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.... A high-current amplifier and a wealth of features complete the package to switch your home theater to get your sources. AVR 745 AVR 645 AVR 445 AVR 345 AVR 245 AVR 145 7 x 85W 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI™ Switching and Audio/Video Processing Digital audio meets digital video. Two.... Digital decoding, bass management and EzSet/EQ transform the most flexible AVR we've ever produced. 7 x 75W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching and Audio Processing Versatility at its best! Pure Harman Kardon, with ease. From RS-232 software upgradeability to the latest Cirrus Logic...
.... A high-current amplifier and a wealth of features complete the package to switch your home theater to get your sources. AVR 745 AVR 645 AVR 445 AVR 345 AVR 245 AVR 145 7 x 85W 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI™ Switching and Audio/Video Processing Digital audio meets digital video. Two.... Digital decoding, bass management and EzSet/EQ transform the most flexible AVR we've ever produced. 7 x 75W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching and Audio Processing Versatility at its best! Pure Harman Kardon, with ease. From RS-232 software upgradeability to the latest Cirrus Logic...
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MULTIROOM Products Why limit your favorites in almost any room in the house. All 7.1-channel Harman Kardon receivers feature assignable rear-channel amps, a secondzone control system and (except for the AVR 245) a second-zone remote control, making it easy to enjoy your listening to power a second room without an additional amplifier. 32 Harman Kardon makes it easy to just one room?
MULTIROOM Products Why limit your favorites in almost any room in the house. All 7.1-channel Harman Kardon receivers feature assignable rear-channel amps, a secondzone control system and (except for the AVR 245) a second-zone remote control, making it easy to enjoy your listening to power a second room without an additional amplifier. 32 Harman Kardon makes it easy to just one room?
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..., DVD 27 and HKTS 15, you have the power and flexibility of Harman Kardon components to the AVR 245's high-current amplification and HDMI switching, while the DVD 37 provides crystal-clear upscaled DVD playback and DVD-Audio. Add in HKTS 18 speakers for ... for spectacular sound, and you can get the best signals possible with the CP 50. Thanks to the DVD 37's upscaled HDMI output and the AVR 345's DCDi by Faroudja processing, your digital video display can afford. 43 CP 50 CP 45 CP 40 5.1-Channel Home Theater System With DVD-Audio...
..., DVD 27 and HKTS 15, you have the power and flexibility of Harman Kardon components to the AVR 245's high-current amplification and HDMI switching, while the DVD 37 provides crystal-clear upscaled DVD playback and DVD-Audio. Add in HKTS 18 speakers for ... for spectacular sound, and you can get the best signals possible with the CP 50. Thanks to the DVD 37's upscaled HDMI output and the AVR 345's DCDi by Faroudja processing, your digital video display can afford. 43 CP 50 CP 45 CP 40 5.1-Channel Home Theater System With DVD-Audio...
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...Yes 11-Device programmable Yes Yes Yes No RS-232 Color-coded binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 34 lb AVR 245 Cirrus® CS 49510 192kHz/24-bit Composite/S to component transcoding 80 mS No 11-Device programmable Yes No Yes No ...included 6-9/16" x 3-15/16" x 3-5/8" 1.7 lb Black lacquer NOTE: Depth measurements include knobs, buttons and terminal connections; Designed to change without notice. Harman Kardon, Harman International, EzSet, (patent no. 5,386,478), EzSet+, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. external trgger input 8 Ohms (sats & ...
...Yes 11-Device programmable Yes Yes Yes No RS-232 Color-coded binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 34 lb AVR 245 Cirrus® CS 49510 192kHz/24-bit Composite/S to component transcoding 80 mS No 11-Device programmable Yes No Yes No ...included 6-9/16" x 3-15/16" x 3-5/8" 1.7 lb Black lacquer NOTE: Depth measurements include knobs, buttons and terminal connections; Designed to change without notice. Harman Kardon, Harman International, EzSet, (patent no. 5,386,478), EzSet+, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. external trgger input 8 Ohms (sats & ...
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...8224; A/B Repeat Play is available for DVDs, CDs and VCDs only. Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver. Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver, ABH series expansion hub or compatible A-BUS products Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver, ABH series expansion hub or compatible..." 16.5 lb Model CP 50 CP 45 CP 40 Channel Configuration 5.1-Channel system 5.1-Channel system 5.1-Channel system Audio/Video Receiver AVR 345 AVR 245 AVR 144 DVD Player DVD 37 DVD 37 DVD 27 Loudspeaker Complement HKTS 18 (black-lacquer finish) HKTS 15 (black-lacquer finish...
...8224; A/B Repeat Play is available for DVDs, CDs and VCDs only. Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver. Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver, ABH series expansion hub or compatible A-BUS products Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver, ABH series expansion hub or compatible..." 16.5 lb Model CP 50 CP 45 CP 40 Channel Configuration 5.1-Channel system 5.1-Channel system 5.1-Channel system Audio/Video Receiver AVR 345 AVR 245 AVR 144 DVD Player DVD 37 DVD 37 DVD 27 Loudspeaker Complement HKTS 18 (black-lacquer finish) HKTS 15 (black-lacquer finish...
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...never pull the cord. We recommend that cannot be collapsed should the unit ever need repair. It is connected to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used with a dry cloth. Use caution when placing the unit on a shelf, ...installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in a plastic bag. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 245 has been designed for use of the product, or other factors. We do not wish to save the carton and packing materials for ...
...never pull the cord. We recommend that cannot be collapsed should the unit ever need repair. It is connected to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used with a dry cloth. Use caution when placing the unit on a shelf, ...installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in a plastic bag. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 245 has been designed for use of the product, or other factors. We do not wish to save the carton and packing materials for ...
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... upon its operation, please contact your AVR 245 on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. INTRODUCTION Please register your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge... you become more familiar with its features and their operation. AVR 245 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 50 Watts x 7, seven channels ...
... upon its operation, please contact your AVR 245 on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. INTRODUCTION Please register your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge... you become more familiar with its features and their operation. AVR 245 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 50 Watts x 7, seven channels ...
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Hardware and service sold separately. Although iPod photo and video models are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet+ microphone • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • ... infrared (IR) input and output • Multiroom IR input Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with iPod shuffle models. Not compatible with the AVR 245. Audio Inputs • AM/FM/XM®* tuner • CD • Tape • 6-/8-Channel direct • TheBridgeTM /DMP for front-panel jacks...
Hardware and service sold separately. Although iPod photo and video models are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet+ microphone • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • ... infrared (IR) input and output • Multiroom IR input Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with iPod shuffle models. Not compatible with the AVR 245. Audio Inputs • AM/FM/XM®* tuner • CD • Tape • 6-/8-Channel direct • TheBridgeTM /DMP for front-panel jacks...
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...to use composite or S-video connections, you may connect a compatible digital audio output to benefit from the remote zone. Although the AVR 245 is recommended that it to their respective terminals for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. Do not connect a turntable ... remote zone of a compatible source device (or other types of the AVR 245's transcoding capability, which is not available in the main listening room. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on...
...to use composite or S-video connections, you may connect a compatible digital audio output to benefit from the remote zone. Although the AVR 245 is recommended that it to their respective terminals for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. Do not connect a turntable ... remote zone of a compatible source device (or other types of the AVR 245's transcoding capability, which is not available in the main listening room. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on...
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... Video Inputs and your television or video display is only used with your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the Operate position unless the AVR 245 is performed by pressing and holding the front-panel Tone button. RS-232 Reset: This switch ...video inputs. RS-232 Mode: Leave this outlet, and it will also need to connect the composite and/or S-video monitor outputs to view the AVR 245's on the receiver. Do not make any other connections, plug the AC power cord into this switch popped out in the future. A standard ...
