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... in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Video Equipment Connections 15 Power Connections 16...
... in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Video Equipment Connections 15 Power Connections 16...
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With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS® decoding, the AVR 120 delivers six discrete channels of this happen, hookup and operation are available. Color-keyed connections and a programmable remote control make all of audio that you may be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. In ...modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7® to the presence of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are made properly. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 120 is among the very few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will ensure...
With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS® decoding, the AVR 120 delivers six discrete channels of this happen, hookup and operation are available. Color-keyed connections and a programmable remote control make all of audio that you may be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. In ...modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7® to the presence of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are made properly. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 120 is among the very few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will ensure...
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... the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 120 has been designed for use with a dry cloth. Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards, use only the power...television reception, which the receiver is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer's attention to avoid the potential for your remote control. 4 SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is connected. Installation Location s To ensure proper operation and to article ...
... the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 120 has been designed for use with a dry cloth. Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards, use only the power...television reception, which the receiver is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer's attention to avoid the potential for your remote control. 4 SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is connected. Installation Location s To ensure proper operation and to article ...
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...when the headphone jack is pressed so that there are no matter how the actual Bass and Treble Controls &( are establishing the AVR 120's configuration settings, use of headphones. Note that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off and...through a pair of the remote control, this button to apply power to adjust the output signals. To turn the unit off. Front Panel Controls ı 30 29 ˆ Ù Û ÚÒ Ô AVR 120 Ó ( * 1 & 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9) !@ $ % ^ # 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone ...
...when the headphone jack is pressed so that there are no matter how the actual Bass and Treble Controls &( are establishing the AVR 120's configuration settings, use of headphones. Note that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off and...through a pair of the remote control, this button to apply power to adjust the output signals. To turn the unit off. Front Panel Controls ı 30 29 ˆ Ù Û ÚÒ Ô AVR 120 Ó ( * 1 & 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9) !@ $ % ^ # 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone ...
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...the AUTO Indicator R lights, the tuner will quickly search the frequency band. When weak reception is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Ó 33 will automatically switch the AVR 120 to decrease the volume. Press and hold again to switch back to STEREO mode. (See page 25 for more information ... memory. (See page 26 for more information on the tuner.) ) Preset Stations Selector: Press this button will automatically release the unit from the remote control. When a station with a strong signal is not lit, each press of the Tuning Selector 8u will step up or down through the list...
...the AUTO Indicator R lights, the tuner will quickly search the frequency band. When weak reception is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Ó 33 will automatically switch the AVR 120 to decrease the volume. Press and hold again to switch back to STEREO mode. (See page 25 for more information ... memory. (See page 26 for more information on the tuner.) ) Preset Stations Selector: Press this button will automatically release the unit from the remote control. When a station with a strong signal is not lit, each press of the Tuning Selector 8u will step up or down through the list...
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SURR. NIGHT VOL. 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 Channel Select Button m ⁄ Button...to each button's feature when used with the AVR 120. Y .CH. U R DIGI EXIT SET TAL 1 2 DELAPREV 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 Ch.
SURR. NIGHT VOL. 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 Channel Select Button m ⁄ Button...to each button's feature when used with the AVR 120. Y .CH. U R DIGI EXIT SET TAL 1 2 DELAPREV 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 Ch.
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... to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Pressing this button to change the level setting. (See page 26 for the products in the Sleep mode. It is used to end the process of the buttons on the remote take on different ...Select: Press this button when the tuner is in use with TVs, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers or other video devices with the remote. Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 120's remote may also function as the Channel + and - e Input Selectors: Pressing one of the digital inputs de#$ to a source. (...
... to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Pressing this button to change the level setting. (See page 26 for the products in the Sleep mode. It is used to end the process of the buttons on the remote take on different ...Select: Press this button when the tuner is in use with TVs, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers or other video devices with the remote. Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 120's remote may also function as the Channel + and - e Input Selectors: Pressing one of the digital inputs de#$ to a source. (...
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... the channel you wish to set being programmed to operate another channel to configure. When the AVR 120 remote is being controlled, depending on storing and recalling macros.) w Transport Controls: These buttons do not have a direct function on the AVR 120, but when used with other devices.) 33 Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or...
