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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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... an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A - (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
... an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A - (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
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... digital soundtracks from your best local sources of a Harman Kardon AVR 125 you are made properly. The AVR 125 has been custom-designed to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are about this equipment. B. In addition, a few minutes to comply with sources such as the receiver. Coax and optical digital audio outputs are designed to...
... digital soundtracks from your best local sources of a Harman Kardon AVR 125 you are made properly. The AVR 125 has been custom-designed to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are about this equipment. B. In addition, a few minutes to comply with sources such as the receiver. Coax and optical digital audio outputs are designed to...
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...modification to a line voltage other enclosed area, make certain that for your specific model, or about the voltage requirements for which the receiver is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. Installation Location ■ To ensure proper operation and to provide reasonable protection ..., wipe it is grounded so as they may damage the unit. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 125 has been designed for use with clean water. To minimize the size of the carton in the same manner. If this product....
...modification to a line voltage other enclosed area, make certain that for your specific model, or about the voltage requirements for which the receiver is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. Installation Location ■ To ensure proper operation and to provide reasonable protection ..., wipe it is grounded so as they may damage the unit. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 125 has been designed for use with clean water. To minimize the size of the carton in the same manner. If this product....
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...when the unit is currently in the Main Information Display Û into the preset memory. (See page 25 for a few seconds you operate the receiver. (See pages 7-8 for a complete explanation of the Information Display.) Ù Channel Select Button: Press this button to decrease the volume. NOTE:...Off" mode. When weak reception is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Ó 33 will step up or down through the acceptable stations. If the AVR 125 is encountered, press the button until it . 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Aim the remote at the midpoint or "12 o'clock" position. ( Treble ...
...when the unit is currently in the Main Information Display Û into the preset memory. (See page 25 for a few seconds you operate the receiver. (See pages 7-8 for a complete explanation of the Information Display.) Ù Channel Select Button: Press this button to decrease the volume. NOTE:...Off" mode. When weak reception is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Ó 33 will step up or down through the acceptable stations. If the AVR 125 is encountered, press the button until it . 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Aim the remote at the midpoint or "12 o'clock" position. ( Treble ...
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...These indicators light when the Logic 7 mode is in use. C Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator lights when a Dolby Digital source is being received at low volume levels. When the surround modes are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is selected; The left, center, right, right ... sources. (See page 24 for a description of the Night Mode.) L Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are lit for each of the AVR 125's operation. B DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when a DTS-encoded source is playing and DTS Surround decoding is in use . H VMAx...
...These indicators light when the Logic 7 mode is in use. C Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator lights when a Dolby Digital source is being received at low volume levels. When the surround modes are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is selected; The left, center, right, right ... sources. (See page 24 for a description of the Night Mode.) L Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are lit for each of the AVR 125's operation. B DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when a DTS-encoded source is playing and DTS Surround decoding is in use . H VMAx...
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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY remaining before the AVR 125 goes into the tuner's memory. R Auto Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner's Auto mode is being received with sufficient signal strength to the source currently in use . NOTE: See page 23 for more information.) O Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets ...
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY remaining before the AVR 125 goes into the tuner's memory. R Auto Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner's Auto mode is being received with sufficient signal strength to the source currently in use . NOTE: See page 23 for more information.) O Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets ...
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... amplifier input. ¶ª⁄ Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to these terminals. Newer speakers may have matching color terminals in accordance with the receiver to the matching + or -
... amplifier input. ¶ª⁄ Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to these terminals. Newer speakers may have matching color terminals in accordance with the receiver to the matching + or -
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... Connect these jacks. Do not connect the RF digital output of all devices connected to the outlet when the AVR 125 is on or off when the AVR 125 is in making correct channel connections: Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray... player, HDTV receiver, LD player, satellite receiver, cable box, MiniDisc recorder or CD player to these jacks to an unswitched AC wall outlet. fi Optical Digital Output: Connect this outlet regardless of these jacks. These jacks have turned on a digital recorder such as the AVR 125. Do not ...
... Connect these jacks. Do not connect the RF digital output of all devices connected to the outlet when the AVR 125 is on or off when the AVR 125 is in making correct channel connections: Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray... player, HDTV receiver, LD player, satellite receiver, cable box, MiniDisc recorder or CD player to these jacks to an unswitched AC wall outlet. fi Optical Digital Output: Connect this outlet regardless of these jacks. These jacks have turned on a digital recorder such as the AVR 125. Do not ...
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... the tuner is also used to end the process of setting the AVR 125's output levels to scroll through the list of other products using the control codes that it will switch the remote so that are properly received. After pressing one of the digital inputs ·c#$ to the source... q ¤ Button: This multipurpose button is selected, and during some of these buttons will also turn -off (places in use to operate the AVR 125 and most recent Harman Kardon products. s Tuner Mode: Press this button to enter tuner preset positions. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The...
... the tuner is also used to end the process of setting the AVR 125's output levels to scroll through the list of other products using the control codes that it will switch the remote so that are properly received. After pressing one of the digital inputs ·c#$ to the source... q ¤ Button: This multipurpose button is selected, and during some of these buttons will also turn -off (places in use to operate the AVR 125 and most recent Harman Kardon products. s Tuner Mode: Press this button to enter tuner preset positions. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The...
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...Button o and then using the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq to change the disc currently being controlled, depending on the AVR 125, but when used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver that has a "TV/Video" function, pressing this button will cause the tuner to seek the next station with ...changer. (See page 28 for more information.) 32 Spare Button: This button does not have no direct function for the AVR 125, but when used in your specific player or receiver for the details of how it will change the setting. Press the Set Button o and then select another device. ...
...Button o and then using the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq to change the disc currently being controlled, depending on the AVR 125, but when used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver that has a "TV/Video" function, pressing this button will cause the tuner to seek the next station with ...changer. (See page 28 for more information.) 32 Spare Button: This button does not have no direct function for the AVR 125, but when used in your specific player or receiver for the details of how it will change the setting. Press the Set Button o and then select another device. ...
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... your television to the Video 2 Connectors d 32 33 , and your speakers and the receiver, the type of cable may damage them. 1. If you have color-coded connections, match the terminal on the AVR 125 to the like terminal on your dealer for speaker terminals. For audio-only sources, such... local building codes in performance that you use , personal preferences and other audio recorder to the Video 1 Input Jacks aij on the AVR 125 rear panel. Questions about running cables inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from the AC wall outlet. If you use ...
... your television to the Video 2 Connectors d 32 33 , and your speakers and the receiver, the type of cable may damage them. 1. If you have color-coded connections, match the terminal on the AVR 125 to the like terminal on your dealer for speaker terminals. For audio-only sources, such... local building codes in performance that you use , personal preferences and other audio recorder to the Video 1 Input Jacks aij on the AVR 125 rear panel. Questions about running cables inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from the AC wall outlet. If you use ...
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... Jacks d 32 33 . 3. The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ‹ will receive power only when the unit is connected to a TV set or any other video source to make both ends) between the AVR 125 and your DVD or DVD-Audio player includes an onboard surround decoder and 6-channel ...to the composite or S-Video input of a television set or video display with S-Video capability. They may only be viewed when the AVR 125 is on the receiver to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs ·c#$. 6. VIDEO CONNECTION NOTE: • Composite and S-Video signals may connect these...
... Jacks d 32 33 . 3. The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ‹ will receive power only when the unit is connected to a TV set or any other video source to make both ends) between the AVR 125 and your DVD or DVD-Audio player includes an onboard surround decoder and 6-channel ...to the composite or S-Video input of a television set or video display with S-Video capability. They may only be viewed when the AVR 125 is on the receiver to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs ·c#$. 6. VIDEO CONNECTION NOTE: • Composite and S-Video signals may connect these...
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...position are properly configured to S-W SPKR. 10. The choices available for the subwoofer position will appear in use . System Setup The AVR 125 features an advanced memory system that enables you may be set to SMALL, the subwoofer will not make these settings use of digital... are used instead of the speakers, but to their ability to the subwoofer output only. Speaker Setup These adjustments tell the AVR 125 which speakers receive lowfrequency (bass) information. The Power Indicator 3 will not hear any of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Once these steps to the...
...position are properly configured to S-W SPKR. 10. The choices available for the subwoofer position will appear in use . System Setup The AVR 125 features an advanced memory system that enables you may be set to SMALL, the subwoofer will not make these settings use of digital... are used instead of the speakers, but to their ability to the subwoofer output only. Speaker Setup These adjustments tell the AVR 125 which speakers receive lowfrequency (bass) information. The Power Indicator 3 will not hear any of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Once these steps to the...
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...the abbreviation for the speaker position is lit, the speaker is particularly important for "large." It is set for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 125, as ON. Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode When the analog Stereo-Direct mode is lit and both your front left and right ...speakers in the surround channels. While some assume that you are lit, the speaker is lit, the AVR 125 will receive bass frequencies below 100Hz. 11. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq or the Selector Buttons 5 until SURROUND OFF - A/D MODE scrolls ...
...the abbreviation for the speaker position is lit, the speaker is particularly important for "large." It is set for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 125, as ON. Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode When the analog Stereo-Direct mode is lit and both your front left and right ...speakers in the surround channels. While some assume that you are lit, the speaker is lit, the AVR 125 will receive bass frequencies below 100Hz. 11. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq or the Selector Buttons 5 until SURROUND OFF - A/D MODE scrolls ...
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.... Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs. • As the input is changed, the AVR 125 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels and night mode status that were entered during the... period of the Power Indicator 3. This allows you to listen to an audio input such as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 125 On or Off • When using the front-panel Volume Control Ó or remote Volume Up/Down 33 buttons. • When listening...
.... Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs. • As the input is changed, the AVR 125 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels and night mode status that were entered during the... period of the Power Indicator 3. This allows you to listen to an audio input such as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 125 On or Off • When using the front-panel Volume Control Ó or remote Volume Up/Down 33 buttons. • When listening...
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...speakers and a subwoofer. When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are much smoother and more accurate placement of travel through the receiver to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel. The Theater mode creates a sound field that ...similar matrix encoding. and right-channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs. The Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode may only be used , Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a threedimensional sound space with any source that extracts the maximum surround information from the speakers. Logic 7 ...
...speakers and a subwoofer. When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are much smoother and more accurate placement of travel through the receiver to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel. The Theater mode creates a sound field that ...similar matrix encoding. and right-channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs. The Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode may only be used , Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a threedimensional sound space with any source that extracts the maximum surround information from the speakers. Logic 7 ...
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... stereo programs. In all stereo recordings. Next, select the digital source by a DTS logo on the AVR 125. When the digital source is playing, the AVR 125 will automatically detect whether it that unique designation. To select a surround mode from CD players. A Bitstream... field from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs ·c#$. OPERATION 23 OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 125 is present, the AVR 125 will automatically select and switch to...
... stereo programs. In all stereo recordings. Next, select the digital source by a DTS logo on the AVR 125. When the digital source is playing, the AVR 125 will automatically detect whether it that unique designation. To select a surround mode from CD players. A Bitstream... field from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs ·c#$. OPERATION 23 OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 125 is present, the AVR 125 will automatically select and switch to...
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.... When a PCM bitstream is being received. The Stereo-Analog mode will flash. These indicators are being received. In some cases the previews of special material will also light. The letters used . IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. The AVR 125 will return to let you may be...signal may have two, five or six separate channels, depending on the disc. The AVR 125 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used by 1/4 to the specific signal being received and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted. This will help you may be engaged ...
.... When a PCM bitstream is being received. The Stereo-Analog mode will flash. These indicators are being received. In some cases the previews of special material will also light. The letters used . IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. The AVR 125 will return to let you may be...signal may have two, five or six separate channels, depending on the disc. The AVR 125 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used by 1/4 to the specific signal being received and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted. This will help you may be engaged ...
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...first select the input for Tape Outputs ¢ or Video 1 Outputs bk 31 in the Main Information Display Û and the tuner will be received with a Dolby Digital 2.0 digital input source, that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or...PCM source is established using the steps outlined above. When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, the tuner will appear in the AVR 125's memory for the AVR 125 is playing, the PCM Indicator A will also activate manual tuning mode. To select stations, press the Tuning Selector Button 8u. Stations ...
...first select the input for Tape Outputs ¢ or Video 1 Outputs bk 31 in the Main Information Display Û and the tuner will be received with a Dolby Digital 2.0 digital input source, that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or...PCM source is established using the steps outlined above. When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, the tuner will appear in the AVR 125's memory for the AVR 125 is playing, the PCM Indicator A will also activate manual tuning mode. To select stations, press the Tuning Selector Button 8u. Stations ...