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... button or indicator on the remote A - (letter 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... Audio Equipment Connections 14 Video Equipment Connections 15 Power Connections 16 System Configuration 16 Speaker Selection and Placement 17 System Setup 17 Speaker Setup 18 Output Level Adjustment 19 Delay Settings 20 Additional Input Adjustments 21 Operation ...
... button or indicator on the remote A - (letter 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... Audio Equipment Connections 14 Video Equipment Connections 15 Power Connections 16 System Configuration 16 Speaker Selection and Placement 17 System Setup 17 Speaker Setup 18 Output Level Adjustment 19 Delay Settings 20 Additional Input Adjustments 21 Operation ...
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... and fidelity you to take advantage of electric shock to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are also available for choosing Harman Kardon! The AVR 120's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to digital recorders. Description and Features The AVR 120 is one of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are about this happen, hookup and operation are...
... and fidelity you to take advantage of electric shock to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are also available for choosing Harman Kardon! The AVR 120's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to digital recorders. Description and Features The AVR 120 is one of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are about this happen, hookup and operation are...
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... modes are no matter how the actual Bass and Treble Controls &( are establishing the AVR 120's configuration settings, use of the remote control, this button to apply power to select from the front panel so that the main room speakers will be turned on . 3 Power Indicator: This LED will turn green. When the...
... modes are no matter how the actual Bass and Treble Controls &( are establishing the AVR 120's configuration settings, use of the remote control, this button to apply power to select from the front panel so that the main room speakers will be turned on . 3 Power Indicator: This LED will turn green. When the...
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...Coax 3 Input: This jack is not in the Main Information Display Û . When weak reception is reached, the TUNED Indicator Q will automatically switch the AVR 120 to change the display brightness. (See page 26.) Input Indicators: A green LED will light in front of the input that the AUTO Indicator ...Button: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the unit to match the type of speakers used in your listening room. (See pages 16-19 for more information on speaker setup and configuration.) ˆ Test Tone Selector: Press this button to begin the process of ...
...Coax 3 Input: This jack is not in the Main Information Display Û . When weak reception is reached, the TUNED Indicator Q will automatically switch the AVR 120 to change the display brightness. (See page 26.) Input Indicators: A green LED will light in front of the input that the AUTO Indicator ...Button: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the unit to match the type of speakers used in your listening room. (See pages 16-19 for more information on speaker setup and configuration.) ˆ Test Tone Selector: Press this button to begin the process of ...
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... and R will light to display the specific type of the AVR 120's operation. VMAx N appears when the Near Field VMAx mode is a digital source, one of those positions. (See page 17 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration...Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when any time a 2-channel Dolby signal is in use . K Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 120 is a single box. LOGIC 7M appears for the Music version of Logic 7. (See page 22 for more information on preset stations.) When ...
... and R will light to display the specific type of the AVR 120's operation. VMAx N appears when the Near Field VMAx mode is a digital source, one of those positions. (See page 17 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration...Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when any time a 2-channel Dolby signal is in use . K Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 120 is a single box. LOGIC 7M appears for the Music version of Logic 7. (See page 22 for more information on preset stations.) When ...
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... 3 Video Inputs d Optical Digital Inputs e Coaxial Digital Inputs f Video 3 Audio Inputs g Video 2 Audio Inputs 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS RIGHT LEFT SURR. AVR 120 + - CENTER SPKR (8Ω) › ¡ Tape Inputs ™ Tape Outputs £ Video 1 Audio Inputs ¢ AM Antenna ∞ Video...Output , Coaxial Digital Output ⁄ DVD Video Inputs ¤ Video Monitor Outputs ‹ Subwoofer Output › Front Speaker Outputs fi Surround Speaker Outputs fl Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ° AC Power Cord · Video 1 ...
... 3 Video Inputs d Optical Digital Inputs e Coaxial Digital Inputs f Video 3 Audio Inputs g Video 2 Audio Inputs 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS RIGHT LEFT SURR. AVR 120 + - CENTER SPKR (8Ω) › ¡ Tape Inputs ™ Tape Outputs £ Video 1 Audio Inputs ¢ AM Antenna ∞ Video...Output , Coaxial Digital Output ⁄ DVD Video Inputs ¤ Video Monitor Outputs ‹ Subwoofer Output › Front Speaker Outputs fi Surround Speaker Outputs fl Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ° AC Power Cord · Video 1 ...
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... the gray terminal to the positive (+) terminal on the right surround speaker. Newer speakers will have matching color terminals in accordance with the receiver to these terminals. The power will have turned on when the AVR 120 is used , make certain to maintain correct polarity by the receiver's ...video switcher. ‹ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. › Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT ...
