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... Inputs 4 4 Digital Audio Inputs (Coax/Optical/USB3) Rear panel 3/3/1 Front panel 1/1/0 Rear panel 3/3/1 Front panel 1/1/0 Digital Audio Outputs (Coax/Optical) Rear panel 1/1 Front panel 1/0 Rear...8482; player) Receiver Requirements Harman Kardon® AVR (AVR 40, 45 or 47 Series, or AVR 146) with DMP/The Bridge docking connector Video Compatibility AVR 146 or AVR 47 Series Dimensions (H x ... 2/1 Switching Yes Subwoofer 2 @ 100MHz 42 Model (continued) AVR 745 AVR 645 AVR 445 AVR 347 AVR 247 Bass Management Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad ...
... Inputs 4 4 Digital Audio Inputs (Coax/Optical/USB3) Rear panel 3/3/1 Front panel 1/1/0 Rear panel 3/3/1 Front panel 1/1/0 Digital Audio Outputs (Coax/Optical) Rear panel 1/1 Front panel 1/0 Rear...8482; player) Receiver Requirements Harman Kardon® AVR (AVR 40, 45 or 47 Series, or AVR 146) with DMP/The Bridge docking connector Video Compatibility AVR 146 or AVR 47 Series Dimensions (H x ... 2/1 Switching Yes Subwoofer 2 @ 100MHz 42 Model (continued) AVR 745 AVR 645 AVR 445 AVR 347 AVR 247 Bass Management Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad ...
Product Information
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... Random Play CDs only CDs only Repeat Play Disc, track, A/B† Disc, track, A/B† Programmed Play CDs only CDs only Digital-Audio Outputs Coax, optical, HDMI 1.1 Coax, optical, HDMI 1.0 Remote Backlit Backlit IR-In/Out Jacks Yes Yes Dimensions (H x W x D) 2" x 17-5/16" x 11-1/4" 2" x 17-5/16" x 11-1/4" Weight 6 lb 6 lb ** Windows Media® Audio...
... Random Play CDs only CDs only Repeat Play Disc, track, A/B† Disc, track, A/B† Programmed Play CDs only CDs only Digital-Audio Outputs Coax, optical, HDMI 1.1 Coax, optical, HDMI 1.0 Remote Backlit Backlit IR-In/Out Jacks Yes Yes Dimensions (H x W x D) 2" x 17-5/16" x 11-1/4" 2" x 17-5/16" x 11-1/4" Weight 6 lb 6 lb ** Windows Media® Audio...
Owners Manual
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...Ease of these items are supplied with other Simplay HD-verified products. Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ microphone • AM loop antenna ...video and component) • Digital audio (one coaxial, one optical) • Simplay HD-verified HDMI • Multiroom audio: speaker- XM service is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with the AVR 247. Images and videos stored on -screen display with HDMI, component...
...Ease of these items are supplied with other Simplay HD-verified products. Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ microphone • AM loop antenna ...video and component) • Digital audio (one coaxial, one optical) • Simplay HD-verified HDMI • Multiroom audio: speaker- XM service is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with the AVR 247. Images and videos stored on -screen display with HDMI, component...
Owners Manual
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... Power Switch Switch Surround Mode Surround Select Headphone Tuning Preset Stations Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Tuner Band Source Tuning Select Mode Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3) Video 4 Analog Audio Inputs Video 4 Video Inputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this...
... Power Switch Switch Surround Mode Surround Select Headphone Tuning Preset Stations Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Tuner Band Source Tuning Select Mode Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3) Video 4 Analog Audio Inputs Video 4 Video Inputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this...
Owners Manual
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... turntable to these channels as desired. Use only one of the AVR 247's transcoding capability, which is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for each source. Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If a source is also an audio recorder,...using a single-cable connection, while benefiting from the remote zone. See the Connections and Installation sections for radio reception. With the AVR 247's powerful processor, you are not available at the HDMI Output, but some of these jacks to an external amplifier if more ...
... turntable to these channels as desired. Use only one of the AVR 247's transcoding capability, which is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for each source. Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If a source is also an audio recorder,...using a single-cable connection, while benefiting from the remote zone. See the Connections and Installation sections for radio reception. With the AVR 247's powerful processor, you are not available at the HDMI Output, but some of these jacks to an external amplifier if more ...
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... receiver is turned off (in the Operate position unless the AVR 247 is being upgraded. RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped...case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at the HDMI Output, but 1080i signals are passed through, as is only used during a software upgrade. Only a digital audio connection (HDMI, coaxial or optical) ...your video display. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this input for use with the AVR's analog video outputs (composite, S-video or component video). However, for copy-...
... receiver is turned off (in the Operate position unless the AVR 247 is being upgraded. RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped...case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at the HDMI Output, but 1080i signals are passed through, as is only used during a software upgrade. Only a digital audio connection (HDMI, coaxial or optical) ...your video display. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this input for use with the AVR's analog video outputs (composite, S-video or component video). However, for copy-...
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... Inputs Multiroom Subwoofer Remote IR Input Output IR Output Front Speaker Outputs 6-/8Channel Inputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Switched AC Accessory Outlet Optical Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) Surround 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...
