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 17 System Configuration 18 Input Setup 18 Surround Setup 18 Delay Settings 19 Speaker Setu...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; decoding, the AVR 210; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 210 you are about to begin many years oflistening enjoyment. The AVR 210 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitementand detail of movie soundtracks and everynuance of musical selecti...
Page 4 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Safety Information; Important Safety Information
4 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 210 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; ˆ Ù
5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 210. When the switchis pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 sur- rounding the System Power Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate theunit. To turn the un...
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 25 for moreinformation about surround modes.) ...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY; Front Panel Information Display; NIGHT; D E; LS; 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 OSD 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 Y X W V U F H...
Page 8 - Main Information Display:
8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display T Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other informationinto the tuner’s memory. U Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo. V Tuned Indicator: This indicator li...
Page 9 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel Connections; fl
9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections AC INPUT ~120V/60HZ A R C US LISTED E191351 40KK AUDIO EQUIPMENT TAPE FRONT SPKRS (8 Ω ) RIGHT LEFT CENTER SPKR (8 Ω ) PRE OUT 6 CH. DIRECT INPUT ANTENNA DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VID 3 VID 3 REMOTE VID 2 VID 2 OPT OPT COAX COAX VID 1 VID 1 DVD DVD CD MON...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Remote Control Functions
11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Remote Control Functions POWER MUTE AVR DVD AM/FM CD TAPE VID 2 V C R T V CBL/SAT VID 4 VID 1 VID 3 6 CH. SPL 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 H . DE LA Y SET 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 9 0 TUN-M MEM M2 M3 M4 ...
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12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 210’s remote may be programmed to control up to eightdevices, including the AVR 210. Before using theremote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate....
Page 14 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; › fi; 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 native formats. However, S-Video sig-nals will be converted to standard, compositevideo, and are viewable through the Video Monitor Output ‹ . System and Power Co...
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...
Page 17 - eg; Û X
17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION You are now ready to power up the AVR 210 tobegin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cable ° into an unswitched AC outlet. 2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the topof the switch disappears inside the frontpanel. Note that the P...
Page 18 - Úp
18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 210 is toselect an input. This may be done by pressingthe front panel Input Source Selector ! until the desired input’s name appears momen-tarily in the Main Information Display X , and the green LED light...
Page 21 - FNT LARGE; ›fi
21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Within three seconds, press either the frontpanel ‹ / › Selector buttons 5 or the ⁄ / ¤ buttons mq on the remote to select a dif- ferent speaker position, or press the Set button Ôo to begin the adjustment process for the front left and right speakers. When the Set button Ôo ...
Page 23 - Additional Input Adjustments; INPUT
23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Additional Input Adjustments After one input has been adjusted for surroundmode, digital input (if any), speaker type, andoutput levels, go back to the INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER MENU and enter the settings for each input that you willuse. In most cas...
Page 24 - OPERATION; Operation; Basic Operation; efg; Source Selection; MUTE; Tone Out
24 OPERATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 210, it is simple tooperate and enjoy. The following instructionswill help you maximize the enjoyment of yournew receiver: Turning the AVR 210 On or Off • When using the AVR 210 for the first time, ...
Page 25 - MODE; Surround Mode Chart
25 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 26 - Surround Mode Selection; Digital Audio Playback; pÚ
26 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of theAVR 210 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 27 - DOLBY D
27 OPERATION Operation playing, the AVR 210 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 28 - ∞cfj; PCM; Tuner Operation; STEREO
28 OPERATION Operation that some future digital sources may not be com-patible with the AVR 210. 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 di...
Page 29 - Tape Recording; ∞cf; Output Level Trim Adjustment
29 OPERATION Operation 1. Press the Memory button on the remote. Note that the MEMORY indicator T will be illuminated and flash in the Main Information Display Û . 2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys r corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’s frequency. Onceent...
Page 30 - -Channel Direct Input; CH DIRECT
30 OPERATION Operation 6-Channel Direct Input The AVR 210 is equipped for future expansionthrough the use of optional, external adaptersfor formats that the AVR 210 may not be capa-ble of processing. When an adapter is connectedto the 6-Channel Direct Input ª , you may select it by pressing the 6-Ch...
Page 31 - ADVANCED FEATURES; Advanced Features; Figure 9
31 ADVANCED FEATURES Advanced Features The AVR 210 is equipped with a number ofadvanced features that add extra flexibility tothe unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, theyprovide additional options that you may wish to use. Display Brightness The AVR...
Page 33 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE; Programming the Remote
33 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 210 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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34 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 210’s remote con-trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predeter-mined ...
Page 35 - Channel Control Punch-Through
35 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 36 - Resetting the Remote Memory
36 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote the Input Selector e and the Program/ SPL Indicator c flashes amber. 2. Press the Play button x . The Program/SPL 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 chang...
Page 37 - FUNCTION LIST; Function List
37 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 39 - SETUP CODES; Setup Code Table: TV; Setup Code Number
39 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 41 - Setup Code Table: VCR
41 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 43 - Setup Code Table: CD
43 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 45 - Setup Code Table: DVD
45 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 46 - Setup Code Table: SAT
46 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 47 - Setup Code Table: CBL
47 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 49 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Troubleshooting Guide; SYMPTOM; VFD FULL; Processor Reset; RESET
49 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 50 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Technical Specifications; Audio Section
50 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 Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:40 Watts per channel@ <...
Page 51 - Notes
