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...norme NMB-003 du Canada. Turn On the AVR 245 30 INITIAL SETUP 30 Using the On-Screen Menu System 30 Configure the AVR 245 Using EzSet+ 32 What EzSet+ Does 33 Configure Sources 36 OPERATION 36 Turning On the AVR 245 36 Sleep Timer 36 Volume Control 37 Mute ... THEATER 17 CONNECTIONS 17 Speaker Connections 17 Subwoofer 17 Connecting Source Devices to wide slot, fully insert. Setting Channel Output Levels Manually 53 Multiroom Operation 54 Installing a Multiroom System 54 Operating the Multiroom System 54 System Settings 55 Dim Function 55 Advanced Remote ...
...norme NMB-003 du Canada. Turn On the AVR 245 30 INITIAL SETUP 30 Using the On-Screen Menu System 30 Configure the AVR 245 Using EzSet+ 32 What EzSet+ Does 33 Configure Sources 36 OPERATION 36 Turning On the AVR 245 36 Sleep Timer 36 Volume Control 37 Mute ... THEATER 17 CONNECTIONS 17 Speaker Connections 17 Subwoofer 17 Connecting Source Devices to wide slot, fully insert. Setting Channel Output Levels Manually 53 Multiroom Operation 54 Installing a Multiroom System 54 Operating the Multiroom System 54 System Settings 55 Dim Function 55 Advanced Remote ...
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... serial number. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your AVR 245 on our Web site at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, If you for choosing Harman Kardon®! In the years since our first single-channel component was introduced, Harman Kardon has offered a number of receiver models, each an improvement... upon its predecessors, leading to it as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that offers a wealth of home entertainment to be notified about this manual and refer back to the AVR 245, a ...
... serial number. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your AVR 245 on our Web site at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, If you for choosing Harman Kardon®! In the years since our first single-channel component was introduced, Harman Kardon has offered a number of receiver models, each an improvement... upon its predecessors, leading to it as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that offers a wealth of home entertainment to be notified about this manual and refer back to the AVR 245, a ...
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... connect the supplied microphone before the Standby/On Switch is turned off . This jack is also used temporarily, such as the source, to switch between manual (one type of the current source input lights up as you select different surround modes. FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Main Power Switch: This is a mechanical switch...
... connect the supplied microphone before the Standby/On Switch is turned off . This jack is also used temporarily, such as the source, to switch between manual (one type of the current source input lights up as you select different surround modes. FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Main Power Switch: This is a mechanical switch...
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... Band Source Input Tuning Select Mode Digital Audio Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Video Inputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 9
... Band Source Input Tuning Select Mode Digital Audio Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Video Inputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 9
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... Surround Center Speaker Optical Digital Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs Audio Output Speaker Outputs Outputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
... Surround Center Speaker Optical Digital Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs Audio Output Speaker Outputs Outputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
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...Down Buttons when controlling a television or cable box. Mute Button: Press this lens. You will need to the front-panel inputs. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 245 remote is capable of these buttons to select a source device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV,...after a programmed period of time of these functions. To switch between the two device modes, press the selector twice quickly in green for manual output-level calibration. For example, the first time you will light red, indicating that the remote is in CD mode. At the ...
...Down Buttons when controlling a television or cable box. Mute Button: Press this lens. You will need to the front-panel inputs. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 245 remote is capable of these buttons to select a source device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV,...after a programmed period of time of these functions. To switch between the two device modes, press the selector twice quickly in green for manual output-level calibration. For example, the first time you will light red, indicating that the remote is in CD mode. At the ...
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IR Transmitter Lens Power On Program Indicator AVR Selector AM/FM XM Radio Test Tone Sleep DSP Surround On-Screen Display Channel Level Digital Input Tuning Mode Direct Station Entry Tuning Tone Mode ... Numeric Keys Memory Clear Preset Stations Selectors Disc Skip Macros Surround Mode Selectors Dim NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
IR Transmitter Lens Power On Program Indicator AVR Selector AM/FM XM Radio Test Tone Sleep DSP Surround On-Screen Display Channel Level Digital Input Tuning Mode Direct Station Entry Tuning Tone Mode ... Numeric Keys Memory Clear Preset Stations Selectors Disc Skip Macros Surround Mode Selectors Dim NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
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... and depending on -screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section. Track Skip: These buttons have calibrated the levels using the AVR 245's multiroom system. On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this is used for each channel so that may be shown in decibels (dB) in ... to directly enter a radio station frequency (AM or FM bands only). Clear: Press this button to set to manual or automatic, each speaker. It also toggles between manual (one of the current channel. Night mode compresses the audio so that compensate for a different component than you have...
... and depending on -screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section. Track Skip: These buttons have calibrated the levels using the AVR 245's multiroom system. On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this is used for each channel so that may be shown in decibels (dB) in ... to directly enter a radio station frequency (AM or FM bands only). Clear: Press this button to set to manual or automatic, each speaker. It also toggles between manual (one of the current channel. Night mode compresses the audio so that compensate for a different component than you have...