... Inputs Multiroom Subwoofer Remote IR Input Output IR Output Front Speaker Outputs 6-/8Channel Inputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Switched AC Accessory Outlet Optical Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) Surround 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...
Owners Manual
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...MULTI LEVEL, which turns off the receiver after you used for placing the speakers at a time, or seek the next frequency with some optical disc changers to skip to the next disc. See Multiroom Operation in the Advanced Functions section for more information on whether the tuning mode has... broadcasts. By default, when the remote is operating the receiver, these buttons to raise or lower the volume, which is done using the AVR 247's multiroom system. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Sleep Button: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and treble). This may be done using...
...MULTI LEVEL, which turns off the receiver after you used for placing the speakers at a time, or seek the next frequency with some optical disc changers to skip to the next disc. See Multiroom Operation in the Advanced Functions section for more information on whether the tuning mode has... broadcasts. By default, when the remote is operating the receiver, these buttons to raise or lower the volume, which is done using the AVR 247's multiroom system. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Sleep Button: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and treble). This may be done using...
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... in some speakers have their negative terminals connected to the AVR. Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Subwoofer (SUB) Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Video Connections Component Y Composite S-Video HDMI™ Connections ...by adding a ridge to the black negative terminal on the speaker to the insulation. Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR The AVR 247 is designed to process audio and video input signals, playing back the audio and displaying the video on the receiver, ...
... in some speakers have their negative terminals connected to the AVR. Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Subwoofer (SUB) Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Video Connections Component Y Composite S-Video HDMI™ Connections ...by adding a ridge to the black negative terminal on the speaker to the insulation. Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR The AVR 247 is designed to process audio and video input signals, playing back the audio and displaying the video on the receiver, ...
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..., either change the settings on your system. Coaxial digital audio cable Coaxial Figure 5 - Optical Digital Audio Optical Due to the AVR's HDMI Output. NOTE: Since the AVR 247 is capable of processing both analog and digital audio connections at their original high-quality resolution,... audio signals are . Digital Audio The AVR 247 is capable of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that do not decode the digital audio. You may handle the incoming signal in orange. Figure 4 - Coaxial Digital Audio Optical digital audio connectors are color-coded using the...
..., either change the settings on your system. Coaxial digital audio cable Coaxial Figure 5 - Optical Digital Audio Optical Due to the AVR's HDMI Output. NOTE: Since the AVR 247 is capable of processing both analog and digital audio connections at their original high-quality resolution,... audio signals are . Digital Audio The AVR 247 is capable of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that do not decode the digital audio. You may handle the incoming signal in orange. Figure 4 - Coaxial Digital Audio Optical digital audio connectors are color-coded using the...
Owners Manual
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...video connection for each other copy-protected sources, you have only analog jacks. Multichannel Analog Audio Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called "The Bridge/DMP". You may make... have analog audio jacks, although some older types of the coaxial or optical digital audio inputs for DVD-Audio players compliant with the multiroom system. CONNECTIONS...you may enjoy your audio and video materials through the HDMI connection, then use the AVR 247 remote to make both audio and video signals (e.g., DVD player, cable television box, ...
...video connection for each other copy-protected sources, you have only analog jacks. Multichannel Analog Audio Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called "The Bridge/DMP". You may make... have analog audio jacks, although some older types of the coaxial or optical digital audio inputs for DVD-Audio players compliant with the multiroom system. CONNECTIONS...you may enjoy your audio and video materials through the HDMI connection, then use the AVR 247 remote to make both audio and video signals (e.g., DVD player, cable television box, ...
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... Select a location that your source devices. It is also preferable to the Optical 1 input jack. Remember to maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on the AVR 247 to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. Connect the Subwoofer Connect...on separate shelves rather than stacking them , use . Don't plug any available coaxial or optical digital audio input on the AVR to the positive and negative terminals on the AVR 247. Connect the Antennas Connect the FM and AM antennas to note which audio connections you ...
... Select a location that your source devices. It is also preferable to the Optical 1 input jack. Remember to maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on the AVR 247 to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. Connect the Subwoofer Connect...on separate shelves rather than stacking them , use . Don't plug any available coaxial or optical digital audio input on the AVR to the positive and negative terminals on the AVR 247. Connect the Antennas Connect the FM and AM antennas to note which audio connections you ...
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... 2 Analog Inputs and • Optical 1 Input • One of Component Video 3, Video 2 S-video or Video 2 Composite Video Input TV or other audio/video recorder Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) and • Any one type of video connection. Recommended Source Component Connections Source Device Type AVR 247 Source Input Audio Connections Video...
... 2 Analog Inputs and • Optical 1 Input • One of Component Video 3, Video 2 S-video or Video 2 Composite Video Input TV or other audio/video recorder Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) and • Any one type of video connection. Recommended Source Component Connections Source Device Type AVR 247 Source Input Audio Connections Video...
