Harman Kardon AVR 230 - Manual

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 230. When the switch is pressedin, the unit is in a Standby mode, as indicated by theamber LED 2 above the Standby/On Switch 3 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the unit off and prevent t...

8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround modeoptions for the mode group selected. The specificmodes will vary based on the number of speakersavailable, the mode group and if the input source isdigital or analog. For example, press the Surround Mode Grou...

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 7 • ∞ ¶ ⁄ fi ª ¡ £ ‹ ° b d g j i a 37 35 ™ ¢ § ‚ ¤ › fl ‡ · c e f h 38 36 34 33 k 32 31 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ FM Antenna Jack ™ CD Audio Inputs £ Tape Outputs ¢ Tape Inputs ∞ Remote IR Input § Remote IR Output ¶ Preamp Outputs • Subwoofer Output ª Front Speaker Outputs ‚ Surr...

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite or Video and L/R analog audio REC/INjacks of a VCR or other video recording device suchas a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks. Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com- posit...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 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 Select h Dim Button i Test Button j Sleep Button k DSP Surround Mode Sele...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 230’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, includingthe AVR 230. Before using the remote, it is important toremember to press the Input Selector Button e that c...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capableof supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-nections to your audio and video equipment. IM...

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in the same manner asaudio components. Again, the use of high-quality inter-connect cables is recommended to preserve signalquality. 1. Connect a VCR’s, personal video recorder’s or ...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 15 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...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To make this process as quick and easy as possible,we suggest that you use the full-OSD system with theon-screen menus, and step through each input. Onceyou have completed the settings for the first input,many ...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION contains a special “flag” signal in the digital audio datastream, the EX mode will be selected automatically. Itmay also be selected using this menu or through thefront panel or remote controls as shown on page 24.A complete explan...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 (Figure 5). If that menu is not already on your screenfrom the prior adjustments, press the OSD Button v to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ Button n until the cursor is on the SPEAKER ...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL , the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB , which is the “on” position. If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE , three options are available: ...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 Delay times are only adjustable for the Dolby modes,so you will notice that the DELAY menu may not be accessed when any other mode, such as a DTS orLogic 7 option, has been selected. In addition, when anon-Dolb...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 correct channel from which the test noise should beheard will be shown in the lower third of the videoscreen and in the Lower Display Line ¯ . While the test noise is circulating, the proper channel position wi...

Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu-ration of the AVR 230, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following instructions will help you maximizethe enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 230 On or Off • When using the AVR 230 for the first time, you must firs...

OPERATION OPERATION 25 being used. For example, motion pictures or TV pro-grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround-encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTSStereo, may be played in either the Dolby Digital, DolbyPro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7Cinema surround mode...

OPERATION 26 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is...

has been interrupted. This will happen when a digitalinput source is selected before the playback starts, orwhen a digital source such as a DVD is paused. Theflashing indicators remind you that the playback hasstopped due to the absence of a digital signal and notthrough any fault of the AVR 230. Th...

OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION 29 OPERATION 29 • To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one, press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons $ on the front panel or remote. Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 230 ...

30 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 230 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. Figure 10 Display Brightnes...

ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 31 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 230, using aseries of on-screen menus. The factory default settingfor these menus leaves them on the screen for 20seconds after a period of inactivity ...

32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 230 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 ...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 33 Indicator c will flash green to confirm each button press as you enter commands. NOTE: While entering commands for Power On/Off of any device during a macro sequence, press the Mute Button . DO NOT press the actual Power button. 3. When all the steps ...

34 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE • When a button is pressed on the AVR 230 remote, the red light under the Input Selector ef for the product being operated should flash briefly. Ifthe Device Control Selector flashes for some butnot all buttons for a particular product, it does NOTind...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 35 Example: To use the TV button to operate a sec- ond VCR, first press the TV Input Selector e and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light glows under the TV Button e . Press the VCR Button e , followed by the three-digit code for the speci...

36 FUNCTION LIST FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TV (VID2) 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 Mut...

FUNCTION LIST FUNCTION LIST 37 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TV (VID2) CBL (VID3) SAT (VID3) 45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel Sleep 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play FAV FAV 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next 48 Preset Up Pre...

38 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: 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...

SETUP CODE TABLE: TV SETUP CODES 39 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 148 177 179 1...

40 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 YAMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 122

SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR SETUP CODES 41 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 0...

42 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 051 095 105 109 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...

SETUP CODE TABLE: CD SETUP CODES 43 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 16...

SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD 44 SETUP CODES 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 033 082 095 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 ...

SETUP CODES 45 SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 ALPHASTAR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 48...

SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE 46 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 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 E...

SETUP CODES 47 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 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 UNIT...

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 connections • Make certai...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49 AVR 230 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Six-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:50 Watts per channel...