Harman Kardon AVR 247 - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION

2 SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc- tions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the oper...

Page 3 - Important Safety Information; Unpacking

3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 247 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and firehazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage...

Page 4 - STAPLE INVOICE HERE

4 STAPLE INVOICE HERE AVR247om.qxd 7/10/07 1:05 PM Page 4

Page 5 - WARNING; TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 16 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 17 CONNECTIONS 17 Speaker Connections 17 Subwoofer 17 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 18 Audio Connections 18 Digital Audio 19 Analog Audio 19 Video...

Page 6 - Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon; Audio Section; INTRODUCTION

6 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver,we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of homeentertainment to as many people as possible, adding performance andease-of-use features that enhance the home entertainment...

Page 7 - Audio Inputs; COM

7 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM/XM ® * tuner • CD • Tape • 6-/8-Channel direct • /DMP for iPod** connectivity with audio/video playback Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video) • Video 1 • Video 2 • Video 3 • Video 4 (on front panel) • DVD • Three assignable 100MHz component video inputs • Simplay HD ™...

Page 9 - To

9 S urround Mode Tuning Pre s et S ta tion s S urround S elect Tuner Band Tuning Mode S ource S elect Headphone Jack/Ez S et/E Q Microphone Input Digital Audio Input s (Optical 3 and C oaxial 3) Video 4 Video Input s Video 4 Analog Audio Input s Na viga tion Tone Mode S peaker S ize S etup Delay Dig...

Page 10 - REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. XM Antenna Jack: Plug in an XM antenna module here. The XM antenna module is purchased separately, and should specify that it is for home use with an XM R...

Page 11 - Component Video Inputs:

11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon to this input for use with your iPod (not included). Make sure the receiver is turned off (in Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge. 6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a DVD-Audio...

Page 13 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 247 remote is capable of controlling 11 devices, including theAVR itself and an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge accessory.During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. Each time you wish to us...

Page 14 - To make it easier to follow the instruc-

IR Tran s mitter Len s Program Indicator Power On AVR S elector AM/FM XM Radio Te s t Tone S leep D S P S urround On- S creen Di s play C hannel Level Digital Input Tuning Mode Direct S tation Entry Tuning Tone Mode Night Mode Track S kip Tran s port C ontrol s Power Off Mute Input S elector s 6 -/8...

Page 15 - and

15 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Sleep Button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes. Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume, which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display....

Page 16 - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER; Typical Home Theater System; Surround Modes

16 16 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 247 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned. Although it has more connections and features than 2-channel receivers, many of the principles are similar and the new concepts are easy to understand. This introductory section will ...

Page 17 - CONNECTIONS; Table 1 – Connection Color Guide; Types of Connections; Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.; Subwoofer; Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

17 17 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect the source devices to the receiver. To make it easier to keep them allstraight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA ® ) has established a co...

Page 18 - Since the AVR 247 is capable of processing the audio; Digital Audio; Xbox

18 18 CONNECTIONS Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digitalaudio signals are of higher quality, and are required for listening tosources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital andDTS. There are three types of digital audio connecti...

Page 19 - Analog Audio; Video Connections

19 19 Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white)and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attachedto each other for most of their length. See Figure 7. Most sources that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks,although som...

Page 20 - • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the; Antennas

20 20 CONNECTIONS plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guidepin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into thejack on the receiver, source or video display. See Figure 11. Figure 11 – S-Video Component video separates the video signal into three co...

Page 21 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Front Speaker Placement; Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel speaker

21 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to place your speakersin their correct locations in the room. Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listeningposition at its center. The distance from the listening position to thevideo display forms the...

Page 22 - Subwoofer Placement; Your receiver will sound its best when the same model

22 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Left Speaker Output. You will then need to follow the directionsin the Advanced Features section for manual setup of the sur-round back speaker. Subwoofer Placement The subwoofer’s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds areomnidirectional. Placing the subwoofer cl...

Page 23 - INSTALLATION; Don’t; Step One – Connect the Speakers; If you only have one surround back speaker, wait until; Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer; Step Three – Connect the Antennas; Step Four – Connect the Source Components; The multichannel analog audio connection is not

23 INSTALLATION You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver.Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the AVR 247,are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you have finishedmaking all of y...

