Harman/Kardon AVR 156 Owner's Manual

AVR 156Audio/video receiverOwner’s ManualENGLISH0292CSK - HK (x65Series) AVR156-230 OM [HKP1991], WORK05.indd 1 30/06/11 12:41:52

10AVR 156Introduction to Home Theatre and Place Your SpeakersIntroduction to Home TheatreThis introductory section will help you to familiarise yours

11AVR 156ENGLISHTypes of Home Theatre System ConnectionsTypes of Home Theatre System ConnectionsThere are different types of audio and video connectio

12AVR 156Types of Home Theatre System Connections, continuedDigital Audio Connections – OpticalOptical digital audio connectors are normally covered

13AVR 156ENGLISHMaking ConnectionsMaking ConnectionsCAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from

14AVR 156 Making Connections, continuedHDMI devicesIf any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using those connectors will provide the best p

15AVR 156ENGLISHMaking Connections, continued, and Set Up the Remote ControlAudio recordersConnect an analogue audio recorder’s inputs to the

16AVR 156Set Up the AVRTurn On the AVRSet the rear-panel Main Power switch to “On.” (The front-panel Power indicator will 1. glow amber.)Press the fro

17AVR 156ENGLISHSet Up the AVR, continuedConfigure the AVR for Your SpeakersYour AVR is flexible and may be configured to work with most spe

18AVR 156Set Up the AVR, continuedAfter you return to the Speaker Setup menu, navigate to the Distance line and press the OK button to display the Dis

19AVR 156ENGLISHSet Up the AVR, continued, and Operating Your AVROperating Your AVRNow that you have installed your components and completed a basic

2AVR 156Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 3SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3PLACE THE AVR 3FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4REAR-PANEL CONNEC

20AVR 156Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions Listening to FM and AM RadioSelect the AM/FM source. Use the Tuning Up/Down buttons to

21AVR 156ENGLISHAdvanced Functions, continuedSurround ModesSurround-mode selection depends upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well as you

22AVR 156Advanced Functions, continuedSystem SetupThe AVR’s System Setup menu lets you customise in what way many of the AVR’s features

23AVR 156ENGLISHAdvanced Functions, continuedSleep TimerThe sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off a

24AVR 156 TroubleshootingSymptomCause SolutionUnit does not function when Main Power switch is turned onNo AC power • Ensure that the power cord is pl

25AVR 156ENGLISHSpecificationsSpecificationsAudio SectionStereo power: 70W per channel, two channels driven @ 8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THDMultichannel

26AVR 156Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Aux 1 Aux 2 CD Tape Tuner TVTitle TUNERAudio Input COAX 1 HDMI HDMI HDMI ANALOGUE OPTICAL 1 A

27AVR 156ENGLISHSource All SourcesLeft/Right Speaker ONCentre Speaker ONSurround Speaker ONSurround Back Speaker ONSubwoofer ONLeft/Right Speaker Cros

28AVR 156Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Aux 1 Aux 2 CD Tape TunerTitle INT. TUNERVideo InputComponent Video InputN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

29AVR 156ENGLISHSource Input Product Type (circle one) Remote Control CodeVideo 1 VCR, PVR, DMCVideo 2 Cable, SatelliteHDMI 1 DVD, Blu-ray Disc player

3AVR 156ENGLISHIntroduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the AVRIntroductionThank you for choosing this Harman Kardo

30AVR 156Surround ModeDescriptionIncoming Bitstream or SignalDolby DigitalProvides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequenc

31AVR 156ENGLISHAppendixSurround ModeDescriptionIncoming Bitstream or SignalDTS Digital Using a different encoding/decoding method from Dolby Digital,

32AVR 156 AppendixRefer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List0292CSK - HK (x65Series) AVR156-230 OM [HKP1991], WORK05.in

33AVR 156ENGLISHTable A10 – Remote Control Function ListNo. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo® (VID1)DMC (VID 1/ HDMI 1/2/3)CB

34AVR 156No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo® (VID1)DMC (VID 1/ HDMI 1/2/3)CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2)HDMI 1/2/337 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

35AVR 156ENGLISHTV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADMIRAL 192ANAM 045 106 109 112 122AOC 037 122 123 128AUDIOVOX 012BLAUPUNKT 084BROKSONIC 205 20

36AVR 156VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAIWA 040AKAI 048 108 109 126APPLE TV 016AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048BROKSONIC 110 147CANON 135 140CAPEHART

37AVR 156ENGLISHVCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberSYLVANIA 040SYMPHONIC 040TANDY 017 040TEAC 040 048TEKNIKA 040THOMAS 040TiVo 004 005 006 007 00

38AVR 156CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberPROTON 210RADIO SHACK 126 166 213RCA 024 081 093 150REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166SANSUI 04

39AVR 156ENGLISHCassette Deck Manufacturer/BrandSetup Code NumberHARMAN KARDON 001Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes: TapeTable A17 – Remote Con

4AVR 156Front-Panel ControlsFront-Panel ControlsPower IndicatorMessage DisplayVolume KnobSurround Mode Select ButtonsSet ButtonIR SensorPower ButtonLe

40AVR 156Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: Cable (cont.)Cable Manufacturer/BrandSetup Code NumberPHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090PIONEER 001 041 11

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5AVR 156ENGLISHFront-Panel Controls, continuedFront-Panel Controls, continuedPower indicator: This LED has three possible modes:LED is off: Indicates

6AVR 156 Rear-Panel ConnectorsRear-Panel ConnectorsHDMI Input ConnectorsHDMI® Monitor Out ConnectorComposite Monitor Input ConnectorDVD Component

7AVR 156ENGLISHRear-Panel Connectors, continuedRear-Panel Connectors, continuedRadio Aerial connectors: Connect the included AM and FM aerials to thei

8AVR 156 System Remote Control FunctionsSystem Remote Control FunctionsIR Transmitter LensMute ButtonSource Selector ButtonsVolume Up/Down ButtonsSpea

9AVR 156ENGLISHSystem Remote Control Functions, continuedSystem Remote Control Functions, continuedIn addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote