Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER
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 Selection and Placement 16 System Setup 17 Using the On...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION 3; INTRODUCTION; CAUTION; Pour le CANADA
INTRODUCTION 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 225 you areabout to begin many years of listening enjoyment. TheAVR 225 has been custom-designed to provide all theexcitement and detail of movie soundtracks and everynuance of musical selec...
Page 4 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Important Safety Information
4 SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 225 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other thanthat for which it is intended can create a safety andfire hazard and may damage the unit. If you...
Page 5 - FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 225. When the switch is pressedin, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicatedby the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the uni...
Page 7 - FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7; FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY; S R
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY MEM PRESET SLEEP AUTO ANALOG COAX 123 OPT 123 DTS PCM TUNED ST D PL II 3ST OSD DSP VMAx NF LOGIC 7 CM KHz dB MHz NIGHT L R C SL SR LFE D A K S R T U V Q PO M L B C D E F G H I J N A Bitstream Indicators B DTS Mode Indicator C Dolby Di...
Page 9 - REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9; REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ‚ ¤ ‹ fi · a b c d f g h i j k • ª ⁄ › 38 39 40 41 31 37 36 35 34 33 32 fl ‡ ° e ™ ¢∞ £ §¶ ¡ SURR SURR , 0.5A , 1A ¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ CD Inputs ¢ Tape Outputs ∞ Tape Inputs § Remote IR Input ¶ Remote IR Output • Subwoofer Output ª Front Right Sp...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11; REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS a b c d e f g h i j k l m n p o q s r t u v w ` 32 30 29 28 37 36 35 34 33 31 38 z x y 39 a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner S...
Page 13 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 weak will change to monaural reception. (See page28 for more information.) t Direct Button: When the tuner is in use, press this button to start the sequence for direct entry of astation’s frequency. After pressing the button simplypress the proper Numeric Keys r to selec...
Page 14 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surfacecapable of supporting its weight, you will need to makethe connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnectcabl...
Page 15 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15; Power Connections
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of atelevision set or any other video source to the Video 2 Input Jacks f . 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of acable TV converter or satellite receiver, or any othervideo source,...
Page 16 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio, video and system connections havebeen made, there are a few configuration adjustmentsthat must be made. A few minutes spent to correctlyconfigure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to yourlistening experience. Speaker Selection and Pl...
Page 17 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 5. Turn the AVR 225 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg on the remote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Informa...
Page 19 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 center channel speaker more critical. To calculate thedelay for the center channel, measure the distancefrom the preferred listening position in the center ofthe room to both the center channel speaker andeither the left or right speaker. If the distances are equal, no furthe...
Page 20 - NIGHT
20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Press the ‹ / › Buttons n on the remote to select the option that best describes your systembased on the speaker definitions shown below. When SMALL is selected, low-frequency center- channel sounds below 100Hz will be sent only to thesubwoofer output. No...
Page 21 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21; Output Level Adjustment
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo)Modes For superior reproduction of two-channel programmaterials, the AVR 225 offers two Stereo modes: ananalog Stereo-Direct mode that bypasses the digitalsignal-processing circuitry for a completely analog sig-nal path that preserves the ...
Page 23 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION input and surround mode will be different from oneinput to the next, while the speaker type, night modeand output level settings will usually be the same andmay be quickly entered by entering the same dataused for the original input. Once the settings out...
Page 24 - OPERATION; Basic Operation; Source Selection; Volume Control
24 OPERATION OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configurationof the AVR 225, it is simple to operate and enjoy. Thefollowing instructions will help you maximize the enjoy-ment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 225 On or Off • When using the AVR 225 for the first time...
Page 25 - Surround Mode Chart
OPERATION 25 OPERATION MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio Center: 0ms – 5ms channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Initial Setting: 0msSurround: 0m...
Page 26 - Surround Mode Selection; Digital Audio Playback
26 OPERATION OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 225 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surroundsound field from digital sources, analog matrix sur-round-encoded programs and standard stereo pro-grams. In all, a total of 16 listening modes are...
Page 28 - Tuner Operation
28 OPERATION OPERATION PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the noncompresseddigital audio system used for compact discs and laserdiscs. The digital circuits in the AVR 225 are capable ofhigh-quality digital-to-analog decoding, and they maybe connected directly to the digital audio outp...
Page 29 - Output Level Trim Adjustment; -Channel Direct Input
OPERATION 29 OPERATION Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 225 isestablished using the test tone, as outlined on pages21 and 22. In some cases, however, it may be desir-able to adjust the output levels using program materialsuch as a test disc, or a selection you ...
Page 30 - ADVANCED FEATURES
30 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 225 is equipped with a number of advancedfeatures that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation.While it is not necessary to use these features tooperate the unit, they provide additional options thatyou may wish to use. Display Brightness The AVR ...
Page 31 - ADVANCED FEATURES 31
ADVANCED FEATURES 31 ADVANCED FEATURES MENU line and press the Set Button o . If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button v to exit the menu system. Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment The Full-OSD menu system is used to simplify thesetup and adjustment of the AVR 225 using a seriesof on...
Page 32 - Programming the Remote; PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
Programming the Remote The AVR 225 is equipped with a powerful remotecontrol that will control not only the receiver’s func-tions, but also most popular brands of audio and videoequipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TVsets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and otherhome theater equi...
Page 33 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 33; Punch-Through Programming
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 33 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently usedcombinations of commands with the press of a singlebutton on the AVR 225 remote control. Once pro-grammed, a macro will send out up to 19 differentremote codes in a predetermined sequ...
Page 35 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 35
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 35 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE This diagram shows the button numbers used in theFunction List tables on pages 36 and 37. Do not confuse these numbers with those used throughout therest of this manual to indicate the specific buttons usedto operate the AVR 225’s functions. The key t...
Page 36 - FUNCTION LIST
No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CDR Tape VCR (VID1) TV (VID1) CBL (VID3) SAT (VID3) 1 Power On Power On Power On 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 Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute ...
Page 37 - FUNCTION LIST 37
FUNCTION LIST 37 FUNCTION LIST 45 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Track Direct 46 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear 47 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 48 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 49 OSD OSD OSD OSD OSD OSD 50 D. Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip Stop Stop 51 Preset Down ...
Page 38 - SETUP CODES; SETUP CODE TABLE: TV
38 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TV 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 CONC...
Page 39 - SETUP CODES 39
SETUP CODES 39 SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MAGNAVOX 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 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 115 121 123 125 NIKEI 045 ...
Page 40 - SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR
40 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TV 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 04...
Page 41 - SETUP CODES 41
SETUP CODES 41 SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number NATIONAL 140 NEC 018 048 NORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 159 ORION 147 PANASONIC 125 150 167 172 PHILCO 040 PHILIPS 040 075 PORTLAND 094 PULSAR 076 QUASAR 001 125 RADIO SHACK 134 140 142 158 159 RCA 095 124 125 157 172 REALISTIC 017 020...
Page 43 - SETUP CODES 43; SETUP CODE TABLE: CD
SETUP CODES 43 SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number RCX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 068 082 095 168 SCOTT 108 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 20...
Page 44 - SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE; SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD; SETUP CODE TABLE: AUDIO
44 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 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 ONKY...
Page 45 - SETUP CODES 45; SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT
SETUP CODES 45 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 46 - SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL
46 SETUP CODES 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 113 GEMINI 032 060 GENE...
Page 47 - SETUP CODES 47
SETUP CODES 47 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 SEAM 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE...
Page 48 - Processor Reset; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Power Switch is pushed • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make cer...
Page 49 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 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:55 Watts per channel@ &l...
Page 50 - NOTES
Page 53 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Power for the Digital Revolution; Figure 1 – Speaker Placement
FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (White) CENTER SPEAKER (Green) SUBWOOFER (Purple) SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER (Blue) FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (Red) SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER (Gray) SPEAKER PLACEMENT Thank you for purchasing a Harman Kardon AVR 225. This Quick-Start Guide will help you with a basic system installation. For det...
Page 54 - AVR 225 QUICK-START GUIDE; SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
AVR 225 QUICK-START GUIDE SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER FRONT LEFT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SUBWOOFER + _ LINE IN/SUB/LFE + _ + _ + _ + _ , 1A , 0.5A SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Figure 2 – Speaker Connections Figure 3 – How to Use the Binding-Post Speaker Terminal Step 2. Co...
Page 55 - AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Step 4. Connect AM and FM antennas (Figure 4). (See page 14.) Step 5. Connect source components, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, and the Device ConnectionOptions chart at right (see pages 14 –15). AUDIO connections: right channel ( red ) on source to right ( red ) on AVR, and left channel ( white ) on ...
Page 56 - VIDEO CONNECTIONS
AVR 225 QUICK-START GUIDE * Check with your cable company to make certain that digital audio is available for all channels. It may be necessary to make BOTH analog and digital connections. DVD PLAYER VCR (Video 1) Cable or Sat or HDTV Set-Top Box (Video 3) TV (Video Monitor) In/Rec Out/Play Video In...
