The operation. Therefore, you may ascertain the channel information. This will be displayed for UNLOCK message is normal, and does not current bitstream simply by pressing the button two-channel stereo programs. indicate any problem with your receiver. Rather, for the major Surround Mode Group and waiting it tells you that the incoming data has simply for a few moments for the bitstream to appear The last number indicates if there is a discrete Low been paused or is not present for a variety of in the Lower Display Line Ò. The bitstream Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. This is the “.1” in possible reasons. information will also be displayed after the the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and it is source input has been changed. a special channel that contains only bass When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signals frequencies. are being played, the AVR will automatically To use the table below, match the indication in switch to the proper surround mode, and no the display to the Incoming Bitstream listed in • A .1 tells you that an LFE channel is present. other processing may be selected. When a Dolby the left column. The available surround modes This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and Digital signal with a 3/1/0 or 2/0/0 signal is are shown to the right. DTS 5.1 programs, as available. detected you may select any of the Dolby surround modes.

For incoming Dolby Digital signals, the following modes are available: Incoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or 1/0/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 Speaker) Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or 2/0/.1 Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music or Game), Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music or Game) Dolby Digital 3/0/.0 or 3/0/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 or 3 Speaker) Dolby Digital 2/1/.0 or 2/1/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker) Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or 2/2/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 or 4 Speaker), Dolby Digital EX1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx1 (Movie or Music) Dolby Digital 3/2/.0, 3/2/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), or EX Dolby Digital EX1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx1 (Movie or Music)

40 OPERATION Operation

For incoming DTS signals, the following modes are available: Incoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes ENGLISH DTS 1/0/.0, 1/0/.1, 2/0/.0, 2/0/.1, 3/0/.0, 3/0/.1, 3/1/.0 or 3/1/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo DTS 2/2/.0, 2/2/.1, 3/2/.0 or 3/2/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Neo:61, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music* DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24, DTS Stereo, DTS+Neo:6*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music* DTS-ES Matrix DTS-ES Matrix*, DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music* DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Discrete*, DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music* * The Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS+Neo:6, DTS+Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6 (6-channel), Logic 7 (&-channel), Hall 1 (6- channel), Hall 2 (6-channel), Theater (6-channel) and 7-channel Stereo modes are only available when the AVR has been configured for 6.1/7.11 operatioin by configuring the Surround Back channels as LARGEor SMALL. These modes are not available when the Surround Back channels have been configured for multiroom operatioin.

It is always a good idea to check the readout for During PCM playback, you may select any the channel data to make certain that it matches Surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS, as the audio logo information shown on the back of shown in the table below. Note that for a DVD package. In some cases you will see convenience, we have included the modes indication for “2/0/0” even when the disc available for analog sources (including the tuner) contains a full 5.1, or 3/2/.1 signal. When this in the chart on the bottom of this page. happens, check the audio output settings for your In most cases this will be 48 KHZ, though in DVD player or the audio menu selections for the the case of specially mastered, high-resolution specific disc being played to make certain that the audio discs you will see a 96 KHZ indication. player is sending the correct signal to the AVR. The PCM 48 KHZ indication will also appear PCM Playback Indications when modes or inputs are changed for analog PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code sources. In those cases the system is telling you These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/ Modulation, which is the type of digital signal the sampling frequency used internally at the SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of used for standard CD playback, and other non- output of the analog-to-digital converters that the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators $ in Dolby Digital and non-DTS digital sources such change the incoming signal from a VCR, tape the front panel Main Information Display as Mini-Disc. When a PCM signal is detected, deck, the tuner, or other ana-log source to digital. Ò. the Main Information Display Ò will briefly show a message with the letters PCM, in Speaker/Channel Indicators When a standard analog stereo or matrix addition to a readout of the sampling frequency In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the surround signal is in use, only the “L” and “R” of the digital signal. AVR features a set of unique channel-input indicators will light, as analog signals have only indicators that tell you how many channels of left and right channels. Connections may be made to either the rear- digital information are being received and/or panel Optical or Coaxial Inputs RN or the Digital signals, however, may have one, two, five, whether the digital signal is interrupted. front-panel Digital Inputs *Ó. six or seven separate channels, depending on (See Figure). the program material, the method of transmis- To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the sion and the way in which it was encoded. When input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next a digital signal is playing, the letters in these press the Digital Select Button ÛG and indicators will light in response to the specific then use the ⁄/¤ Buttons D on the signal being received. It is important to note that remote, or the ‹/› Selector Buttons 7 on although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred the front panel, until the desired choice appears to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs in the Upper Display Line Ò. or audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby

Incoming Signal Available Surround Modes Analog (2-channel), Tuner, PCM 32kHz, Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music or Game), Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker 44.1kHz or 48kHz Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), Dolby Pro Logic IIx* (Movie, Music or Game), DTS Neo:6 (3-channel Cinema, 5-channel Cinema or Music or 6-channel Cinema or Music*), Logic 7 (5-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance; 7-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance*), Hall 1 (5- or 6-channel*), Hall 2 (5- or 6-channel*), Theater (5- or 6-channel*), Surround Off**, 5-Channel Stereo, 7-Channel Stereo*, DSP Surround Off PCM 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie or Music), Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic IIx* (Movie or Music), Logic 7 (5-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance; 7-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance*), DSP Surround Off * The Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS+Neo:6, DTS+Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6 (6-channel), Logic 7 (&-channel), Hall 1 (6- channel), Hall 2 (6-channel), Theater (6-channel) and 7-channel Stereo modes are only available when the AVR has been configured for 6.1/7.11 operatioin by configuring the Surround Back channels as LARGEor SMALL. These modes are not available when the Surround Back channels have been configured for multiroom operatioin. ** The Surround Off mode is only available for ananlog sources or the tuner, and requires that the tone controls be removed from the circuitry for “flat” response. Otherwise, the DSP Surround Off mode may be selected when a two-channel presentation is desired.

OPERATION 41 Operation

Digital programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is Night Mode • When a digital source is playing, it is NOT sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night possible to make an analog recording using the Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and mode, which enables Dolby Digital input sources Tape 3 or Video 1 7 record outputs, even if “R” indicators. to be played back with full digital intelligibilty the source is connected to any digital input of while reducing the maximum peak level and the AVR only, as long as "Surround Off" mode is NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both lifting the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents selected (possible with a PCM source only). But “5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound- abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others the analog two channel signal, even of a Dolby track. When playing a DVD, always be certain to without reducing the impact of the digital Digital (not DTS) source, the ”Downmix” to check the type of material on the disc. Most source. The Night mode is available only when Stereo or Dolby Surround, can be recorded by discs show this information in the form of a the Dolby Digital mode is selected. connecting its analog audio outputs to the listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket. appropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Additionally, the digital signals will be passed choices, you may have to make some Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night through to the Digital Audio Outputs A. adjustments to your DVD player (usually with the Button B on the remote. Next, press the D “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on ⁄/¤ buttons to select either the middle Tape Recording the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR or to range or full compression versions of the Night select the appropriate audio track and thus mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the In normal operation, the audio or video source language. It is also possible for the type of signal ⁄/¤ buttons D until the message in the selected for listening through the AVR is sent to feed to change during the course of a DVD lower third of the video display and the Main the record outputs. This means that any program playback. In some cases the previews of special Information Display Ò reads D-RANGE you are watching or listening to may be material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while OFF. recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Outputs 3 or the main feature is available in 5.1 audio. As The Night mode may also be selected to always Video 1 Outputs P7 in the record mode. long as your DVD player is set for 6-channel be on as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is output, the AVR will automatically sense activated at either level of compression using the When a digital audio recorder is connected to changes to the bitstream and channel count and options in the DOLBY menu. See page 25 for any of the Digital Audio Outputs A, you are reflect them in these indicators. information on using the menus to set this able to record the digital signal using a CD-R, Important Note: When a digital surround option. MiniDisc or other digital recording system. Note that all digital signals will be passed source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the letters IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL through to both, coaxial and optical, digital SBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels will PLAYBACK: outputs simultanously, no matter which kind of appear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6.1 • When the digital playback source is stopped, digital input was selected. source is played. Then this surround mode will or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search be indicated in the front display and on-screen mode, the digital audio data will momentarily NOTES: display. With all other recordings the icons for stop, and the channel position letters inside the • The digital outputs are active only when a the surround back speakers may light (when Speaker/Channel Indicators $ will flash. digital signal is present, and they do not convert those speakers have been configured) to This is normal and does not indicate a problem an analog input to a digital signal, or change the indicate that a signal will be fed to them (Matrix with either the AVR or the source machine. The format of the digital signal (e.g. Dolby Digital to decoded with NEO:6, LOGIC 7 or 7 CH Stereo), AVR will return to digital playback as soon as PCM or vice versa, but coaxial digital signals are but no letters inside will light as the unit will not the data is available and when the machine is in converted to optical signals and vice versa). In receive an input signal for the surround back a standard play mode. additon, the digital recorder must be compatible channels. with the output signal. For example, the PCM • Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD digital output from a CD player may be recorded The letters used by the Speaker/Channel movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS Input Indicators $ also flash to indicate some future digital sources may not be compatible signals may not. when a bitstream has been interrupted. This will with the AVR. happen when a digital input source is selected • To make an analog recording from a digital before the playback starts, or when a digital • Note that not all digitally encoded programs source is possible, but only from a PCM source source such as a DVD is put into a Pause mode. and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full (not Dolby Digital or DTS) and correctly only with The flashing indicators remind you that the 5.1 or 6.1 channel audio. Consult the program "Surround Off" mode (with any Surround mode playback has stopped due to the absence of a guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to only the L/R front signals will be fed to the digital signal and not through any fault of the determine which type of audio has been record outputs). AVR. This is normal, and the digital playback will recorded on the disc. The AVR will automatically resume once the playback is started again. sense the type of digital surround encoding Using used, indicate it in the Channel Input Indicators $ and adjust to accommodate it. When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is connected and a compatible Apple® iPod® is • When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, docked in The Bridge, press the DMP you normally may not be able to select some of Selector Button to choose the iPod as the the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro input source allowing playback of audio, video Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH/7CH and still-image materials on your iPod through Stereo or Logic 7, except with specific Dolby your high-quality audio/video system. Pressing Digital 2.0 recordings that can be played with the DMP Selector Button will the Pro Logic II modes too (see page 35). also activate the AVR remote’s control codes for the iPod, and you may also use the front-panel

42 OPERATION Operation controls to operate the iPod. You may also select SETTING: This line accesses the Settings menu, track. The top line will display the play mode DMP as the source from the front shown in Figure 32. The items in this menu icon, with the phrase “Now Playing” appearing

panel by repeatedly pressing the Input Source enable you to use the Shuffle and Repeat functi- to the right to remind you that you are viewing ENGLISH Selector % until DMP appears in the Upper ons on the iPod. You may also set the Resume the status of the current track, as opposed to Display Line Ò, although no Input function, which resumes play of a selection from another menu screen. Below that the AVR Indicator  will light. the point at which it was stopped. displays the total number of tracks in the current play list on the right (all materials on the iPod When The Bridge is properly connected and a are considered one of the play lists) with the compatible iPod is properly docked, the number of the current track on the left. The song Upper Display Line Ò will read title, artist and album are displayed. At the DMP/CONNECTED. Once that message bottom of the screen is a graphic bar indicating appears, use the remote or front-panel buttons the current play position within the track, with to control the iPod. See the Function List Table the elapsed and remaining times appearing on pages 58-59 for a listing of the remote below the bar. control buttons that have been programmed to control the iPod. After a period of time the screen may disappear Figure 32 from view. The length of time is set using the Whether or not an iPod is docked in The Bridge, Full-OSD Time Out setting in the System Settings the screen shown in Figure 30 will appear on a NOTE: iTunes allows you to set certain menu (described in the Advanced Functions sec- video display connected to the AVR, but you will selections to always or never remember playback tion). You may restore the Now Playing screen to not be able to affect the screen without an iPod position, or to be skipped in Shuffle mode. The view by pressing either of the ‹/› Buttons docked in The Bridge. Navigate The Bridge’s AVR 247’s settings cannot override these iTunes E, and you may then navigate the menus screens by using the ‹/› Buttons E to settings. as explained above. highlight a line and pressing the Set Button In brief, the Reverse Search, Play and F to select the line. The › Button scrolls Forward Search Buttons P and the NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you use down, and the ‹ Button E scrolls up. Press a screen saver built into your video display to ⁄/¤/‹/› Buttons DE and Set the Menu Button to return to the previous Button F may be used in a similar manner to avoid possible damage from “burn-in” that may level of The Bridge’s menu system. Remember to the corresponding controls on the iPod. occur with plasma and many CRT displays when set the remote in The Bridge device mode by Complete details on operating an iPod using a still image, such as a menu screen, remains on pressing the Tape/The Bridge button. If it lights and an AVR remote are furnished display for an extended period of time. in red, press it again quickly so that it lights in with . NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK: green, indicating it is in The Bridge mode. NOTES: • Before attempting to play videos stored on your iPod, check the Video Settings menu on • The Play and Pause functions are not available the iPod and make sure that the TV Out set- unless content has been selected for playback ting is set to On. The TV Signal setting should by navigating the menu system. be PAL to match the capabilities of your video • For the Search function, press and hold the display. Set Widescreen to On or Off, depend- indicated button. Pressing the Previous Track ing on the aspect ratio of your video display. If Button once skips to the beginning of the your selection was playing and paused at the current track. Press the Previous Track Button time you changed the TV Out setting, the iPod twice to skip to the beginning of the previous may require you to navigate its menu system Figure 30 track. and reselect the video for the new TV Out set- ting to take effect. Resuming play from the MUSIC: This line allows you to navigate the The front-panel controls may be used to access a Now Playing function may not reflect the audio materials stored on your iPod. limited number of iPod functions. Press the RDS change to the TV Out setting. This is a function select button ^ to play or pause the current PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Selecting this item allows of the iPod, not the AVR 247. you to play still images or videos stored on the track. The Tuning Selector ) may be used to • In Video mode, the iPod’s menus will not be iPod. The screen shown in Figure 31 will appear, search reverse (left side of button) or forward visible on your video display, although you directing you to operate the iPod’s own controls (right side of button) through the tracks. Press may view them on the iPod’s screen. You may directly to play images and videos. You may use the Tuner Band Selector ! to call up the operate the iPod using the AVR remote, as the AVR 247 remote instead of the iPod’s con- iPod’s menu. Press the Preset Stations long as it is in The Bridge device mode. trols to navigate it. Visual materials will be dis- Selector # to scroll, and the Set Button @ played on a video display connected to the AVR. to select. • You may view the AVR’s on-screen displays While a selection is playing, the song title, artist while The Bridge is in use, just as you would and album name, if available on the iPod, will with any other video source. scroll across the upper line in the front panel Message Display Ò. The lower line will display the elapsed time of the track on the left, the play mode icon, and the time remaining on the right. In addition, if a video display is connected to the AVR, a screen will appear briefly to display Figure 31 information about the iPod’s status and the

