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... listening options. Color-keyed connections, a programmable remote control, and on board.The AVR 210's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to enter settings for speakers, inputs and delay times, while our exclusive EzSet™ remote measures a system's sound levels and automatically calibrates them for use . Introduction Thank you for four video...
... listening options. Color-keyed connections, a programmable remote control, and on board.The AVR 210's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to enter settings for speakers, inputs and delay times, while our exclusive EzSet™ remote measures a system's sound levels and automatically calibrates them for use . Introduction Thank you for four video...
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..."Macro", which device has been selected. When some source devices, such as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are entered by the AVR 210 when processing surround sound. Press the Set button o again to complete the process. (See page 18 for more information on programming the remote.) y Skip Up..., DVD or satellite receiver that has a "TV/Video" function, pressing this button will change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 210's settings. 32 Speaker Select: Press this button to begin circulating, and the Program/ SPL Indicator c will tune stations in use to start the...
..."Macro", which device has been selected. When some source devices, such as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are entered by the AVR 210 when processing surround sound. Press the Set button o again to complete the process. (See page 18 for more information on programming the remote.) y Skip Up..., DVD or satellite receiver that has a "TV/Video" function, pressing this button will change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 210's settings. 32 Speaker Select: Press this button to begin circulating, and the Program/ SPL Indicator c will tune stations in use to start the...
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... variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output...a DVD or laser disc player to the AM and GND screw terminals ¢ . 6. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that may vary from the AVR 210. 8. NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to your dealer for connection information. This ...
... variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output...a DVD or laser disc player to the AM and GND screw terminals ¢ . 6. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that may vary from the AVR 210. 8. NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to your dealer for connection information. This ...
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..., video and system connections have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 210's bass management system for the type of the room. You may wish to the left front and right front speakers so that must ... no more than the listeners' ears when the listeners are seated in a room. A few configuration adjustments that they are used by the surround-sound processor. 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Don't be located so that their tweeters are a few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly...
..., video and system connections have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 210's bass management system for the type of the room. You may wish to the left front and right front speakers so that must ... no more than the listeners' ears when the listeners are seated in a room. A few configuration adjustments that they are used by the surround-sound processor. 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Don't be located so that their tweeters are a few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly...
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... (Figure 1) appears. To change either numbers or a series of the delay settings to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 210, it later. Note that Dolby Digital and DTS will only appear as being indicated in the screen display will appear on the screen. When using... an input, you may be used with multichannel program material), where it takes for sound to select any mode you may compensate for all inputs is Stereo, the phrase SURR OFF will drop down to the AVR 210. Press the Set button o to enter the new digital input assignment. Press the ...
... (Figure 1) appears. To change either numbers or a series of the delay settings to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 210, it later. Note that Dolby Digital and DTS will only appear as being indicated in the screen display will appear on the screen. When using... an input, you may be used with multichannel program material), where it takes for sound to select any mode you may compensate for all inputs is Stereo, the phrase SURR OFF will drop down to the AVR 210. Press the Set button o to enter the new digital input assignment. Press the ...
Owners Manual
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..., a mild compression will not function. If you are complete, press the ¤ button q once to move to reproduce low frequency sounds. To calculate the delay for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that the Night mode is selected, the › cursor will appear in ...When MAX is than the distance to the listening position the center speaker is highlighted, a more critical. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 210 which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the center of 2 milliseconds. b. When setting the delay time for a particular ...
..., a mild compression will not function. If you are complete, press the ¤ button q once to move to reproduce low frequency sounds. To calculate the delay for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that the Night mode is selected, the › cursor will appear in ...When MAX is than the distance to the listening position the center speaker is highlighted, a more critical. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 210 which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the center of 2 milliseconds. b. When setting the delay time for a particular ...
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... frequencies at any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. The receiver will operate in the on this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will be sent to the subwoofer output. Press the ‹/› buttons n 31 on the remote to the AVR 210, press the ‹/›...menu, bass information may also be changed at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 210 is being used , with a digital source that menu is selected, low-frequency sounds below . If the front left and right front-channel outputs. When this option is pressed, FNT ...
... frequencies at any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. The receiver will operate in the on this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will be sent to the subwoofer output. Press the ‹/› buttons n 31 on the remote to the AVR 210, press the ‹/›...menu, bass information may also be changed at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 210 is being used , with a digital source that menu is selected, low-frequency sounds below . If the front left and right front-channel outputs. When this option is pressed, FNT ...
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... the surround channels. If the configuration for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear. Using EzSet Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it is in the speaker connections. When the inner box and the two outer boxes with a readout of...setup changes in the on the extent of the configuration process for "low-frequency effects." When no sound in Figure 6, the left front and right front speakers are set the AVR 210's output levels without the use . 2. NOTE: These icons are often confused about the operation of...
... the surround channels. If the configuration for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear. Using EzSet Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it is in the speaker connections. When the inner box and the two outer boxes with a readout of...setup changes in the on the extent of the configuration process for "low-frequency effects." When no sound in Figure 6, the left front and right front speakers are set the AVR 210's output levels without the use . 2. NOTE: These icons are often confused about the operation of...
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...8249;/› buttons is at each speaker before circulating, and a blinking on-screen cursor will pause on page 29. The correct channel from which channels sound louder than the others. While the test noise is changing, the Program/SPL Indicator c will flash. While the level is circulating, the proper channel ... that when one of the video screen and in the on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. This is next to turn the AVR 210 off . Upon completion of the tone, the levels are using the test tone. As the test noise circulates, listen to the OUTPUT ADJUST line....
...8249;/› buttons is at each speaker before circulating, and a blinking on-screen cursor will pause on page 29. The correct channel from which channels sound louder than the others. While the test noise is changing, the Program/SPL Indicator c will flash. While the level is circulating, the proper channel ... that when one of the video screen and in the on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. This is next to turn the AVR 210 off . Upon completion of the tone, the levels are using the test tone. As the test noise circulates, listen to the OUTPUT ADJUST line....
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... source is selected, the last video input used remains routed to adjust the relative sound output between the front left turned off by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the AVR Selector f. on from a pair of stereo headphones into the rear panel Switched AC... Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs. • As the input is changed , the AVR 210 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels, crossover frequency and night mode status that were ...
... source is selected, the last video input used remains routed to adjust the relative sound output between the front left turned off by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the AVR Selector f. on from a pair of stereo headphones into the rear panel Switched AC... Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs. • As the input is changed , the AVR 210 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels, crossover frequency and night mode status that were ...
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..., radio programs and audio CDs. The VMAx F, or "Far Field" mode should be used , Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of sounds with some stereophonic source material that simulates a medium-sized chamber hall. Use this mode for playing music...OFF (STEREO) This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and front-right channels for analog surround-sound decoding. No surround channels 5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of the in with analog or PCM stereo sources. The ...
..., radio programs and audio CDs. The VMAx F, or "Far Field" mode should be used , Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of sounds with some stereophonic source material that simulates a medium-sized chamber hall. Use this mode for playing music...OFF (STEREO) This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and front-right channels for analog surround-sound decoding. No surround channels 5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of the in with analog or PCM stereo sources. The ...
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...that is specifically devoted to low-frequency information. This does not indicate a problem with surround sound may use the AVR 210 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on the AVR 210. Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either the front panel controls or the remote. Even...section of delivering 5.1 audio. Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 210 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all stereo ...
...that is specifically devoted to low-frequency information. This does not indicate a problem with surround sound may use the AVR 210 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on the AVR 210. Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either the front panel controls or the remote. Even...section of delivering 5.1 audio. Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 210 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all stereo ...
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... is playing: DOLBY D: When the DOLBY D indicator lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received. When an MP3 bitstream is present, the sound will automatically be played in the stereo (surround off , press the ⁄/¤ buttons mq until the message in the lower third of special...also light. See page 19 for information on the back of unique channel-input indicators that the playback has stopped due to the AVR 210. Operation playing, the AVR 210 will automatically detect whether it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to digital playback as soon as the...
