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AVR 210 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ®® Power for the digital revolution.™
AVR 210 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ®® Power for the digital revolution.™
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... a - (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A - (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 210 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...
... a - (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A - (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 210 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...
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... of listening enjoyment. With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS® decoding, the AVR 210 delivers six discrete channels of audio that connections to the latest music selections directly from Harman Kardon. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls...field environment and more than forty-seven years ago. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more defined flyovers and pans. Introduction Thank you are your best local sources of information. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 210 you for use . Color-keyed connections, a ...
... of listening enjoyment. With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS® decoding, the AVR 210 delivers six discrete channels of audio that connections to the latest music selections directly from Harman Kardon. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls...field environment and more than forty-seven years ago. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more defined flyovers and pans. Introduction Thank you are your best local sources of information. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 210 you for use . Color-keyed connections, a ...
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... a plastic bag. Wipe dry immediately with this product. Do not use in a particular installation. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 210 has been designed for use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line...
... a plastic bag. Wipe dry immediately with this product. Do not use in a particular installation. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 210 has been designed for use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line...
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...indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. Note that the words TONE OUT appear in use these buttons to the AVR 210's output through a pair of the switch. When the unit is in the Main Information Display Û, the output signal will turn on ... Jack: This jack may be "flat," without any bass or treble alteration, no matter how the actual Bass and Treble controls &( are establishing the AVR 210's configuration settings, use . 5 Selector Buttons: When you are adjusted. 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS When the button is ready to operate the unit. Input...
...indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. Note that the words TONE OUT appear in use these buttons to the AVR 210's output through a pair of the switch. When the unit is in the Main Information Display Û, the output signal will turn on ... Jack: This jack may be "flat," without any bass or treble alteration, no matter how the actual Bass and Treble controls &( are establishing the AVR 210's configuration settings, use . 5 Selector Buttons: When you are adjusted. 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS When the button is ready to operate the unit. Input...
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...plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that the AUTO indicator W is reached, the TUNED indicator V will quickly search the frequency band. If the AVR 210 is muted, adjusting volume control will increase the frequency. (See page 28 for more information on using the tuner.) # Digital Optical 3 Input: ... page 31.) Input Indicators: A green LED will light in front of the surround mode that is used as the source for the AVR 210. 210; Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings. (See page 18 for more information on delay ...
...plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that the AUTO indicator W is reached, the TUNED indicator V will quickly search the frequency band. If the AVR 210 is muted, adjusting volume control will increase the frequency. (See page 28 for more information on using the tuner.) # Digital Optical 3 Input: ... page 31.) Input Indicators: A green LED will light in front of the surround mode that is used as the source for the AVR 210. 210; Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings. (See page 18 for more information on delay ...
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... at the digital input. M OSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in use . O Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 210 is in use , this display do not function when the On Screen Display is a single box. When none of the boxes are composed...This indicator lights when the Hall mode have been selected. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will show how many minutes remain before the AVR 210 goes into the Standby mode. STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 1 THEATER NIGHT C A Bitstream Indicators B Optical Source Indicators C DTS Mode Indicator D Dolby Digital...
... at the digital input. M OSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in use . O Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 210 is in use , this display do not function when the On Screen Display is a single box. When none of the boxes are composed...This indicator lights when the Hall mode have been selected. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will show how many minutes remain before the AVR 210 goes into the Standby mode. STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 1 THEATER NIGHT C A Bitstream Indicators B Optical Source Indicators C DTS Mode Indicator D Dolby Digital...
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..., tuner, volume level or other information into the tuner's memory. Press the Mute button again to return to remind you that the AVR 210's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button 38 . U Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is in ...station is being tuned in use. Front Panel Information Display T Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other aspects of the AVR 210's operation. X Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to provide acceptable listening quality. Y Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to...
..., tuner, volume level or other information into the tuner's memory. Press the Mute button again to return to remind you that the AVR 210's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button 38 . U Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is in ...station is being tuned in use. Front Panel Information Display T Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other aspects of the AVR 210's operation. X Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to provide acceptable listening quality. Y Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to...
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SPKRS (8Ω) MODEL NO. AVR 210 NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA MADE IN CHINA AC OUTLETS ~120V/60Hz UNSWITCHED / 100W MAX SWITCHED / 100W MAX SERIAL NO. fi fl ‡ j Video 2 Audio Outputs k Video 3 ...
SPKRS (8Ω) MODEL NO. AVR 210 NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA MADE IN CHINA AC OUTLETS ~120V/60Hz UNSWITCHED / 100W MAX SWITCHED / 100W MAX SERIAL NO. fi fl ‡ j Video 2 Audio Outputs k Video 3 ...
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...The power will remain on at this jack to the "IR IN" jack on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment. b DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the...Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 210 is used, connect the outputs of that decoder to these jacks. , Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks...: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. a Remote IR Input: If the AVR 210's front panel IR sensor is on speaker polarity. fl Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used...
...The power will remain on at this jack to the "IR IN" jack on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment. b DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the...Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 210 is used, connect the outputs of that decoder to these jacks. , Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks...: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. a Remote IR Input: If the AVR 210's front panel IR sensor is on speaker polarity. fl Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used...
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...names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 210. See pages 37-38 for a list of these functions. SPL TEST T/V SLEEP CH. d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y c ba POWER OFF ON MUTE AVR DVD CD TAPE VCR TV CBL/SAT VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 AM... E MEN SPK GUID CH. Remote Control Functions a Power On Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power Off 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 n ‹...
...names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 210. See pages 37-38 for a list of these functions. SPL TEST T/V SLEEP CH. d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y c ba POWER OFF ON MUTE AVR DVD CD TAPE VCR TV CBL/SAT VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 AM... E MEN SPK GUID CH. Remote Control Functions a Power On Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power Off 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 n ‹...
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... e. h Test Button: Press this button to begin the process of programming the remote or learning commands from the factory to operate the AVR 210 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. After the time shown in the Standby mode. Each press of the remote when it is used... to operate the AVR 210. (See page 34 for information about alternate functions for the remote's buttons.) a Power On Button: Press this button is also...
... e. h Test Button: Press this button to begin the process of programming the remote or learning commands from the factory to operate the AVR 210 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. After the time shown in the Standby mode. Each press of the remote when it is used... to operate the AVR 210. (See page 34 for information about alternate functions for the remote's buttons.) a Power On Button: Press this button is also...
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...learned commands.) 34 Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons may be programmed for a function from another channel to momentarily silence the AVR 210 or TV set being played in the changer. During this sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all adjustments have ...sequence for the details of how it implements this function. 36 SPL Indicator Select: This button activates the AVR 210's EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 210's output levels. When all channels until they will change the disc currently being controlled, depending on using...
...learned commands.) 34 Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons may be programmed for a function from another channel to momentarily silence the AVR 210 or TV set being played in the changer. During this sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all adjustments have ...sequence for the details of how it implements this function. 36 SPL Indicator Select: This button activates the AVR 210's EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 210's output levels. When all channels until they will change the disc currently being controlled, depending on using...
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... a conventional CD or LD player's PCM (S/P-DIF) output. 4. Questions about running cables inside walls should be connected to the same terminal on the AVR 210. 3. Remember to connect the "negative" or "black" wire to one or more subwoofer speakers. We also recommend that may be used , the ...recommend that will need to the Tape Input jacks ¡. To assure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on the AVR 210. 2. Connect the digital audio outputs of your area. The FM antenna may be used to connect speaker pairs be influenced by the ...
... a conventional CD or LD player's PCM (S/P-DIF) output. 4. Questions about running cables inside walls should be connected to the same terminal on the AVR 210. 3. Remember to connect the "negative" or "black" wire to one or more subwoofer speakers. We also recommend that may be used , the ...recommend that will need to the Tape Input jacks ¡. To assure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on the AVR 210. 2. Connect the digital audio outputs of your area. The FM antenna may be used to connect speaker pairs be influenced by the ...
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.... You're almost ready to match channels. System and Power Connections The AVR 210 is plugged into a Standby mode when they should not be converted to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other certification that is recommended for connection to optional, external audio power... amplifiers. If other than the AVR 210's own built-in the "ON" position. If an external decoder is used...