OPERATION 43 Operation

Output Level Adjustment press the Set Button F to display the presentation. You may dim the displays using the With Source Signals Ch Adjust submenu. menu system, as shown on page 47, or you may control the brightness directly from the remote. Normal output level adjustment for the AVR is established using the test tone, as out- Simply press the Dim Button once to dim lined on page 33. In some cases, however, it may the front panel to half the normal brightness be desirable to adjust the output levels using level; press it again to turn the displays off. Note program material such as a test disc, or a that when the displays are dimmed or turned off, selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the the blue lighting above the Standby/On Switch output level for the subwoofer and those for the 2 will continue to stay lit as a reminder that the Stereo modes can only be adjusted using this AVR is still turned on. procedure. Figure 29 Note that all changes to the front-panel bright- To adjust the output levels using program ness level are temporary; the displays will return When the menu appears, the internal test tone material, first select the surround mode for to full brightness after the AVR is turned off and will be turned off. This will allow you to use your which you want to trim the speakers (see NOTE then on again. To return the displays to full external test disc or other source material as the below), start your program material source and brightness without turning the unit off, press the test signal. Press the Set Button F and use set the reference volume for the front left and Dim Button as needed until the displays the ⁄/¤ Buttons D to select the channels front right channels using the Volume Control are on. to be adjusted. At each channel position press . the Set Button F followed by the ‹ / › In addition to lowering the brightness of the dis- Once the reference level has been set, press the Buttons E to change the output level. plays or turning them off completely, you may Channel Select button CÙ and note that Remember, when you are using a disc with test wish to have them appear whenever a button on FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Main signal (e.g. pink noise) or an external signal the remote or front panel is pushed, and then Information Display Ò. To change the level, generator as the source, the goal is to have the gradually fade out after a set time period. You first press the Set button F @, and then use output level at each channel be equal when may do this by making the appropriate settings the Selector buttons 7 or the ⁄/ ¤ buttons heard at the listening position, with any sur- in the VFD Fade Timeout line of the D to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the round mode selected. When your test source is a SYSTEM SETUP menu, as shown on volume control, as this will alter the reference normal disc with music signals, you may adjust page 47. setting. the level for each channel and surround mode as you prefer, e.g. you may lower the center chan- Memory Backup Once the change has been made, press the Set nel level when you find it to be too high or button F and then press the Selector This product is equipped with a memory backup @ increase the level of the rears when you find it buttons or the ⁄/¤ buttons D to select system that preserves tuner presets and system 7 to be too low with specific surround modes. the next output channel location that you wish configuration information if the unit is turned off to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press If you wish to reset all the levels to their original completely, accidentally unplugged or subjected the Selector buttons 7 or the ⁄/¤ buttons factory default of 0dB offset, press the ⁄/¤ to a power outage. This memory will last for D until WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Buttons D so that the blue cursor bar is approximately two weeks, after which time all Main Information Display Ò or on-screen highlighting the RESET line and press the Set information must be reentered. display (only available if the subwoofer is turned Button F. After the levels are reset, resume on). the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings. When all adjustments are Press the Set button F @ when the name of done, press the ‹ Button E consecutive the desired channel appears in the Main times to move back to the main menu to make Information Display and on-screen Ò other adjustments. If you have no other adjust- display, and follow the instructions shown above ments to make, press the OSD Button L to to adjust the level. exit the menu system. Repeat the procedure as needed until all NOTE: The output levels may be separately channels requiring adjustment have been set. trimmed for each digital and analog surround When all adjustments have been made and no mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for a further adjustments are made for five seconds, specific mode, select that mode and then follow the AVR will return to normal operation. the instructions in the steps shown above. The channel output may also be adjusted using With Stereo modes the adjustment procedure the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set described above is the only way to trim the out- the volume to a comfortable listening level using put level, e.g. to match the Stereo level with the Volume Control . Then, press the ı other modes. OSD button L to bring up the main menu (Figure 1). Press the ¤ Button D twice until Dim Function the Speaker -tab is highlighted in white. Since the AVR will often be used when movies or Press the Set Button F to access the menu, other video programming is viewed under low- and a second time to activate the Manual light conditions, you may wish to lower the Configuration line. Now use the ⁄/¤ brightness of the front-panel displays and indica- D to scroll to the Ch Adjust line and tors so that they do not distract from the video

44 OPERATION Multiroom Operation

Multiroom Multiroom Setup Surround Amplifier Channel Once the audio and IR link connections have Assignment The AVR is fully equipped to operate as the con-

been made, the AVR needs to be configured for ENGLISH trol center for a complete multiroom system that multiroom operation using the steps below. The AVR is equipped with seven full-power is capable of sending one source to a second Press the OSD button L to bring the main amplifier channels to allow for complete zone in the house while separate source is 7.1-channel operation without the need for menu (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ⁄/¤ listened to in the main room. Button D until the Multiroom -tab on additional external amplifiers. However, in some When the main room system is configured for the left is highlighted in white. Press the Set installations you may wish to use the traditional 5.1-channel configuration for the main listening 5.1 operation, the Surround Back Left/Right button F to enter the MULTIROOM room, which allows the surround back left/right amplifier channels may be used to power the SETUP menu (Figure 33). remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are amplifier channels to be used to power speakers required. placed in a remote zone location. If you wish to use the Surround Back channel In addition, the AVR includes a remote IR sensor amplifiers to power the remote zone, you must input so that remote control commands may be change a setting in the MULTIROOM transmitted to the unit, while standard IR SETUP menu. To make that change, first call input/output jacks allow the remote zone’s up the menu system by pressing the OSD commands to be sent to compatible Button L to bring the main menu (Figure 1) IR-controlled source devices. to the screen. Next, press the ¤ Button D Installation until the Multiroom tab is highlighted in Although simple remote room systems may be Figure 33 white. Press the Set Button F to enter the installed by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist, When the MULTIROOM SETUP menu MULTIROOM SETUP menu. the complexity of your multizone/multiroom appears, the blue cursor bar will be at the To change the setting so that the Surround Back system involves running wires inside of walls Multiroom line. Since this line is used to amplifiers are fed by the source selected through where the services of a specially trained installer turn the system on and off, do not make an the Multiroom system, press the ⁄/¤ Button may be required. Regardless of who does the adjustment here unless you wish to turn the D until the SB Amps line is highlighted in work, please remember that local building codes system on at this time. To turn the system on, blue. Press the Set Button F, followed by the may govern in-wall electrical work, including press the Set Button F, followed by the › ‹/› buttons E so that MULTI is high- proper specification of any wiring used and the button so that ONis highlighted. If you do lighted in blue text and press the Set Button way in which it is connected. You are responsible not wish to turn the system on at this time or to F. for making certain that all Multiroom installation proceed to the next step, press the ¤ Button work is done properly and in compliance with all D once so that the blue cursor bar is high- Remember that once this setting is made you applicable codes and regulations. lighting the Source line. will not be able to take advantage of any of the For standard installations, follow the instructions At the Source line, press the press the Set 6.1/7.1- channel decoding or processing modes, shown on page 19 for the connection of speaker Button F, followed by the ‹/› buttons and no Surround Back speakers must be wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR. E until the desired Audio/Video input to selected in the speaker setup procedure outlined For installations where the Surround Back the multi-room system appears. When the selec- earlier. In addition the speakers used for the Left/Right amplifier channels are used to power tion has been made, press the Set Button F remote zone must be connected to the the remote zone, make certain that the system is to confirm your choice, and continue to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs O. The volume for these speakers is configured for that type of operation, as shown Default Volume line by pressing the set by the multiroom system, as explained on on elsewhere on this page. ¤ Button D. page 46 of this manual. At the Default Volume line, press the Set Button F, followed by the ‹/› buttons Multiroom Operation E or hold them pressed until the desired When operating the AVR from a remote room volume level for the multi-room system is location where an IR sensor link has been entered and press Set F to confirm your connected to the AVR’s rear panel Multiroom choice. DO NOT use the regular volume control IR Input b, you may use the Main remote knobs for this setting. control. To turn on the multiroom feed, press any of the Input Selector buttons on the Main remote 456. Press the AVR Selector 5 to turn the unit on to the last source, or any of the other Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source.

MULTIROOM OPERATION 45 Multiroom Operation

As long as an IR feed to the AVR has been Although changes to the input source or remote Even when the AVR is turned off (to Standby established from the remote room, using any of room volume will normally be made using an IR mode) and the multiroom system is turned off the buttons on the remote will control the sensor in the remote room that is connected to too, the multiroom system may be turned on at remote location volume , change the tuner the AVR, it is also possible to change those any time by pressing the Multiroom button frequency K, change the tuner preset or settings from the main listening room. This is Q. mute the output . useful for situations where some or all of the remote rooms do not have an IR sensor, or to If the Remote IR Output jack U on the AVR take control over the remote room without is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible actually being in that room. Harman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVD or cassette players, the transport functions In addition to using the MULTIROOM menu, of those machines may also be controlled using as shown on the previous page, you may change the Transport Controls P on the the source or volume in the remote zone using remote control. the remote. Press the Multiroom Button Q on the remote, and when the MULTI To turn the system off from the remote room, ON/OFF message appears in the on-screen 0 press the Power-Off button . Remember display and the Lower Display Line Ò, press that the AVR may be turned on or off from the the Set Button F and then press the remote room regardless of the system’s ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D to toggle past operation or status in the main room. that message to MULTI LEVEL or NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source MULTI INPUT. for the remote zone, any change to the To change the remote room’s input source, frequency or preset will also change the station when MULTI INPUT appears, press the being listened to in the main room, if the tuner Set Button F, and then press the ⁄ / ¤ is in use there. Similarly, if someone in the main Navigation Button D until the desired input room changes the station, the change will also appears in the on-screen display and in the impact the remote room. Lower Display Line Ò. Remember that only To activate the feed to the remote room, press analog or PCM input sources may be selected the Multiroom button Q on the remote. for use with the Multiroom system. Next, press the Set button F. When the Dolby Digital or DTS sources are not available to MULTI ON/OFF message appears in the the Multiroom system. on-screen display and the Lower Display Line To change the remote room’s volume, when Ò, press the Set Button F and then press MULTI LEVEL appears, press the Set the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D so that Button F, and press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation display changes to MULTI ON. Press the Button D to change the volume setting. Note Set Button F again to activate the setting. that this volume adjustment controls the level Note that this method may be used to turn the for any speakers connected to the Surround Multiroom system on or off even when the AVR Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs O when is in the Standby mode in the main listening the Surround Back amplifier channels are room. configured for Multiroom use, as shown on page 45. When the unit is in the Standby mode, but ready for Multiroom operation, the lighting above the Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will Standby/On Switch 3 remains blue and a remain on even if the AVR is placed in the MULTI ON message appears in the Lower Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Display Line Ò, even though the unit is “off” Power Off Button 0 or the System Power in the main listening room. Control 2 on the front panel. To turn off the multiroom system from the main listening room, When the multiroom system is turned on, the when the AVR is on press the Multiroom volume will be as set in the same menu, button Q and then the Set button F. although it may also be adjusted using an Press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons D so that the Main optional IR sensor. Information Display Ò or OSD will display MULTI OFF.

46 MULTIROOM OPERATION Video Adjustments Advanced Features

Video Adjustments If your source signal is 1080i or 1080p, it will be Advanced Features passed through to the HDMI Output as is, but The AVR 247 includes sophisticated Faroudja The AVR 247 is equipped with a number of

you may not select that output format on this ENGLISH video processing that delivers enhanced video line, as upscaling to these resolutions is not advanced features that add extra flexibility to quality, even for older analog video source supported. If you are using the Component the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to components, as well as upgraded on-screen Video Monitor Outputs, you will not be able to use these features to operate the unit, they displays. When upscaling video materials from a view 1080p materials, but 1080i sources will be provide additional options that you may wish to lower resolution to a higher one (the AVR 247 passed through. In any event, when the source use. upscales to a maximum of 720p), the processor signal is 1080i or 1080p, the semi-OSD Front-Panel-Display Fade is adding pixels to the original image. Sometimes messages will not appear, including the volume when converting interlaced video (displays all bar. Full OSD displays will appear, but at a lower In normal operation, the front-panel displays odd rows then all even rows of the frame) to resolution. and indicators remain on at full brightness, progressive-scan video (displays all rows at although you may also dim them or turn them Viewing Preference: This setting allows you to once) and increasing the resolution, the off as shown on page 44. As an additional select factory-predetermined picture setting that interpolation of new pixels can cause jagginess, option, you may also set the AVR so that the is optimized for various types of program or a staircase effect, at edge transitions, such as displays are on whenever a button is pressed on materials. You will notice that when you change the stripes in an American flag. Faroudja the front panel or remote, but then fade out this setting, the Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast engineers developed the algorithm to ensure after a set period of time. that the additional pixels follow the edge, and Color settings will change accordingly. The virtually eliminating the jagginess and enhancing available options are CINEMA, SPORT, NATURE To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode, L upscaled images. and VIVID. press the OSD Button to bring the main menu to the screen. Press the ⁄/¤ Sharpness: You may adjust the Sharpness The video processor is set at the factory to Navigation Button D so that the setting from 0 to 100 in increments of 4-5 units. automatically provide the best picture as it -tab is highlighted in white, and We recommend leaving this setting as low as System detects the capabilities of your video display and press the Set Button F to enter the possible, as contrary to what you might expect, a the incoming source video signals. However, you SYSTEM SETUP menu (Figure 35). may experiment with the Video Setup menu less sharp image can appear clearer on screen. adjustments to try to improve the picture further. In addition, increasing the Sharpness requires The Video Setup menu includes a reset feature in additional video processing, which may lead to the event you wish to return to the factory loss of sync with the audio or visual artifacts. defaults and try again. However, there is no harm in experimenting with this setting. To access the Video Setup menu, press the OSD Button L to display the menu system, and Brightness: This control adjusts the level at navigate to the Video tab. Press the Set Button which black is delivered. We recommend leaving F to access the Video Setup menu, shown in it at its factory setting, although there is no harm in experimenting if you are using a test Figure 34. Figure 35 signal. With the menu on your Contrast: This control adjusts the difference SYSTEM SETUP video display, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation between black and white in the picture. We Button D so that the blue cursor bar is high- recommend leaving it at its factory setting, lighting the -line. although there is no harm in experimenting if VFD Fade Timeout Next, press the Set Button F, followed by you are using a test signal. the ‹ / › Navigation Button E so that Color: This control adjusts the hue of the colors the amount of time that you wish the displays to in the picture, and may be set between 0 and fade out after a button is pressed is shown. 100. Select a setting in which people and Once this time is set and the unit returned to Figure 34 objects on screen look natural. There is no normal operation, the displays will remain on for “recommended” setting, and no harm in Output Format: This setting is used to specify the time period selected whenever a button is experimenting. the resolution of the AVR’s video output as 576i, pressed on the front panel or remote. After that 576p or 720p. Reset: If you wish to return the video settings time they will gradually fade out, with the When the HDMI Output is active, 576i output is to their factory defaults, select this line and press exception of the lighting surrounding the F not available. If you select the 576i setting and the Set Button . Standby/On Switch 3, which remains on to the video display is capable of 720p resolution, remind you that the AVR is turned on. Note that the AVR will automatically select the higher if the displays have been turned completely off resolution. If the display is not capable of 720p using the Dim Button, as shown on page 44, the resolution, the AVR will select the 576p setting. Fade function will not operate.

ADVANCED FEATURES 47 Advanced Features

If you wish to make adjustments to other items Unlike some of the other adjustments in this To change the length of time that the semi-OSD on the SYSTEM SETUP menu, press the menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in displays remain on the screen, go to the Semi ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D to place the effect even when the unit is turned off OSD Timeout-line as outlined earlier, and blue cursor bar on the desired item and press completely, unless it is changed or turned off in press the Set Button F. Next, press the the Set Button F to make an adjustment to this menu. ‹/› Buttons E until the desired time in another menu. If you have completed all If you wish to make other adjustments in the seconds is displayed and press the Set Button adjustments, press the OSD Button L to exit F to confirm the new setting. Note that unlike menu, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D until the on- the menu system. screen blue cursor bar is highlighting the desired most of the other options in this menu, this is a permanent setting change, and the time-out Turn On Volume Level setting. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button L to exit the entry will remain in effect until it is changed, As is the case with most audio/video receivers, menu system. even when the unit is turned off. when the AVR is turned on, it will always return If you wish to make other adjustments in the to the volume setting in effect when the unit Semi-OSD Settings menu, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D until the blue was turned off. However, you may prefer to cursor bar is highlighting the desired setting. If The semi-OSD system places two-line messages always have the AVR turn on at a specific you have no other adjustments to make, press at the lower third of the video display screen setting, regardless of what was last in use when the OSD Button L to exit the menu system. whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround the unit was turned off. To change the default mode or tuner frequency of any of the condition so that the same volume level is Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment configuration settings are changed. The semi- always used at turn-on, you will need to make OSD system is helpful in that enables you to The FULL OSD menu system is used to an adjustment in the SYSTEM SETUP have feedback on any control changes or remote simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD commands using the video display when it is using a series of on-screen menus. The factory button L to bring the main menu (Figure 1) to difficult to view the front-panel displays. default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen. Press the ⁄ button D, until the However, you may occasionally prefer to turn the screen for 20 seconds after a period of System-tab is highlighted in white. these displays off for a particular listening inactivity before they disappear from the screen Press the Set button F to enter the session. You may also want to adjust the length or Time Out. This Time Out is a safety measure to SYSTEM SETUP menu (Figure 35). of time the displays remain on the screen. Both prevent the menu text from burning into the At the SYSTEM SETUP menu make certain of those options are possible with the AVR. CRTs in your monitor or projector, which might that the blue cursor bar is on the Volume happen if they were left on indefinitely. However, To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will need Default line by pressing the ⁄/¤ buttons some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or to make an adjustment in the SYSTEM D as needed. Next, press the Set Button shorter period before the Time Out display. SETUP menu (Figure 35). To start the F, followed by the ‹/› buttons E so adjustment, press the OSD button L to bring To change the Full-OSD Time Out, you will need that the word ONis shown in the video display the main menu to the screen. Press the to make an adjustment in the SYSTEM and press Set F to confirm. Next, press the ⁄ Button D, until the System -tab is high- SETUP menu (Figure 35). To start the ¤ button D once so that the blue cursor bar lighted in white. Press the Set Button F to adjustment, press the OSD button L to bring highlights the Default Volume Set enter the SYSTEM SETUP menu. the main menu to the screen. Press the ⁄ line. To set the desired turn-on volume, press the button D, until the System- tab on the left F ‹ › Set Button , followed by the / buttons At the SYSTEM SETUP menu make certain is highlighted in white. Press the Set Button E or hold them pressed until the desired that the blue cursor bar is highlighting the F to enter the SYSTEM SETUP menu. volume level is shown on the Default Semi OSD Timeout line by pressing the Volume Set line and press the Set Button ⁄/¤ buttons D as needed. Next, press the At the SYSTEM SETUP menu make certain F to confirm. Note that this setting may NOT Set Button F, followed by the › button that the blue cursor bar is highlighting the be made with the regular volume controls. so that the word OFF is shown in the video Full OSD Timeout line by pressing the D display and press Set F to confirm the new ⁄/¤ Buttons as needed. Next, press the NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume F setting. Set Button , followed by the ‹ /› buttons cannot be heard while the setting is being made, E until the desired time is displayed in you may wish to determine the setting before Note that this setting is temporary and will seconds and press the Set Button F to making the adjustment. To do this, listen to any remain active only until it is changed or until the confirm the new setting. Note that unlike most source and adjust the volume to the desired AVR is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the of the other options in this menu, this is a level using the regular volume controls . semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if permanent setting change, and the time-out When the desired volume level to be used at they were switched off for the previous listening entry will remain in effect until it is changed, turn-on is reached, make a note of the setting as session. even when the unit is turned off. it appears in the lower third of the video screen or in the Main Information Display Ò. If you wish to make other adjustments in the D A typical volume level will appear as a negative menu, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons until the number such as -25dB. When making the blue cursor bar is highlighting the desired adjustment, use the ‹/› buttons E to setting. If you have no other adjustments to L enter this setting. make, press the OSD Button to exit the menu system.

48 ADVANCED FEATURES Advanced Features Tuner Operation

Default Surround Mode Basic Tuner Operation NOTE: When the FM reception of a stereo station is weak, audio quality will be increased In normal operation, when the AVR senses a The AVR 247’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM

by switching to Mono mode by pressing the ENGLISH Dolby Digital or DTS digital audio data stream, it and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving Tuner Mode button I on the remote or will automatically switch the appropriate default RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or holding the Band Selector ! on the front surround mode, with the AVR responding to the they may be stored as favorite station presets panel so that MANUAL appears momentarily data flags that are encoded on the DVD disc or and recalled from a 30 position memory. in the Main Information Display Ò and in the digital video broadcast. In most cases, this Station Selection then goes out. is the correct mode, but you may have a 1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 6 particular preference for the mode you wish to Preset Tuning on the remote to select the tuner as an input. hear when Dolby Digital or DTS is present. The Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be The tuner may be selected from the front panel AVR allows you to set the unit so that it will stored in the AVR’s memory for easy recall using by either pressing the Input Source Selector either respond to the default or switch to your the front panel controls or the remote. % until the tuner is active or by pressing the desired mode. Tuner Band Selector ! at any time. To enter a station into the memory, first tune the If you wish to leave the default so that the mode station using the steps outlined above. Then: 6 choice encoded in the disc is always used, no 2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 1. Press the Memory button on the further action is needed. Simply leave the setting or Tuner Band Selector ! again to switch remote. Note that two underscore lines will at the factory default of ON. between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected. appear in the Main Information Display Ò. To set the unit so that it responds to the last surround mode used when a Dolby Digital or 3. Press the Tuner Mode button I on the 2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys H corresponding to the location where DTS source is playing, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons remote or hold the Band Selector ! on the D so that the blue cursor bar is highlighting front panel pressed for 3 seconds to select you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once the Default Surround Mode line. manual or automatic tuning. entered, the preset number will appear in the F ‹ › Main Information Display Ò. Press the Set Button , followed by the / When the button is pressed so that AUTO E Buttons so that OFF appears, and appears in the Main Information Display Ò 3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional the setting will change. Press the Set Button each press of the Tuning Selectors 8 will put stations to be preset. F again to confirm the new setting. The unit the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next Recalling Preset Stations will now use the last mode, not the disc’s default higher or lower frequency station with accept- for the two digitally encoded data streams. • To manually select a station previously entered able signal strength. An AUTO ST TUNED in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys This setting does not apply to standard PCM indication will momentarily appear when the H that correspond to the desired station’s digital inputs or to analog sources. In those station stops at a stereo FM station, and an memory location. cases, the unit will always apply the surround or AUTO TUNED indication will momentarily processing mode that was last used for that appear when an AM or monaural FM station is • To manually tune through the list of stored input. tuned. Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to preset stations one by one, press the Preset the next receivable station. Stations Selector buttons # on the If you wish to make other adjustments, press the front panel or remote. ⁄/¤ Buttons D until the blue cursor bar is When the button is pressed so that MANUAL highlighting the desired setting. If you have no appears in the Main Information Display Ò other adjustments to make, press the OSD each tap of the Selector will increased or Button L to exit the menu system. decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Main Information Display Ò. 4. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct button J, and then pressing the Numeric Keys H that correspond to the station’s frequency. Note that for entering numbers higher than 100 you need to enter only the "1" rather than "10", the first "0" will be added automatically. The desired station will automatically be tuned after the latest number is entered. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear button to start over.

TUNER OPERATION 49 Tuner Operation

RDS Operation Some RDS stations may not include some of • COUNTRY: Country Music these additional features. If the data required The AVR 247 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data for the selected mode is not being transmitted, • NATIONAL: National Music System), which brings a wide range of the Main Information Display Ò will show • OLDIES: Oldies Music information to FM radio. Now in use in many a NO TYPE, NO TEXT or NO TIME countries, RDS is a system for transmitting message after the individual time out. station call signs or network information, a • FOLK M: Folk Music description of station program type, text In any FM mode the RDS function requires a • DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs messages about the station or specifics of a strong enough signal for proper operation. musical selection, and the correct time. Program Search (PTY) • TEST: Emergency Test As more FM stations become equipped with RDS An important feature of RDS is its capability of capabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-use encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY) • ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information center for both information and entertainment. codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. The following list shows the You may search for a specific Program Type This section will help you take maximum (PTY) by following these steps: advantage of the RDS system. abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along with an explanation of the PTY: 1. Press the RDS button ^ until the RDS Tuning • (RDS ONLY) current PTY is shown in the Main Information When an FM station is tuned in and it contains Display Ò. RDS data, the AVR will automatically display the • (TRAFFIC) station’s call sign or other program service in the 2. While the PTY is shown, press the Preset Up/Down button # or hold them pressed Main Information Display Ò. • NEWS: News to scroll through the list of available PTY types, RDS Display Options • AFFAIRS: Current Affairs as shown above starting with the PTY currently The RDS system is capable of transmitting a received. To simply search for the next station wide variety of information in addition to the • INFO: Infomation transmitting any RDS data, use the Preset initial station call sign that appears when a Up/Down button # until RDS ONLY station is first tuned. In normal RDS operation • SPORT: Sports appears in the display. the display will indicate the station name, • EDUCATE: Educational 3. Press any of the Tuning Up/Down buttons broadcast network or call letters. Pressing the K, the tuner begins to scan the FM band ) RDS button ^ enables you to cycle • DRAMA:Drama upwards or downwards for the first station that through the various data types in the following has RDS data that matches the desired • CULTURE: Culture sequence: selection, and acceptable signal strength for • The station’s call letters (with some private • SCIENCE: Sciencek quality reception. stations other information too). 4. The tuner will make up to one complete scan • VARIED: Varied Speech Programs • The station’s frequency (FREQ). of the entire FM band for the next station that • POPM: Popular Music matches the desired PTY type and has • The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the list acceptable reception quality. If no such station below. • ROCKM: Rock Music is found, the display will read NONE for some NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM PTY.The display will show NONE, when such a • M.O.R.M.: Middle-of-the-Road Music station in use before the search. station is selected and PTY is active. • LIGHTM: Classical Music NOTE: Some stations transmit constant traffic • A “text” message (Radiotext, RT) containing information. These stations can be found by special information from the broadcast station. • CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music selecting TRAFFIC, the option in front of Note that this message may scroll across the NEWS in the list. The AVR will find the next display to permit messages longer than the eight • OTHERM: Other Music appropriate station, even if it is not broadcasting positions in the display. Depending on signal traffic information when the search is made. • WEATHER: Weather Information quality, it may take up to 30 seconds for the text message to appear; in that time, the word • FINANCE: Financial Programs TEXT will flash in the Information Display when RT is selected. • CHILDREN: Children’s Programs

