Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Audio/ Video Receiver; Typographical Conventions
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 14 System Installation 14 Audio Equipment Connections 14 Video Equipment Connections 15 Po...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are about to begin many years oflistening enjoyment. The AVR 120 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 120 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 120. 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 8 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and theright side of the button to tune higher-frequencystations. When a station with a strong signal is reached, the TUNED Indicator Q will be illuminated in the Main In...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY; Front Panel Information Display; Q PO
7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display MEM PRESET SLEEP AUTO ANALOG COAX 123 OPT 123 DTS MP3PCM TUNED ST D PL II 3ST DSP VMAx NF LOGIC 7 CM KHz MHz NIGHT L R C SL SR LFE D A K S R T U Q PO M L B C D E J N F G H I A Bitstream Indicators B DTS Mode Indicator C Dolby Digital ...
Page 8 - Analog Input Indicator:
8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display O Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other informationinto the tuner’s memory. P Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo. Q Tuned Indicator: This indicator li...
Page 9 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel Connections
9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections AC INPUT ~120V/60HZ A TAPE FRONT SPKRS (8 Ω ) RIGHT LEFT CENTER SPKR (8 Ω ) ANTENNA DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VID 3 VID 3 VID 2 VID 2 OPT OPT COAX COAX VID 1 VID 1 DVD DVD CD MON. OUT IN OUT AM GND FM 75 Ω 1 2 1 2 IN OUT IN OUT L R L R VIDEO S-VIDEO + – +...
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...
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 - Power Connections
15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputsof a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 2 or Video 3 Jacks bcfg . 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser dis...
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 19 - LFE
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 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing Surround Mode Selector 7 on the fr...
Page 21 - OPERATION; Operation; Basic Operation; Source Selection
21 OPERATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 120, it is simple tooperate and enjoy. The following instructionswill help you maximize the enjoyment of yournew receiver: Turning the AVR 120 On or Off • When using the AVR 120 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
23 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of theAVR 120 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 fifteen listening modes ar...
Page 25 - PCM; Tuner Operation
25 OPERATION Operation 120 will return to digital playback as soon asthe data is available and when the machineis in a standard play mode. 2. Although the AVR 120 will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is pos-sible that some future digital sources may notbe compatible with th...
Page 26 - Tape Recording
26 OPERATION Operation ing the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the station’s frequency. The desired stationwill automatically be tuned. If you press anincorrect button while entering a direct fre-quency, press the Clear Button ` to start over. NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audi...
Page 27 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE; Programming the Remote
27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 120 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...
Page 29 - Punch-Through Programming
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 NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch- Through and return the remote to its original con-figuration, repeat the steps shown above.However, press the same button in Steps 1 and 3. Transport Control Punch-Through The AVR 120’s remote may be programm...
Page 31 - FUNCTION LIST; Function List
31 FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TV (VID1) CBL (VID3) SAT (VID3) 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 Mute Mute Mute Mu...
Page 33 - SETUP CODES; Setup Code Number; Setup Code Table: TV
33 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 103 106 109 112 122 AOC 103 123 128 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 C...
Page 35 - Setup Code Table: VCR
35 SETUP CODES 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 36 - Setup Code Table: CD
36 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 095 105 109 SANSUI 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020 SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 SYLVANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 TANDY 017 040 TASHICO 134 TATUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TMK 013 TO...
Page 38 - Setup Code Table: Tape
38 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: Tape Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL 061 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 LG 005 055 064 MAGNAVOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 041...
Page 39 - Setup Code Table: SAT
39 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 ALPHASTAR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 322 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 380 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 47...
Page 40 - Setup Code Table: CBL
40 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: 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 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G.I. 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 1...
Page 42 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Troubleshooting Guide; Processor Reset
42 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 43 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Technical Specifications; Audio Section
43 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz,both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:40 Watts per channel@ &l...
