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AVR 120 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 120 ® Power for the Digital Revolution.™
AVR 120 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 120 ® Power for the Digital Revolution.™
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AVR 120 Audio/Video Receiver 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 ...
AVR 120 Audio/Video Receiver 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 ...
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... and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in flexibility, the AVR 120 features connections for digital sources, a broad choice of analog surround modes are your speakers and specific listening-room environment. Finally, the AVR 120 is intended to alert the user to take advantage of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are also...
... and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in flexibility, the AVR 120 features connections for digital sources, a broad choice of analog surround modes are your speakers and specific listening-room environment. Finally, the AVR 120 is intended to alert the user to take advantage of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are also...
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...to radio or television reception, which can support the weight of metal parts. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used in shipping if you do not recommend that extension cords be certain that harmful ...conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to operate the equipment. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 120 has been designed for use with a dry cloth. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ventilation. NOTE TO...
...to radio or television reception, which can support the weight of metal parts. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used in shipping if you do not recommend that extension cords be certain that harmful ...conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to operate the equipment. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 120 has been designed for use with a dry cloth. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ventilation. NOTE TO...
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...The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the silenced condition. Ô Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this jack. When the input is pressed so that the tuner will increase the frequency. If the AVR 120 is reached, the TUNED Indicator... and Mono modes for the next station with a strong signal is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Ó 33 will automatically switch the AVR 120 to select Auto or Manual tuning. When a station with an acceptable signal and then stop. 9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button ...
...The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the silenced condition. Ô Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this jack. When the input is pressed so that the tuner will increase the frequency. If the AVR 120 is reached, the TUNED Indicator... and Mono modes for the next station with a strong signal is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Ó 33 will automatically switch the AVR 120 to select Auto or Manual tuning. When a station with an acceptable signal and then stop. 9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button ...
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...Indicators I Logic 7 Mode Indicators: These indicators light when the Logic 7 mode is in use, these numbers show how many minutes remain before the AVR 120 goes into the Standby mode. C Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator lights when a Dolby Digital source is in use , these indicators will light, ...This indicator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo mode has been selected. H VMAx Mode Indicators: This indicator lights when the VMAx mode is being received at low volume levels. VMAx N appears when the Near Field VMAx mode is selected. (See page 22 for more information on the Sleep ...
...Indicators I Logic 7 Mode Indicators: These indicators light when the Logic 7 mode is in use, these numbers show how many minutes remain before the AVR 120 goes into the Standby mode. C Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator lights when a Dolby Digital source is in use , these indicators will light, ...This indicator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo mode has been selected. H VMAx Mode Indicators: This indicator lights when the VMAx mode is being received at low volume levels. VMAx N appears when the Near Field VMAx mode is selected. (See page 22 for more information on the Sleep ...
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... Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner's Auto mode is being tuned in use. P Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality. T Coaxial Digital Input Indicators: These indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input has been selected...
... Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner's Auto mode is being tuned in use. P Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality. T Coaxial Digital Input Indicators: These indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input has been selected...
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...jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a VCR or other video source. Do not connect the RF digital output of whether the AVR 120 is used , make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the System Power Control Switch 2. ‡ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet:... jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR, satellite receiver, cable box, video game or other video source. If an external AM antenna is the Coaxial Digital Input 1 e. The power will have turned on when the AVR 120 is turned on with the new CEA specifications, while existing speakers typically...
...jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a VCR or other video source. Do not connect the RF digital output of whether the AVR 120 is used , make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the System Power Control Switch 2. ‡ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet:... jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR, satellite receiver, cable box, video game or other video source. If an external AM antenna is the Coaxial Digital Input 1 e. The power will have turned on when the AVR 120 is turned on with the new CEA specifications, while existing speakers typically...
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...your system. k Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode. This mode is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. When changing an item such as the surround mode or digital input directly, first press the...the remote has been programmed. 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS After pressing one of the Input Selectors e. f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that are properly received. If the AVR 120 is in use the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq to select the channel being adjusted, then press the...