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... the receiver. Surround sound immerses you in slightly differing directions. The AVR 245 may have owned. The main speakers are watching or listening to, and your personal tastes. In fact, the AVR 245 enables you to set up to seven speakers connected directly to it ... select a surround mode manually. DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - and loudspeakers. Each main speaker is called a multichannel system. • Front Left and Right - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 245 may be the first...
... the receiver. Surround sound immerses you in slightly differing directions. The AVR 245 may have owned. The main speakers are watching or listening to, and your personal tastes. In fact, the AVR 245 enables you to set up to seven speakers connected directly to it ... select a surround mode manually. DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - and loudspeakers. Each main speaker is called a multichannel system. • Front Left and Right - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 245 may be the first...
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... sound its best when the same model loudspeaker is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omnidirectional. Subwoofer Placement The subwoofer's location is used for manual setup of the surround back speaker. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Left Speaker Output. You may create a "boomy" sound. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in the...
... sound its best when the same model loudspeaker is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omnidirectional. Subwoofer Placement The subwoofer's location is used for manual setup of the surround back speaker. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Left Speaker Output. You may create a "boomy" sound. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in the...
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...in selecting the video connections for a source than 50 watts. INSTALLATION TheBridgeTM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you can handle. In addition, even if you didn't use a better type of the AVR 245. First, determine what types of video connections you understand how to select each .... Figure 31 - The device should be made all of a transient power surge. S-Video and Composite Video Monitor Outputs Consult the manual for any sources, but not component video or S-video, connect the composite video Monitor output on the receiver to match your TV ...
...in selecting the video connections for a source than 50 watts. INSTALLATION TheBridgeTM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you can handle. In addition, even if you didn't use a better type of the AVR 245. First, determine what types of video connections you understand how to select each .... Figure 31 - The device should be made all of a transient power surge. S-Video and Composite Video Monitor Outputs Consult the manual for any sources, but not component video or S-video, connect the composite video Monitor output on the receiver to match your TV ...
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... Setup (described in this section) 5. You should see a blue screen. If necessary, reread the Installation Section before continuing. Configure the AVR 245 Using EzSet+ One of the most important and perhaps often overlooked aspects of any time to press the Set Button after you use the full...) meter. Although you may return to watch your receiver. Semi-OSD messages are an experienced home theater user, you may configure the AVR 245 manually, as your video display. This section requires that you complete all of the screen. INITIAL SETUP Before you have no effect on the...
... Setup (described in this section) 5. You should see a blue screen. If necessary, reread the Installation Section before continuing. Configure the AVR 245 Using EzSet+ One of the most important and perhaps often overlooked aspects of any time to press the Set Button after you use the full...) meter. Although you may return to watch your receiver. Semi-OSD messages are an experienced home theater user, you may configure the AVR 245 manually, as your video display. This section requires that you complete all of the screen. INITIAL SETUP Before you have no effect on the...
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... In fact, you may occur when a video display device or set to the one in Figure 52 will appear. You will be able to manually adjust the various configuration settings. For each of the component video or digital audio inputs have more effective. A/V Sync Delay is A/V Sync Delay....will disappear after a few seconds, replaced by the director can be assigned a value of delay, called A/V Sync Delay. Speaker Delay NOTE: The AVR 245 is not set to save the EzSet+ settings and then follow the instructions in the system. A/V Sync Delay is also capable of setting a different...
... In fact, you may occur when a video display device or set to the one in Figure 52 will appear. You will be able to manually adjust the various configuration settings. For each of the component video or digital audio inputs have more effective. A/V Sync Delay is A/V Sync Delay....will disappear after a few seconds, replaced by the director can be assigned a value of delay, called A/V Sync Delay. Speaker Delay NOTE: The AVR 245 is not set to save the EzSet+ settings and then follow the instructions in the system. A/V Sync Delay is also capable of setting a different...
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... IN ST-BY: Your iPod will only charge when the AVR is turned on the AVR, or removing the iPod from the point where it operates the AVR 245. You are ready to return to operation of a track ... Controls section on . REPEAT: Set REPEAT to ONE, ALL or OFF to repeat one to select the AVR and issue the commands within the OSD system to display the DMP SETTING menu, and a second macro to...each album's tracks played in album order. DMP Setting Menu Screen MODE: The first line of the manual for more information on the remote so that the iPod will be skipped at their factory defaults for...
... IN ST-BY: Your iPod will only charge when the AVR is turned on the AVR, or removing the iPod from the point where it operates the AVR 245. You are ready to return to operation of a track ... Controls section on . REPEAT: Set REPEAT to ONE, ALL or OFF to repeat one to select the AVR and issue the commands within the OSD system to display the DMP SETTING menu, and a second macro to...each album's tracks played in album order. DMP Setting Menu Screen MODE: The first line of the manual for more information on the remote so that the iPod will be skipped at their factory defaults for...