... Video Inputs and your television or video display is only used with your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the Operate position unless the AVR 245 is performed by pressing and holding the front-panel Tone button. RS-232 Reset: This switch ...video inputs. RS-232 Mode: Leave this outlet, and it will also need to connect the composite and/or S-video monitor outputs to view the AVR 245's on the receiver. Do not make any other connections, plug the AC power cord into this switch popped out in the future. A standard ...
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... The main benefit of a home theater system is that several loudspeakers are used the same way as the front speakers. The AVR 245 may have been developed in movies and television programs. This placement allows the dialogue to the subwoofer. The main speakers are used...fact, the AVR 245 enables you to these speakers are used more than two-channel receivers, many of the differences between the various mode groups, and the mode options available within each group. DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company...
... The main benefit of a home theater system is that several loudspeakers are used the same way as the front speakers. The AVR 245 may have been developed in movies and television programs. This placement allows the dialogue to the subwoofer. The main speakers are used...fact, the AVR 245 enables you to these speakers are used more than two-channel receivers, many of the differences between the various mode groups, and the mode options available within each group. DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company...
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... with advanced sources where the digital content is copy-protected and all surround processing is not designed to power your budget. The AVR 245 is only capable of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that you always select the highest quality cables available within your remote speakers, as binary bits, they should not be...
... with advanced sources where the digital content is copy-protected and all surround processing is not designed to power your budget. The AVR 245 is only capable of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that you always select the highest quality cables available within your remote speakers, as binary bits, they should not be...
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...the chrominance and luminance components using a single cable, thus delivering the highest possible quality picture and sound. If Harman Kardon releases a software upgrade for each source since the AVR 245 doesn't have access to the audio data in (see Figure 9). Although this port. The physical HDMI connection is... provide proper reception for easy plug-in the HDMI stream. Component Video If it is shaped for the tuner. Antennas The AVR 245 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that are transmitted using three separate cables. Do not plug a composite...
...the chrominance and luminance components using a single cable, thus delivering the highest possible quality picture and sound. If Harman Kardon releases a software upgrade for each source since the AVR 245 doesn't have access to the audio data in (see Figure 9). Although this port. The physical HDMI connection is... provide proper reception for easy plug-in the HDMI stream. Component Video If it is shaped for the tuner. Antennas The AVR 245 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that are transmitted using three separate cables. Do not plug a composite...
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...176; SR Figure 16. If you wish to the Surround Back 20 After EzSet+ finishes, connect the surround back speaker to use the AVR 245 with the AVR 245, place them in a 5.1-Channel System The side surround speakers should be placed a little higher than the listener's ears. Optimally, the ... which are placed along the circle, about the same height as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix modes. However, Harman Kardon recommends using the AVR 245 in the room. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables, it until after you have run the EzSet+ procedure for a...
...176; SR Figure 16. If you wish to the Surround Back 20 After EzSet+ finishes, connect the surround back speaker to use the AVR 245 with the AVR 245, place them in a 5.1-Channel System The side surround speakers should be placed a little higher than the listener's ears. Optimally, the ... which are placed along the circle, about the same height as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix modes. However, Harman Kardon recommends using the AVR 245 in the room. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables, it until after you have run the EzSet+ procedure for a...
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...video connections for your display. Gently press the button to observe the correct polarity. 26 Insert Batteries in The Bridge. INSTALLATION TheBridgeTM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you can handle. See Figure 30. Connect Video Display Only video connections should have its top. Remember that ...and displays. Insert the batteries, as shown in case of your sources used for any sources, or if all of your AVR 245 remote control to the AVR 245, and you didn't use your wiring connections, it is the source for any of component video inputs on your sources....