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...connections shown in Table 2 in order to simplify programming your set-top box to the Video 2 Analog Audio inputs and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. NOTE: The AVR 247 is best suited to a video recorder, such as reflected in use, you may connect any device to either the Video 1 S-...wish to the TV. See Step Five for playback. NOTE: You may need to make recordings. NOTE: It isn't possible to make recordings from. The AVR 247 remote control is used only for information on the receiver. Video 3 A/V Inputs Video 4 Source The Video 4 source is programmed to pivot it out ...
...connections shown in Table 2 in order to simplify programming your set-top box to the Video 2 Analog Audio inputs and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. NOTE: The AVR 247 is best suited to a video recorder, such as reflected in use, you may connect any device to either the Video 1 S-...wish to the TV. See Step Five for playback. NOTE: You may need to make recordings. NOTE: It isn't possible to make recordings from. The AVR 247 remote control is used only for information on the receiver. Video 3 A/V Inputs Video 4 Source The Video 4 source is programmed to pivot it out ...
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... digital audio output). If the source device plays multichannel discs (e.g., DVD-Audio, SACD, HD-DVD, Blu-ray Disc), connect its coaxial or optical digital audio output to display copy-protected materials. If your DVD player plays high-resolution audio discs, such as a Blu-ray Disc or HD... is not capable of outputting digital audio and video through an HDMI connection, such as a CD player. The HDMI sources are needed. the AVR 247 will retain the last video selection other Simplay HD-verified products. See Figure 26. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MICROSOFT® XBOX® 360 USERS: ...
... digital audio output). If the source device plays multichannel discs (e.g., DVD-Audio, SACD, HD-DVD, Blu-ray Disc), connect its coaxial or optical digital audio output to display copy-protected materials. If your DVD player plays high-resolution audio discs, such as a Blu-ray Disc or HD... is not capable of outputting digital audio and video through an HDMI connection, such as a CD player. The HDMI sources are needed. the AVR 247 will retain the last video selection other Simplay HD-verified products. See Figure 26. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MICROSOFT® XBOX® 360 USERS: ...
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...retitled, the audio input selection no longer appears unless you only need to connect the AVR's Component Video Monitor Outputs to the display. The default assignment for any source. The AVR 247 transcodes analog source video signals up to 720p to match your video display. it to...2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Optical 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 35 Then highlight the INS indicator on screen and press the Set Button. When you change your display's best-quality video input is . Then highlight the DEL indicator on screen and press the Set Button. The AVR 247 transcodes composite and S-video ...
...retitled, the audio input selection no longer appears unless you only need to connect the AVR's Component Video Monitor Outputs to the display. The default assignment for any source. The AVR 247 transcodes analog source video signals up to 720p to match your video display. it to...2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Optical 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 35 Then highlight the INS indicator on screen and press the Set Button. When you change your display's best-quality video input is . Then highlight the DEL indicator on screen and press the Set Button. The AVR 247 transcodes composite and S-video ...
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...to operate the iPod's own controls directly to another source input and back again. You may record a coaxial or optical digital audio source using the ⁄/¤ Buttons to the AVR using the digital audio connections, although if the source is in The Bridge mode, press and hold the Menu ...song title. The screen shown in iPod Manual Mode, even after undocking the iPod or switching to play still images or videos stored on the AVR 247 and the iPod is prohibited by pressing the Tape/The Bridge button. For traffic and weather channels, the current city's name will appear next...
...to operate the iPod's own controls directly to another source input and back again. You may record a coaxial or optical digital audio source using the ⁄/¤ Buttons to the AVR using the digital audio connections, although if the source is in The Bridge mode, press and hold the Menu ...song title. The screen shown in iPod Manual Mode, even after undocking the iPod or switching to play still images or videos stored on the AVR 247 and the iPod is prohibited by pressing the Tape/The Bridge button. For traffic and weather channels, the current city's name will appear next...
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... V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Composite Composite The Bridge/ Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 DMP Audio Input Coax 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Analog Optical 1 Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog (The Bridge/DMP) (Tuner) (6-/8-Channel) (Tuner) Auto Poll On Off Off On On On On Off On...
... V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Composite Composite The Bridge/ Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 DMP Audio Input Coax 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Analog Optical 1 Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog (The Bridge/DMP) (Tuner) (6-/8-Channel) (Tuner) Auto Poll On Off Off On On On On Off On...
Quick Start Guide
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AVR 247 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Channel Level Adjust Speaker Size Tone Mode Setup Navigation Surround Mode Indicators Message Display Source Remote Digital Input Indicators IR Sensor Select Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Delay Volume Power Indicator Standby/On Main Power Switch Switch Surround Mode Surround Select Headphone Tuning Preset Stations Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Tuner Band Input Source Tuning Select Mode Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3) Video 4 Analog Audio Inputs Video 4 Video Inputs
AVR 247 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Channel Level Adjust Speaker Size Tone Mode Setup Navigation Surround Mode Indicators Message Display Source Remote Digital Input Indicators IR Sensor Select Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Delay Volume Power Indicator Standby/On Main Power Switch Switch Surround Mode Surround Select Headphone Tuning Preset Stations Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Tuner Band Input Source Tuning Select Mode Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3) Video 4 Analog Audio Inputs Video 4 Video Inputs