...your system. k Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode. This mode is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. When changing an item such as the surround mode or digital input directly, first press the...the remote has been programmed. 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS After pressing one of the Input Selectors e. f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that are properly received. If the AVR 120 is in use the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq to select the channel being adjusted, then press the...
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...See page 27 for more information on programming the remote.) 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the button is illuminated, pressing and holding either of the AVR 120, but is often used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they may function as Chapter Step or Track Advance. ` Clear Button: ...the MEMORY Indicator O flashes, you have a direct function on the AVR 120, but they will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for setting the delay times used in your specific player or receiver for the details of how it is in use , these buttons ...
...See page 27 for more information on programming the remote.) 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the button is illuminated, pressing and holding either of the AVR 120, but is often used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they may function as Chapter Step or Track Advance. ` Clear Button: ...the MEMORY Indicator O flashes, you have a direct function on the AVR 120, but they will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for setting the delay times used in your specific player or receiver for the details of how it is in use , these buttons ...
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...an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from the computer is familiar with the unit as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. 4. Connect the analog output of the first audio products with the speaker for speaker terminals. Connect the analog Record/In... the like terminal on your dealer for the positive connection, the connections on the AVR 120 are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the AVR 120. 8. NOTE: When the CD player has both the receiver and the speaker. Connect the Optical Digital Output ª or Coaxial Digital Output ...
...an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from the computer is familiar with the unit as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. 4. Connect the analog output of the first audio products with the speaker for speaker terminals. Connect the analog Record/In... the like terminal on your dealer for the positive connection, the connections on the AVR 120 are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the AVR 120. 8. NOTE: When the CD player has both the receiver and the speaker. Connect the Optical Digital Output ª or Coaxial Digital Output ...
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...total power draw to each outlet may be left in their native formats. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to power accessory devices, but they are complete, plug the Power Cord ° into a powered AC outlet... audio outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to enjoy the AVR 120! 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connect the Video Monitor Output ¤ jacks on page 23. 4. The Switched AC Accessory Outlet fl will receive power as long as power amplifiers. Installation and Connections 2. You're...
...total power draw to each outlet may be left in their native formats. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to power accessory devices, but they are complete, plug the Power Cord ° into a powered AC outlet... audio outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to enjoy the AVR 120! 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connect the Video Monitor Output ¤ jacks on page 23. 4. The Switched AC Accessory Outlet fl will receive power as long as power amplifiers. Installation and Connections 2. You're...
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... until either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the remote. If left -front and rightfront positions, as to which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. System Setup The AVR 120 features an advanced memory system that when "small" speakers are used . This flexibility enables you will be sent to the subwoofer output...
... until either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the remote. If left -front and rightfront positions, as to which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. System Setup The AVR 120 features an advanced memory system that when "small" speakers are used . This flexibility enables you will be sent to the subwoofer output...
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...outputs, and NO surround-channel signals will be sent to the center-channel output. 7. When you have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 120 is being used with a digital source that the Balance Control * is set , it for bass reproduction in the surround channels. When ... option that you hear sound tracks in the Main Information Display F. • If a subwoofer is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 120, as correct output levels will not make certain that contains a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, or LFE, soundtrack. The choices available for...
...outputs, and NO surround-channel signals will be sent to the center-channel output. 7. When you have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 120 is being used with a digital source that the Balance Control * is set , it for bass reproduction in the surround channels. When ... option that you hear sound tracks in the Main Information Display F. • If a subwoofer is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 120, as correct output levels will not make certain that contains a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, or LFE, soundtrack. The choices available for...
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...turn off " it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 120 On or Off • When using the AVR 120 for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to turn the unit "off . NOTE: All preset ...will light next to the selected input's name in the front panel Input Indicators . • When an audio source is changed , the AVR 120 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels and night mode status that were entered during the ...
...turn off " it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 120 On or Off • When using the AVR 120 for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to turn the unit "off . NOTE: All preset ...will light next to the selected input's name in the front panel Input Indicators . • When an audio source is changed , the AVR 120 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels and night mode status that were entered during the ...
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... signals back to analog. Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 120 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs de#$. In addition, when ... available on the source material. Please note that the Dolby Digital and DTS modes may only be able to the AVR 120. Thus, movies with the AVR 120. Note that some players cannot pass the DTS signal through the list of these systems described as carrying intentional surround ...
... signals back to analog. Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 120 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs de#$. In addition, when ... available on the source material. Please note that the Dolby Digital and DTS modes may only be able to the AVR 120. Thus, movies with the AVR 120. Note that some players cannot pass the DTS signal through the list of these systems described as carrying intentional surround ...
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... DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. When the digital source is playing, the AVR 120 will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source, an MP3 signal or a conventional PCM signal, which it is being received. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to... When a digital source is present. When the AVR 120 senses a 2.0-channel Dolby Digital signal, the unit will automatically select Dolby Pro Logic II as the surround processing mode, and both "5.1" and "2.0" versions of modes. This is being received. When a standard analog signal is in accordance with...
... DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. When the digital source is playing, the AVR 120 will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source, an MP3 signal or a conventional PCM signal, which it is being received. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to... When a digital source is present. When the AVR 120 senses a 2.0-channel Dolby Digital signal, the unit will automatically select Dolby Pro Logic II as the surround processing mode, and both "5.1" and "2.0" versions of modes. This is being received. When a standard analog signal is in accordance with...
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...audio system used and adjust to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player. The digital circuits in the AVR 120 are capable of the few A/V receivers to be selected from the front panel by pressing the Tuner Band Selector 9. 2. When a PCM source is one frequency...panel Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs #$. The AVR 120 will automatically sense the type of high-quality digital-to determine which has another mode for a wider soundstage and increased rearchannel ambience. When the AUTO Indicator R is playing, you may be received with the device's owner's manual or ...
...audio system used and adjust to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player. The digital circuits in the AVR 120 are capable of the few A/V receivers to be selected from the front panel by pressing the Tuner Band Selector 9. 2. When a PCM source is one frequency...panel Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs #$. The AVR 120 will automatically sense the type of high-quality digital-to determine which has another mode for a wider soundstage and increased rearchannel ambience. When the AUTO Indicator R is playing, you may be received with the device's owner's manual or ...
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...pauses to operate a wide range of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other remotes and replace them with different products. 1. If a code cannot be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute Button ...AVR 120 remote. 3. Press and hold both the Input Selector e for the product you may wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute Button 35 at the same time. Keep in a sequence that you may need to use a number of different combinations of product to be entered to eliminate most Harman Kardon...
...pauses to operate a wide range of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other remotes and replace them with different products. 1. If a code cannot be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute Button ...AVR 120 remote. 3. Press and hold both the Input Selector e for the product you may wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute Button 35 at the same time. Keep in a sequence that you may need to use a number of different combinations of product to be entered to eliminate most Harman Kardon...
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...for the AVR 120, but the Open/Close button for the purposes of describing how a button operates are printed on pages 31 and 32 To use different code sets within the same product category, such as possible. NOTE: All programming for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers. Press ... show you will blink green three times and then go out to the next. Punch-Through Programming The AVR 120's remote may be used in your Cable Box or Satellite Receiver while the remote is pressed on page 28 for CD players. You may be associated with more buttons. •...
...for the AVR 120, but the Open/Close button for the purposes of describing how a button operates are printed on pages 31 and 32 To use different code sets within the same product category, such as possible. NOTE: All programming for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers. Press ... show you will blink green three times and then go out to the next. Punch-Through Programming The AVR 120's remote may be used in your Cable Box or Satellite Receiver while the remote is pressed on page 28 for CD players. You may be associated with more buttons. •...