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„•. • • II • • II II II • • II II II IN • • Ill A171200 II .O Y L J harman/kardon Audio and Video Amplifier OWNER'S MANUAL
„•. • • II • • II II II • • II II II IN • • Ill A171200 II .O Y L J harman/kardon Audio and Video Amplifier OWNER'S MANUAL
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... superb performance. S. Harman Kardon AVI200 II Date of purchase Purchased from Address of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the event the unit ever needs repair. A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. and...
... superb performance. S. Harman Kardon AVI200 II Date of purchase Purchased from Address of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the event the unit ever needs repair. A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. and...
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... OF CONTENTS Front Panel Controls 3 Rear Panel Connections 7 Optional Multi-room Control Adapter Connection 10 Surround Sound Effects 13 Operation 15 AVI200 II System Remote Controle 16 Trouble Shooting 18 Specifications 19 FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a dry cloth. However, there is no guarantee that to which are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in other very cold locations; ■ In...
... OF CONTENTS Front Panel Controls 3 Rear Panel Connections 7 Optional Multi-room Control Adapter Connection 10 Surround Sound Effects 13 Operation 15 AVI200 II System Remote Controle 16 Trouble Shooting 18 Specifications 19 FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a dry cloth. However, there is no guarantee that to which are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in other very cold locations; ■ In...
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... right channels as much as +1- 10dB. Set this button to the switched outlets. DELAY TIME Adjusts time delay between 200 and 400 ohms. 4. Front Panel Controls 1. NOTE: In POWER OFF state, the POWER indicator will be between 8 and 2K ohms. Best results between front and rear channels, operates only when the surround mode is partially supplied to the infrared remote control receiver and the memory circuitry. 2. 1/2 SPEAKER SWITCHES These switches allow you to select normal stereo mode. 8. BASS CONTROL Modifies the low-frequency sound of...
... right channels as much as +1- 10dB. Set this button to the switched outlets. DELAY TIME Adjusts time delay between 200 and 400 ohms. 4. Front Panel Controls 1. NOTE: In POWER OFF state, the POWER indicator will be between 8 and 2K ohms. Best results between front and rear channels, operates only when the surround mode is partially supplied to the infrared remote control receiver and the memory circuitry. 2. 1/2 SPEAKER SWITCHES These switches allow you to select normal stereo mode. 8. BASS CONTROL Modifies the low-frequency sound of...
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... use a center speaker. Dubbing will start. ■ To hear another input source during VCR 1 DUBBING, the audio signal is not recorded. 17. NOTE: If you don't use a medium-to the TAPE 2 MON input jacks. 16. CENTER MODE SELECTOR This button operates only in succession. PHANTOM: Select this button to hear the other input functions. When the button is pressed, 2 seconds of test tone is activated, "DIRECT" illuminates in DOLBY PRO-LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO mode. Set...
... use a center speaker. Dubbing will start. ■ To hear another input source during VCR 1 DUBBING, the audio signal is not recorded. 17. NOTE: If you don't use a medium-to the TAPE 2 MON input jacks. 16. CENTER MODE SELECTOR This button operates only in succession. PHANTOM: Select this button to hear the other input functions. When the button is pressed, 2 seconds of test tone is activated, "DIRECT" illuminates in DOLBY PRO-LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO mode. Set...
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.... VCR 2/CAMCORDER INPUT JACKS VIDEO IN: Connect to decrease it. In the OFF position, the frequency response is pressed. 22. DISPLAY WINDOW This window shows the state of operation for the response of the amplifier. VOLUME CONTROL Turn the VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack of the front, center, and rear channels is pushed in accordance with the volume level. 18. VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR This indicator...
.... VCR 2/CAMCORDER INPUT JACKS VIDEO IN: Connect to decrease it. In the OFF position, the frequency response is pressed. 22. DISPLAY WINDOW This window shows the state of operation for the response of the amplifier. VOLUME CONTROL Turn the VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack of the front, center, and rear channels is pushed in accordance with the volume level. 18. VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR This indicator...