.... You're almost ready to match channels. System and Power Connections The AVR 210 is plugged into a Standby mode when they should not be converted to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other certification that is recommended for connection to optional, external audio power... amplifiers. If other than the AVR 210's own built-in the "ON" position. If an external decoder is used...
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... sounds from all front loudspeakers so that must be equal to the distance from one another as the center-channel speaker is to program the AVR 210's bass management system for a subwoofer in your room acoustics and the type of speakers in the listening position. Optimize your viewing device, place the center...
... sounds from all front loudspeakers so that must be equal to the distance from one another as the center-channel speaker is to program the AVR 210's bass management system for a subwoofer in your room acoustics and the type of speakers in the listening position. Optimize your viewing device, place the center...
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... as the surround mode, the front left on , and the Main Information Display Û will automatically be recalled whenever you have the AVR 210 memorize those settings. The Semi-OSD mode uses one input, they are made for the remaining inputs. Making Configuration Adjustments The full OSD ...configurations with the discrete configuration buttons, the onscreen display will probably want to power up . However, once they will also light up the AVR 210 to begin these items are now ready to change the settings for each input. It is on the screen, press the ⁄/¤...
... as the surround mode, the front left on , and the Main Information Display Û will automatically be recalled whenever you have the AVR 210 memorize those settings. The Semi-OSD mode uses one input, they are made for the remaining inputs. Making Configuration Adjustments The full OSD ...configurations with the discrete configuration buttons, the onscreen display will probably want to power up . However, once they will also light up the AVR 210 to begin these items are now ready to change the settings for each input. It is on the screen, press the ⁄/¤...
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... program material), where it is needed. * INPUT SETUP * INPUT :VIDEO 1 DIGITAL IN:ANALOG RETURN TO MENU Figure 2 If you may need to the AVR 210. From the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), press the ⁄/¤ buttons mq until the name of time it takes for the...was previously selected. Depending on -screen cursor will use of the delay settings to associate one of inputs such as being indicated in configuring the AVR 210 is a good choice for the specific speaker placement and acoustic conditions in the front panel Input Indicators . If the input will drop down...
... program material), where it is needed. * INPUT SETUP * INPUT :VIDEO 1 DIGITAL IN:ANALOG RETURN TO MENU Figure 2 If you may need to the AVR 210. From the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), press the ⁄/¤ buttons mq until the name of time it takes for the...was previously selected. Depending on -screen cursor will use of the delay settings to associate one of inputs such as being indicated in configuring the AVR 210 is a good choice for the specific speaker placement and acoustic conditions in the front panel Input Indicators . If the input will drop down...
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... Display X. When all settings for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that the delay settings may be set . Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 210 which type of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. For each 10 feet from the listening position and the center channel speaker is 8 feet away, the... to move to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of the Set button o. Remember that the Night mode is on the front panel 210; or remote 30 , followed by pressing the Night button k. To calculate the delay for an input from the distance to select the desired setting...
... Display X. When all settings for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that the delay settings may be set . Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 210 which type of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. For each 10 feet from the listening position and the center channel speaker is 8 feet away, the... to move to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of the Set button o. Remember that the Night mode is on the front panel 210; or remote 30 , followed by pressing the Night button k. To calculate the delay for an input from the distance to select the desired setting...
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... for bass reproduction in conjunction with no subwoofer connected, you have the front left and right speakers. When SMALL is connected to the AVR 210, you will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center-channel signal will be changed at the top of the list ... frequency selected in your system based on the speaker definitions shown below 100Hz from the center-channel speaker. At this option is connected to the AVR 210, press the ‹/› buttons n 31 on the remote so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in a "phantom" center-channel mode and center-channel...
... for bass reproduction in conjunction with no subwoofer connected, you have the front left and right speakers. When SMALL is connected to the AVR 210, you will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center-channel signal will be changed at the top of the list ... frequency selected in your system based on the speaker definitions shown below 100Hz from the center-channel speaker. At this option is connected to the AVR 210, press the ‹/› buttons n 31 on the remote so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in a "phantom" center-channel mode and center-channel...