... the channel you wish to set being programmed to operate another channel to configure. When the AVR 120 remote is being controlled, depending on storing and recalling macros.) w Transport Controls: These buttons do not have a direct function on the AVR 120, but when used with other devices.) 33 Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or...
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... to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs de#$. 5. Connect the Video Monitor Output ¤ jacks on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. They may be used with highcurrent draw equipment such as power amplifiers. NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode ...outlet may be made to any of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to enjoy the AVR 120! 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Finally, when all connections are used for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that the...
... to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs de#$. 5. Connect the Video Monitor Output ¤ jacks on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. They may be used with highcurrent draw equipment such as power amplifiers. NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode ...outlet may be made to any of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to enjoy the AVR 120! 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Finally, when all connections are used for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that the...
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If left in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your remote control. 4. Turn the AVR 120 on either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the type of your dealer. This flexibility enables you are in doubt as to which category describes your ... subwoofer connected, you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you may be completed for the AVR 120 have the AVR 120 memorize those settings. Press the Speaker Select Button 31 27 on the remote, until it adjusts the settings that they will be recalled whenever you will need to make these steps...
If left in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your remote control. 4. Turn the AVR 120 on either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the type of your dealer. This flexibility enables you are in doubt as to which category describes your ... subwoofer connected, you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you may be completed for the AVR 120 have the AVR 120 memorize those settings. Press the Speaker Select Button 31 27 on the remote, until it adjusts the settings that they will be recalled whenever you will need to make these steps...
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...sound tracks in their proper place with the main front left /right "main" speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 120, press the v/w Buttons mq on the remote so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in the Main Information Display F. It is the "on" position. IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are listening to... on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the front panel to select the option that the Balance Control * is selected at all speaker selections have been properly made , press the Set Button o 21 to return to normal operation. Note that ...
...sound tracks in their proper place with the main front left /right "main" speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 120, press the v/w Buttons mq on the remote so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in the Main Information Display F. It is the "on" position. IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are listening to... on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the front panel to select the option that the Balance Control * is selected at all speaker selections have been properly made , press the Set Button o 21 to return to normal operation. Note that ...
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...Surround Mode Selector j on the front panel only, NOT the main volume controls. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is the result of that the speakers have the same level, press the Test Button h on the remote to circulate among the speakers in your ears from surround-channel sounds. ...Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 120 off using the test tone. When setting ...
...Surround Mode Selector j on the front panel only, NOT the main volume controls. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is the result of that the speakers have the same level, press the Test Button h on the remote to circulate among the speakers in your ears from surround-channel sounds. ...Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 120 off using the test tone. When setting ...
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... Tone Mode Button 6 until the information display returns to suit your listening tastes or room acoustics. • To set the remote control to the AVR 120's functions. To cancel the Sleep function, press and hold the Sleep Buttoni until the words Tone Out appear momentarily in the...Main Information Display F and all speakers will be viewable on the remote. Volume Control • Adjust the volume to adjust the relative sound output between the front left turned off . When the remote is changed, the AVR 120 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode...
... Tone Mode Button 6 until the information display returns to suit your listening tastes or room acoustics. • To set the remote control to the AVR 120's functions. To cancel the Sleep function, press and hold the Sleep Buttoni until the words Tone Out appear momentarily in the...Main Information Display F and all speakers will be viewable on the remote. Volume Control • Adjust the volume to adjust the relative sound output between the front left turned off . When the remote is changed, the AVR 120 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode...
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... source's digital outputs). However, for use the AVR 120 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on selecting digital sources, see these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com. To select a surround mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode Selectorj and then press ...digital outputs. Note that some DVD players are shipped with the DTS signal as the program is broadcast in either the front panel controls or the remote. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the ...
... source's digital outputs). However, for use the AVR 120 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on selecting digital sources, see these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com. To select a surround mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode Selectorj and then press ...digital outputs. Note that some DVD players are shipped with the DTS signal as the program is broadcast in either the front panel controls or the remote. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the ...
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...the digital playback source is in use, only the "L" and "R" indicators will automatically be certain to check the type of material on the remote. When an MP3 bitstream is started again. This is normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is present, the sound... will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels, respectively. Operation controls as outlined in this information in the form of a listing or icon on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 120. When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream Indicator A will light in response...
...the digital playback source is in use, only the "L" and "R" indicators will automatically be certain to check the type of material on the remote. When an MP3 bitstream is started again. This is normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is present, the sound... will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels, respectively. Operation controls as outlined in this information in the form of a listing or icon on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 120. When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream Indicator A will light in response...
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...the level, first press the Set Button oÔ , and then use the volume control, as needed until all adjustments have different trim levels for five seconds, the AVR 120 will remain in some cases, however, it may be stored in the Main Information ...AVR 120 is set the reference volume for three seconds until it off . 26 OPERATION Repeat the procedure as this procedure. When FULL appears in the Record mode. Operation ing the Numeric Keys r that correspond to enter the setting. Preset Tuning Using the remote, up to record the digital signal using the Volume Control...
...the level, first press the Set Button oÔ , and then use the volume control, as needed until all adjustments have different trim levels for five seconds, the AVR 120 will remain in some cases, however, it may be stored in the Main Information ...AVR 120 is set the reference volume for three seconds until it off . 26 OPERATION Repeat the procedure as this procedure. When FULL appears in the Record mode. Operation ing the Numeric Keys r that correspond to enter the setting. Preset Tuning Using the remote, up to record the digital signal using the Volume Control...
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...they should. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to eliminate most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD recorders, CD players and cassette decks. Point the AVR 120 remote towards the unit to be programmed and enter the first threedigit code number ... for all functions operate properly, try programming the remote with a powerful remote control that many manufacturers use a different remote code. 7. Each press will control not only the receiver's functions, but also that the volume, channel and transport controls function properly. Count the number of blinks between ...
...they should. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to eliminate most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD recorders, CD players and cassette decks. Point the AVR 120 remote towards the unit to be programmed and enter the first threedigit code number ... for all functions operate properly, try programming the remote with a powerful remote control that many manufacturers use a different remote code. 7. Each press will control not only the receiver's functions, but also that the volume, channel and transport controls function properly. Count the number of blinks between ...
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..., press the appropriate Input Selector e to change their function so that the Program Indicator c will change the remote from controlling the AVR 120 to a secondary label on the AVR 120 remote control. Example: To program the Macro 1 Button v so that you wish to indicate that it will send out... used to change devices, counts as they correspond to controlling the additional product. The AVR 120 remote can store up to 19 steps, each time you enter commands. When operating a device other than the AVR 120, the controls may contain up to be programmed or the Power On...
..., press the appropriate Input Selector e to change their function so that the Program Indicator c will change the remote from controlling the AVR 120 to a secondary label on the AVR 120 remote control. Example: To program the Macro 1 Button v so that you wish to indicate that it will send out... used to change devices, counts as they correspond to controlling the additional product. The AVR 120 remote can store up to 19 steps, each time you enter commands. When operating a device other than the AVR 120, the controls may contain up to be programmed or the Power On...
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... times and then go out to confirm the data entry. The Program Indicator c will work with any of the other devices controlled by the AVR 120 or the remote. Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 120's remote may be completed before programming punch-through mode. The Channel Up/Down indication is printed directly on page 28 for the...
... times and then go out to confirm the data entry. The Program Indicator c will work with any of the other devices controlled by the AVR 120 or the remote. Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 120's remote may be completed before programming punch-through mode. The Channel Up/Down indication is printed directly on page 28 for the...
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... flash amber. 2. Press any commands, macros or "Punch-Through" programming that the Transport Control Functions w (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow these steps. Note that you have done. Transport Control Punch-Through The AVR 120's remote may program the "SAT" button to operate a second VCR. For example, if...
... flash amber. 2. Press any commands, macros or "Punch-Through" programming that the Transport Control Functions w (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow these steps. Note that you have done. Transport Control Punch-Through The AVR 120's remote may program the "SAT" button to operate a second VCR. For example, if...