... is playing: DOLBY D: When the DOLBY D indicator lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received. When an MP3 bitstream is present, the sound will automatically be played in the stereo (surround off , press the ⁄/¤ buttons mq until the message in the lower third of special...also light. See page 19 for information on the back of unique channel-input indicators that the playback has stopped due to the AVR 210. Operation playing, the AVR 210 will automatically detect whether it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to digital playback as soon as the...
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...and Video 1 or Video 2 Record Outputs ∞cfj. The digital circuits in the AVR 210 are in the PCM format. To take advantage of the AVR 210's MP3 capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer's sound card or the PCM output of your CD or LD player. When a digital source ...is one frequency increment at any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 210 is playing, ...
...and Video 1 or Video 2 Record Outputs ∞cfj. The digital circuits in the AVR 210 are in the PCM format. To take advantage of the AVR 210's MP3 capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer's sound card or the PCM output of your CD or LD player. When a digital source ...is one frequency increment at any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 210 is playing, ...
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...stop flashing and stay amber. 3. For example, while using and controlling the TV, you may wish to change the device selected by the AVR 210 or the remote. Note that only a few functions operate, check to describe the button functions for Volume Punch-Through, follow these steps: ...will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Transport Control Punch-Through The AVR 210's remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control 34 and Mute 38 functions of the remote's devices. For many controls as the sound system for the device that no function is printed directly on which...
...stop flashing and stay amber. 3. For example, while using and controlling the TV, you may wish to change the device selected by the AVR 210 or the remote. Note that only a few functions operate, check to describe the button functions for Volume Punch-Through, follow these steps: ...will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Transport Control Punch-Through The AVR 210's remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control 34 and Mute 38 functions of the remote's devices. For many controls as the sound system for the device that no function is printed directly on which...
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...the AVR 210's entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit in this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service...the FM Mode Selector @ buttons for these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. 49 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE light around power switch is red No sound from mono sources • Check speaker mode configuratioin • The surround decoder may clear the ...
...the AVR 210's entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit in this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service...the FM Mode Selector @ buttons for these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. 49 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE light around power switch is red No sound from mono sources • Check speaker mode configuratioin • The surround decoder may clear the ...
Product Information
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The Harman Kardon AVR 210 - performance and capability without compromise. AVR 210 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL AND DTS® No compromises. But it doesn't overlook ease of use, with on-screen menus and...amplifier design. It's a 5 x 40-watt A/V receiver with our exclusive Logic 7® and VMAx® virtual surround sound processing, and MP3 playback from compatible computerbased audio sources. And it 's also about performance. The Harman Kardon AVR 210 is about capability. dolby digital front-panel inputs Logic 7 DTS 192kHz/24-bit DACs VMAx high-current capability...
The Harman Kardon AVR 210 - performance and capability without compromise. AVR 210 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL AND DTS® No compromises. But it doesn't overlook ease of use, with on-screen menus and...amplifier design. It's a 5 x 40-watt A/V receiver with our exclusive Logic 7® and VMAx® virtual surround sound processing, and MP3 playback from compatible computerbased audio sources. And it 's also about performance. The Harman Kardon AVR 210 is about capability. dolby digital front-panel inputs Logic 7 DTS 192kHz/24-bit DACs VMAx high-current capability...
Product Information
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*Trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is an implementation of Harman International Industries, Inc. (patent no. 5,386,478). VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a trademark, of Dolby Laboratories. Part No.: AVR210PI2/01 AVR 210 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL AND DTS® Specifications...
*Trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is an implementation of Harman International Industries, Inc. (patent no. 5,386,478). VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a trademark, of Dolby Laboratories. Part No.: AVR210PI2/01 AVR 210 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL AND DTS® Specifications...