Page 24 - It’s possible for a source to use none of the connections; Table 2 – Recommended

24 INSTALLATION For each video source, select one type of video connection. HDMI videois preferred, but both your source device and your video display musthave this type of video capability. If either device does not, then usecomponent video, S-video or composite video. Referring to Table 2, we reco...

Page 25 - Video 1 Source; Video 2 Source; Video 3 Source; Video 4 Source

25 INSTALLATION We recommend connecting your various sources using the connectionsshown in Table 2 in order to simplify programming your receiver and remote control. However, you may connect any device to anysource input. NOTE: The AVR 247 is equipped with a total of six digital audio inputs, not in...

Page 26 - IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MICROSOFT; DVD; CD; Tape

26 INSTALLATION Figure 23 – Video 4 A / V and Digital Audio Inputs NOTE: The Video 4 Input Selector on the remote may only be programmed to operate a television or video display. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MICROSOFT ® XBOX ® 360 USERS: The Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming system is capable of outputtinghigh-defini...

Page 27 - Step Five – Connect the Video Display; Step Six – Plug in AC Power

27 INSTALLATION Remember to connect the output jacks on your recorder to the Tape or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the input jacks on your recorder to the Tape or digital audio output jacks on the AVR. No video connections are needed. With Harman Kardon’s optional The Bridge, you can enj...

Page 28 - Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote; Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote

out so that the word OFF appears on its top. Gently press the button toturn the switch off. This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVRin case of a transient power surge. Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote The AVR 247 remote control uses three AAA batteries, which are included. To rem...

Page 29 - Step Nine – Remote IR Inputs and Output; Step Ten – Install a Multiroom System; IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:; Source Input

29 INSTALLATION 4. Enter a code from Step 1, above. a) If the device turns off, then press the Input Selector again to accept the code; it will flash. The remote will exit the Program mode. b) If the device does not turn off, try entering another code. If you run out of codes, you may search through...

Page 30 - Step Eleven – Turn On the AVR 247

30 INSTALLATION requirements of all applicable state and local building codes, aswell as NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements. Check withyour local authorities as needed to ensure that all wiring insidewalls is installed in compliance with the proper standards. Failureto do so may present a p...

Page 31 - INITIAL SETUP; Using the On-Screen Menu System

31 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments shouldbe made to configure the AVR 247 to match your actual system. Make sure that you have connected a video display to one of the videomonitor outputs on the receiver. When you turn on your display and theAVR, you shou...

Page 32 - Configure the AVR 247 Using EzSet/EQ; Step Three –; Step Four –

32 INITIAL SETUP Configure the AVR 247 Using EzSet/EQ One of the most important and perhaps often overlooked aspects ofsetting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to matchthe loudspeakers, which enables the AVR to perform at its best. Until recently, most receivers required the use...

Page 33 - Set Master Volume Level:

33 INITIAL SETUP Figure 50 – EzSet/EQ: Warning to Plug in Microphone NOTE: As shown in Figures 48, 49, and 51– 54, while EzSet/EQ is in progress a Cancel setting is available or even highlighted. Youmay interrupt EzSet/EQ at any time by selecting the Cancel settingand pressing the Set Button. What E...

Page 34 - Configure Sources

34 INITIAL SETUP Figure 53 – EzSet/EQ: Speaker Size/Crossover Test At the same time the overall size of the speaker’s frequency range ismeasured, the AVR will measure the crossover, which is the lowest frequency each of your main speakers is capable of handling effectively,in order to set the highes...

Page 35 - Table 5 – Default Video Inputs

35 INITIAL SETUP TITLE: You may change the display name for any source. Not only does this enable you to customize your system; it helps you to selectthe correct source device even when you have forgotten which physicalconnections were used. Move the cursor down to the TITLE line and press the Set B...

Page 36 - The Auto Poll feature is used when both an analog audio

36 INITIAL SETUP If you used a digital audio connection for another source, change thissetting to assign the correct digital audio input to the source, even if youalso connected the analog audio outputs of the source to the receiver. AUTO POLL: The Auto Poll feature is used when both an analog audio...

Page 37 - OPERATION; Turning On the AVR 247; There are several ways in which the AVR 247 may be turned on:; Any time you press one of the remote’s Input Selectors; Sleep Timer; Volume Control; Mute Function

37 OPERATION Now that you have installed your system components and completed atleast a basic configuration of your receiver, you are ready to beginenjoying your home theater system. Turning On the AVR 247 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visi-ble. The Power Indic...

Page 38 - Tone Controls; on the remote) to change the treble or bass settings,; keys on the remote to move; Headphones; Source Selection; The Bridge/DMP, HDMI and HDMI 2 sources have no

38 OPERATION To restore normal audio, either press the Mute Button again, or adjustthe volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting. Figure 63 – Mute Button Tone Controls You may boost or cut either the treble or the bass frequencies by up to 10dB. Using the front-panel controls or the remote, p...

Page 39 - Audio Input Selection; on the front panel) Buttons to scroll through the; Video Input Selection

39 OPERATION The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display.If you retitled the source, only the new title will appear. Otherwise, theaudio input assigned to the source (analog or one of the digital audioinputs) will also appear. The surround mode will be displayed on thelo...

Page 40 - Using the Tuner

40 OPERATION If you need to use composite or S-video for your multichannel player,e.g., if your video display does not have component video inputs, thenuse the video inputs for another source. Since the AVR automaticallyselects the last-used video inputs for audio sources, first select thesource you...

Page 41 - XM Radio Operation

41 OPERATION 2. After you have programmed Preset stations (see below), either enter the Preset number (1 through 30) using the remote or use the Preset StationsButtons (front panel or remote) to scroll through the list of presets. 3. In Auto tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons (front ...

Page 42 - Recording

42 OPERATION channel number and preset location. Press the Tuning Mode Buttonrepeatedly to display the category, current artist or song title. For traffic and weather channels, the current city’s name will appearinstead of the channel name, and pressing the Tuning Mode Buttonrepeatedly will display ...

Page 43 - This line accesses the Settings menu, shown in Figure 76.; iTunes allows you to set certain selections to always or; Table 7 – Using The Bridge

43 OPERATION SETTINGS: This line accesses the Settings menu, shown in Figure 76. The items in this menu enable you to use the Shuffle and Repeat functions on the iPod. You may also set the Resume function, whichresumes play of a selection from the point at which it was stopped, Figure 76 – The Bridg...

Page 44 - • The MP4 and H.264 video formats often used for videos to; Selecting a Surround Mode; Buttons to

44 OPERATION • The MP4 and H.264 video formats often used for videos to be played on the iPod are intended for optimal performance on the iPod’s small screen. Playback on larger displays may have different results. Selecting a Surround Mode Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated a...

Page 45 - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS; Audio Processing and Surround Sound; Analog Audio Signals; DSP Surround Off Mode:; Digital Audio Signals; “1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present.

45 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 247’s performance is handled automatically, with littleintervention required on your part. However, the AVR 247 is a sophisti-cated component, and is capable of being customized to suit your particular system and your tastes. In this section we describe some oft...

Page 46 - The third number is used for the LFE channel:; Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may also include a Dolby; From the front panel, press the Surround Mode Button until the

46 46 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS “3” is used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of thediscrete surround back channel in addition to the side surround left andright channels. The third number is used for the LFE channel: “0” indicates no LFE channel. “.1” indicates that an LFE channel is presen...

Page 47 - Dolby Surround Settings; Night Mode; Default Modes

47 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Press the Set Button to access the Surround Setup menu, as shown inFigure 81. With the Surround Mode highlighted, press the Set Button to change the surround mode group. Use the ‹ / › Buttons to scroll through the options, and press the Set Button when the desired modegroup app...

Page 48 - Table 8 – Surround Modes; Surround Mode

48 Table 8 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. May be encoded for Night mode, 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1...

Page 51 - Button on the

Manual Setup The AVR 247 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loud-speakers available. The flexibility arises from the AVR 247’s capability tobe configured to match the characteristics of your particular speakers,and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. EzSet/EQ au...