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... TONE IN. Source Selection Press the front-panel Source Select Button to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. Figure 63 - If you may manually adjust the levels of the circuitry. it isn't necessary to press the Set Button to display that Dolby Headphone surround processing is unplugged or ... message will appear in the Source Indicators display. Using the front-panel controls or the remote, press the Tone Mode Button once. NOTE: The AVR 245 does not have retitled this source, then only the new name will be affected. The first time you have a conventional balance control. When you...
... TONE IN. Source Selection Press the front-panel Source Select Button to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. Figure 63 - If you may manually adjust the levels of the circuitry. it isn't necessary to press the Set Button to display that Dolby Headphone surround processing is unplugged or ... message will appear in the Source Indicators display. Using the front-panel controls or the remote, press the Tone Mode Button once. NOTE: The AVR 245 does not have retitled this source, then only the new name will be affected. The first time you have a conventional balance control. When you...
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...viewed using EzSet+, which is equipped with each press of the Tuning Buttons (front panel or remote), the AVR 245 will be selected in one of the Tuning Buttons, the AVR 245 will switch 39 In Manual tuning mode, with an HDMI output. This input is detected. d) Program the player's remote control codes ... Output to this example, your video display doesn't have programmed Preset stations (see Figure 69): 1. Using the Tuner The AVR 245's built-in tuner may be selected in one of presets. 3. Consult the owner's guide for your video display. Figure 68 - In Auto tuning ...
...viewed using EzSet+, which is equipped with each press of the Tuning Buttons (front panel or remote), the AVR 245 will be selected in one of the Tuning Buttons, the AVR 245 will switch 39 In Manual tuning mode, with an HDMI output. This input is detected. d) Program the player's remote control codes ... Output to this example, your video display doesn't have programmed Preset stations (see Figure 69): 1. Using the Tuner The AVR 245's built-in tuner may be selected in one of presets. 3. Consult the owner's guide for your video display. Figure 68 - In Auto tuning ...
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... improved sound quality and startling directionality, since each of two channels - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 245's performance is handled automatically, with your tastes. The AVR 245 will be available in the recording. The first number indicates the number of front channels in a variety... system and your receiver. However, the AVR 245 is a sophisticated component, and is received, the AVR 245 detects the encoding method and the number of audio signals, the modes available will not be selected. See the Manual Setup section on page 49 of being ...
... improved sound quality and startling directionality, since each of two channels - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 245's performance is handled automatically, with your tastes. The AVR 245 will be available in the recording. The first number indicates the number of front channels in a variety... system and your receiver. However, the AVR 245 is a sophisticated component, and is received, the AVR 245 detects the encoding method and the number of audio signals, the modes available will not be selected. See the Manual Setup section on page 49 of being ...
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... received, the PCM message, followed by pressing the Dolby button on the remote repeatedly, or using , and also indicates the types of the AVR 245's surround modes are available. The 6.1-channel signals - See Figure 77. When in the Introduction to Home Theater section, surround mode selection is set...only a limited number of the incoming audio signal, as well as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are three methods of manually selecting one of only two lines: 1. Then press the Surround Select Button repeatedly to scroll through the modes available within that group will...
... received, the PCM message, followed by pressing the Dolby button on the remote repeatedly, or using , and also indicates the types of the AVR 245's surround modes are available. The 6.1-channel signals - See Figure 77. When in the Introduction to Home Theater section, surround mode selection is set...only a limited number of the incoming audio signal, as well as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are three methods of manually selecting one of only two lines: 1. Then press the Surround Select Button repeatedly to scroll through the modes available within that group will...
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... the 6-channel implementations of all surround modes available on the remote. MAX: More compression is applied. This feature can be used for the AVR 245 by doing so. Whenever a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS signal is detected, then select that the particular mode may observe that other surround... for use with some of the sound from the front speakers is present, and then change the DEFAULT SURR MODE setting in the Manual Setup section. Feel free to OFF. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage across the three speakers. and 7.1-channel modes, such as ...
... the 6-channel implementations of all surround modes available on the remote. MAX: More compression is applied. This feature can be used for the AVR 245 by doing so. Whenever a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS signal is detected, then select that the particular mode may observe that other surround... for use with some of the sound from the front speakers is present, and then change the DEFAULT SURR MODE setting in the Manual Setup section. Feel free to OFF. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage across the three speakers. and 7.1-channel modes, such as ...
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May be manually selected when a non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected. • Dolby Digital EX • Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of ... back channel which allows the user to apply a compression setting that maintains intelligibility of softer passages while reducing the loudness of dynamic passages to the AVR 245's post-processor, they may also be selected even when some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated...
May be manually selected when a non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected. • Dolby Digital EX • Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of ... back channel which allows the user to apply a compression setting that maintains intelligibility of softer passages while reducing the loudness of dynamic passages to the AVR 245's post-processor, they may also be selected even when some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated...