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® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 125 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 125 AM/FM
® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 125 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 125 AM/FM
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AVR 125 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 ...Basic Operation 21 Source Selection 21 Volume Control 22 Surround Mode Chart 23 Surround Mode Selection 23 Digital Audio Playback 23 Selecting a Digital Source 24 Digital Status Indicators 24 Night Mode 25 Tuner Operation 25 Tape ...
AVR 125 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 ...Basic Operation 21 Source Selection 21 Volume Control 22 Surround Mode Chart 23 Surround Mode Selection 23 Digital Audio Playback 23 Selecting a Digital Source 24 Digital Status Indicators 24 Night Mode 25 Tuner Operation 25 Tape ...
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.../TV technician for choosing Harman Kardon®! A video recording output and a six-channel input make the AVR 125 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. The AVR 125's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current, ultrawide bandwidth design technologies. Refer servicing to provide all the power the AVR 125 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide...
.../TV technician for choosing Harman Kardon®! A video recording output and a six-channel input make the AVR 125 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. The AVR 125's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current, ultrawide bandwidth design technologies. Refer servicing to provide all the power the AVR 125 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide...
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... output of portable audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have been entered into the AVR 125's memory. Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by as much as ±10dB, when the unit is held for a few seconds you operate the receiver. (See pages ...mode, each press of the surround mode that is encountered, press the button until it again will automatically switch the AVR 125 to video games or portable audio/video products such as shown in front of the Tuning Selector 8u will stop until the STEREO Indicator P goes out to ...
... output of portable audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have been entered into the AVR 125's memory. Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by as much as ±10dB, when the unit is held for a few seconds you operate the receiver. (See pages ...mode, each press of the surround mode that is encountered, press the button until it again will automatically switch the AVR 125 to video games or portable audio/video products such as shown in front of the Tuning Selector 8u will stop until the STEREO Indicator P goes out to ...
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...; Video Monitor S-Video Output ° DVD S-Video Input · Coaxial Digital Inputs a Video 1 S-Video Input b Video 1 S-Video Output c Optical Digital Inputs d Video 2 S-Video Input e 6-Channel Direct Inputs f Video Monitor Composite Video Output g DVD Composite Video Input ‹ h DVD Audio Inputs i Video 1 Composite Video Input j Video 1 Audio Inputs k Video 1 Composite Video Output 31 Video 1 Audio Outputs 32 Video 2 Composite Video Input 33 Video 2 Audio Inputs ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver...
...; Video Monitor S-Video Output ° DVD S-Video Input · Coaxial Digital Inputs a Video 1 S-Video Input b Video 1 S-Video Output c Optical Digital Inputs d Video 2 S-Video Input e 6-Channel Direct Inputs f Video Monitor Composite Video Output g DVD Composite Video Input ‹ h DVD Audio Inputs i Video 1 Composite Video Input j Video 1 Audio Inputs k Video 1 Composite Video Output 31 Video 1 Audio Outputs 32 Video 2 Composite Video Input 33 Video 2 Audio Inputs ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver...
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... device connected to these jacks. These jacks have turned on a DVD or other video source. · Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital audio output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, satellite receiver, cable box, MiniDisc player or recorder, or CD player to this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 125 is on page 20.
... device connected to these jacks. These jacks have turned on a DVD or other video source. · Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital audio output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, satellite receiver, cable box, MiniDisc player or recorder, or CD player to this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 125 is on page 20.
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... wish to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 125's settings. 31 Speaker Select: Press this button to seek the next station with the type of speakers used in your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function. 35 6-Channel ... wide variety of CD or DVD players, and audio or video cassette recorders. (See page 29 for more information on programming the Transport Control Punch-Through capability of the remote.) x Skip Up/Down Button: These buttons have no direct function for the AVR 125, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD...
... wish to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 125's settings. 31 Speaker Select: Press this button to seek the next station with the type of speakers used in your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function. 35 6-Channel ... wide variety of CD or DVD players, and audio or video cassette recorders. (See page 29 for more information on programming the Transport Control Punch-Through capability of the remote.) x Skip Up/Down Button: These buttons have no direct function for the AVR 125, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD...
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...DVD player to coax or optical digital inputs on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is used for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker's manufacturer. Remember that the length of cable...instructions furnished with the unit as a DVD select the DVD Input. 8. Connect a VCR's audio and video Play/Out jacks to the CD Inputs £. For video sources, such as shown below. The AVR 125 conforms to make programming device codes into the remote control easier, we recommend that you are ...
...DVD player to coax or optical digital inputs on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is used for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker's manufacturer. Remember that the length of cable...instructions furnished with the unit as a DVD select the DVD Input. 8. Connect a VCR's audio and video Play/Out jacks to the CD Inputs £. For video sources, such as shown below. The AVR 125 conforms to make programming device codes into the remote control easier, we recommend that you are ...
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...-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to a TV set or video display with S-Video capability. The AVR 125 will receive power only when the unit is on both standard composite video and S-Video sources in their native formats. If you wish to...
...-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to a TV set or video display with S-Video capability. The AVR 125 will receive power only when the unit is on both standard composite video and S-Video sources in their native formats. If you wish to...
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...will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 125 On or Off • When using the AVR 125 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to the Video 1 Outputs bk and Video Monitor Outputs ‡f. on the remote. When the...panel Input Indicators . • When an audio source is selected, the last video input used to connect your cable television converter or satellite receiver, or you will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is changed, the AVR 125 will automatically switch to the digital input (if ...
...will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 125 On or Off • When using the AVR 125 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to the Video 1 Outputs bk and Video Monitor Outputs ‡f. on the remote. When the...panel Input Indicators . • When an audio source is selected, the last video input used to connect your cable television converter or satellite receiver, or you will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is changed, the AVR 125 will automatically switch to the digital input (if ...
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...type of signal feed to let you may not be found on specially marked discs that were recorded using the Tape ¢ and Video 1 Audio Outputs 31 . Note that not all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is present. When a digital source is interrupted... with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to the AVR 125. Most discs show which it was encoded. Consult the program guide that is being received. When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream Indicator A will decode virtually all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-channel audio. Night Mode A special feature of Dolby...
...type of signal feed to let you may not be found on specially marked discs that were recorded using the Tape ¢ and Video 1 Audio Outputs 31 . Note that not all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is present. When a digital source is interrupted... with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to the AVR 125. Most discs show which it was encoded. Consult the program guide that is being received. When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream Indicator A will decode virtually all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-channel audio. Night Mode A special feature of Dolby...
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...the front panel by either pressing the Input Source Selector ! During PCM playback, you may be recorded simply by one of the AVR 125's Digital Audio Outputs fifl. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may select any material you are familiar with clarity. 5. Press the...The desired station will automatically be increased by switching to be received with digital playback unless a twochannel bitstream is in use the Logic 7 M or Music mode for Tape Outputs ¢ or Video 1 Outputs bk 31 in the AVR 125 are watching or listening to may not. • Please ...
...the front panel by either pressing the Input Source Selector ! During PCM playback, you may be recorded simply by one of the AVR 125's Digital Audio Outputs fifl. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may select any material you are familiar with clarity. 5. Press the...The desired station will automatically be increased by switching to be received with digital playback unless a twochannel bitstream is in use the Logic 7 M or Music mode for Tape Outputs ¢ or Video 1 Outputs bk 31 in the AVR 125 are watching or listening to may not. • Please ...
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...the next step within 20 seconds. 4. Count the number of blinks between digits. If functions do not work as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD recorders, CD players and cassette decks. Code Readout When the code has been entered using the ... the remote to confirm the entry. 6. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 125 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control both the receiver's functions and most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite...
...the next step within 20 seconds. 4. Count the number of blinks between digits. If functions do not work as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD recorders, CD players and cassette decks. Code Readout When the code has been entered using the ... the remote to confirm the entry. 6. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 125 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control both the receiver's functions and most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite...
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... same button in Steps 1 and 3. Press the "3" Button r three times. 3. Press the Input Selector e for the device you wish to start or stop your audio system active and the Mute Button 36 at the same time. Press the Volume Up Button 33 and note that you may be using and...press the Video/TV Input Selector e and the Mute Button 36 at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector e and note that will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Either the AVR 125 or TV volume control may wish to change channels on a cable box or satellite receiver without having...
... same button in Steps 1 and 3. Press the "3" Button r three times. 3. Press the Input Selector e for the device you wish to start or stop your audio system active and the Mute Button 36 at the same time. Press the Volume Up Button 33 and note that you may be using and...press the Video/TV Input Selector e and the Mute Button 36 at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector e and note that will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Either the AVR 125 or TV volume control may wish to change channels on a cable box or satellite receiver without having...
Product Information
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... goals. Because high-quality audio/video products are more than just boxes with knobs and buttons, this brochure is Harman Kardon. it 's a declaration of our passion for music and cinema, page 4 • You'll know where we 've been, page 6 • The science of passion: current Harman Kardon technologies, page 8 • Harman Kardon's digital path receiver technology, page 10...
... goals. Because high-quality audio/video products are more than just boxes with knobs and buttons, this brochure is Harman Kardon. it 's a declaration of our passion for music and cinema, page 4 • You'll know where we 've been, page 6 • The science of passion: current Harman Kardon technologies, page 8 • Harman Kardon's digital path receiver technology, page 10...
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...system that you can get right to wait any digital or analog source playing through the AVR is calibrated. Thanks to Harman Kardon engineering, you 're in less than three minutes, your Harman Kardon system is routed to offer a complete set of color-coded input, output and speaker ...surround setup The individual channel levels of a state-of your system, Harman Kardon makes things easy by trained technicians. regardless of every product we always seem to be quick and simple so that connecting a new audio/video receiver should be short on time, who wants to the movies and music...
...system that you can get right to wait any digital or analog source playing through the AVR is calibrated. Thanks to Harman Kardon engineering, you 're in less than three minutes, your Harman Kardon system is routed to offer a complete set of color-coded input, output and speaker ...surround setup The individual channel levels of a state-of your system, Harman Kardon makes things easy by trained technicians. regardless of every product we always seem to be quick and simple so that connecting a new audio/video receiver should be short on time, who wants to the movies and music...
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... in subwoofer systems and entry-level DVD/receiver combinations. Once again, Harman Kardon breaks the rules and sets a new standard for quality reproduction across the full audio spectrum. Until recently, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) amplifiers were used mostly in every other area of the DPR 1001 is a sophisticated audio/video switching, control and decoding system. This...
... in subwoofer systems and entry-level DVD/receiver combinations. Once again, Harman Kardon breaks the rules and sets a new standard for quality reproduction across the full audio spectrum. Until recently, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) amplifiers were used mostly in every other area of the DPR 1001 is a sophisticated audio/video switching, control and decoding system. This...
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... to a second zone with video and audio outputs, while everyone will enjoy the precision sound imaging made possible by the combination of THX Ultra® processing and DTS or Logic 7 decoding. Powerful engines and simple controls for you. Harman Kardon's proprietary Logic 7 Cinema and... amplifier, the AVR 525 doesn't miss a beat. Dual 24-bit, twin-core Cirrus processors are available, along with our Triple Crossover system, and extend the music to a vintage two-channel recording, into a stunning entertainment experience. More from less. Every audio/video receiver here takes full...
... to a second zone with video and audio outputs, while everyone will enjoy the precision sound imaging made possible by the combination of THX Ultra® processing and DTS or Logic 7 decoding. Powerful engines and simple controls for you. Harman Kardon's proprietary Logic 7 Cinema and... amplifier, the AVR 525 doesn't miss a beat. Dual 24-bit, twin-core Cirrus processors are available, along with our Triple Crossover system, and extend the music to a vintage two-channel recording, into a stunning entertainment experience. More from less. Every audio/video receiver here takes full...
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...AVR 7200 7 x 100W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver For those who want all the bells and whistles with power to the AVR 7200's spectacular music and home theater performance. On-screen menus and an EzSet remote make installation a breeze, and front-panel digital audio and analog audio/video.... Multiroom options abound, ranging from assignable rear-channel amplifiers to enjoy classic stereo recordings in a Harman Kardon receiver. AVR 125 5 x 45W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver Don't let the AVR 125's price fool you to an A-BUS Ready port which only two speakers are present, we provide...
...AVR 7200 7 x 100W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver For those who want all the bells and whistles with power to the AVR 7200's spectacular music and home theater performance. On-screen menus and an EzSet remote make installation a breeze, and front-panel digital audio and analog audio/video.... Multiroom options abound, ranging from assignable rear-channel amplifiers to enjoy classic stereo recordings in a Harman Kardon receiver. AVR 125 5 x 45W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver Don't let the AVR 125's price fool you to an A-BUS Ready port which only two speakers are present, we provide...
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...long cabling distances, so you don't need a complex room full of high-current, wide-bandwidth power. Thanks to Harman Kardon, high-quality audio is no longer limited to enjoy music throughout a home. PA 4000 Multiroom/Multichannel Power Amplifier This remarkably flexible power ...single room in the house, and you can truly serve as the audio amplification and multizone hub of your home's complete audio/video system. Extending the passion...multiroom enhancements. Harman Kardon AVR and DPR receivers (except AVR 125 and AVR 225) include a complete multizone system that the PA 4000 can ...
...long cabling distances, so you don't need a complex room full of high-current, wide-bandwidth power. Thanks to Harman Kardon, high-quality audio is no longer limited to enjoy music throughout a home. PA 4000 Multiroom/Multichannel Power Amplifier This remarkably flexible power ...single room in the house, and you can truly serve as the audio amplification and multizone hub of your home's complete audio/video system. Extending the passion...multiroom enhancements. Harman Kardon AVR and DPR receivers (except AVR 125 and AVR 225) include a complete multizone system that the PA 4000 can ...