Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Audio/ Video Receiver; Typographical Conventions; connection jack; EXAMPLE; – (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections 16 System Configuration 16 Speaker Placement 17 System Setup 17 Speaker Configuration 18 O...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; decoding, the AVR 110; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 110, you are about to begin many years oflistening enjoyment. The AVR 110 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitementand detail of movie soundtracks and everynuance of musical select...
Page 4 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Safety Information; Important Safety Information
4 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 110 has been designed for use with120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-age other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit. If yo...
Page 5 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; Front Panel Controls
5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 110. When the switchis pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the amber Power Indicator 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To ...
Page 6 - TUNED
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Controls 7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- ton to change the surround mode by scrollingthrough the list of available modes. Note thatdepending on the type of input, some modesare not always available. (See page 23 for moreinformation about surround modes.) ...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY; Front Panel Information Display; D E; VMAx F
7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display COAXIAL THEATER 5 CH STEREO HALL 1 3 - STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL DTS DOLBY D PCMMP3 NIGHT OPTICAL ANALOG LFE 0 C L 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 MEMORY PRESET SLEEP AUTO 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM VMAx NF MUTE TUNED ST A B D E N O K M L S T RQ P X W V U F H I J O...
Page 8 - Main Information Display:
8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display S Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other informationinto the tuner’s memory. T Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo. U Tuned Indicator: This indicator li...
Page 9 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel Connections; fl
9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections ⁄ ¤ ‹ › fi fl ° a b c d e f g j ‡ ¢ § • h k ‚ ¡ ™ £ ∞ ¶ ª i · Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby","Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-199...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Remote Control Functions
11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Remote Control Functions s a b c d e f g h i j k n p o q r t v w ` 32 30 29 28 35 34 33 31 z x y POWER MUTE AVR DVD AM/FM CD TAPE VID 2 V C R T V CBL/SAT VID 4 VID 1 VID 3 OFF ON SLEEP T/V SURR. CH. VOL. G U ID E CH . EX IT D IG ITA L M EN U SP KR PR EV .C...
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12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 110’s remote may be programmed to control up to eightdevices, including the AVR 110. Before using theremote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate....
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13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence fordirect entry of a station’s frequency. After press-ing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys r to select a station. (See page 25 for more information on the tuner.) u Tuning Up/...
Page 14 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Installation and Connections
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections to your audio andvideo equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality inter-connect cab...
Page 15 - System and Power Connections
15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections VIDEO CONNECTION NOTE: Composite video signals may only be viewed in their nativeformats. S-Video inputs may only be viewedwhen the AVR 110 is connected to a TV set orvideo display with S-Video capability. System and Power Connections Remo...
Page 16 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; System Configuration; Speaker Selection and Placement
16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration When all audio, video and system connectionshave been made, there are a few configurationadjustments that must be made. A few minutesspent to correctly configure and calibrate theunit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection and Pl...
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17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in theroom and connected, the remaining steps inthe setup process are to program the AVR 110’sbass management system for the type ofspeakers used in your system, calibrate theoutput levels, and set the delay...
Page 18 - Main Information
18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration 7. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the Set button o Ô , and then press the ‹ / › buttons n on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel to change the display to SUR SPEAKER . 8. Press the Set button t Ô a...
Page 19 - PRO LOGIC
19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To adjust and calibrate the output levels, followthese steps. For accurate calibration, it is agood idea to make these adjustments whileseated in your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR 110 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7 on the f...
Page 21 - OPERATION; Operation; Basic Operation; Source Selection; MUTE; Tone Out
21 OPERATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 110, it is simple tooperate and enjoy. The following instructionswill help you maximize the enjoyment of yournew receiver: Turning the AVR 110 On or Off • When using the AVR 110 for the first time, ...
Page 22 - MODE; Surround Mode Chart
22 OPERATION Operation MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0 ms – 5 ms up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects Initial Setting – 0 ms channel. Surroun...
Page 23 - Surround Mode Selection; Digital Audio Playback; Selecting a Digital Source; gh
23 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of theAVR 110 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digitalsources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all,a total of twelve listening modes are...