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Rear Panel Connections TUNER 0 SUBWOOFER AMPUFIER (FOR SUBWOOFER) O 0) TV MONITOR 1 FRONT SPEAKERS 1 TV MONITOR 2 O REAR SPEAKERS 0 O O RIGHT 13 0 O 0 O LEFT TURNTABLE SERIAL RO. 16 P AW, SUBTOFER LEFT 22 CENTER REAR OW LH EMOTE CONTROL 15 • • El ONO CR PHOTO TUNER TVIAUX CD TAPE I TAPE 2 MON FT O H LA O O O O REAR SPE ERS CENTER SPEAKER O FRO T SPF (iO-; 0 O 0 HIGH 0 F 0 O 0 LE EnK [02 OUTLE I I SWITCHED 20 I I Amps I UNSWITORED I 12 2 COMPACT DISC PLAYER H I CASSETTE DECK 1 TO...
Rear Panel Connections TUNER 0 SUBWOOFER AMPUFIER (FOR SUBWOOFER) O 0) TV MONITOR 1 FRONT SPEAKERS 1 TV MONITOR 2 O REAR SPEAKERS 0 O O RIGHT 13 0 O 0 O LEFT TURNTABLE SERIAL RO. 16 P AW, SUBTOFER LEFT 22 CENTER REAR OW LH EMOTE CONTROL 15 • • El ONO CR PHOTO TUNER TVIAUX CD TAPE I TAPE 2 MON FT O H LA O O O O REAR SPE ERS CENTER SPEAKER O FRO T SPF (iO-; 0 O 0 HIGH 0 F 0 O 0 LE EnK [02 OUTLE I I SWITCHED 20 I I Amps I UNSWITORED I 12 2 COMPACT DISC PLAYER H I CASSETTE DECK 1 TO...
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... control many other Harman Kardon components in your TURNTABLE on a Harman Kardon component. TAPE 1 REC JACKS Connect the line input of the audio processor like an optional graphic equalizer or a Digital Signal Processor. 10. This input may be plugged into these jacks. 8. To monitor this terminal. 2. PHONO INPUT JACKS Input for recording. TUNER INPUT JACKS Connect the line output of a compact disc player to these jacks. 6. CD INPUT JACKS Connect the output cables of your CASSETTE DECK to these jacks. 5. EQ controls, loudness and volume settings...
... control many other Harman Kardon components in your TURNTABLE on a Harman Kardon component. TAPE 1 REC JACKS Connect the line input of the audio processor like an optional graphic equalizer or a Digital Signal Processor. 10. This input may be plugged into these jacks. 8. To monitor this terminal. 2. PHONO INPUT JACKS Input for recording. TUNER INPUT JACKS Connect the line output of a compact disc player to these jacks. 6. CD INPUT JACKS Connect the output cables of your CASSETTE DECK to these jacks. 5. EQ controls, loudness and volume settings...
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...: Do not plug irons or toasters or other products with a jumper plug. SUBWOOFER OUT When a separate power amplifier is used to the corresponding 1 and 2 speaker terminals. The AC power is not switched by remote commander through the adaptor. FRONT, CENTER, REAR PRE OUT AND MAIN IN JACKS FRONT PRE OUT When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the front speakers, connect the power amplifier input to these outlets for a turntable. REMOTE IN JACK Connect a Harman Kardon HE 1000 remote I.R.
...: Do not plug irons or toasters or other products with a jumper plug. SUBWOOFER OUT When a separate power amplifier is used to the corresponding 1 and 2 speaker terminals. The AC power is not switched by remote commander through the adaptor. FRONT, CENTER, REAR PRE OUT AND MAIN IN JACKS FRONT PRE OUT When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the front speakers, connect the power amplifier input to these outlets for a turntable. REMOTE IN JACK Connect a Harman Kardon HE 1000 remote I.R.
