Harman-kardon AVR 155 User Manual

ENGLISHAVR 155 Audio/ Video ReceiverOWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 155’s remote maybe programmed to control up to seven devices,including the AVR. Before using the remote, it isimportant to rem

E‹Button: This button is used to changethe menu selection or setting during some of thesetup procedures for the AVR.FOK Button: This button is used to

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSMemory Button: Press this button toenter a radio station into the AVR ’s preset memory. Two underline indicators wil

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13ENGLISHInstallation and ConnectionsAfter unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSInstallation and Connections• If your video display has component videoinputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the ComponentVideo Out

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15ENGLISHInstallation and Connections• If you use only normal video devices the TVmonitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plu

16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSInstallation and ConnectionsSpeaker SelectionNo matter which type or brand of speakers isused, the same model or brand

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17ENGLISHSystem ConfigurationOnce the speakers have been placed in the roomand connected, the remaining steps are to program the

18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem Configurationspeaker settings will automatically default to“Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to“LFE.” The

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19ENGLISHSystem ConfigurationThe next lines in the Input Setup menu controlwhether or not the bass/treble tone controls arein th

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS3 Introduction4 Safety Information4 Unpacking5 Front Panel Controls7 Rear Panel Connections9 Main Remote Control Functions13 Instal

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationWhen you want to use the Night mode feature,we recommend that you select the MID setting asa starting point

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21ENGLISHSystem Configurationrival those achieved with expensive test equip-ment and time-consuming procedures. The endresult is

22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem Configuration• System Level: A SETTING VOLUMEmessage will appear to indicate that the system is setting the overall volu

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23ENGLISHSystem ConfigurationStep 10: If the measurements are not successfuldue to a missing or malfunctioning speaker, anERROR m

24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem Configurationdefault setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate,as most listeners do not need to have individualized speaker

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25ENGLISHSystem Configurationwhen the AVR is being used with a digitalsource that contains a dedicated LowFrequency Effects, or

26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationNote: These icons are available only when making setup changes without the use of the fullOSD mode.As an ex

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27ENGLISHSystem ConfigurationThe delay settings may be adjusted at any timeusing the remote control and while viewing anon-screen

28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationWhen the CHANNEL ADJUST menu firstappears, the test tone is off. Use the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonDto select any

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 29ENGLISHSystem ConfigurationLater, it is recommended that you adjust the out-put levels while listening to various sources, aso

INTRODUCTION 3ENGLISHIntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 155you are about to begin many years o

30 OPERATIONOperationSurround Mode ChartMODE FEATURESDOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provi

OPERATION 31ENGLISHOperationSurround Mode ChartMODE FEATURESDTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create

32 OPERATIONOperationBasic OperationOnce you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following i

OPERATION 33ENGLISHOperationspeakers will be silenced. When the headphoneplug is removed, the audio feed to the speakerswill be restored.• When the he

34 OPERATIONOperation DVDs. This does not indicate a problem with theAVR, as some players cannot pass the DTS signalthrough to the digital outputs. If

OPERATION 35ENGLISHOperation also see the message when a satellite receiver,cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use if the digitalaudio is temporarily i

36 OPERATIONOperation is important to note that although Dolby Digital,for example, is referred to as a “5.1” system, notall Dolby Digital DVDs or aud

OPERATION 37ENGLISHOperation Tape RecordingIn normal operation, the audio or video sourceselected for listening through the AVR is sent tothe record

38 OPERATIONOperation Dim FunctionSince the AVR will often be used when movies orother video programming is viewed unde low-light conditions, you may

SYSTEM SETUP 39ENGLISHSystem SetupThe AVR 155 is equipped with a number of ad -vanced features that add extra flexibility to theunit’s operation. Whi

4 SAFETY INFORMATIONSafety InformationImportant Safety InformationREAD THIS BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNITDo not install this equipment in a confined space

40 SYSTEM SETUPSystem SetupFull-OSD Time Out AdjustmentThe FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVRusing a series

TUNER OPERATION 41ENGLISHTuner OperationBasic Tuner OperationThe AVR 155’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FMand FM Stereo broadcast stations and recei

42 TUNER OPERATIONRDS OperationThe AVR 155 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), which brings a wide range of informa-tion to FM radio. Now in use

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43ENGLISHProgramming the RemoteThe AVR 155 is equipped with a powerful remotecontrol that will control not only the receiver’sf

44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEExample: One blink, followed by a one-secondpause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by four b

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45ENGLISHProgramming the RemoteTo program the remote for Volume Punch-Through, follow these steps:1. Press and hold the Input S

No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD Tape1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off3 Mute Mute M

No. Button Name VCR (VID 3) TiVo (VID 1) CBL (VID 2) SAT (VID 2) TV (VID 1) HDMI 1/2/31 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On2 Power Off Power

48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDETroubleshooting GuideProcessor ResetIn the rare case where the unit’s operation or thedisplays seem abnormal, the cause may in

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49ENGLISHTechnical SpecificationsAudio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ &l

1234 5 67 8 9 )! @ # $ % ^ & * ( Ó Ô  Ò Ú Volume ControlSystem Power ControlPower IndicatorHeadphone JackSurround Mode Group SelectorSpeaker Sele

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A1 – Source Input Setting DefaultsSource DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3

Table A4 – Source Input SettingsSource DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX In/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-ChannelTitleVideo InputAudio Input AUX In/

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6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLSFront Panel Controls7Selector Buttons: When you are establishingthe AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttonsto select fr

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7ENGLISHRear Panel ConnectionsOPQCBA84 DFEV7 5JLXKHVVIWN G TUR S0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXAM AntennaFM AntennaTape Inpu

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSRear Panel Connections96-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks areused for connection to source devices such asDVD-Audio or SACD

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