Page 52 - Speaker Size Menu

52 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Figure 84 – Manual Speaker Setup Menu There are four submenus in the Manual Speaker Setup Menu: SpeakerSize, Speaker Crossover, Delay Adjust and Channel Adjust. As each sub-menu’s name is highlighted, its settings will be displayed. To navigate theManual Speaker Setup menus, pr...

Page 53 - Speaker Crossover Menu; Delay Adjust Menu

53 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS • If you set the front speakers to LARGE, you may select from three possible settings for the subwoofer. SUB L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the subwoofer, including both information that would normallybe played through the front left and right spea...

Page 54 - adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB.; A. Using the Remote Control With the Test Tone

54 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Figure 86 – Delay Adjust Menu Screen This menu requires you to enter the distance from each speaker to thelistening position, which you measured in Step Two – Measure SpeakerDistances and noted in Table A3 in the appendix. The default unit of measurement is feet. If you wish to...

Page 55 - Video Adjustments

55 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS a few seconds, it will move to the center channel, then the front rightchannel, surround right, surround back right, surround back left,surround left and finally the subwoofer, displaying the channel name on the front of the receiver and in the semi-OSD display, as well as thec...

Page 56 - Multiroom Operation; Installing a Multiroom System

56 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS users of Microsoft Xbox 360 systems and some older set-topboxes, and the picture cannot be improved by making adjust-ments in the AVR 247’s Video Setup menu. If your digital cable television set-top box outputs 1080i or highervideo via component video outputs and is not equippe...

Page 57 - Operating the Multiroom System; System Settings; Volume Default

b) Purchase an external amplifier. Connect the Surround Back/Multiroom Preamp Outputs to the amplifier’s inputs. You may place the amplifiereither in the main listening room or the remote room. Placing theamplifier in the main listening room would require the use of longspeaker wires to reach the re...

Page 58 - Default Surround Mode:; Dim Function; Advanced Remote Control Functions; Punch-Through Programming

58 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS when turned on. This feature avoids discomfort for listeners in case thelast user turned the volume very high. Press the OSD Button to remove the display from the screen so thatyou may adjust the volume to a desired level while a source is playing.Make a note of the number that...

Page 59 - Macros

59 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS You may reassign the transport control punch-through programming forthe AVR, VID2 and VID3 devices to other devices, such as CD. If youwish to remove transport control punch-through altogether for the AVR,VID2 or VID3 device, follow the same procedure as for programmingpunch-th...

Page 60 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

60 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 connections • Make certain that all input an...

Page 61 - AVR 247 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

61 Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:50 Watts per channel@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel:5...

Page 62 - Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes; Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults; APPENDIX

62 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- XM DMP Channel Title TUNER XM Video Input Comp V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Composite Composite Th...

Page 64 - Table A6 – Remote Control Codes; Table A7 – System Settings; Feature

64 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 VCR, PVR, DVD, Cable, Satellite HDMI 2 VCR, PVR, DVD, Cable, Satellite Table A7 – System Se...

Page 66 - Table A8 – Remote Control Function List

66 APPENDIX No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3/VID4) (DMP) XM HDMI 1/2 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off TV Powe...

Page 67 - Table A8 – continued

67 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3/VID4) (DMP) XM HDMI 1/2 43 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time Memory 44 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel Cancel Sleep Tuning Up 45 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play ...

Page 68 - TV

68 TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTEC 045 CORAN...

Page 69 - Table A9 – continued

69 TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 145 148 MAGNAVOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MATSUI 148 MEMOREX 069 128 METZ 084 MGA 115 123 128 MINERVA 084 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NATIONAL 148 177 180 181 182 NEC 115 121 123 125 NIK...

Page 70 - Table A10 – Remote Control Product Codes –; VCR

70 APPENDIX VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 134 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DAYTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNATECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHER...

Page 71 - Table A11 – Remote Control Product Codes –

71 CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 05...

Page 72 - Table A12 – Remote Control Product Codes –; Table A13 – Remote Control Product Codes –; SAT

72 APPENDIX Table A12 – Remote Control Product Codes – DVD DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL 061 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR/LG 005 055 064 066 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 068 JVC 006 MAGNAVOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 ...

Page 73 - Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes –; CBL; Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes –; TAPE; Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes –

73 APPENDIX Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes – CBL CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE STAR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 0...

Page 74 - NOTES