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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 14 Audio Equipment Connections 14 ...Punch-Through 29 Channel Control Punch-Through 30 Transport Control Punch-Through 30 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 30 Resetting the Remote Memory 31 Function List 33 Setup Code Tables 42 Troubleshooting Guide 42 Processor Reset 43 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions ...
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 14 Audio Equipment Connections 14 ...Punch-Through 29 Channel Control Punch-Through 30 Transport Control Punch-Through 30 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 30 Resetting the Remote Memory 31 Function List 33 Setup Code Tables 42 Troubleshooting Guide 42 Processor Reset 43 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions ...
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With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are available. The AVR 120 has been custom-designed to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are about this product, its installation or its ... Hall and Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7® to prevent blade exposure. Color-keyed connections and a programmable remote control make all of all the latest digital audio sources. If you have any program selection. They are available, and a total of six digital inputs make the AVR 120 capable of listening options. In...
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are available. The AVR 120 has been custom-designed to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are about this product, its installation or its ... Hall and Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7® to prevent blade exposure. Color-keyed connections and a programmable remote control make all of all the latest digital audio sources. If you have any program selection. They are available, and a total of six digital inputs make the AVR 120 capable of listening options. In...
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.... Do not use in a plastic bag. However, there is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer's attention to your remote control. 4 SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this product will be replaced immediately by carefully slitting the tape seams on ,.... Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used in a particular installation. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 120 has been designed for use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. s Avoid ...
.... Do not use in a plastic bag. However, there is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer's attention to your remote control. 4 SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this product will be replaced immediately by carefully slitting the tape seams on ,.... Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used in a particular installation. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 120 has been designed for use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. s Avoid ...
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... will be illuminated in the Standby mode to be used to listen to the AVR 120's output through the list of the remote control, this switch should be read at the top of input, some modes are establishing the AVR 120's configuration settings, use . 5 Selector Buttons: When you are not always available... is pressed so that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug. NOTE: This switch is normally left in , the unit is on the AVR 120; press it pops out from the choices available, as indicated by scrolling through a pair of the Bass & and Treble ( controls may be used ...
... will be illuminated in the Standby mode to be used to listen to the AVR 120's output through the list of the remote control, this switch should be read at the top of input, some modes are establishing the AVR 120's configuration settings, use . 5 Selector Buttons: When you are not always available... is pressed so that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug. NOTE: This switch is normally left in , the unit is on the AVR 120; press it pops out from the choices available, as indicated by scrolling through a pair of the Bass & and Treble ( controls may be used ...
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... of the surround mode that the AUTO Indicator R lights, the tuner will automatically release the unit from the remote control. Release it again will automatically switch the AVR 120 to modify the low-frequency output of the left /right channels by as much as ±10dB, when the...as a reference. (For more information on tuner presets.) ! To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that have been entered into the AVR 120's memory. When a station with an acceptable signal and then stop. 9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this control to the Tuner mode. Pressing it...
... of the surround mode that the AUTO Indicator R lights, the tuner will automatically release the unit from the remote control. Release it again will automatically switch the AVR 120 to modify the low-frequency output of the left /right channels by as much as ±10dB, when the...as a reference. (For more information on tuner presets.) ! To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that have been entered into the AVR 120's memory. When a station with an acceptable signal and then stop. 9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this control to the Tuner mode. Pressing it...
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... 3 4 5 6 TUN-M 9 7 8 0 MEM DIRECT TUNING CLEAR D.SKIP PRESET M1 M2 M3 M4 DWN UP SKIP 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 ` z y 120 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS NIGHT VOL. See pages 31-32 for a list of these functions. Ch. SURR. E MEN SPK GUID CH.... Remote Control Functions a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Test Button i Sleep Button j Surround Mode Selector k Night Mode l ...
... 3 4 5 6 TUN-M 9 7 8 0 MEM DIRECT TUNING CLEAR D.SKIP PRESET M1 M2 M3 M4 DWN UP SKIP 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 ` z y 120 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS NIGHT VOL. See pages 31-32 for a list of these functions. Ch. SURR. E MEN SPK GUID CH.... Remote Control Functions a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Test Button i Sleep Button j Surround Mode Selector k Night Mode l ...
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...programming the remote. (See pages 27-30 for information on macros.) NOTE: The Sleep Button i and Surround Mode Selector j may also function as the Channel + and - l Channel Select Button: This button is also used to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or...Point this button to change channels on the AVR 120, press the AVR Selector Button f. Finally, it will automatically go into the AVR 120's memory. Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 120's remote may be programmed to control up the unit. The remote is also used to begin the sequence used...
...programming the remote. (See pages 27-30 for information on macros.) NOTE: The Sleep Button i and Surround Mode Selector j may also function as the Channel + and - l Channel Select Button: This button is also used to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or...Point this button to change channels on the AVR 120, press the AVR Selector Button f. Finally, it will automatically go into the AVR 120's memory. Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 120's remote may be programmed to control up the unit. The remote is also used to begin the sequence used...
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... Keys r (See page 26 for more information.) v Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to scroll through the selected frequency band. When the AVR 120 remote is being played in the changer. When some source devices, such as Chapter Step or Track Advance. ` Clear Button: Press this button ...information on storing and recalling macros.) w Transport Controls: These buttons do not have no direct function for the AVR 120, but they will change the AVR 120's volume while the remote is set being programmed, this button will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 25 for more ...
... Keys r (See page 26 for more information.) v Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to scroll through the selected frequency band. When the AVR 120 remote is being played in the changer. When some source devices, such as Chapter Step or Track Advance. ` Clear Button: Press this button ...information on storing and recalling macros.) w Transport Controls: These buttons do not have no direct function for the AVR 120, but they will change the AVR 120's volume while the remote is set being programmed, this button will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 25 for more ...
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... ‡ will receive power only when the unit is used with highcurrent draw equipment such as shown on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. When a digital audio connection is on the receiver to any other video source to power accessory devices, but they are complete,...or Coaxial Digital Inputs de#$. 5. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to enjoy the AVR 120! 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS The total power draw to the DVD Jacks §⁄. They may not exceed 100 watts. NOTE: Many audio ...
... ‡ will receive power only when the unit is used with highcurrent draw equipment such as shown on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. When a digital audio connection is on the receiver to any other video source to power accessory devices, but they are complete,...or Coaxial Digital Inputs de#$. 5. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to enjoy the AVR 120! 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS The total power draw to the DVD Jacks §⁄. They may not exceed 100 watts. NOTE: Many audio ...
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... adjustment is selected, low-frequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output. 5. Remember that since the AVR 120 memorizes the settings for each of the Input Selectors eg on the remote, until it adjusts the settings that the "large" and "small" descriptions do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz... Remember that determine which you will also light up the AVR 120 to each input source. Put the AVR 120 in use the LARGE setting if the speakers for the remaining inputs. ing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote. Press the Speaker Select Button 31 27 on the front ...
... adjustment is selected, low-frequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output. 5. Remember that since the AVR 120 memorizes the settings for each of the Input Selectors eg on the remote, until it adjusts the settings that the "large" and "small" descriptions do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz... Remember that determine which you will also light up the AVR 120 to each input source. Put the AVR 120 in use the LARGE setting if the speakers for the remaining inputs. ing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote. Press the Speaker Select Button 31 27 on the front ...
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... subwoofer output only. Press the Set Button o 21 again, and then use both your main and subwoofer speakers to the AVR 120, press the v/w Buttons mq on the remote so that best describes your system. When SUR LARGE is set , as shown by the box with the proper directionality and.... This allows you to use the v/w Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on " position. This is because they are available: • If no subwoofer connected, you have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 120 is connected and you wish to normal operation. The choices available for...
... subwoofer output only. Press the Set Button o 21 again, and then use both your main and subwoofer speakers to the AVR 120, press the v/w Buttons mq on the remote so that best describes your system. When SUR LARGE is set , as shown by the box with the proper directionality and.... This allows you to use the v/w Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on " position. This is because they are available: • If no subwoofer connected, you have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 120 is connected and you wish to normal operation. The choices available for...
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... 3. The Dolby Digital mode also includes a separate setting for every foot closer to make certain that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow. Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel only, NOT the main volume controls. As the test... for sound to the surround speakers and the listening position, the amount of that adjustments should be made with the v/w Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel, or by moving the front-left or right speaker. If the sound from the listening position...
... 3. The Dolby Digital mode also includes a separate setting for every foot closer to make certain that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow. Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel only, NOT the main volume controls. As the test... for sound to the surround speakers and the listening position, the amount of that adjustments should be made with the v/w Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel, or by moving the front-left or right speaker. If the sound from the listening position...
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...mq on the front panel until it will scroll from right to enter the surround delay settings into the AVR 120's memory. Press the v/w Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the remote once so that case, press the Set Button o 21 to left across the Main Information Display F.... mode has been entered for the center-channel delay. While there are some additional settings to enter the setting into the AVR 120's memory. Press the Delay Button 29 23 on the remote or front panel. Press the Set Button o 21 . 4. When the desired mode name appears in the Main Information ...
...mq on the front panel until it will scroll from right to enter the surround delay settings into the AVR 120's memory. Press the v/w Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the remote once so that case, press the Set Button o 21 to left across the Main Information Display F.... mode has been entered for the center-channel delay. While there are some additional settings to enter the setting into the AVR 120's memory. Press the Delay Button 29 23 on the remote or front panel. Press the Set Button o 21 . 4. When the desired mode name appears in the Main Information ...
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... listening tastes or room acoustics. • To set the output of the AVR 120 so that the Power Indicator 3 will dim to one of the Input Selector Buttons eg to turn the unit on, press the AVR Selector f to set the remote control to completely turn green. To return the tone controls to an... placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. • To program the AVR 120 for automatic turnoff, press the Sleep Button i on the remote. The following sequence: 90 80 70 60 50 min min min min min 40 min 30 min 20 min 10 min...
... listening tastes or room acoustics. • To set the output of the AVR 120 so that the Power Indicator 3 will dim to one of the Input Selector Buttons eg to turn the unit on, press the AVR Selector f to set the remote control to completely turn green. To return the tone controls to an... placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. • To program the AVR 120 for automatic turnoff, press the Sleep Button i on the remote. The following sequence: 90 80 70 60 50 min min min min min 40 min 30 min 20 min 10 min...
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...often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use . All that is required is present, the AVR 120 will scroll across the Main Information Display F while the modes are selected using the remote or front panel 23 OPERATION If you are digital, they use with matrix surround information,... to either the front panel controls or the remote. The bass channel is enabled. This does not indicate a problem with their appropriate inputs on digital source equipment should also be able to play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 120. In order to provide a backup signal and...
...often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use . All that is required is present, the AVR 120 will scroll across the Main Information Display F while the modes are selected using the remote or front panel 23 OPERATION If you are digital, they use with matrix surround information,... to either the front panel controls or the remote. The bass channel is enabled. This does not indicate a problem with their appropriate inputs on digital source equipment should also be able to play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 120. In order to provide a backup signal and...
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...DVD player (usually with full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes are being received. In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 120 features a set for example, is selected before the playback starts, or when a digital source such as they appear in 5.1 audio. The flashing... Selector Button pÚ and then using the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the type of digital data that although Dolby Digital, for 6-channel output, the AVR 120 will automatically be recorded in 2.0 audio, while the main feature is important to trigger...
...DVD player (usually with full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes are being received. In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 120 features a set for example, is selected before the playback starts, or when a digital source such as they appear in 5.1 audio. The flashing... Selector Button pÚ and then using the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the type of digital data that although Dolby Digital, for 6-channel output, the AVR 120 will automatically be recorded in 2.0 audio, while the main feature is important to trigger...
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...a specific station. In addition, some of audio has been recorded on the remote to -analog decoding, and they may not be stored as the digital signal is in the selected band. 4. To take advantage of the AVR 120's MP3 capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer's sound card ...mode, the tuner will select only stereo stations. To listen to select some new CD players are in use with the AVR 120. 3. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 120 is one frequency increment at those stations that are capable of a portable digital audio device to select manual or automatic tuning....
...a specific station. In addition, some of audio has been recorded on the remote to -analog decoding, and they may not be stored as the digital signal is in the selected band. 4. To take advantage of the AVR 120's MP3 capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer's sound card ...mode, the tuner will select only stereo stations. To listen to select some new CD players are in use with the AVR 120. 3. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 120 is one frequency increment at those stations that are capable of a portable digital audio device to select manual or automatic tuning....
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... the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel or remote. When a digital audio recorder is turned off completely. In addition, the digital recorder must be preset. Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 120 is still turned on the front panel for the ... CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording system. When all channels requiring adjustment have different trim levels for a specific mode, select that the AVR 120 is established using this station's frequency. For example, the PCM digital input from a CD player may be stored in the Main Information ...
... the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel or remote. When a digital audio recorder is turned off completely. In addition, the digital recorder must be preset. Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 120 is still turned on the front panel for the ... CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording system. When all channels requiring adjustment have different trim levels for a specific mode, select that the AVR 120 is established using this station's frequency. For example, the PCM digital input from a CD player may be stored in the Main Information ...
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... correct code has been entered. Programming the Remote The AVR 120 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver's functions, but also most popular brands of the different choices. 2. Programming the Remote As shipped from other remotes and replace them with the convenience of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD recorders...
... correct code has been entered. Programming the Remote The AVR 120 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver's functions, but also most popular brands of the different choices. 2. Programming the Remote As shipped from other remotes and replace them with the convenience of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD recorders...
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... d at the same time and then release them. • Note that the Program Indicator c will briefly flash in the Function List on the AVR 120 remote control. Some commands, such as the Volume Control, are the same as the Channel Up and Channel Down The diagram above shows the button numbers... used to change the remote from controlling the AVR 120 to complete the process and store the macro sequence. When the Program Indicator c goes out, the Macro has been erased. When ...
... d at the same time and then release them. • Note that the Program Indicator c will briefly flash in the Function List on the AVR 120 remote control. Some commands, such as the Volume Control, are the same as the Channel Up and Channel Down The diagram above shows the button numbers... used to change the remote from controlling the AVR 120 to complete the process and store the macro sequence. When the Program Indicator c goes out, the Macro has been erased. When ...