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Optional Multi-Room Control Adapter Connection -SUBWOOFER OUT LEFT FRONT CENTER REAR MAIN IN PRECUT PRE OUT PRE OUT EFT **** RIGHT **** RIGHT REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE OUT HARMAN KARDON HE1000 REMOTE IR SENSOR O 1 SPKR LEFT HIH 1111111 AMPLIFIER O 1 SPKR RIGHT MAIN ROOM O 2 SPKR LEFT HE1000 O 2 SPKR RIGHT REMOTE ROOM 0 0 MI 0 000 0 000 LLI I .2 E I(. 0:1 IMEM 0 0 0. 67010 lin gin REMOTE COMMANDER 10
Optional Multi-Room Control Adapter Connection -SUBWOOFER OUT LEFT FRONT CENTER REAR MAIN IN PRECUT PRE OUT PRE OUT EFT **** RIGHT **** RIGHT REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE OUT HARMAN KARDON HE1000 REMOTE IR SENSOR O 1 SPKR LEFT HIH 1111111 AMPLIFIER O 1 SPKR RIGHT MAIN ROOM O 2 SPKR LEFT HE1000 O 2 SPKR RIGHT REMOTE ROOM 0 0 MI 0 000 0 000 LLI I .2 E I(. 0:1 IMEM 0 0 0. 67010 lin gin REMOTE COMMANDER 10
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When you drive the front speakers with another amplifier (Remove PRE-OUT/MAIN IN jumpers when the front speakers are connected to external amplifier.) 11 FRONT CENTER REAR MARIN PREOUT PRECUT PPEOUT LEFT C).® 0 C) RIGHT® LINE-IN difllill REAR SPEAKERS TA eL e 11 CENTER SPEAKER 1O, t FRONT SPEAKERS /1:::1 /I_C) (O1 _ ,c) /C) lc) RIGHT O ,411 • O LEFT USE 8 OHM MIN SPEAKERS harman/kardon O I FRONT (left) FRONT (right) I .
When you drive the front speakers with another amplifier (Remove PRE-OUT/MAIN IN jumpers when the front speakers are connected to external amplifier.) 11 FRONT CENTER REAR MARIN PREOUT PRECUT PPEOUT LEFT C).® 0 C) RIGHT® LINE-IN difllill REAR SPEAKERS TA eL e 11 CENTER SPEAKER 1O, t FRONT SPEAKERS /1:::1 /I_C) (O1 _ ,c) /C) lc) RIGHT O ,411 • O LEFT USE 8 OHM MIN SPEAKERS harman/kardon O I FRONT (left) FRONT (right) I .
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When you drive the rear speakers with another amplifier. JUMPER PLUG iii CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER FONT CENTER REAR MAIN I PPE OUT MEM PRE OUT 0 RIGHTS LINE-IN CENTER SPEAKER O REAR PEAKERS R FRO T SPEAKER 1/C51 (IC) GH O e kNIII, LEFT USE 0OHM MIN SPEAKERS harman/kardon REAR (left) REAR (right) 12
When you drive the rear speakers with another amplifier. JUMPER PLUG iii CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER FONT CENTER REAR MAIN I PPE OUT MEM PRE OUT 0 RIGHTS LINE-IN CENTER SPEAKER O REAR PEAKERS R FRO T SPEAKER 1/C51 (IC) GH O e kNIII, LEFT USE 0OHM MIN SPEAKERS harman/kardon REAR (left) REAR (right) 12
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... from the side. Surround Processors - Surround Sound Effects Surround Sound The AVI200 II is equipped with 3 types of surround processors (DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY 3 STEREO and THEATER/STADIUM) which provide a sense of presence and expansion and let you might hear at a live " sound. THEATER/STADIUM modes work best for recorded concerts and other music programs. In their modes, the front speakers provide a normal stereo effect while the rear speakers provide a reverberated sound. In order to...
... from the side. Surround Processors - Surround Sound Effects Surround Sound The AVI200 II is equipped with 3 types of surround processors (DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY 3 STEREO and THEATER/STADIUM) which provide a sense of presence and expansion and let you might hear at a live " sound. THEATER/STADIUM modes work best for recorded concerts and other music programs. In their modes, the front speakers provide a normal stereo effect while the rear speakers provide a reverberated sound. In order to...
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... R) speakers. 3 STEREO mode Select this mode when you use a medium to big center speaker. PHANTOM mode Select this mode when you play back a Dolby surround program source only with the front and center speakers. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front (L ans R) speakers. 14 FRONT O (left) O 0 CENTEcRo FRONT (right) 1-1 O FRONT (left) FRONT (right) O O FRONT (left) CENTERO FRONT O (right) O REAR (left) O REAR REAR (right) (left) O REAR (right) WIDE mode Select this mode if you play back a Dolby surround program source without using a center speaker.