Page 24 - DOLBY D
24 OPERATION Operation playing, the AVR 110 will automatically detectwhether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital, DTSsource, MP3 or a conventional PCM signal,which is the standard output from CD players.A Bitstream Indicator A will light in the Main Information Display Û to confirm that the digital s...
Page 25 - ∞bfi; PCM; Tuner Operation
25 OPERATION Operation 3. Note that not all digitally encoded programscontain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the pro-gram guide that accompanies the DVD or laserdisc to determine which type of audio has beenrecorded on the disc. The AVR 110 will auto-matically sense the type of digital surroundenco...
Page 26 - Tape Recording; Output Level Trim Adjustment
26 OPERATION Operation Preset Tuning Using the remote, up to 30 stations may bestored in the AVR 110’s memory for easy recallusing the front panel controls or the remote. To enter a station into the memory, first tunethe station using the steps outlined above.Then: 1. Press the Memory button on the ...
Page 27 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE; Programming the Remote
27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 110 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not only thereceiver’s functions, but also most popularbrands of audio and video equipment, includingCD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes,VCRs, satellite receivers and...
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28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequentlyused combinations of commands with the pressof a single button on the AVR 110’s remote con-trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predeter-mined ...
Page 29 - Channel Control Punch-Through
29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs orcable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication isprinted directly on the remote. For many stan-dard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and DVDfunctions, the standard function icons are printed on top of the butto...
Page 30 - Resetting the Remote Memory
30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote 2. Press the Play button w . The Program Indicator c will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Press and release the Input Selector button e for the device that will be used to change the channels. The Program Indicator c will blink green three times and ...
Page 31 - FUNCTION LIST; Function List
31 FUNCTION LIST Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CDR Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 1) CBL (VID 3) SAT (VID 3) 1 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 2 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 3 ...
Page 33 - SETUP CODES; Setup Code Table: TV; Setup Code Number
33 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 097 ADMIRAL 069 192 AKAI 001 160 AMPRO 070 AMSTRAD 053 ANAM 045 055 057 076 095 097 099 106 109 112 AOC 001 011 097 BELL & HOWELL 069 BROKSONIC 091 CANDLE 001 002 003 011 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 170 171 CENTRONIC 045 ...
Page 35 - Setup Code Table: VCR
35 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 022 048 050 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 AMSTRAD 133 ANAM 037 039 089 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 029 044 048 BROKSONIC 031 041 043 110 147 166 CANDLE 134 135 137 CANON 034 037 039 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 021 045 134 CRAIG ...
Page 37 - Setup Code Table: CD
37 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADC 010 ADCOM 047 061 067 AIWA 079 109 116 126 154 AKAI 048 175 182 AUDIO TECHNICA 051 AUDIOACCESS 123 BSR 042 062 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 013 107 CAPETRONIC 068 CARRERA 062 085 CARVER 049 055 134 138 139 141 142 143 183 184 CASIO 064...
Page 39 - Setup Code Table: DVD
39 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CALIFORNIA AUDIO 032 DENON 002 019 022 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 KENWOOD 007 LOTTE 008 MAGNAVOX 009 MITSUBISHI 023 036 NAD 010 ONKYO 015 OPTIMUS 011 PANASONIC 024 PIONEER 012 020 035 RCA 018 RUNCO 027 S...
Page 40 - Setup Code Table: SAT
40 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 ALPHASTAR DSR 422 CHANNEL MASTER 317 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 317 318 413 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 369 ECHOSTAR 319 322 364 380 395 396 452 453 463 467 ELECTRO HOME 392 EUROPLUS 415 F...
Page 41 - Setup Code Table: CBL
41 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 003 045 048 052 059 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ANTRONIX 021 ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE STAR 033 113 CENTURION 092 CENTURY 014 CITIZEN 014 111 COMTRONICS 026 037 DIAMOND 030 DIGI 114 EAGLE 027 037 046 18...
Page 43 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Troubleshooting Guide; VFD FULL; Processor Reset; RESET
43 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input ...
Page 44 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Technical Specifications; Audio Section
44 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Mode Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:40 Watts per channel@ <0....
Page 45 - NOTES; Notes