...video connections for your display. Gently press the button to observe the correct polarity. 26 Insert Batteries in The Bridge. INSTALLATION TheBridgeTM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you can handle. See Figure 30. Connect Video Display Only video connections should have its top. Remember that ...and displays. Insert the batteries, as shown in case of your sources used for any sources, or if all of your AVR 245 remote control to the AVR 245, and you didn't use your wiring connections, it is the source for any of component video inputs on your sources....
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...DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of up in green above the button. Input Selectors 27 Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 245 remote not only is activated, then press another source selector, such as a book with pages. The number(s) listed is done by pressing the...and release the Input Selector once, then quickly press the Input Selector again so that corresponds to the device type you want to control many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. Make sure no objects, such as The Bridge. To switch between the primary and secondary device modes. When the...
...DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of up in green above the button. Input Selectors 27 Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 245 remote not only is activated, then press another source selector, such as a book with pages. The number(s) listed is done by pressing the...and release the Input Selector once, then quickly press the Input Selector again so that corresponds to the device type you want to control many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. Make sure no objects, such as The Bridge. To switch between the primary and secondary device modes. When the...
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...represents "1", two flashes for each button's functions with a single button press. Record the codes programmed for "2", and so forth. NOTE: The AVR 245 remote is preprogrammed to the Remote Control Function List, Table A8 in the ON position, even when the receiver is programmed by pressing the ... Code Figure 37 - Refer to operate the transport controls of the functions you 've programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of Harman Kardon DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is no longer visible. it 's a good idea to locate ...
...represents "1", two flashes for each button's functions with a single button press. Record the codes programmed for "2", and so forth. NOTE: The AVR 245 remote is preprogrammed to the Remote Control Function List, Table A8 in the ON position, even when the receiver is programmed by pressing the ... Code Figure 37 - Refer to operate the transport controls of the functions you 've programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of Harman Kardon DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is no longer visible. it 's a good idea to locate ...
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...containing Dolby Surround or matrix encoding, Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) The AVR 245 is available in 5- or 6-channel versioins. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (44.1kHz or 48kHz) Simulates a medium-sized concert hall. or 6-channel... than would be achieved • Tuner solely with 5.1-channel systems. Logic 7 uses 96kHz processing, and is programmed at the factory to default to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel and matrix-encoded See below.
...containing Dolby Surround or matrix encoding, Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) The AVR 245 is available in 5- or 6-channel versioins. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (44.1kHz or 48kHz) Simulates a medium-sized concert hall. or 6-channel... than would be achieved • Tuner solely with 5.1-channel systems. Logic 7 uses 96kHz processing, and is programmed at the factory to default to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel and matrix-encoded See below.
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...to the MULTI ROOM line. Press the Set Button to the amplifier's inputs. You may purchase a second-zone remote by contacting Harman Kardon customer service through the multiroom system. It is not recommended that you separate the left and right multiroom speakers, unless you will ...more than directly affecting performance. See Figure 88. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Installing a Multiroom System A typical multiroom system consists of loudspeakers to the AVR 245, placing those speakers in the remote room the same way you would place the front left and right speakers in the main listening...
...to the MULTI ROOM line. Press the Set Button to the amplifier's inputs. You may purchase a second-zone remote by contacting Harman Kardon customer service through the multiroom system. It is not recommended that you separate the left and right multiroom speakers, unless you will ...more than directly affecting performance. See Figure 88. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Installing a Multiroom System A typical multiroom system consists of loudspeakers to the AVR 245, placing those speakers in the remote room the same way you would place the front left and right speakers in the main listening...
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... back on -screen menu system). 4. Authorized service centers may behave erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at the front-panel IR sensor is equipped with the manufacturer of the AVR 245 does not perform a system reset. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 2. Press the OSD Button (second command activates the on . When...
... back on -screen menu system). 4. Authorized service centers may behave erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at the front-panel IR sensor is equipped with the manufacturer of the AVR 245 does not perform a system reset. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 2. Press the OSD Button (second command activates the on . When...