• The current time of day (CT). Note that it may • SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs take up to two minutes for the time to appear, in that time the word TIME will flash in the • RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts information display when CT is selected. Please note that the accuracy of the time data is • PHONE IN: Phone-In Programs dependent on the radio station, not the AVR. • TRAVEL: Travel and Touring

• LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby

• JAZZ: Jazz Music

50 TUNER OPERATION Programming the Remote

The AVR 247 is equipped with a powerful 5. If the Power function of the unit to be 3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre- remote control that will control not only the programmed cannot be remoted, follow these programmed, point the AVR remote towards the ⁄ receiver’s functions, but also most popular steps (max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or unit to be programmed, and press and hold the ENGLISH brands of audio and video equipment, including else step 3 must be repeated first): buttonD. This will send out a series of codes CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite from the remote’s built-in data base, with each receivers and other home-theater equipment. a. Enter the first three-digit code number using flash of the red light under the Input Selector Once the AVR’s remote is programmed with the the Numeric buttons H and press the 4 indicating that a code has been sent. When codes for the products you own, it is possible to Input Selector 4 again. Press the remote the device to be programmed turns off, eliminate most other remotes and replace them button of any transport function remotable immediately release the ⁄ buttonD. Note that with the convenience of a single universal with the unit, e.g. Pause or Play fl P. it may take one minute or more until the right remote control. If the unit being programmed starts that code is found and the unit turns off. function, the correct code has been entered. 4. When the ⁄ button was not released in time Programming the Remote b. If the unit does not start the function whose after the unit turned off, the proper code will be with Codes button was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5a ”overrun”. That’s why a function test should be As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully above with the next three-digit code number made: Turn the unit on again and, while the programmed for all AVR functions, as well as listed in the setup code table for that brand Input Selector 4 still lights red, press the ⁄ those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD and product type, until the unit reacts properly buttonD once, than the ¤ button D once players, CD players and cassette decks as well as on the transport function transmitted. too. When the unit turns off, the right code was the navigation controls for the Apple iPod. In 6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make found, when not, the code was ”overrun”. addition, by following one of the methods below, certain that the product operates properly. Keep To re-find the correct, while the Input Selector you may program the remote to operate a wide in mind that many manufacturers use a number 4 still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the range of devices from other manufacturers. of different combinations of codes, so it is a ¤ button D repeatedly to step backwards good idea to make certain that not only does the through the codes available and observe the Direct Code Entry Power control work, but that the volume, reaction of the unit at each press. As soon as the This method is the easiest way to program your channel and transport controls work as they unit turns off the correct code is found. remote to work with different products. should. If functions do not work properly, you 5. Press the Input Selector 4 again, and 1. Use the tables in the separate setup-code may need to use a different remote code. note that the red light will flash three times guide to determine the three-digit code or codes before going dark to confirm the entry. that match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV), 7. If the unit does not react to any code and the specific brand name. If there is more entered, if the code for your product does not 6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make than one number for a brand, make note of the appear in the tables in the separate setup-code certain that the product operates. Keep in mind different choices. guide, or if not all functions operate properly, that many manufacturers use a number of try programming the remote with the Auto different combinations of codes, and it is a good 2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into the Search Method. idea to make certain that not only the Power AVR remote. control works, but the volume, channel and Note on Using the AVR remote with a transport controls, as appropriate. If all functions 3. Press and hold both the Input Selector 4 Harman Kardon CD Recorder. do not work properly, you may need to Auto- for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, As shipped from the factory. the remote is Search for a different code, or enter a code via TV) and the Mute button at the same programmed for controlling Harman Kardon CD the Direct Code Entry method. time. When the Program Indicator 2 turns players. It can also control most functions of amber and begins flashing, release the buttons. the Harman Kardon CD-Recorders (see function Code Readout It is important that you begin the next step with- list on page 54-55) too after the code ”002” is in 20 seconds. entered on the CD Selector button 4 as When the code has been entered using the Auto described above. For returning to the CD player Search method, it is always a good idea to find 4. If the unit you wish to program into the control commands the code ”001” must be out the exact code so that it may be easily AVR remote has a remotable Power on/off entered. reentered if necessary. You may also read the function, follow these steps: codes to verify which device has been pro- a. Point the AVR’s remote towards the unit to be Auto-Search Method grammed to a specific Control Selector button. programmed, and enter the first three-digit If the unit you wish to include in the AVR’s 4 H remote is not listed in the code tables in the 1. Press and hold both the Input Selector code number using the Numeric buttons . for the device you wish to find the code for and If the unit being programmed turns off, the separate setup-code guide or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish to the Mute button at the same time. correct code has been entered. Press the Input Note that the Program Indicator 2 will Selector 4 again, and note that the red program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows. Note that the Auto Search initally turn amber and begin flashing. Release light under the Input Selector will flash three the buttons and begin the next step within times before going dark to confirm the entry. method works only with units whose Power functions can be remoted: 20 seconds. b. If the product to be programmed does NOT 2. Press the Set button F. The Program turn off, continue to enter the three-digit code 1. Turn on the product that you wish to include 2 in the AVR remote. Indicator will then blink green in a numbers until the equipment turns off. At this sequence that corresponds to the three-digit point, the correct code has been entered. 2. Press and hold both the Input Selector 4 code, with a one-second pause between each 4 Press the Input Selector again and note for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, digit. Count the number of blinks between each that the red light under the Input Selector TV) and the Mute button at the same pause to determine the digit of the code. One will flash three times before going dark to time. When the Program Indicator 2 turns blink is the number 1, two blinks is the confirm the entry. amber and begins flashing, release the buttons. number 2, and so forth. Note that a rapid It is important that you begin the next step sequence of three blinks is used to indicate within 20 seconds. a “0.”

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 51 Programming the Remote

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second Example: To program the Macro 1 button For some products, however, the function of a pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one- so that it turns on the AVR, TV and a Sat-Receiver, particular button does not follow the command second pause, followed by four blinks indicates follow these steps: printed on the remote. In order to see which that the code has been set to 164. • Press the Macro 1 button and Mute function a button controls, consult the Function buttons at the same time and then release them. List tables printed on page 54-55. To use those For future reference enter the Setup Codes for • Note that the Program Indicator 2 will tables, first check the type of device being the equipment in your system here: flash amber. controlled (e.g., TV,VCR). Next, look at the • Press the AVR Selector 5. remote control diagram on page 54. Note that DVD ______CD ______• Press the Mute button to store the AVR’s each button has a number on it. power on command. VID1/VCR ______VID3/TV ______4 To find out what function a particular button has • Press the VID 2 Input Selector button to for a specific device, find the button number on indicate the next command is for “TV”. VID2/CBL/SAT ______ the Function List and then look in the column for • Press the Mute button to store the TV the device you are controlling. For example, TAPE ______Power On Command. 4 button number 44 is the”Direct” button for the • Press the VID 3 Input Selector button AVR, but it is the “Favorite” button for many VID4 ______to indicate the next command is for “Sat- cable television boxes and satellite receivers. Receiver”. Button number 30 is the Delay button for the Macro Programming • Press the Mute button to store the Sat- AVR, but the Open/Close button for CD players. Receiver Power On command. Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently • Press the Sleep/Channel Up button 9 to Note that the numbers used to describe the used combinations of commands with the press complete the process and store the macro button functions above and on page 54 for the of a single button on the AVR’s remote control. sequence. purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in Once programmed, a macro will send out up to After following these steps, each time you press the rest of this manual to describe the button 19 different remote codes in a pre-determined the Macro 1 button , the remote will send functions for the AVR. sequential order enabling you to automate the all Power On commands. process of turning on your system, changing Notes on Using the AVR Erasing Macro Commands devices, or other common tasks. The AVR’s Remote With Other Devices. To remove the commands that have been remote can store up to five separate macro • Manufacturers may use different code sets for programmed into one of the Macro buttons, command sequences, one that is associated with the same product category. For that reason, it is 3 follow these steps: the Power On button , and four more that important that you check to see if the code set are accessed by pressing the Macro buttons you have entered operates as many controls as 1. Press the Mute button and the Macro . button that contains the commands you possible. If it appears that only a few functions 1. To start programming a macro, press the wish to erase. operate, check to see if another code set will work with more buttons. Mute button and the Macro button 2. Note that the Program Indicator 2 will to be programmed or the Power-On button • Depending on the brand and product type 3 flash amber, and the red LED under the Input at the same time. Note that the latest Selector 45 last used will turn on. used the functions listed in the Function List selected Input Selector will light red, and the tables may not correspond with the function the Program Indicator 2 will flash amber. 3. Within ten seconds, press the Surround unit reacts on the command. In these cases it’s a Mode Selector/Channel Down button A. 2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by good idea to edit the reaction of the unit into pressing the button for the actual command 4. The red LED under the Selector will go out, the corresponding line of the table or to set up a step. Although the macro may contain up to 19 and the Program Indicator 2 will turn separate list. steps, each button press, including those used to green and flash three times before it goes out. • When a button is pressed on the AVR remote, change devices, counts as a step. The Program the red light under the Input Selector 45 5. When the Program Indicator 2 goes out, Indicator 2 will flash green twice to confirm for the product being operated should flash the Macro has been erased. each button press as you enter commands. briefly. If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular NOTE: While entering commands for Power On Programmed Device Functions product, it does NOT indicate a problem with the of any device during a macro sequence, press the Once the AVR’s remote has been programmed remote, but rather that no function is Mute button . DO NOT press the Power ON for the codes of other devices, press the programmed for the button being pushed. button 3. appropriate Input Selector 4 to change the • Remember to press the appropriate Input remote from control over the AVR to the Selector button 4 before functions are additional product. When you press any of these changed to another device. This is also needed buttons, it will briefly flash in red to indicate that for the AVR Selector button 5 itself, as long you have changed the device being controlled. as it’s not lit red and AVR functions shall be When operating a device other than the AVR, programmed. the controls may not correspond exactly to the 3. When all the steps have been entered, press function printed on the remote or button. Some the Sleep button 9 to enter the commands. commands, such as the volume control, are the The red light under the Input Selector same as they are with the AVR. Other buttons 45 will blink and then turn off and the will change their function so that they Program Indicator 2 will flash green twice correspond to a secondary label on the remote. to confirm the macro to be programmed. For example, the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or Sat-Receivers.

52 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote

Volume Punch-Through 2. Press the Volume Down button .The NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch- Program Indicator 2 will stop flashing and Through and return the remote to its original The AVR’s remote may be programmed to

stay amber. configuration, repeat the steps shown in the ENGLISH operate the Volume Control and the 5 example above. However, press the same Input Mute from either the TV or the AVR in 3. Press and release the AVR or Input 4 Selector in Steps 1 and 3. conjunction with any of the devices controlled by Selector button for the device that will be the remote. For example, since the AVR will likely used to change the channels. The Program NOTE: Before programming the remote for 2 be used as the sound system for TV viewing, you Indicator will blink green three times and Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through, may wish to have the AVR’s volume activated then go out to confirm the data entry. make certain that any programming needed for the specific TV, CD, DVD, Cable or Satellite although the remote is set to run the TV. Either Example: To control the channels using your TV Receivers has been completed. the AVR or TV volume control may be associated while the remote is set to control the VCR, first with any of the remote´s devices. press the VID 1/VCR Input Selector button Resetting the Remote Memory To program the remote for Volume Punch- 4 and the Mute button at the same Through, follow these steps: time. Next, release them and press the Volume As you add components to your home-theater 4 Down button , followed by the same Input system, occasionally you may wish to totally 1. Press the Input Selector for the unit you 4 wish to have associated with the volume control Selector button . reprogram the remote control without the and the Mute button at the same time until NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch- confusion of any commands, macros or ”Punch- the red light illuminates under the Input Selector Through and return the remote to its original Through“ programming that you may have 4 and note that the Program Indicator 2 configuration, repeat the steps shown in the done. To do this, it is possible to reset the will flash amber. example above. However, press the same Input remote to the original factory defaults and command codes by following these steps. Note, Selector in Steps 1 and 3. 2. Press the Volume Up button and note however, that once the remote is reset, all 2 that the Program Indicator will stop Transport Control Punch-Through commands or codes that you have entered will flashing and stay amber. be erased and will need to be re-entered: 3. Press either the AVR Selector 5 or the The AVR’s remote may be programmed to 1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons 4 Input Selector 4, depending on which operate so that the Transport Control and the ”O“ button H at the same time until system’s volume control you wish to have Functions P (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, the Program Indicator 2 begins to flash attached for the punch-through mode. The Rewind, Pause and Record) for a VCR, DVD or amber. Program Indicator 2 will blink green three CD will operate in conjunction with one of the H times and then go out to confirm the data entry. other devices controlled by the remote. For 2. Press the ”3“ button three times. example, while using and controlling the TV, you 3. The red LED under the Input Selector 4 Example: To have the AVR’s volume control may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD will go out and the Program Indicator 2 activated even though the remote is set to without having to change the device selected by will stop flashing and turn green. control the TV, first press the Video/TV Input the AVR or the remote. To program the remote 4 4. The Program Indicator 2 will remain Selector and the Mute button at the for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow green until the remote is reset. Note that this same time. Next, press the Volume Up button these steps: , followed by the AVR Input Selector 5. may take a while, depending on how many 1. Press the Input Selector 4 for the device commands are in the memory and need to be NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to you wish to have the channel control associated erased. the original configuration after entering a with and the Mute button at the same time 5. When the Program Indicator 2 goes out, Volume Punch-Through, you will need to repeat until the red light illuminates, under the Input the remote has been reset to the factory the steps shown above. However, press the same Selector 4 and the Program Indicator 2 settings. Input Selector in steps one and three. flashes amber. 2. Press the Play button P. The Program Channel Control Punch-Through Indicator 2 will stop flashing and stay amber. The AVR’s remote may be programmed to 3. Press and release the AVR 5 or Input operate so that the channel control function, Selector button 4 for the device that will be performed with the Sleep 9 and Surround used to change the channels. The Program A buttons, for either the TV, cable or satellite Indicator 2 will blink green three times and receiver used in your system may be used in then go out to confirm the data entry. conjunction with one of the other devices Example: To control the transport of a CD player controlled by the remote. For example, while while the remote is set to control the TV, press the using and controlling the VCR, you may wish to VID 2/TV Input Selector button 4 and the change channels on a cable box or satellite Mute button at the same time. Next, receiver without having to change the device release them and press the Play button P, selected by the AVR or the remote. To program followed by the CD Input Selector button the remote for Channel Control Punch-Through, 4. follow these steps: 1. Press the Input Selector button 4 for the device you wish to have the channel control associated with and the Mute button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and the Program Indicator 2 flashes amber.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 53 Function List

No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 5 DVD/ DVD Input Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select CD CD Input Select CD Select CD Select CD Select 6 Tape/ Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select 7 HDMI1/ HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI2 HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select 8 VID 1 (VCR) Video 1 Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select 9 VID 2 (CBL/SAT) Video 2 Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select 10 VID 3 (TV) Video 3 Select TV Select TV Select TV Select 11 VID 4 Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select 12 AM/FM Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select 13 6/8 Ch. Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 14 Sleep/CH+ Sleep 15 Test Tone Test Tone 16 T/V TV/DVD or V. OFF Input Select 17 Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 18 Surround/CH– DSP Surround Mode Select Disc menu or Title CDR Select 19 OSD OSD Program 20 M-ROOM M-ROOM HD Mode 21 Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 22 Channel/Guide Channel Trim Title or Disc Menu Continuos Play 23 Speaker/Menu Speaker Setup Menu or Setup Intro Scan 24 ⁄ Move/Adjust Up Up 25 fi Move/Adjust Left Left 26 Set Set Enter 27 fl Move/Adjust Right Right 28 ¤ Move/Adjust Down Down 29 Digital/Exit Digital Input Select Open/Close 30 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust Return or Status Open/Close 31 1 1111 32 2 2222 33 3 3333 34 4 4444 35 5 5555 36 6 6666 37 7 7777 38 8 8888 39 Tun-M Tuner Mode Chapter+ or Zoom Repeat 40 9 9999 41 0 0000 42 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time 43 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct 44 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play 45 Clear Clear Clear Clear 46 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 47 Tuning Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 48 Tone Tone Mode Program 49 RDS RDS 50 Preset Down Preset Down Slow Rev 51 M1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 52 M2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 53 M3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 54 M4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 55 Dolby Surround Dolby Modes 56 DTS SURR DTS Digital Modes 57 DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 Select 58 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle On/Off CDP Select 59 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select 60 Stereo Stereo Mode Select 61 Skip Down Skip – (DVD) Step – Skip – 62 Skip Up Skip + (DVD) Step + Skip + 63 Dim Dimmer 64 Rewind R. Search (DVD) R. Search R. Search Rewind 65 Play Play (DVD) Play Play R. Play/F. Play 66 Fast Forward F. Search (DVD) F. Search F. Search Fast Fwd 67 Record Record Record/Pause 68 Stop Stop (DVD) Stop Stop Stop 69 Pause Pause (DVD) Pause Pause

54 FUNCTION LIST Function List

No. Button Name VCR (VID 3) TiVo (VID 1) CBL (VID 2) SAT (VID 2) TV (VID 1) (DMP) HDMI 1/2 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On

2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off ENGLISH 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Input Select CD CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Input Select 6 Tape/ Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select 7 HDMI1/ HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI2 HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select 8 VID 1 (VCR) VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select 9 VID 2 (CBL/SAT) CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL Select SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select 10 VID 3 (TV) TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select 11 VID 4 Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select 12 AM/FM Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select 13 6/8 Ch. Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 14 Sleep/CH+ Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + 15 Test Tone 16 T/V TV/VCR TV Input TV/CBL TV/SAT TV/VCR TV/Video 17 Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 18 Surround/CH– Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – 19 OSD OSD Live TV OSD OSD OSD OSD 20 M-ROOM 21 Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 22 Channel/Guide Guide Info/Guide Info/Guide Guide 23 Speaker/Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 24 ⁄ Up Up Up Up Up Up 25 fi Left Left Left Left Left Scroll – Left 26 Set Enter Select Enter Enter Enter Select Set/Enter 27 fl Right Right Right Right Right Scroll + Right 28 ¤ Down Down Down Down Down Down 29 Digital/Exit Return/Exit 30 Delay/Prev. Ch. Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 31 1 1111 1 1 32 2 2222 2 2 33 3 3333 3 3 34 4 4444 4 4 35 5 5555 5 5 36 6 6666 6 6 37 7 7777 7 7 38 8 8888 8 8 39 Tun-M 40 9 9999 9 9 41 0 0000 0 0 42 Memory 43 Tune Up Cancel Cancel Sleep 44 Direct FAV/Angle FAV FAV/Angle 45 Clear Clear Clear Next 46 Preset Up Alt 47 Tune Down 48 Tone 49 RDS 50 Preset Down 51 M1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 52 M2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 53 M3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 54 M4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 55 Dolby Surround 56 DTS SURR 57 DTS Neo:6 58 Night 59 Logic 7 60 Stereo 61 Skip Down Scan – Thumbs Down Skip – (DVD) Skip – (DVD) Skip – (DVD) 62 Skip Up Scan + Thumbs Up Skip + (DVD) Skip + (DVD) Skip + (DVD) 63 Dim 64 Rewind Rewind R. Search R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD) Skip – / R. Search R. Search 65 Play Play Play Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play Play 66 Fast Forward Fast Fwd F. Search F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD) Skip + / F. Search F. Search 67 Record Record Record Record 68 Stop Stop Slow Stop (DVD) Stop (DVD) Stop (DVD) Stop 69 Pause Pause Pause Pause (DVD) Pause (DVD) Pause (DVD) Pause Pause

FUNCTION LIST 55 Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged Power Switch 1 is pushed into a live outlet • Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker or picture connections are secure • Mute is on • Press Mute button • Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver light around Power switch 2 is red due to possible short and speaker ends • Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot due to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers • Input is mono • There is no surround information from mono sources (except with Theater and Hall surround modes) • Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration • Stereo or Mono program material • Some surround modes may not create rear-channel information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries remote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR Selector 5 • Remote sensor Ú is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the Channel Indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVD Display $ and Digital Audio stops • Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected

Processor Reset To clear the AVR’s entire system memory NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any including tuner presets, output level settings, configuration settings you have made for In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the delay times and speaker configuration data, first speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve put the unit in Standby by pressing the System input assignments as well as the tuner presets. the erratic operation of the system’s memory or Power Control button 2. Next press and hold After a reset the unit will be returned to the microprocessor. the Tone Mode button 8 for three seconds. factory presets, and all settings for these items must be reentered. To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from The unit will turn on automatically. Note that the AC wall outlet and wait at least three once you have cleared the memory in this manner, If the system is still operating incorrectly, there minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC it is necessary to re-establish all system may have been an electronic discharge or severe power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the configuration settings and tuner presets. AC line interference that has corrupted the system still malfunctions, a system reset may memory or microprocessor. clear the problem. If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

56 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Technical Specifications

Audio Section FM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Frequency Range 87.5–108MHz

Continuous Average Power (FTC) Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf ENGLISH 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70/68dB (DIN) @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Distortion Mono/Stereo: 0.2/0.3% Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz 7 Channel Surround Modes Selectivity ±400kHz: 70dB Power Per Individual Channel Image Rejection 80dB Front L&R channels: IF Rejection 90dB 50 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms AM Tuner Section Center channel: Frequency Range 522–1620kHz 50 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop: 500µV Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels: Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8% 50 Watts per channel, Selectivity ±10kHz: 30dB @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Video Section Linear (High Level) 200mV/47kohms Video Format PAL/NTSC Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms Analog Decoding 40dB Video Frequency Response (Pro Logic, etc.) (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (-3dB) Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB Video Frequency DTS 55dB Response (Component) 10Hz–100MHz (-3dB) HDMI™ Audio and video processing Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz–130kHz High Instantaneous General Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps Power Requirement AC 220–240V/50Hz Power Consumption 65W idle, 540W maximum Transient Intermodulation (7 channels driven) Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Dimensions (Max) Rise Time 16 µsec Width 440mm Slew Rate 40V/µsec** Height 165mm Depth 382mm Weight 13.6 kg

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon, The Bridge and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS","DTS ES","Neo:6"and"96/24" are trademarks of DTS,Inc. SA-CD is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp. **Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Faroudja and DCDi by Faroudja are trademarks of Genesis Microchip, Inc. Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC). authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. disassembly is prohibited.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 57 APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/ CD Tape Tuner 6-/8- DMP Channel Title INT.TUNER Video Input Comp V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Composite Composite The Bridge/ Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 DMP Audio Input Coax 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Analog Optical 1 Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog (The Bridge/DMP) (Tuner) (6-/8-Channel) Auto Poll On Off Off On On On On Off On On Off Off Surround Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Mode† 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music † The default shown is the preferred surround mode for PCM and Analog audio sources.

Table A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge CD Tape Tuner 6-/8- /DMP Channel Bass Manager: Global Left/Right Speaker Size Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Large Center Speaker Size Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Large Surround Speaker Size Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Large Surround Back Speaker Size Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Large Subwoofer Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Left/Right Speaker Crossover 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz N/A Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz N/A Surround Speaker Crossover 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz N/A Subwoofer Crossover Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right N/A

Table A3 – Delay Setting Defaults Speaker Position Distance From Speaker to Listening Position Your Delay Settings Front Left 3.0 meters Center 3.0 meters Front Right 3.0 meters Surround Right 3.0 meters Surround Left 3.0 meters Subwoofer 3.0 meters A/V Sync Delay 0mS

58 APPENDIX APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET

Table A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel ENGLISH Title Video Input Audio Input The Bridge/DMP Tuner 6-Channel Auto Poll ------Surround Mode Tone Mode Bass Treble Table A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel†† Left/Right Speaker Size N/A Center Speaker Size N/A Surround Speaker Size N/A Subwoofer N/A Left/Right Speaker Crossover N/A Center Speaker Crossover N/A Surround Speaker Crossover N/A Subwoofer Crossover N/A Left/Right Channel Level††† Center Channel Level††† Surround Channel Level††† Surround Back Channel Level Subwoofer Channel Level††† †† The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are “direct” inputs, meaning their signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing. Thus, the speaker sizes are always full range, and it isn’t possible to adjust speaker size or crossover. ††† Note: Channel levels vary by surround mode rather than source input. Table A6 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Product Type (circle one or fill in) Remote Control Code Video 1 VCR, PVR Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 TV Video 4 TV DVD DVD CD CD, CDR Tape Cassette HDMI 1 DVD, VCR, PVR, Cable, Satellite HDMI 2 DVD, VCR, PVR, Cable, Satellite Table A7 – System Settings Feature Default Setting Your Setting VFD Fade Time Out Off Volume Default Off Default Vol Set -25dB Semi OSD Time Out 5 seconds Full OSD Time Out 20 seconds Default Surr Mode On

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