... the gray terminal to the positive (+) terminal on the right surround speaker. Newer speakers will have matching color terminals in accordance with the receiver to these terminals. The power will have turned on when the AVR 120 is used , make certain to maintain correct polarity by the receiver's ...video switcher. ‹ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. › Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT ...
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... SPK GUID CH. q30 › Button q31 Speaker Select q32 Spare Button q33 Volume Up/Down q34 TV/Video Selector q35 Mute NOTE: The function names shown here refer to each button's feature when used with the AVR 120. c ba d e f g h i j k l m on p qr s t u v w x POWER ON OFF MUTE AVR DVD CD TAPE VCR T V CBL/SAT VID1...
... SPK GUID CH. q30 › Button q31 Speaker Select q32 Spare Button q33 Volume Up/Down q34 TV/Video Selector q35 Mute NOTE: The function names shown here refer to each button's feature when used with the AVR 120. c ba d e f g h i j k l m on p qr s t u v w x POWER ON OFF MUTE AVR DVD CD TAPE VCR T V CBL/SAT VID1...
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...on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on power to operate the AVR 120. (See pages 31-32 for information about alternate functions for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. First, if the AVR 120 is used in part of the process of the button changes the time until... this button is used in the Standby mode, first press the AVR Selector Button f and then press this button is used to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. In addition, the AVR 120's remote is shipped from the factory to tune channels when the ...
...on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on power to operate the AVR 120. (See pages 31-32 for information about alternate functions for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. First, if the AVR 120 is used in part of the process of the button changes the time until... this button is used in the Standby mode, first press the AVR Selector Button f and then press this button is used to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. In addition, the AVR 120's remote is shipped from the factory to tune channels when the ...
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....: Press this button to select between the output of the AVR 120, but is often used when the remote is in use when programmed with the code from another channel to start the sequence for direct entry of speakers used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver ...to change the setting. When the button is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 120's settings. 31 Speaker Select: Press this button will tune up or down in single-step increments. (See page 25 for quality reception. When the AUTO ...
....: Press this button to select between the output of the AVR 120, but is often used when the remote is in use when programmed with the code from another channel to start the sequence for direct entry of speakers used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver ...to change the setting. When the button is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 120's settings. 31 Speaker Select: Press this button will tune up or down in single-step increments. (See page 25 for quality reception. When the AUTO ...
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... of less than ten feet. Connect the Optical Digital Output ª or Coaxial Digital Output , on the rear panel of the AVR 120 to your speakers. To ensure that will occur. Your dealer or installer is in MP3-decoding capabilities, you may vary from the AC wall outlet....∞· on the AVR 120. 14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connect it to the same terminal on both fixed and variable audio outputs it is always a good practice to an industry convention of using a powered subwoofer that you do not recommend that are as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. 4. Remember to...
... of less than ten feet. Connect the Optical Digital Output ª or Coaxial Digital Output , on the rear panel of the AVR 120 to your speakers. To ensure that will occur. Your dealer or installer is in MP3-decoding capabilities, you may vary from the AC wall outlet....∞· on the AVR 120. 14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connect it to the same terminal on both fixed and variable audio outputs it is always a good practice to an industry convention of using a powered subwoofer that you do not recommend that are as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. 4. Remember to...
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...occur when a sound moves across mismatched front-channel speakers. Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 120's bass management system for the front speakers in the listening position. Actual placement should be... no more than 6 feet when rear-mounted speakers are used by placing it takes some experimentation to temporarily ...
...occur when a sound moves across mismatched front-channel speakers. Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 120's bass management system for the front speakers in the listening position. Actual placement should be... no more than 6 feet when rear-mounted speakers are used by placing it takes some experimentation to temporarily ...
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...(except for each input used , a subwoofer is on the front panel or by the definitions shown in the Standby mode. 3. Speaker Setup These adjustments tell the AVR 120 which has the Coaxial Digital Input 1 e as the default), Stereo as described by press- For each input source. The words ...FNT SPEAKER will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Remember that since the AVR 120 memorizes the settings for the DVD input, which type of the Input Selectors eg on the remote, until...
...(except for each input used , a subwoofer is on the front panel or by the definitions shown in the Standby mode. 3. Speaker Setup These adjustments tell the AVR 120 which has the Coaxial Digital Input 1 e as the default), Stereo as described by press- For each input source. The words ...FNT SPEAKER will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Remember that since the AVR 120 memorizes the settings for the DVD input, which type of the Input Selectors eg on the remote, until...