... R) speakers. 3 STEREO mode Select this mode when you use a medium to big center speaker. PHANTOM mode Select this mode when you play back a Dolby surround program source only with the front and center speakers. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front (L ans R) speakers. 14 FRONT O (left) O 0 CENTEcRo FRONT (right) 1-1 O FRONT (left) FRONT (right) O O FRONT (left) CENTERO FRONT O (right) O REAR (left) O REAR REAR (right) (left) O REAR (right) WIDE mode Select this mode if you play back a Dolby surround program source without using a center speaker.
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... deck 1 (TAPE1). 3. Set cassette deck 1 to recording mode. 4. Select the desired input function. 4. NOTE: If you reach the desired sound level. Insert a blank tape in a cassette deck (TAPE1 or TAPE2). 2. Recording will start . Operation AMPLIFIER SECTION 1. Set the cassette deck to playback mode. Turn the power on page 8). 4. Turn the VOLUME clockwise until you press the TEST TONE button during TAPE RECORDING or TAPE DUBBING, the audio signal is...
... deck 1 (TAPE1). 3. Set cassette deck 1 to recording mode. 4. Select the desired input function. 4. NOTE: If you reach the desired sound level. Insert a blank tape in a cassette deck (TAPE1 or TAPE2). 2. Recording will start . Operation AMPLIFIER SECTION 1. Set the cassette deck to playback mode. Turn the power on page 8). 4. Turn the VOLUME clockwise until you press the TEST TONE button during TAPE RECORDING or TAPE DUBBING, the audio signal is...
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... best surround sound effect. Each time the button is pressed, the setting is available for the Harmon Kardon FL8400 CD changer), (play),(pause), (stop ), (record), (reverse play), (forward play), (rewind), (fast forward) buttons are available. 6. Automatic power on . 14. INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR Press the button to repeat a specific passage. 5. TEST TONE BUTTON Generates test sounds in all channels (Left, Center, Right and Rear) in DOLBY PRO-LOGIC and THEATER/STADIUM mode. MASTER VOLUME BUTTONS Adjust the overall (front, center, and rear) volume level. 13. When selecting...
... best surround sound effect. Each time the button is pressed, the setting is available for the Harmon Kardon FL8400 CD changer), (play),(pause), (stop ), (record), (reverse play), (forward play), (rewind), (fast forward) buttons are available. 6. Automatic power on . 14. INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR Press the button to repeat a specific passage. 5. TEST TONE BUTTON Generates test sounds in all channels (Left, Center, Right and Rear) in DOLBY PRO-LOGIC and THEATER/STADIUM mode. MASTER VOLUME BUTTONS Adjust the overall (front, center, and rear) volume level. 13. When selecting...
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... to silence the speakers temporarily. When loading the batteries, make sure that the polarity harman/kardon is provided as before. BATTERY Press this button to restore the same listening level as the power source for a long time...Phono O Delay Off Stadien Theater 3fftereo Offheff Surround 10 O Ma r a' COI ' ante Volume 11 (cDD,, 12 15 OEN REMOTE CONTROL • • • OPERATION RANGE 17 MUTE BUTTON 16. The volume indicator blinks. COMPARTMENT This battery case is correct. Remove the batteries from the case if the remote commander will not be used...
... to silence the speakers temporarily. When loading the batteries, make sure that the polarity harman/kardon is provided as before. BATTERY Press this button to restore the same listening level as the power source for a long time...Phono O Delay Off Stadien Theater 3fftereo Offheff Surround 10 O Ma r a' COI ' ante Volume 11 (cDD,, 12 15 OEN REMOTE CONTROL • • • OPERATION RANGE 17 MUTE BUTTON 16. The volume indicator blinks. COMPARTMENT This battery case is correct. Remove the batteries from the case if the remote commander will not be used...
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... center channel output. Phono sound is ... No sound is pressed. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center. No lights illuminate when Power switch is heard Dolby Surround does not work on . • "Phantom" mode is not active. • Turntable cartridge is moving magnet type, or step-up transformer is used. • Ground wire from turntable has been connected to operating errors. Troubleshooting This unit is designed for a possible solution. Selecting video component produces sound...
... center channel output. Phono sound is ... No sound is pressed. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center. No lights illuminate when Power switch is heard Dolby Surround does not work on . • "Phantom" mode is not active. • Turntable cartridge is moving magnet type, or step-up transformer is used. • Ground wire from turntable has been connected to operating errors. Troubleshooting This unit is designed for a possible solution. Selecting video component produces sound...