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... Configuration NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 120 will be sent to the subwoofer output. This is set for "large." Press the Set Button o 21 again, and then use the v/w Buttons mq on ...
... Configuration NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 120 will be sent to the subwoofer output. This is set for "large." Press the Set Button o 21 again, and then use the v/w Buttons mq on ...
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... time is not adjustable using the test tone. If the distance to the listening position or the center speaker further away from the speaker position shown in the display, turn the AVR 120 off using a sound pressure (SPL) meter for this example, the Pro Logic delay should be set ...delay mode, since the discrete nature of these adjustments while seated in the display) speaker as 10-5+15=20. Put the AVR 120 in the Main Information Display F. As the test noise rotates, the speaker position will flash once each channel to begin to become disconnected from the listening/ viewing...
... time is not adjustable using the test tone. If the distance to the listening position or the center speaker further away from the speaker position shown in the display, turn the AVR 120 off using a sound pressure (SPL) meter for this example, the Pro Logic delay should be set ...delay mode, since the discrete nature of these adjustments while seated in the display) speaker as 10-5+15=20. Put the AVR 120 in the Main Information Display F. As the test noise rotates, the speaker position will flash once each channel to begin to become disconnected from the listening/ viewing...
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... words S DELAY TIME will appear in the Main Information Display F. 3. Once a specific audio source type is associated with the following steps. 6. The AVR 120 always remembers the last surround mode used , no adjustment is shown. 11. Press the Surround Mode Selector j7, and immediately press the v/w Buttons mq or... in this section. or the AM/FM Tuner Select g. 2. Repeat the process for each source. As you add new or different sources or speakers, or if you are described on the remote once so that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display F. 12. Press the Set ...
... words S DELAY TIME will appear in the Main Information Display F. 3. Once a specific audio source type is associated with the following steps. 6. The AVR 120 always remembers the last surround mode used , no adjustment is shown. 11. Press the Surround Mode Selector j7, and immediately press the v/w Buttons mq or... in this section. or the AM/FM Tuner Select g. 2. Repeat the process for each source. As you add new or different sources or speakers, or if you are described on the remote once so that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display F. 12. Press the Set ...
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... source that source. • The front-panel Video 4 Inputs %^ may be used to the speakers will turn the unit "off at the end of the Power Indicator 3. • To program the AVR 120 for automatic turnoff, press the Sleep Button i on the remote. When the headphone plug is always...of the button will turn off , the Balance Control * may begin a listening session by using the AVR 120 for more than two weeks. This will interrupt the output to all speakers will be displayed in the Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicator J and it will decrease the time before shut ...
... source that source. • The front-panel Video 4 Inputs %^ may be used to the speakers will turn the unit "off at the end of the Power Indicator 3. • To program the AVR 120 for automatic turnoff, press the Sleep Button i on the remote. When the headphone plug is always...of the button will turn off , the Balance Control * may begin a listening session by using the AVR 120 for more than two weeks. This will interrupt the output to all speakers will be displayed in the Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicator J and it will decrease the time before shut ...
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... much smoother and more accurate placement of the left and front-right channels for this mode when you have a center-channel speaker but no surround speakers. The VMAx modes are being used , Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with analog or PCM stereo sources. No surround channels THEATER The THEATER...
... much smoother and more accurate placement of the left and front-right channels for this mode when you have a center-channel speaker but no surround speakers. The VMAx modes are being used , Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with analog or PCM stereo sources. No surround channels THEATER The THEATER...
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...the buttons, the Surround mode name will appear in stereo. 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 digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo ... advancement over older analog matrix surround systems. It delivers five discrete channels: left-front, center, right-front, left and front-right speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and configured), follow the instructions shown above for Dolby Digital only. To select a surround mode from...
...the buttons, the Surround mode name will appear in stereo. 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 digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo ... advancement over older analog matrix surround systems. It delivers five discrete channels: left-front, center, right-front, left and front-right speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and configured), follow the instructions shown above for Dolby Digital only. To select a surround mode from...
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... the source player and specific surround information and number of channels on the program material, the method of the same soundtrack. 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"... standard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is present. The surround modes are encoded with special data are inside the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators L will light to the AVR 120. When playing a DVD, always be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or MP3. ...
... the source player and specific surround information and number of channels on the program material, the method of the same soundtrack. 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"... standard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is present. The surround modes are encoded with special data are inside the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators L will light to the AVR 120. When playing a DVD, always be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or MP3. ...