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AVR 12.0Audio / Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL harman / kardon AVR120 ezel , u , , ou . o • 5CH _ P _ : SU _ OFF Bl E _ D EZIPLI003 _ osPVM _ NFLOGI [ 7CM • VID4 AM • I _ LI P _ • I - I _ 1 - 1 ToneMode v SormundModeA v Tunrng A Band _ Preset _ _ Source _ FMMode Power Phones DigitaIlnput 0pticel3 Comde3l I I harman / kardon ° Power for the Digital Revolution : "
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AVR 120 Audio / Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 SafetyInformation 4 Unpacking 5 FrontPanelControls 7 FrontPanelInformationDisplay 9 RearPanelConnections 11 RemoteControl Functions 14 Installationand Connections 14 SystemInstallation 14 Audio EquipmentConnections 14 VideoEquipmentConnections 15 PowerConnections 16 SystemConfiguration 16 SpeakerSelectionand Placement 17 SystemSetup 17 SpeakerSetup 18 OutputLevelAdjustment 19 DelaySettings 20 AdditionalInput Adjustments 21 Operation 21 BasicOperation 21 SourceSelection 21 VolumeControl 22 SurroundModeChart 23 SurroundModeSelection 23 DigitalAudio Playback 23 Selectinga Digital Source 24 Digital StatusIndicators 24 Night Mode 25 MP3Audio Playback 25 TunerOperation 26 TapeRecording 26 OutputLevelTrimAdjustment 26 DisplayBrightness 27 Programmingthe Remote 27 DirectCodeEntry 27 Auto SearchMethod 27 CodeReadout 28 MacroProgramming 28 ProgrammedDeviceFunctions 29 Punch - ThroughProgramming Typographical Conventions 29 VolumePunch - Through n order to helpyouusethis manualwith the remotecontrol , front panel controlsand rearpanel 29 ChannelControlPunch - Through connections , certainconventionshavebeen used . 30 TransportControl Punch - Through 30 ReassigningDeviceControl EXAMPLE - ( bold type ) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button , or rear panel Selectors connection jack 30 Resettingthe RemoteMemory EXAMPLE - ( OCR type ) indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display 31 FunctionList 33 SetupCodeTables [ ] - ( number in a square ) indicates a specific front panel control 42 TroubleshootingGuide _ ] I - ( number in a circle ) indicates a rear panel connection 42 ProcessorReset _ 1 _ - ( number in an ova ) indicates a button or indicator on the remote 43 TechnicaSl pecifications [ ] - ( letter in a square ) indicates an indicator in the front 3anel display 2 TABLEOF CONTENTS
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Introduction Thank you for choosingHarman Kardon ! In additionto 3rovidinga wide rangeof listen - • Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS With the purchaseof a HarmanKardon ingoptions , theAVR120 iseasyto configure Decoding UsingCrystal ® Chip AVR120you areaboutto beginmanyyearsof so that it providesthe bestresultswith your Technology listeningenjoyment . TheAVR120 hasbeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . listening - room • Harman Kardon'sExclusiveLogic 7 and custom - designedto provideall the excitement environment VMAx Modes and detailof moviesoundtracksandevery nuanceof musicalselectionsW . ith onboard Forthe ultimatein flexibility , theAVR120fea - • Dolby Laboratories ' Latest Pro Logic II 3olby * Digitaland DTSc _ decoding , theAVR120 tures connectionsfor five videodevicesa , ll with Decoding Technology deliverssix discretechannelsof audio that take both compositeand S - Videoinputs , including • MP3 Decoding for UseWith Computers advantageof the digital soundtracksfrom the thefront panel inputs . Twoadditionalaudio and Digital Audio Players latest DVDand LDreleasesand Digital inputs areavailable , and a total of six digital • Front Panel Digital Inputs for Easy Televisionbroadcasts , inputs maketheAVR 120capableof handling Connection to Portable Digital Devices all the latestdigital audiosources . Coaxand and the LatestVideo Game Consoles Whilecomplexdigital systemsare hard opticaldigital outputsare alsoavailablefor • M ultiple Digital Inputs and Outputs at work within theAVR 120to makeall of this direct connectionto digital recordersT . he happen , hookupand operationare simple . AVR120 ' spowerfulamplifier usestraditional • Color - Coded Input , Output and Color - keyedconnectionsand a programmable HarmanKardonhigh - currentdesigntechnolo - Speaker Terminals Comply With the remotecontrolmakethe AVR120 easyto use . giesto meetthe wide dynamicrangeof any Latest CEAStandards for Easy To obtain the maximumenjoymentfrom your programselection . Installation new receiverw , e urgeyouto take a few min - utesto readthrough this manual . Thiswi HarmanKardoninventedthe high - fidelity ensurethat connectionsto speakers , source receivermorethan forty - sevenyearsago . With playbackunitsand other externaldevicesare state - of - the - artcircuitryand time - honoredcir - madeproperly . In addition , a few minutes cuit designs , the AVR120 is oneof the finest spent learningthe functionsof the various con - receiverseverofferec by HarmanKardon . trois will enableyouto takeadvantageof all the power the AVR 120 is able to deliver , f youhaveanyquestionsaboutthis product , its installationor itsoperation , pleasecontact your retaileror custominstaller . Theyare your bestlocal sourcesof information . Description and Features TheAVR 120is amongthe mostversatileand multifeaturedA / Vreceiversavailable , incorpo - ratinga wide rangeof listeningoptions . In additionto DolbyDigitaland DTSdecodingfor digital sourcesa , broadchoiceof analogsur - round modesare availablefor usewith sources CAUTION suchas CD , VCR , TV broadcastsand the AVR120 ' sown FMIAMtuner . Along with the latest DolbyProLogic * II decodingtechnology , 3olby3 Stereoandcustom HallandTheater CAUTION : To prevent electric shock . modes , only HarmanKardonreceiversoffer do not usethis ( polarized ) _ ogic7 ® to createa wider , moreenveloping plugwith an extensioncord . receptacleor other outlet field environmentand moredefinedfly - overs unlessthe blades can and pans . Another HarmanKardonexclusiveis befully insertedto VMAx % which usesproprietaryprocessingto prevent blade exposure . createan open , spacioussoundfield even whenonly two front speakersare available . within an equilateral triangie is in [ enoeo [ o alert the user to the 3resence of uninsulated The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol , - inally , the AVR120 is amongthe veryfew A / V " dangerous voltage " within the product's receiversthat offer decodingof MP3data , so enclosure real ma _ be of sufficient rnagnl [ uoe [ o cons [ l [ u [ e a risk of electric shock to 3ersons that you maylistento the latest musicselec - tionsdirectlyfromcompatiblecomputersor triangle m intended to alert the user to the playbackdeviceswith the 3ower andfidelity presence of important operating and ( servicing ) nstructlons in tile youexpectfrom HarmanKardon . iterature accompanying the app ance 3 INTRODUCTION
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Safety Information propergroundingand , in particular , specifies not occurm a particularinstallation , f this Important Safety Information that the cablegroundshallbeconnectedto the equipmentdoescauseharmful interferenceto Verify LineVoltage Before Use groundingsystemof the building , ascloseto radio or televisionreception , which can be YourAVR 120hasbeendesignedfor usewith the point of cableentry as possible , determinecbyturning the equipmentoff and 120 - voltACcurrent . Connectionto a linevolt - on , the useris encouragedto try to correctthe ageother than that for which it isintended Installation Location interferenceby oneor moreof the following • To ensureproperoperationand to avoidthe measures : cancreatea safetyand fire hazardand may potentialfor safetyhazards , placethe unit damagethe unit . on a firm and levelsurface . Whenplacingthe • Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna . If youhaveanyquestionsaboutthevoltage unit on a shelf , be certainthat the shelfanc • Increasethe separationbetweenthe equip - requirementsfor yourspecificmodel , orabout anymountinghardwarecansupportthe ment and receiver . the linevoltage _ nyourarea , contactyourselling weight of the product . dealerbeforepluggingtheunit intoa wall outlet . • Makecertainthat properspaceis provided • Connectthe equipmentinto anoutlet ona circuit differentfromthat to which the both above and 3elowthe unitfor ventila - Do Not Use Extension Cords receiveris connected . Toavoidsafetyhazards , useonly the power tion . If this productwill beinstalledin a cabinetor other enclosedarea , makecertain • Consult the dealer or an experienced cordattachedto your unit . Wedo not recom - that thereis sufficientair movementwithin radio / TV technician for help . mendthat extensioncordsbe usedwith this product . As with all electricaldevices , do not the cabinet . Undersomecircumstancesa fan Thisdevicecomplieswith Part 15of the FCC maybe recuired . run power cordsunderrugsor carpetsor place Rules . Operationis subjectto the followingtwo heavyobjectson them . Damagedpower cords • Donot placethe unitdirectlyon a carpeted conditions : ( 1 ) this devicemaynot causeharm - shouldbe replacedimmediatelyby an author - surface . fu , interferencea , nd I2 ) this devicemustaccept izedservicedepotwith a cord meetingfactory • Avoid installationin extremelyhot or cold interferencereceived , includinginterference specifications . locations , or an areathat is exposedto direct that maycauseundesiredoperation . sunlightor heatingequipment . NOTE : Changesor modificationsmaycause Handle the AC Power Cord Gently Whendisconnectingthe power cordfrom an • Avoid moistor humid locations , this unit to fail to complywith Part 15of the ACoutlet , alwayspull the plug , neverpull the • Donot obstructthe ventilation slots on the FCCRulesand mayvoid the user'sauthorityto cord . If youdo not intend to usethe unitfor top of the unit , or placeobjectsdirectly operatethe equipment anyconsiderablelength of time , disconnectthe over them . Unpacking plugfrom theAC outlet . Cleaning Thecartonandshipping materialsusedto 3ro - Whenthe unitgetsdirty , wipe it with a clean , Do Not Open the Cabinet tect yournew receiverduringshipmentwere soft , drycloth , f necessaryw , ipe it with a soft Thereare no user - serviceablceomponents speciallydesignedto cushionit from shockand clothdampenedwith mild soapywater , then a insidethis product . Openingthe cabinet may vibration . Wesuggestthat yousavethe carton freshclothwith cleanwater . Wipe dryimmedi - presenta shockhazard , and anymodification atelywith a drycloth . NEVERusebenzene , and packing'naterialsfor usein shippingif you to the productwill void your guarantee . If water aerosolcleanerst , hinner , alcoholor anyother move , or shouldthe unit everneedrepair . or anymetal objectsuchasa aaperclip , wire or a stapleaccidentallyfallsinsidethe unit , dis - volatilecleaningagent . _ ) onot useabrasive Tominimizethe sizeof the cartonin storace , , connectit from theAC powersourceimmedi - cleanersa , stheymaydamagethe finishof metal ately , and consultanauthorizedservicestation , parts . Avoidsprayinginsecticidenearthe unit . youmaywishto flatten it . Thisis done by care - fully slitting the tape seamsonthe bottomand Moving the Unit collapsingthe carton . Othercardboardinserts CAW or Antenna Grounding Beforemovingthe unit , becertainto discon - maybestoredin the samemanner . Packing If an outside antenna or cable system is con - nectanyinterconnectioncordswith other corn - materialsthat cannotbecollapsedshouldbe nected to this product , be certain that it is ponents , and makecertainthat you disconnect savedalongwith the carton in a plastic bag . grounded so as to provide some protection the unit fromthe ACoutlet . against voltage surges and static charges , If you do notwish to savethe packagingmate - Section810 of the NationalElectricaCl ode , rials , pleasenotethat the cartonand othersec - ANSI / NFPANo . 70 - 1984 , providesinformation Important Information for the User tionsof the shippingprotectionare recyclable . with respectto propergroundingof the mast Thisequipmenthasbeentested andfound to Pleaserespectthe environmentand discard and supportingstructure , groundingof the lead - complywith the limitsfor a Class - uBdigitalles . those materialsat a localrecyclingcenter . device , pursuantto Part 15of the FCCR in wire to an antennadischargeunit , sizeof groundingconductors , locationof antennadis - Thelimits aredesignedto providereasonable At this time youshouldremovethe protective chargeunit , connectionto groundingelectrodes protectionagainstharmful interferencein a plasticfilm fromthe front - panellens . Leaving and requirementsof the groundingelectrode , residentialinstallation . Thisequipmentgener - the film in placemayaffect the performanceof ates , usesandcanradiateradio - frequenceynergy your remotecontrol . NOTETOCAW SYSTEMINSTALLERT : his and , if not installedand usedin accordance reminderisprovidedto call the CATV ( Cable with the instructionms , aycauseharmfuilnter - TV ) systeminstaller'sattentionto article820 - ferenceto radiocommunication . However , there 40 of the NECthat providesguidelinesfor is qoguaranteethat harmful interferencewill 4 SAFETYINFORMATION
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Front Panel Controls ! E ! I 11 i [ ] Main Power Switch [ ] Input Source Selector [ ] Set Button [ ] System Power Control [ ] FM Mode Selector [ ] Input Indicators [ ] Power Indicator [ ] Digital Optical 3 Input [ ] Delay [ ] Headphone Jack [ ] Digital Coax 3 Input [ ] Digital Input Selector [ ] Selector Buttons [ ] Video 4 Video Input Jacks [ ] Main Information Display [ ] Tone Mode [ ] Video 4 Audio Input Jacks [ ] Channel Select Button [ ] Surround Mode Selector [ ] Bass Control [ ] Speaker Select Button [ ] Tuning Selector [ ] Balance Control [ ] Test Tone Selector [ ] Tuner Band Selector [ ] Treble Control [ ] Surround Mode Indicators [ ] Preset Stations Selector [ ] Volume Control [ ] Remote SensorWindow [ ] Main Power Switch : Pressthis button to [ ] Power Indicator : ThisLEDwill beillumi - [ ] ToneMode : Pressingthis button enables or disablesthe BassandTrebletone controls . applypower to theAVR 120 . Whenthe switch natedin amberwhenthe unitis in the Standb'y is pressedin , the unit is olacedin a Standby modeto signalthat the unitis readyto be Whenthe button s pressedsothat the words mode , as indicatedby the amber LED [ ] sur - turned on . Whenthe unit is in operation , the TONEIN appearin the Main Information roundingthe System Power Control [ ] . indicatorwill turn green . Shouldthe indicator Display [ ] , the settingsof the Bass [ ] and Thisbutton MUSTbe pressedin to operatethe turn red , turn the unit off usingthe Main Treble [ ] controlsmaybeusedto adjustthe unit . Toturn the unit off and prevent the use Power Switch [ ] and checkthe speakerwire output signals . Whenthe button is pressedso of the remotecontrol , this switch should be connectionsto makecertainthat thereare no that thewords TONEOUTappearin the Main presseduntil it popsout from the front 3anel shortcircuits . Information Display I _ ] , theoutput signal sothat the word " OFF " maybe readat the will be " flat , " without anybassor treblealter - [ ] HeadphoneJack : Thisjack may3eusedto ation , no matterhowthe actua Bassand top of the switch listento theAVR120 ' soutputthrougha pair of TrebleControls [ ] i " [ _ areadjusted NOTE : Thisswitchis normallyleft in the " ON " heac3hones . Becertainthat the headphones havea standard1 / 4 " stereophoneplug . Note [ ] SurroundMode Selector : Pressthis but - position . that the mainroomspeakerswill automatically ton to changethe surroundmodebyscrolling [ ] System Power Control : Whenthe Main beturnedoffwhenthe headphonejack isin use . throughthe list of availablemodes . Notethat Power Switch [ ] is " ON , " pressthis button dependingonthe typeof input , somemodes to turn on theAVR 120 ; pressit againto turn [ ] Selector Buttons : Whenyouareestablish - are not alwaysavailable . ( Seepage 22for more the unitoff . Notethat the Power Indicator ingtheAVR 120 ' sconfigurationsettings , use informationaboutsurroundmodes . ) [ ] surroundingthe switchwill turn green thesebuttonsto selectfromthe choicesavailable , when the unit is on . asshowninthe Main Information Display [ , [ _ 1 . 5 FRONTPANELCONTROLS
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Front Panel Controls [ ] TuningSelector : Pressthe left sideof the [ ] Digital Coax 3 Input : Thisjack is usedfor [ ] Digital Input Selector : Whenplayinga button to tune lower - frequencystationsand the connectionto the output of portableaudio sourcethat hasa digital output , pressthis right side of the buttonto tune higher - frequency devicesv , ideogameconsolesor other products button to selectbetweenthe Optical i " l _ J _ stations . Whena stationwith a strongsignal that havea coaxdigitaljack . and Coaxial [ ] _ t Digital inputs . ( Seepages is reached , the TUNEDIndicator [ ] will be 23 - 25 for moreinformationon digitalaudio . ) [ ] Video 4 Video Input Jacks : Thesejacks illuminatedinthe Main Information maybeusedfor temporaryconnectionto the [ ] Main Information Display : Thisdisplay Display [ ] compositeor S - Videooutput of videogames , deliversmessagesand statusindicationsto Totune manuallyt , ap the button lightly and camcordersor otherportablevideo products . helpyouoperatethe receiver ( . Seepages7 - 8 notethat thetuner will stepuponefrequency for a completeexplanationof the Information [ ] Video 4 Audio Input Jacks : Theseaudio incrementper button pressW . henthe button is Display . ) jacksmay3eusedfor temporaryconnectionto heldfor a few secondsyouwill note that the videogamesor portableaudio / videoaroducts [ ] Channel Select Button : Press this button unit will quicby searchthefrequencyband . suchas camcordersanc portableaudio players . to begin the process of trimming the channel Releaseit oncethe fasttuning starts ; thetuner output levels usinc an external audio source . will automaticallyscanfor the nextstationwith [ ] BassControl : Turnthis controlto modify ( For more information on output level trim anacceptablesignalandthen stop . the low - frequencyoutputof theleft / rightchan - adjustment , see page 26 , ) nelsbyas muchas _ + 10dBw , henthe unitis in [ ] Tuner BandSelector : Pressingthis button the " SurroundOff " mode . Setthiscontrolto a [ ] Speaker Select Button : Pressthis button will automaticallyswitchtheAVR120to the suitable3ositionfor yourtasteor roomacoustics . to beginthe processof configuringthe unitto Tunermode . Pressingit again will switch matchthe typeof speakersusedinyour listen - betweenthe AM and FMfrequencybands . ( See inc room . ( Seepages16119for moreinforma - page 25for moreinformationon thetuner . ) [ ] BalanceControl : Turnthis controlto changethe relativevolumefor the front tion on speakersetupand configuration . ) left / rightchannels . [ ] Preset Stations Selector : _ ressthis [ ] Test Tone Selector : Pressthis button to button to scroll up or down throuch the list or NOTE : Forproperoperationof the surround beginthe processof adjustingthe channelout - stations that have been entered nto the preset modesthis controlshouldbeat the midpoint put levelsusingthe internaltest tone as a ref - memory . ( See page 26 for more information on or " 12 o'clock " position . erence . ( Formoreinformationon output level tuner presets . ) adjustment , seepage 18 . ) [ ] TrebleControl : Turnthis controlto modify [ ] Input SourceSelector : Pressthis button the highfrequencyoutputof the left / rightchan - [ ] Surround Mode Indicators : A greenLED to changethe input by scrollingupor down nelsbyas muchas _ + 10dBw , henthe unitis in will light in front of the surroundmodethat is throughthe list of input sources . the " SurroundOff " mode . Setthiscontrolto a currentlyin use . suitable3ositionfo [ yourtasteor roomacoustics . [ ] FM Mode Selector : Pressthis button to [ ] Remote SensorWindow : Thesensor selectAuto or Manualtuning . Whenthe button [ ] Volume Control : Turnthis knobclockwise behindthis window receivesinfraredsignals is pressedso that theAUTOIndicator [ ] to increasethe volume , counterclockwiseto from the remotecontrol . Aim the remoteat this lights , thetunerwill searchfor the nextstation decreasethe volume . If the AVR120 is muted , areaanddo not blockor coverit . with an acceptablesignalwhentheTuning adjustingthe Volume Control [ ] _ will Selector [ ] _ is pressedW . henthe buttonis automaticallyreleasethe unitfrom the silenced pressedsothat theAUTOIndicator [ ] is not condition . lit , eachpressof the Tuning Selector [ ] _ will increasethe frequencyT . hisbuttonmayalso [ ] Set Button : Whenmakingchoicesduring beusedto switchbetweenStereoand Mono thesetupand configurationprocessp , ressthis modesfor FMradioreception . Whenweak buttonto enterthedesiredsettingasshown receptionis encounteredp , ressthe button until n the Main Information Display [ ] into the theSTEREOIndicator [ ] goesoutto switch AVR120 ' smemoryT . heset buttonmayalso to MonoreceptionP . ressand holdagainto beusedto changethe displaybrightness . switchbackto STEREOmode . ( Seepage25for ( Seepage26 . ) moreinformationon usingthe tuner , ) • [ ] Input Indicators : A green LEDwi light in [ ] Digital Optical 3 Input : Connectthe opt1 - front of the in3utthat is currentlybeingusedas caldigitaloutput of anaudio orvideo 3roductto the sourcefor theAVR120 . thisjack . Whenthe inputis not in use , becertain to keepthe plasticcapinstalledto avoiddust [ ] Delay : Pressthis button to beginthe contaminationthat might degradefuture sequenceof stepsrequiredto enter delaytime performance , settings . ( Seepage 19for moreinformationon delaytimes . ) 6 FRONTPANELCONTROLS
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Front Panel Information Display 0PT123 COAX123ANALOG AUTO TUNEDST MEM o o o o o o o o o o o o 0 0 ° KHz ogo . ngo . MHz Dt " ID DrlPLII Drl3ST DSP VMAxNF [ ] BitstreamIndicators [ ] TunedIndicator [ ] Logic7 ModeIndicators [ ] DTSModeIndicator [ ] PresetNumberlSleepTimer [ ] Auto Indicator [ ] DolbyDigital Indicator [ ] Night ModeIndicator [ ] AnalogInput Indicator [ ] DolbyProLogicII Indicator [ ] SpeakerlChanneInl put Indicators [ ] CoaxialDigitalInput Indicators [ ] Dolby3 StereoIndicator [ ] PresetIndicator [ ] OpticalDigitalInput Indicators [ ] SleepIndicator [ ] Main InformationDisplay [ ] DSPModeIndicator [ ] MemoryIndicator [ ] VMAx ModeIndicators [ ] StereoIndicator [ ] BitstreamIndicators : Whentheinputis a [ ] DSPMode Indicator : Thisindicatorlights incomingdata - signacl onfiguration . Theleft , c gitalsourceo , neof theseindicatorswill lion to when anyof the surroundmodescreatedby center , right , right surroundand left surround displaythespecifictypeof datasignalin use . DigitalSignalProcessingo , r DSPare in use . speakerindicatorsarecomposedof three boxes , ThesemodesincludeHall I , Hall2 , Theaterand whilethe subwooferis a singlebox . Thecenter [ ] DTSMode Indicator : Thisindicatorlights 5 - ChannelStereo . boxlightswhena " small " speakeris selected , whena 3TS - encodedsourceis playing . andthe two outerboxeslight when " large " [ ] VMAx Mode Indicators : Thisindicator speakersareselectedW . hennoneof the boxes [ ] Dolby Digital Indicator : Thisindicator lightswhentheVMAxmodeis in use . V11A x F are lit forthe center , surroundorsubwoofer lights when a DolbyDigitalsourceis being appearswhenthe FarFieldVMAxmodeis channelsn , ospeakerhasbeenassignedto one playec selected ; V11Ax N a3pearswhenthe Near of those3ositions . ( See3age17for moreinfor - [ ] Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator : Thisindica - FieldVMAx modeis selected . ( Seepage22 for mationonconfiguringspeakers . T ) heletters tor lightswhen the DolbyProLogicII modehas a descriptionof theVMAx modes . ) insideeachof thecenterboxesdisplayactive been selected . input channelsF . orstandardanaloginputs , only [ ] Logic7 Mode Indicators : Theseindica - NOTE : t is possibleto seethe Dolby the Lanc Rwill light , indicatinga stereoinput . tors light when the Logic7 _ nodeis in use . _ ro LogicII indicatorlit simultaneouslywith the LOI $ TC ? C appearsfor the Cinemaversio _ Whena digital sourceis playing , the indicators 3olbyDigital indicator , eventhough the Dolby of Logic7 ; LOGT C ? 11appearsfor the will light to displaythechannelsbeingreceived 3igital surroundmodehasbeenselected . Thisis Musicversionof Logic7 . ( Seepage22 for a at thedigital input . Whenthe lettersflash , the dueto the specificationsfor DolbyDigital pro - descriptionof the Logic7 modes . ) digitalinput hasbeeninterrupted . ( Seepages cessingw , hichrequirethat the DolbyProLogicII 18 - 19 for moreinformationonthe Channel modeapplyanytime a 2 - channelDolbysignal [ ] Preset NumberlSleep Timer : Whenthe Indicators . ) is detected . If you desire5 . l - channel audio , tuner is in use , these numbersindicatethe spe - cific presetmemory ocation in use . ( Seepage [ ] Preset Indicator : Thisindicatorlights checkthe audio settingsinthe menusfor both your DVDplayerandyour DVDdiscto make 26 for moreinformationon presetstations . ) whenthe tuner is in useto show that the surethat a 5 . l - channel DolbyDigitalsound Whenthe Sleepfunction s in use , thesenum - Preset NumberlSleep Timer [ ] is showing track is availableand hasbeenselected , betsshow how manyminutesremainbefore the station'spresetmemorynumber . ( Seepage the unit goesinto the Standbymode . 26 for moreinformationontuner presets . ) [ ] Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator : Thisindicator [ ] Night Mode Indicator : Thisindicator [ ] Sleep Indicator : Thisindicatorlights when lights whenthe Dolby3 Stereomodehasbeen lights whenthe AVR 120is in the Night mode , the Sleepfunctionis in use . Thenumbersin the selected . which preservesthe dynamicrangeof digita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . programmaterialat low volumelevels , the minutesremainingbeforethe AVR120 [ ] Main Information Display : Thisdisplay goesinto the Standbymode . ( Seepage 21for showsmessagesrelatingto the status , input [ ] SpeakerlChannel Input Indicators : These more informationon the Sleepfunction . ) source , surroundmode , tuner , volume levelor indicatorsare multipurposei , ndicatingeitherthe otheraspectsof theAVR120 ' so 3eratio _ speakertypeselectedfor eachchannelorthe 7 FRONTPANELINFORMATION DISPLAY
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Front Panel Information Display [ ] Memory Indicator : Thisindicatorflashes when enteringpresetsand other information intothe tuner's memory . [ ] Stereo Indicator : Thisindicatorlightswhen an - M station isbeingtunedinstereo . [ ] Tuned Indicator : This indicator lights when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality . [ ] Auto Indicator : Thisindicatorlights when the tuner'sAuto modeisin use . [ ] Analog Input Indicator : Thisindicator lightswhenan analoginputsourcehasbeen selected . [ ] Coaxial Digital Input Indicators : These indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input hasbeen selected . [ ] Optical Digital Input Indicators : These indicatorslightto show whenan OpticalDigital Input hasbeenselected . 8 FRONTPANELINFORMATION DISPLAY
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Rear Panel Connections 0 0 O 0 O 0 TapeInputs li _ DVDVideo Inputs _ ) Video 2Video Inputs TapeOutputs _ I Video Monitor Outputs Video 3Video Inputs I _ } Video1Audio Inputs i _ ) SubwooferOutput i _ OpticalDigita Inputs O AM Antenna _ ) FrontSpeakerOutputs _ t CoaxialDigitalInputs Video 1Audio Outputs SurroundSpeakerOutputs _ : _ Video 3Audio Inputs I _ : : ) VDAudio Inputs ti _ SwitchedACAccessoryOutlet Video 2Audio Inputs : M Antenna i _ UnswitchedACAccessoryOutlet t _ CDInputs i _ ) AC PowerCord 1 _ OpticalDigital Output I _ ) Video 1Video Outputs i _ ) CoaxialDigitalOutput Video 1VideoInputs 9 REARPANELCONNECTIONS
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Rear Panel Connections _ 01Tape Inputs : Connectthesejacksto the _ ) Front Speaker Outputs : Connectthese v _ Video 1 Video In puts : Connectthese PLAY / OUTjacksof an audio recorder , outputsto the matching + or - terminalson jacksto the PLAY / OUTcompositeor S - Video yourfront speakersW . henmakingspeaker jacksona VCRor othervideosource . O Tape Outputs : Connectthesejacksto the connections , alwaysmakecertainto maintain RECORD / INPUTjacksof an audio recorder , correctpolarity byconnectingthe black termi - _ ) Video 2 Video Inputs : Connectthese nal to the negative ( - ) terminalon the speak - jacksto the PI . AY / OUTcompositeor S - Video I _ ) Video 1 Audio Inputs : Connectthese ers . Connectthewhite terminalto the positive jacksona TV , VCRor othervideosource . jacksto the PLAY / OUTaudiojacksona VCR ( + ) terminal onthe left front speakert , he red or othervideo source , terminalto the positive ( + ) terminalon the _ Video 3 Video Inputs : Connectthese jacksto the PLAY / OUTcompositoer S - Video O AM Antenna : ConnecttheAM loopantenna rightfront speakerand the greenterminalto jacksona cabletelevisionbox , satellitedish suppliedwith the receivetro theseterminals . If an the positive ( + ) terminalonthe centerfront externalAMantennaisused , makeconnections speaker . Newersaeakerswil havematching receiverV , CRor othervideosource . to theAM andGND terminalsinaccordance colorterminalsin accordancewith the new CEA _ Optical Digital Inputs : Connectthe opti - with the instructionssuppliedwith the antenna , specificationsw , hile existingspeakerstypically cal c gital outputfrom a DVDplayer , HDTV usea red terminalfor the positive ( + ) speake [ receiver , LDplayer , satellitereceiverc , ablebox , Video 1 Audio Outputs : Connectthese wire connection . ( Seepage 14for moreinfor - VliniDiscplayeror recorder , or CDplayerto jacksto the RECORD / INPUTaudiojacks on mationon speakerpolarity . j thesejacks . Thesignalmaybeeithera Dolby a VCR _ SurroundSpeaker Outputs : Connect 3igital signal , a DTSsignalor a standard _ CM ( _ DVDAudio Inputs : Connectthesejacks theseoutputsto the matching + or - terminals digital source . to the analogaudiojackson a DVDor other on your left and right surroundspeakersW . hen _ Coaxial Digital Inputs : Connectthe coax videosource , making speakerconnectionsalwaysmakecer - digitaloutputfroma DVDplayer , HDTVreceiver , tain to maintaincorrectpolarity byconnecting _ Dplayer , satellitereceiverc , ablebox , MiniDisc NOTE : Thedefaultsetting for the audio input the blackterminalto the negative ( - ) terminal recorderor CDplayerto thesejacks . Thesigna associatedwith DVDisthe Coaxial Digital on the speakersC . onnectthe blueterminalto maybeeithera DolbyDigitalsignal , DTSsignal Input 1 _ . If youconnectthe audio outputs the positive ( + ) terminalonthe left surround or a standarcPCMdigitalsourceD . o not con - of a DVDplayerto thesejacks , changethe speakerand the grayterminalto the positive nectthe RFdigital output of an LDplayerto input settinc asshownon page 20 . ( + ) terminal onthe right surroundspeaker , thesejacks . Newerspeakerswill havematchingcolortermi - FMAntenna : Connectthesuppliedindooror nals inaccordancewith the new CEAspecifica - _ Video 3 Audio Inputs : Connectthese anoptionalexternalFMantennato thisterminal , tions , while existingspeakerstypically usea red jacksto the PLAY / OUTaudiojackson aVCR , terminalfor the 3ositive ( + ) speakerwire con - satellitereceiverc , ablebox , videogameor ( _ ) CD Inputs : Connectthesejacksto the out - put of a compactdiscplayeror CDchanger , nection . ( Seepage 14for moreinformationon other compositevideosource . speakerpolarity . ) _ ) Optical Digital Output : Connectthis jack _ Video 2 Audio Inputs : Connectthese to the matchingdigital input connectoro _ a qi _ Switched AC AccessoryOutlet : This jacksto the PLAY / OUTaudiojackson aVCR , digital recordersuchas CD - Ror MiniDisc outletmaybeusedto poweranydeviceyou satellitereceiverc , ablebox , videogameor recorder , wishto haveturnedon whentheAVR120is other compositevideosource . turned onwith the System PowerControl Coaxial Digital Output : Connectthis Switch P ' _ I . jackto the matchingdigital inputconnectoorn a digital recordersuchasa CD - Ror MiniDisc _ UnswitchedAC AccessoryOutlet : This recorder , outlet maybeusedto poweranyAC device . Thepower will remainon at this outlet regarc - _ ) DVDVideo Inputs : Connectthesejacksto lessof whetherthe AVR120 is on or off . the compositeor S - Videooutput jacksona DVDor othervideo source . NOTE : Thetotal power consumptionof a devicesconnectedto the accessoryoutlets i _ ! Video Monitor Outputs : Connectthis should notexceed100watts . jackto the compositeor S - Videoinput of aTV monitor orvideo projectorto viewthe output of _ AC Power Cord : ConnecttheACplug to an unswitchedACwall output . anystandardvideosourceselectedbythe receiver'svideoswitcher , i _ ) Video 1 Video Outputs : Connectthese _ ) Subwoofer Output : Connectthis jack to jacksto the RECORD / INPUTcorn3ositeor S - Videojack on aVCR . the line - levelinput of a poweredsubwoofer . If an externalsubwooferamplifieris used coq - nectthis jackto the subwooferamplifierinput . 10 REARPANELCONNECTIONS
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Remote Control Functions _ 1 _ PowerOff Button O IRTransmitterWindow ProgramIndicator 0 PowerOn Button Input Selectors AVRSelector 0 AM / FMTunerSelect TestButton _ t , SleepButton _ ) SurroundModeSelector 0 . . . . _ [ _ Night Mode li _ ChannelSelectButton Ii _ • Button 0 ' lid • Button SetButton li _ Digital Select CH . NIGHT • Button NumericKeys TunerMode _ ) DirectButton Tunin £ Up / Down _ ) MacroButtons TransportControls SkipUp / DownButtons DiscSkipButton _ ) ° ; _ _ ' PresetUp / Down _ I ClearButton MemoryButton Delay / PrevC . h . _ ) I _ Button SpeakerSelect SpareButton VolumeUp / Down TV / VideoSelector Mute TUNIN6 PRESET NOTE : Thefunctionnamesshownherereferto eachbutton'sfeaturewhen usedwith the I _ I ' AVR120 . Mostbuttonshaveadditionalfunc - tionswhen usedwith other devicesS . eepages 31 - 32 for a list of thesefunctions . I1 _ ) , harman / kardon AVR120 11 REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS
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Remote Control Functions IMPORTANTNOTE : TheAVR120 ' sremote AVR Selector : Pressingthisbuttonwill dialog ( centerchannel ) intelligibilityat low volumelevels . maybeprogrammedto controlupto eight switchthe remotesothat it will operatethe AVR120 ' sfunctionsI . f theAVR120is inthe devicesi , ncludingthe AVR120 . Beforeusingthe Channel Select Button : Thisbuttonis remote , it is importantto rememberto pressthe Standbymode , it will alsoturn theAVR120on . usedto startthe processof settingtheAVR120 ' s Input Selector Button O that corresponds O AM / FM TunerSelect : Pressthis button to outputlevelsto anexternalsourceO . ncethis but - to the unityouwishto operate . In addition , the selecttheAVR120 ' stuner asthe listening ton is pressedu , sethe AI • Buttonsl [ _ l _ AVR120 ' sremoteisshippedfromthe factoryto choiceP . ressingthis button whenthe tuner is to selectthechannelbeingadjustedt , hen press operatetheAVR120andmost HarmanKardon alreadyin usewill switchbetweenthe AM and theSet Button qi ] _ , followedbythe AI • CDor DVDplayersandcassettedecks . The FMbands . Buttons _ again , to changethelevelset - remoteis also capableof operatinga wide vari - ting . ( Seepage26for moreinformation . ) ety of otherproductsusingthe controlcodes TestButton : Pressthis buttonto begin that are part of the remote . Beforeusingthe A Button : Thismultipurposebutton is the sequenceusedto calibratetheAVR120 ' s remotewith otherproducts , follow the instruc - output levels . ( Seepages18 - 19 for moreinfor - usedto changeorscrollthroughitemsin the tionson pages27 - 30 to programthe proper mationoncalibratingthe AVR120 . ) menus , orto changeconfigurationsettingssuch codesfor the productsin yoursystem . asoutput levelsW . henchangingan itemsuchas Sleep Button : Pressthis button to place the surroundmodeordigital inputdirectly , first It is alsoimportantto rememberthat manyof the unit in the Sleepmode . Afterthe time pressthe functionor modeto bechanged ( e . g . , the buttonson the remotetakeondifferent shownin the display , the AVR120will auto - pressthe SurroundMode Selector I _ ) to functions , dependingonthe productselected maticallygo into the Standbymode . Eachpress selecta surroundmodeor the Digital Select usingthe DeviceControlSelectorsT . hedescrip - of the button changesthe time until turn - off in Button @ to changethe digital input ) and tionsshownhereprimarilydetailthe functions the following order : then pressthis buttonto scrollthroughthe list of of the remotewhen it is usedto operatethe availablechoices . AVR120 . ( Seepages31 - 32 for information I - " m8ln o . _ , m7ln o . _ , m6ln o . _ , mln q / aboutalternatefunctionsfor the remote'sbut - • Button : Thisbutton is usedto change IL , 4oo _ 3o 29 lo oFF mln mm mm tons . ) q I the menuselectionor settingduringsomeof the setupproceduresfor the AVR120 . _ ] I Power Off Button : Pressingthis button Notethat this button is also usedto change turnsoff ( placesinthe Standbymode ) thedevice channelson yourTVwhentheTV is selected . Set Button : Thisbutton is usedto enter that waslastselectedbypressingoneof the settingsintothe AVR120 ' s memory . It is also Input Selectors q _ l . ToplacetheAVR120in Thisbuttonis also usedto endthe processof usedin the setupproceduresfor delaytime , the Standbymode , firstpressthe AVRSelector creatinga macrocommand . ( Seepage28for speakerconfigurationand channeloutput level Button _ andthen pressthis button . moreinformationoncreatingmacros . ) adjustment . IRTransmitterWindow : Pointthis win - l _ ) Surround Mode Selector : Pressthis but - Digital Select : Pressthis button to assign dow towardstheAVR120whenpressingbuttons ton to beginthe processof changingthe sur - one of the digital inputs _ i " 1 _ ] i ' 1 _ lJ to a onthe remoteto makecertainthat infraredcom - roundmode . Afterthe button hasbeenpressed , source . ( Seepage 23 for moreinformation on mandsare properlyreceived . usethe Alv Buttons _ to selectthe usingdigital inputs . ) desiredsurroundmode . ( Seepage 22for more ProgramIndicator : Thisthree - colorindi - • Button : Thismultipurposebutton is information . ) Notethat this button is also used cator is usedto guide youthroughthe process to tune channelswhenthe TVis selectedusing usedto changeorscrollthroughitemsin the of programmingthe remote . ( Seepages27 - 30 the device Input Selector II _ ] D . Thisbutton is menus , orto changeconfigurationsettingssuch for informationon programmingthe remote . ) asoutput levelsW . henchangingan itemsuchas also usedin part of the processof erasestored the surroundmodeordigital inputdirectly , first macrocommands ( . Seepage 28for moreinfor - O Power On Button : Pressthis button mationon macros . ) pressthe functionor modeto bechanged ( e . g . , to turn on power to the device that was last pressthe SurroundMode Selector I _ ) to selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors NOTE : TheSleep Button _ and Surround selecta surroundmodeor the Digital Select _ . Toturn on the AVR 120 , pressthe AVR Mode Selector I _ ) mayalsofunctionas the Button @ to changethe digital input ) and Selector Button O . Channel + and - keyswhenthe remoteis pro - then pressthis buttonto scrollthroughthe list of grammedfor usewith TVs , cableboxes , VCRs , availablechoices . I _ I Input Selectors : Pressingoneof these satellitereceiversor other videodeviceswith buttonswill performthreeactionsat the same Numeric Keys : Thesebuttonsserveasa tuners . Seepage 29for informationon pro - time . First , if the AVR120 is not turnedon , this grammingthe remotefor ChannelControl ten - buttonnumerickeypadto entertunerpreset will power upthe unit . Next , it will selectthe Punch - Throughcapabilityso that you may positions . Theyarealso usedto selectchannel sourceshownon the button asthe inputto the numberswhenTV hasbeenselectedonthe changechannelson a separatedevicewhen AVR120 . Finally , it will changethe remotecon - the remoteis in AVRmode . remote , or to selecttracknumbersona CD , trol so that it controlsthe deviceselected . After DVDor LDplayer , dependingon how the pressingone of these buttonsyoumust press Night Mode : Pressthis buttonto activate remotehasbeen programmed . the AVR Selector Button _ again to oper - the Night mode . Thismodeis availablein spe - atethe AVR120 ' sfunctionswith the remote . cially encodeddigitalsourcesa , nd it preserves 12 REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS
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Remote Control Functions Tuner Mode : Pressthis button when the Preset Up / Down : Whenthe tuner is VolumeControl Punch - Throughcapabilityof tuner is in useto selectbetweenautomatic in use , pressthese buttonsto scrollthroughthe the remote , which allowsyouto changethe AVR120 ' svolume whilethe remoteis set to tuning and manualtuning . Whenthe button is stationsprogrammedinto theAVR 120 ' smem - controlanotherdevice . pressedso that the AUTOIndicator [ ] goes ory . Whensomesourcedevices , suchas CD out , pressingthe Tuning Buttonsl _ ) [ r _ ! will players , VCRsand cassettedecks , areselected TVlVideo Selector : Thisbuttondoesnot movethe frequencyup or down in single - step usingthe deviceInput Selectors II _ I , these havea directfunctionon theAVR120 , but incrementsW . henthe FMband is in use , press - buttons mayfunctionas ChapterSteporTrack Advance . ing this button whena station'ssignalis weak when usedwith a compatiblyprogrammed VCR , DVDor satellitereceiverthat hasa will changeto monauralreception . ( Seepage 25 for moreinformation . ) _ i Clear Button : Pressthis buttonto dear " TVIVideo " function , pressingthis button will switch betweenthe output of the playeror incorrectentrieswhenusingtheremoteto directly Direct Button : Pressthis buttonwhen receiverandthe externalvideoinput to that entera radiostation'sfrequency . the tuner is in useto startthe sequencefor player . Consultthe owner'smanualfor your directentry of a station'sfrequencyA . fter press - Memory Button : Pressthis buttonto enter specificplayeror receiverfor the detailsof how ing the buttonsimply pressthe proper it implementsthis function . a radiostationintotheAVR120 ' spresetmemory . Numeric KeysI1 ] _ ) to selecta station . ( See Oncethe MEMORYIndicator [ ] flashes , you page 25for moreinformationon thetuner . ) Mute : Pressthis buttonto momentarily havefive secondsto enter a presetmemory location usingthe Numeric KeysI1 ] _ ) ( See silencethe AVR120 orTVset beingcontrolled , TuningUp / Down : Whenthetuner is in page 26for moreinformation . ) dependingon which devicehasbeen selected . use , thesebuttonswilltune upordown through WhentheAVR120 is muted , pressthis button the selectedfrequencyband . If the Tuner Mode or usethe Volume Control [ ] _ to return DelaylPrev Ch . : Pressthis buttonto Button ( _ ) i ' _ 31hasbeenpressedsothat the to the previousvolume level . WhentheAVR120 beginthe processfor settingthe delaytimes AUTOIndicator [ ] is illuminated , pressingand remoteis beingprogrammedto operateanother usedby theAVR120when processingsurround holdingeitherof the buttonsfor threeseconds sound . Afterpressingthis button , the delay deviceorwhena macrocommandis beingpro - will causethe tunerto seekthe nextstationwith timesare enteredby pressingthe Set Button grammed , this button is pressedwith the Input acceptablesignalstrengthfor qualityreception . andthen usingthe Alv Buttonsli _ ) l [ _ l Selector Button _ to beginthe program - WhentheAUTOIndicator [ ] is NOTillumi - to changethe setting . Pressthe Set Button mingprocess ( . Seepage27 for moreinforma - nated , pressingthesebuttonswill tune stations againto completethe process ( . Seepage tion on programmingthe remote . ) in single - stepincrements ( . Seepage25for more 19for moreinformation . ) information . ) • Button : Pressthis button to change a Macro Buttons : Pressthesebuttons setting or selection when configuring many of the to storeor recalla " Macro " , which is a AVR 120 ' s settings . preprogrammedsequenceof commands storedinthe remote . ( Seepage28 for more Speaker Select : Pressthis button to informationonstoringand recallingmacros . ) begin the processof configuringthe AVR 120 ' s bassmanagementsystemfor usewith Transport Controls : Thesebuttonsdo the type of speakersusedin your system . Once not haveanyfunctionsfor the AVR120 , but the button hasbeen pressed , usethe Alv theymaybe programmedfor theforward / Buttons _ to selectthe channelyou reverseplayoperationof a wide varietyof CD wish to set up . Pressthe Set Button _ and or DVDplayers , andaudio or videocassette then selectanotherchannelto configure . recorders . ( Seepage 30for moreinformation Whenall adjustmentshavebeen completed , on programmingtheTransportControl Punch - pressthe Set Button _ twice to exit the Throughcapabilityof the remote . ) settings and returnto normaloperation . ( See Skip UplDown Button : Thesebuttons page 17for more information . ) haveno directfunctionwith theAVR120 , but whenusedwith a compatiblyprogrammedCD Spare Button : Thisbutton doesnot have or DVDchangerthey will changethe disccur - anyfunctionfor the operationof the AVR120 , rently beingplayedin the changer . but it is availablefor usewhen programmed with the codefrom anotherremote . ( Seepage DiscSkip Button : Thisbutton hasno 27 for informationon programmingthe remote directfunctionfor theAVR120 , but is often with codesfor other devices . ) usedwhenthe remoteis programmedto oper - ate a CDor DVDchangerto changethe discsin VolumeUp / Down : Pressthesebuttonsto the changer . ( Seepage28 for moreinformation raiseor lowerthe systemvolume . Seepage 29 on usingthe remotewith other devices . ) for moreinformationon programmingthe 13 REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS
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Installation and Connections System Installation speakerT . heAVR 120isone of the first audio Afterunpackingthe unit , and 31acingit on a solid productswith the latest CEA - recommended surfacecapableof supportingitsweight , youwill color - codingfor speakerterminals . Accordingly , needto makethe connectionsto youraudioand the positive ( + ) terminal , which was previously videoequipment . red , isnow a specificcolorto assistyouin mak - inc thecorrectconnections . If your speakers Audio Equipment Connections havecolor - codedconnections , matchthe termi - We recommend that you use high - quality inter - nal on theAVR 120to the liketerminalon your 6 . Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM connect cables when making connections to speakers . Forexistingspeakerswith a redtermi - Antenna ( 75 ohm ) Connection O . The FM source equipment and recordersto preserve the nal for the positiveconnection , the connections antenna may also be an external roof antenna , integrity of the signals . on theAVR120 areas follows : an insidepowered or wire lead antenna or a Left Front = White Ric _ t Front = Red connection from a cableTV system . Note that if Whenmakingconnectionsto audio source the antennaor connectionuses300 - ohmtwin - Center = Green equipmentor speakersit isalwaysa good prac - leadcable , youmust usethe 300 - ohm - to - 75 - Left Surround = Blue Richt Surround = Grey tice to unplugthe unitfrom theACwall outlet . ohm adaptersuppliedwith the unit to make Thispreventsanypossibilityof accidentally NOTE : While mostspeakermanufacturers sendingaudio ortransientsignalsto the speak - the connection . adhereto an industryconventionof usingblack ersthat maydamagethem . 7 . Connect the front , center and surround terminalsfor negativeand redonesfor positive , Speaker Outputs I _ ) _ to the respective somemanufacturersmayvaryfrom this config - 1 . Connectthe analogoutput of a CDplayerto speakers . uration . Toensureproperphaseandoptimal the CD Inputs Q . performance , consultthe identificationplateon Toensurethat allthe audiosignalsarecarried your speakeror the speaker'smanualto verify NOTE : When the CD player has both fixed and to yourspeakerswithout lossof clarity or reso - polarity . If youdo not know the aolarityof your variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed lution , we suggestthat youusehigh - quality speakera , skyour dealerfor advicebeforepro - output unless you find that the input to the speakercable . Many 3randsof cableareavail - ceeding , or consultthe speaker'smanufacture _ receiver is so low that the sound is noisy , or so ableand the choiceof cablemay3einfluenced high that the signal is distortec bythe distancebetweenyour speakersand the Wealso recommendthat the length of cable 2 . Connectthe analogPlay / Outjacksof a cas - receivert , he type of speakersyouuse , personal usedto connectspeakerpairs be identical . settedeck , MD , CD - Ror other audio recorderto preferencesand otherfactors . Yourdealeror Forexample , usethe samelength pieceof the Tape Input Jacks _ I . Connectthe analog nstalleris a valuableresourceto consultin cableto connectthe front - left and front - right Record / Injacksonthe recorderto the Tape selectingthe propercable , or surround - leftand surround - right speakers , Output JacksO on theAVR120 . even if the speakersare a different distance Regardlesosf the brandof cableselected , we from the AVR 120 . 3 . Connectthe output of anydigital sources recommendthat you usea cableconstructedof to the appropriateinput connectionson the fine , multistrandcopperwith a gaugeof 14or 8 . Connectionsto a subwooferare normally madevia a line - leve audio connectionfromthe AVR120 rear panel . Notethat the Optical smaller . Remembetrhat in specifyingcable , the Subwoofer Output I _ ) to the line - levelinput and Coaxial Digital Inputs _ i ' _ " ti ' _ J may lowerthe number , thethickerthe cable . of a subwooferwith a built - in amplifier . Whena be usedwith a DolbyDigital or DTSsourceor Cablewith a gaugeof 16maybeusedfor short passivesubwooferis used , the connectionfirst the output of a conventionalCDor LD3layer's goesto a power amplifier , whichwill becon - PCM ( S / P - DIF ) output . Totake advantageof runsof lessthan tenfeet . Wedo notrecom - mendthat you usecableswith anAWGequiva - nectedto one or moresubwooferspeakersI . f theAVR 120 ' s built - in MP3 - decodingcapabili - youare usinga poweredsubwooferthat does ties , you mayalso connectthe digital output lentof 18or higherdueto the power lossand degradationin performancethat will occur . not haveline - levelinput connectionsf , ollow the of a computer or sound cardto this input , instructionsfurnishedwith the speakerfor con - providedthat the signalfrom the cornputeris Cablesthat are run insidewallsshouldhavethe nection information . in the S / P - DIFformat . Checkyour computeror appropriatemarkingsto indicatelistingwith UL , sound card'sinstructionsto verifythe type of CSAor otherappropriatetestingagencystan - Video Equipment Connections output signalor usea transcodersuchasthe dards . Questionsaboutrunningcablesinside Videoequipmentisconnecteidnthesameman - HarmanKardon DAL150 . walls shouldbereferredto your installeror a ner asaudiocomponentAsg . ain , the useof high - qualityinterconneccat blesisrecommendedto 4 . ConnecttheOptical Digital Output O or licensedelectricalcontractorwho is familiaruild - with the NECand / orthe applicablelocalb preservesignalquality . CoaxialDigital Output i _ ) ontherearpanelof theAVR120to the matchingdigitalinputconnec - ingcodesin your area . 1 . Connecta VCR'saudio andvideo Play / Out tionsona CD - Ror MiniDiscrecorder . Whenconnectingwires to the speakersb , e cer - jacksto the Video 1 Input Jacks _ I _ ) on the rearpanel . TheAudio andVideoRecord / In 5 . Assemblethe AM _ oopAntennasupplied tain to observeproperpolarity . Remembetrothe connectthe " negative " or " black " wire to jacks ontheVCRshouldbeconnectedto the with the unitas shownbelow . Connectit to the AM and GND Screw Terminals _ same terminal on both the receiver and the Video 1 Out Jacks _ ) on the AVR 120 . 14 INSTALLATIONAND CONNECTIONS
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Installation and Connections 2 . Connect the analog audio and video outputs The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet of a satellite receiver , cable TV converter or will receive power as long as the unit is television set or any other video source to the plugged into a powered AC outlet , Video 2 or Video 3 Jacks _ . Finally , whena connectionsare complete , 3 . Connect the analog audio and video plugthe Power Cord _ into a nonswitched outputs of a DVD or laser disc alayer to the 120 - voltACwall outlet . You'realmost readyto DVD JacksO _ ) . Whena digital audio con - enjoytheAVR 120 ! nection is usedfor your DVDplayer , the default connectionis the Coaxial Digital Input I Jack I _ 2 . However , the connection mayalso be madeto anyof the Optical _ i " E1 or Coaxial _ i " 1 _ JDigital Inputs , provided that the digital input sourceselection is changedas shownon page 23 4 . Connectthe digitalaudio outputsof a DVD player , satellitereceiver , cableboxor HDTVcon - verterto the appropriateOptical or Coaxial Digital Inputs _ i _ i _ ] 5 . Connectthe Video Monitor Output jacksonthe receiverto thecompositeor S - Videoinput of your televisionmonltor or videoprojector Video Connection Note : • Compositeand S - Videosignalsmayonly be viewec in their nativeformats . Power Connections Thisunit isequippedwith two accessorAy C outlets . Theymaybeusedto power accessory devices , but theyshouldnot beusedwith high - currentdraw equipmentsuchas powerampli - fiers . Thetotal aowerdraw to eachoutlet may not exceed100watts , TheSwitchedAC AccessoryOutlet _ will receivepower only whenthe unit is on . Thisis recommendedfor devicesthat haveno power switchor a mechanicapower switchthat may be left in the " ON " aosition . NOTE : Manyaudio andvideo productsgo into a Standbymodewhen theyare usedwith switchedoutlets , and cannotbefully turned on usinc the outlet alonewithout a remotecontrol command . 15 INSTALLATIONAND CONNECTIONS
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System Configuration Center Front Speaker Whenallaudio , videoandsystemconnections listeningpositionat the sametime ( without havebeenmade , therearea few configuration delayfromthe centerspeakercomparedto the adjustmentsthat mustbe madeA . few minutes left and right speakers ) . spentto correctlyconfigureand calibratethe unit will greatlyadd to your listeningexperience . Surroundspeakersshouldbeplacedon the side walls of the room , at or slightly 3ehindthe Left Front Right eFrontr listeningposition . Thecenterof the speaker Speaker Selection and Placement Speaker Speak Theplacementof speakersin a multichanne shouldfaceinto the room . Thespeakersshould hometheatersystemcanhavea noticeable A ) Front - ChanneSl peakerInstallationwith be locatedsothat the bottom of the cabinet impacton the qualityof sound reproduced Direct - ViewTVSetsor Rear - ScreePnrojectors is at leasttwo feet higherthan the listeners ' earswhenthe listenersare seatedin the T \ _ r Projection Screen desiredarea . Nomatter which type or brand of speakersis used , the same modelor brandof speaker should be usedfor the left front , centerand Center Fronl If side - wallmountingis not practical , the Left Front Spea _ er Right Front SpeaKer Speaker right front speakersT . hiscreatesa seamless speakersmaybeplacedona rearwa behind front soundstageand eliminatesthe possibility the listeningposition . Again , theyshouldbe locatedso that the bottomof the cabinet is at of distracting sonicdisturbancesthat occur when a soundmovesacrossmismatched leasttwo feet higherthan the listeners'ears . front - channelspeakers . Thespeakersshould 3eno morethan six feet behindthe rearof the seatingarea . Speaker Placement Dependingonthe type of center - channel Subwoofersproducenondirectionalsounc , so speakerinuseana yourviewinc device , place they maybeplacedalmost anywherein a the centerspeakereitherdirectlyaboveor room . Actual placementshould bebasedon belowyourTV , or inthe centerbehinda perfo - roomsizeand shapeand the typeof subwoofer go more than 6 feet ratedfront projectionscreen . used . Onemethodof finding the optima ] loca - when rear - moun _ ea sDeaKers are usea tion for a subwooferis to begin by placincit in Oncethe center - channeslpeakeris installed , the front of the room , about six inchesfroma ODtionat Rear - Wall Mounting aositionthe left front and right front speakers wall , or nearthe front cornerof the room . so that theyare as far awayfrom oneanother Anothermethod is to temporariy placethe B Thedistancebetweenthe left andright asthe center - channesl peakeris from the pre - subwooferat your norma listeningposition , speakersshouldbe equal to thedistance ferredlisteningposition . Ideallyt , hefront - channel and then walk aroundthe room until youfind fromthe seatingposition to the viewin9 speakersshouldbeplacedsothat their tweeters a spot where the subwoofersoundsbest . Place screen , Youmayalso experimentwith are no morethan 24 " aboveor belowthe the subwooferin that spot . Youshould also placing the left and right speakersslightly follow the instructionsof the subwoofer'sman - tweeter inthe center - channespeaker , forwardof thecenterspeaker . ufacturer , or you maywish to experimentwith Dependingon the specificsof your room the best locationfor a subwooferinyour lis - acousticsandthe type of speakersin use , you tening room . . . . _ At least 6 inches from ceiling mayfind that imagingis improvedby moving the left front and right front speakersslightly Oncethe speakershavebeenplacedin the forward of the center - channesl peaker . If possi - room and connected , the remainingsteps ble , adjustall front loudspeakerssothat they in the setup processare to programthe are aimed at ear height whenyou are seated AVR120 ' s bassmanagementsystemfor the I At least 2 feet in the listening aosition . type of speakersusedin your system , calibrate the output levels , andset the delaytimes usec Usingtheseguidelinesy , ou'll findthat it takes by the surroundsound processor . someexperimentationto findthe correctloca - tion for thefront speakersin yourparticular installation . Don'tbeafraidto movethings arounduntil the systemsoundscorrect . Optimize yourspeakersso that audio transitionsacross the front of the roomsoundsmooth and that soundsfromall speakersappearto arriveat the C ) Optimalplacementof surroundspeaker 16 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION
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System Configuration You are now ready to power up the AVR 120 to Thefactorydefaultsettingsfor theAVR120 ing the SurroundMode Selector _ on the remote , until PRO LOGIC II begin these final adjustments . haveall inputsconfiguredfor ananalogsource ( exceptfor the DVDinput , which hasthe appearsin the Main Information Display 1 . Plugthe Power Cord i _ ) into an Coaxial Digital Input 1 _ asthe default ) , [ ] and the Pro Logic II Indicator [ ] unswitchedACoutlet . Stereoasthe surroundmode , all speaker lights . positionssetto " small , " anda subwoofer Pressthe Speaker Select Button _ m 2 . Pressthe Main Power Switch [ ] in until connected . Beforeusingthe unit , youwill on the remoteor front panel . Thewords it latchesandthe word " OFF " onthe top probablywantto changethe settingsfor most FNT SPEAKER will appearinthe of the switchdisappearsinsidethefront inputs sothat they are properlyconfiguredto Main Information Display [ ] . panel . Notethat the Power Indicator [ ] reflect the useof digital or analoginputs , the 3 , Pressthe Set Button qi _ W . will turn amber , indicatingthat the unit is typeof speakersinstalledand the surround in the Standbymode . modespecifics . Rememberthat sincethe 4 . Pressthe A / V Buttons qi _ tqi _ i _ on the AVR120 memorizesthe settingsfor eachinput remoteor the Selector Buttons [ ] onthe 3 . Removethe protectiveplasticfilm from the individually , youwill needto makethese front panel until eitherLARGE or front - panellens . If left inplace , the film adjustmentsfor eachinput used . However , SMALL appears , matchingthe typeof mayaffectthe performanceof yourremote oncetheyare made , furtheradjustmentis speakersyouhaveat the left - front and right - control . only requiredwhen systemcomponentsare front positions , as describedbythe defini - changed . tionsshown in the precedingsection . 4 . Installthethree suppliedAAA batteriesin the remoteas shown . Becertainto follow When SMA L L is selected , low - frequency Onceyou havecompletedthe settingsfor the the ( + ) and ( - ) polarity indicatorsthat are soundswill besentto the subwooferoutput first input , manysettingsmaybeduplicatedfor onthe bottom of the batterycompartment . only . Notethat if youchoosethis option , the remaininginputs . Rememberthat oncethe and there is nosubwooferconnected , you settingsare enteredfor one input , they mustbe will not hearanylow - frequencysoundsfrom completedfor all other input sourcesin your the front channels . system . When LARGE is selected , a full - rangeout - put will be sentto the front - left andfront - Speaker Setup right outputs , and NOlow - frequencysignals Theseadjustmentstell the AVR120which type will besentto the subwooferoutput . of speakersare in use . Thisis importantas it 5 . TurntheAVR120on eitherbypressingthe adjuststhe settingsthat determinewhich Whenyouhavecompletedyour selectionfor SystemPower Control [ ] on thefront speakersreceivelow - frequency ( bass ) informa - the front channel , pressthe Set Button panel , or viathe remotebypressingthe tion . Foreachof thesesettingsusethe _ , and then pressthe A / V Buttons AVRSelector O or anyof the Input LARGE setting if the speakersfor a particular li _ ) _ on the remoteor the Selector SelectorsOO on the remoteT . he position aretraditional full - rangeloudspeakers Buttons [ ] onthe front panelto change Power Indicator [ ] will turn greento that arecapableof reproducingsoundsbelow the displayto CEN SPEAKER . confirmthat the unitison , andthe Main lOOHz . Usethe SMALL settingfor smaller , 6 , Pressthe Set Button li ] _ _ again , and InformationDisplay [ ] will alsolight up . frequency - limitedsatellitespeakersthat do not usethe A / V ButtonsI [ _ ) _ on the reproducesoundsbelow lOOHz . Notethat remote , or the Selector Buttons [ ] on the System Setup when " small " speakersare used , a subwoofer front panel , to selectthe option that best TheAVR 120featuresanadvancedmemory is requiredto reproducelow - frequencysounds . describesyoursystembasedon the speaker systemthat enablesyouto establishdifferent Remembetrhat the " large " and " small " definitionsshownin the precedingsection . configurationsfor the bassmanagement , digital descriptionsdo not refer to the actualphysical input , surroundmode , delaytimesand output When CEN S MA L L is selected , low - fre - sizeof the speakers , butto their ability to levelsfor eachinput sourceT . hisflexibility quencycenter - channesloundswill besentto reproducelow - frequencysounds . If youare in enablesyouto custom - tailorthe wayin which the subwooferoutput only . Notethat if you doubt asto which categorydescribesyour youlisten to eachsourceand havethe AVR120 choosethis option andthere is no sub - speakersc , onsultthe specificationsin the memorizethose settings . Thismeans , for exam - wooferconnected , youwill not hearany speakers'owner'smanual , or ask yourdealer . ple , that you mayusedifferentoutput levelsor low - frequencysoundsfromthe center - chan - trimsfor differentsourceso , r set different nel speaker . With theAVR120 turned on , follow these steps speakerconfigurationswith the resultant to configurethe speakers : When CEN LARGE is selected , a full - changesto the bassmanagementsystem . Once rangeoutput will besentto the center - thesesettingsare made , they will automatically 1 . PuttheAVR 120in the DolbyProLogicII speakeroutput , and NOcenter - channeslig - be recalledwheneveryouselectthat input . modeby pressingthe SurroundMode nal will besentto the subwooferoutput . Selector [ ] onthe front panelor by press - 17 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION
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System Configuration NOTE : If youchooseLogic7 asthe sur - 10 . Pressthe Set Button I [ 1 _ W , and then Output LevelAdjustment round modefor the particularinput source pressthe A / V Buttons I _ ) Ii _ I onthe Outputleveladjustmentis a keypart of the for whichyouare configuringyour speakers , remoteor the Selector Buttons [ ] on the configurationprocessfor anysurroundsound theAVR 120will not makethe LARGE front panelto selectthe option that best product . It is particularlyimportantfor a Dolby option availablefor the centerspeakerT . his describesyour system . Digitalreceiversuchasthe AVR120 , as correct is dueto the requirementsof Logic7 pro - output levelswill ensurethat you hearsound Thechoicesavailablefor the subwooferposition cessing , and doesnot indicatea problemwith tracks intheir properplacewith the proper will dependonthe settingsfor the other speak - yourreceiver . directionalityand intensity . ers , particularlythe front left / right positions . When CE N N 0 N E is selected , nosignals If the front left / right speakersare setto will besentto the center - channeol utput . S I ' 1AL L , the subwooferwill automaticallybe IMPORTANTNOTE : Listenersare often con - 7 . Whenyouhavecompletedyour selectionfor setto SUB , which is the " on " position . fused aboutthe operationof the surround the centerchannel , pressthe Set Button channelsW . hilesomeassumethat sound If the front left / right speakersare setto _ , and then pressthe _ / I _ Buttons L AR GE , threeoptions are available : shouldalwaysbe comingfrom eachspeaker , _ onthe remoteorthe Selector mostof the timethere will belittle or no sound • If no subwooferisconnectedto the Buttons [ ] onthe front panelto change in the surroundchannelsT . hisis becausethey AVR120 , pressthe A / V Buttons I [ _ tli _ I the displayto SU R S PE AK ER . areonly usedwhena moviedirectoror sound onthe remotesothat SU B N ON E 8 . Pressthe Set Button li _ W again , and mixerspecificallyplacessoundthereto create appearsin the Main Information Display then usethe A / V Buttons I [ _ DII _ I onthe ambiance , a specialeffect orto continueaction I - i1 . Whenthis option is selected , all bass from the front of the roomto the rear . When remoteorthe Selector Buttons [ ] onthe informationwill beroutedto thefront front panelto selectthe option that best the output levelsare properlyset , it is normal left / right " main " speakers . describesyoursystembasedon the speaker for surroundspeakersto operateonly occasion - • If a subwooferis connectedto the AVR120 , definitionsshown in the precedingsection . ally . Artificially increasingthe volumeto the rear youhavethe option to havethefront speakersmaydestroythe illusion of an envelop - When SU R S MA L L is selected , low - left / right " main " speakersreproducebass ing soundfield that duplicatesthe wayyou frequencysurround - channesl oundswill be frequenciesat all times , and havethe sub - hearsoundin a movietheateror concerthall . sentto the subwooferoutput only . Notethat wooferoperateonly whenthe AVR120is if youchoosethis option andthere is no Beforebeginningthe adjustmentprocessm , ake beingusedwith a digital sourcethat con - subwooferconnected , youwill not hearany certainthat all speakerconnectionshavebeen tainsa dedicatedLow - FrequencEy ffects , or low - frequencysoundsfromthe surround properlymade . Thesystemvolumeshouldbe LFE , soundtrack . Thisallowsyouto useboth speaker . setto the levelthat youwill useduringa typi - yourmain andsubwooferspeakersto take callisteningsession . Finally , makecertainthat When SUR LARGE is selected , a full - advantageof the specialbasscreatedfor the Balance Control [ ] is set to the center certainmovies . PressA / _ I ' Buttons rangeoutput will besentto the surround - " 12 o'clock " position . channeloutputs , and NOsurround - channel I [ _ tli _ I onthe remotesothat SU B signalswill besentto the subwooferoutput . ( LFE ) appearsinthe Main Information Toassistin makingspeakerconfigurationset - Display I - i1 . tings , the iconsinthe Speaker / Channel When SUR NONE is selected , surround Input Indicators [ ] changeas the speaker sound informationwill besplit betweenthe • If a subwooferis connectedand youwish type is selectedat eachposition . Whenonly the front - left and front - fight outputs . Notethat to useit for bassreproductionin conjunc - centericonboxcontainingthe abbreviationfor for optimal performancewhen nosurround tion with the main front left / right speakers , the speakerposition is lit , the speakeris setfor speakersare in use , the Dolby3 Stereo regardlessof the typeof programsourceor " small . " Whenthe inner boxandthe two outer modeshouldbe usedinsteadof DolbyPro surroundmodeyouare listeningto , press boxesare lit , the speakeris setfor " large . " LogicII . the A / V Buttons I [ _ ) Ii _ I on the remote Whennoindicatorappearsat a speakerloca - sothat SU B L / R + L F E appearsin the 9 . Whenyouhavecompletedyour selectionfor tion , that position is set for " none " or " no " Main Information DisplayI - ii . Whenthis the surroundchannel , pressthe Set Button speaker . option is selected , a " complete " feedwill li ] _ m , andthen pressA / V Buttons Forexample , in thefollowing figure , the left besentto the front left / right " main " speak - Ii _ DII _ I onthe remoteor the Selector ers , andthe subwooferwill receivebassfre - front and right front speakersareset for Buttons [ ] onthe front panelto change " large , " the center , surroundleft ( SL ) and sur - quenciesbelow 100Hz . the displayto S - W SP EA KER . round right ( SR ) speakersareset for small , and 11 . Whenall speakerselectionshavebeen a subwooferis set , asshown bythe boxwith made , pressthe Set Button li : l _ m to the abbreviation " LFE " , which standsfor " low - returnto normaloperation . frequencyeffects . " 18 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION
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System Configuration for eachchannelto beginto bring them to 3 . Subtractthedistanceto the surroundspeak - the samelevel . % te that when one of the ersfromthe distanceto the front speakers . buttonsis pushed , thetest noisecircula - a . Whensetting the delaytime for the tion will 3auseonthe channelbeing DolbyDigitalsurroundmodes , the opti - adjustedto giveyoutime to makethe mal delaytime is the resultof that sub - adjustment . Whenyoureleasethe button , traction . : or example , if the front speak - the circulationwill resumeafter 15seconds . ersare tenfeet awayandthe surround 5 . Continueto adjustthe individualspeakers speakersarefive feet away , the optimal until theyall havethe samevolume . Note delaytime is figuredas 10 - 5 = 5 . Thus , in that adjustmentsshouldbe madewith the this example , the delaytimefor Dolby & IV Buttons _ I _ on the remoteor Digitalshouldbeset at five milliseconds . Toadjustand calibratethe output levels , follow the Selector Buttons [ ] onthe front 3 . Whensetting thedelaytime for the thesesteps . Foraccuratecalibration , it is a panelonly , NOTthe mainvolumecontrols . ProLogicII mode , take the resultof the good ideato maketheseadjustmentswhile Thenpressthe Set Button i [ _ to subtractionand add 15to obtainthe seatedin your favoritelistening _ osition : memorizethe changeI . f you are usinga oatimaldela , ytime . Forexample , ifthe I . Putthe AVR120 in the DolbyProLogic soundpressure ( SPL ) meterfor precise front speakersareten feet away andthe modeby pressingSurround Mode leveladjustment , setthe volumeso that surroundspeakersare five feet away , the Selector [ ] onthe front panel , or b ) the meter reads75dB , C - WeightingSlow . optimal delaytime is figuredas pressingthe SurroundMode Selector NOTE : Thesubwooferoutput levelis not 10 - 5 + 15 = 20 . Thus , in this example , the on the remote , until PRO LOGIC adjustableusingthe testtone . To change ProLogicdelayshould beset at twenty I I scrollsacrossthe Main Information the subwooferlevel , follow the stepsfor milliseconds . Display [ ] andthe Pro Logic II OutputLevelTrimAdjustmenton page 26 . NOTE : TheTheaterand Ha modesusea fixed , Indicatorsri _ lEl _ light . 6 . Whenyouhaveadjustedthe output so nonadjustabledelaytime . 2 . Pressthe TestButton _ onthe remote . T - T FL ndB will appearinthe Main that all channelshavethe samelevel , TheDolbyDigital modealso includesa separate Information Display [ ] andthe letters pressthe Test Button i [ _ onthe remote settingfor the center - channdeel ] a'ymode , since F L will flashonceeachsecond , to completethe adjustment , the discretenatureof thesesignalsmakesthe 3 . Thetest noisewill immediatelybeginto Delay Settings locationof the center - channeslpeakermore circulateamongthe speakersin a clock - Dueto the differentdistancesbetweenthe critical . Tocalculatethe delayfor the center wise rotation , pausingat eachpositionfor front - channelspeakersandthe listeningposi - channel , measurethe distancefromthe pre - three secondsA . sthe test noiserotates , tion comparedto the surroundspeakersand ferredlistening3ositionin the centerof the the speakerpositionwill beshownin the the listeningposition , the amountof time it roomto both the center - channeslpeakerand Main Information Display [ ] . takesfor soundto reachyour earsfrom the eitherthe left or right speaker . front or surroundspeakersmaydiffer . Youmay If the distancesare equal , no furtheradjust - NOTE : Thisis a good time to verifythat compensatefor this differencethrough the use ment is requirecandthe centerdelayshouldbe the speakershavebeenpropertyconnect - of the delaysettingsto adjustthe timing to set to zero . If the distanceto thefront speakers ed . Asthe test noisecirculates , listento tailor the s _ ecificspeakerplacementand is greaterthan the distanceto the center makecertainthat the soundcomesfrom acousticconditionsin your listeningroomor speakery , ou maywishto repositionthe speak - the speakerpositionshownin the Main hometheater . ersby movingthe front - left and front - right InformationDisplay . If the soundfrom a speakerscloserto the listeningpositionor the speakerlocationdoesNOTmatchthe posi - Thefactory settingis appropriatefor mostncom - centerspeakerfurther awayfrom the listening rooms , butsomeinstallationscreateanu tion indicatedin the display , turn the mon distancebetweenthefront and surround position AVR120 off usingthe Main Power If repositioningof the speakersis not possible , Switch [ ] and checkthe speakerwiring speakersthat maycausethe arrivalof front - to makecertainthat eachspeakeris con - channelsoundsto becomedisconnectedfrom adjustthe centerdelaytime , addingone mil - nectedto the correctoutput terminal , surround - channesl ounds , lisecondof center - channedl elayfor everyfoot 4 . After checkingfor speakerplacement , let To resynchronizethe front andsurroundchan - closerto the listenincpositionthe center the test noisecirculate , and listento see nels , follow thesesteps : speakeris than the front speaker . Forexample , if the front - left andfront - right speakersare which channelssoundlouderthan the oth - 1 . Measurethe distancefrom the listening , each 10feet fromthe listeningpositionand the ers . Usingthefront left ( FLin thedisplay ) viewing positionto the front speakers , center - channesl peakeris 8 feet away , the delay speakerasa reference , pressthe Air 2 . Measurethe distancefrom the listening / is figurec as 10 - 8 = 2 , suggestincanoptimal Buttons _ I _ on the remoteor the viewing positionto the surroundspeakers , centerdelayof 2 milliseconds . Selector Buttons [ ] onthe front panel 19 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION
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System Configuration Tosetthe delaytimes , follow thesesteps : 10 . Pressthe Set Button li _ W within three I . Selectan input by pressingoneof the Input Selectors _ 1II or the AM / FM Tuner secondsafter the desiredsettingis shown . 1 . Putthe AVR120inthe DolbyProLogicII Select _ . modeby pressingthe SurroundMode 11 . Pressthe Air Buttonsl _ ! _ li _ on the 2 . Pressthe SurroundMode Selector Selector [ ] on the front panelor by remoteonceso that C DE L A Y T 1 I ' 1E pressingthe SurroundMode Selector Ii _ ) [ ] , and immediatelypressthe Air appearsinthe Main Information Display ontheremoteu , ntil PR0 LOGIC II Buttonsli _ ) l _ l or SurroundMode [ ] . appearsinthe Main Information Display Selector [ ] to scrollthroughthe list of 12 . Pressthethe Set Button _ [ ] . availablesurroundmodes . Notethat the [ ] and the Pro Logic II Indicator [ ] 13 . Pressthe Air Buttonsli _ ) l _ l on the lights up . nameof eachmodewill scrollfrom right to remoteor the Selector Buttons [ ] onthe left acrossthe Main Information Display 2 . Pressthe Delay Button _ _ on front panel untilthe desireddelay [ ] . Toavoidhavingthe system " time out " the remoteor front panel . Thewords time for the centerchanneal ppearsinthe andexit the selectprocess , besureto press S DELAY TIME will appearin the display . the Air Buttons _ li _ l or Surround Main Information Display [ ] . Mode Selector [ ] to selectthe nextmode 14 . Pressthe Set Button _ to enterthe 3 . Pressthe Set Button _ . at anytime the modenameis displayed . setting intothe AVR120 ' smemory . 4 . Adjustthe delaytime bypressingthe Air 3 . Whenthe desiredmodenameappearsin the Buttons I [ _ tli _ onthe remoteor the Additional Input Adjustments Main Information Display [ ] and in the Selector Buttons [ ] on the front panel In addition to the major adjustments described SurroundMode Indicators m , until the delaytime figurecalculatedusing in the preceding pages , you may also wish to simplypausefor a few secondsto allowthe the formulaenteredaboveappearsin the set the type of audio source type ( analog or unitto " time out . " Yourselectionwill be display . digital ) to be used with an input at this time . memorizedand will beactivatedeachtime Once a specific audio source type is associated the input is selecteduntil anothermodeis 5 . If only analogsourceswill beused , no with any of the inputs , it will remain in the selected . adjustmentis neededfor the center - channel memory until it is changed , even when another delay . In that case , pressthe Set Button 4 . Repeatthe processfor eachof the inputs . input is selected . To attach one of the digital li _ to enterthe surrounddelayset - 5 . Whenthe desiredSurroundmodehasbeen inputs to a specific source , follow these steps : tingsinto the AVR120 ' smemory . However , enteredfor all inputs , pressthe Set Button if youwill be usingdigitalsourcesandthe I . Pressthe Digital Button li _ m . calculationsoutlinedaboveindicatethat the center - channedl elayrequiresan adjust - Oncethe settingsoutlinedon the previous 2 . Immediatelypressthe Air Buttons ment , continuewith the following steps . li _ ) li _ l or Selector Buttons [ ] to scroll pageshavebeenmade , theAVR120 is ready for operation . Whilethereare someadditional throughthe list of availabledigital inputsor 6 . Beforesettingthe center - channedl elay settingsto bemade , theseare bestcloneafter the analoginput . time , makecertainthat a digitalsourcehas youhavehadan opportunityto listen to a vari - beenselected . 3 . Whenthe desiredinput type is shownin ety of sourcesand differentkinds of program both the Main Information Display [ ] 7 . Selectthe DolbyDigitalmodeby pressing material . Thesesettingsare describedon pages and in the Analog [ _ l , Coaxial Digital eitherthe SurroundMode Selector [ ] 21 through26 of this manual . In addition , any Input [ ] or Optical Digital Input [ ] onthe front panelor the SurroundMode of the settingsmadein the initial configuration Indicators , pressthe Set Button _ m Selector I _ ) on the remote , until of the unit maybechangedat anytime . Asyou to enterthe setting intothe unit'smemory . DOLBY DIG appearsinthe Main add new or differentsourcesor speakerso , r if Information Display [ ] . youwishto changea settingto better reflect Youmayalso " memorize " a specificsurround 8 . Pressthe Delay Button _ _ on your listeningtaste , simplyfollow the instruc - modeso that it will alwaysbeusedwhenan the remoteor front panel . Thewords tionsfor changingthe settingsfor that parame - input is selected . TheAVR120 alwaysremem - ter , as shownin this section . S DELAY TIME will appearin the bersthe lastsurroundmodeusedwith any Main Information Display [ ] . input , but duringthe setup processyou may Havingcompletedthe setupand configuration 9 . Pressthe Set Button _ , andthen wishto presetthe modesfor eachsource . Todo processfor yourAVR120 , youare about immediatelypressthe Air Buttons that , follow these steps : to experiencethe finestin musicand home li _ ) l _ l on the remoteor the Selector theaterlistening . Enjoy ! Buttons [ ] onthe front paneluntilthe desireddelaytime for the surroundchan - nels is shownin the display . 20 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION
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Operation Basic Operation Whenthe arogrammedsleeptime haselapsed , • Whena Videosourceis selectedt , hevideoslg - the unit will automaticallyturn off . Notethat nal for that input will be routed to the Video Onceyou havecompletedthe setupand the front panel displaywill dim to onehalf Monitor Output Jack _ and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 120 , configurationof theAVR120 , it is simpleto brightnesswhenthe Sleepfunctionis operateand enjoy . Thefollowing instructions programmedT . o cancelthe Sleepfunction , Volume Control will helpyoumaximizethe enjoymentof your pressand hold the SleepButtonO until new receiver : the informationdisplayreturnsto normal • Adjust thevolumeto a comfortablelevel brightnesst , he Sleepindicatornumbers usingthe front - panelVolume Control [ ] or Turningthe AVR120 On or Off disappearand the words SLEEP OFF remoteVolume UplDown _ buttons . • WhenusingtheAVR120for the firsttime , you appearin the Main Information Displayr _ l . mustpressthe Main Power Switch [ ] onthe • Whenlisteningin the Stereomodewith the front panelto turn the uniton . Thisplacesthe Whenyouwill beawayfrom homefor an surroundcircuitsoff , the BalanceControl [ ] unit in a Standbymode , asindicatedbythe extendedaeriodof time it is alwaysa good may 3eusedto adjustthe relativesoundoutput ambercolorof the Power Indicator [ Ic1 . Once ideato completelyturn the unitoff with the betweenthe front left andright speakers . the unitis in Standbyy , oumaybegina listening front panel Main Power Switch [ ] . sessionby pressingthe SystemPower Control • Totemporarilysilenceall speakeroutputs [ ] onthe frontpanelortheAVR Selector NOTE : All presetmemoriesare lost if the unit is pressthe Mute Button I _ , . _ . Thiswill inter - ql _ ) . Notethat the Power Indicator [ ] wil left turned off by usingthe Main Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the head - Switch [ ] for morethan two weeks , phonejack , but it will not affect anyrecording turn green . Thiswill turn the unitonanc returnit to the input sourcethat waslastused . Theunit or dubbingthat maybein progress . Pressthe mayalsobeturnedonfromStandbyby pressing Source Selection Mute Button _ again or adjustthe volume anyof the Input Selector Buttonsql _ l _ to returnto normaloperation . O on the remote or the Input Source • ] - o select a source , press any of the Source Selector [ ] on the front panel . Selector Buttons _ 4i _ on the remote . • During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass Control [ ] and Treble NOTE : After 3ressing one of the Input Selector • The input source may also be changed by Control [ ] to suit your listeningtastes or Buttons _ to turn the unit on , pressthe pressing the front - panel Input Source room acoustics . AVR Selector ql _ to set the remote control to Selector [ ] . Each press of the burro q will the AVR 120 ' s functions , move the input selection through the list of • To set the output of the AVR 120 so that available inputs , the output is " flat , " with the tone controls de - To turn the unit off at the end of a listening activated , press the Tone Mode Button [ ] session , simply press the System Power • As the input is changed , the AVR 120 wil until the words Tone Out appear momen - Control [ ] on the front panel or the Power automatically switch to the digital input ( if tarily in the Main Information Display r = l . off Button _ ] D on the remote . Power will be selected _ , surround mode , speaker configura - To return the tone controls to an active condi - shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear tion , output levels and night mode status that tion , press the Tone Mode Button [ ] until panel Switched AC Outlet _ ) and the were entered during the configuration process the words T o n e I n momentarily appear in Power Indicator [ ] will turn amber , for that source , the Main Information Display r = l . Whenthe remoteis usedto turn the unit " off " • Thefront - panelVideo 4 Inputs i'l _ ] i ' _ may • Forprivatelistening , plugthe I / 4 " stereo it is actuallyplacingthe systemin a Standby beusedto connecta devicesuchasa video phoneplugfrom a pair of stereoheadphones into the front panel Headphone Jack L _ I ] . mode , as indicatedby the ambercolorof the gameor camcorderto your homeentertain - Power Indicator [ ] . ment systemona temporarybasis . Notethat whenthe headphone'splug is con - nected , the word HEADPHONE will scroll • ToprogramtheAVR120for automaticturn - • As the input sourceis chanced , the new input onceacrossthe Main Information Display off , pressthe Sleep Button _ on the remote , namewill momentarilyappearinthe Main [ ] andall speakerswill besilenced . Whenthe Eachpressof the buttonwill decreasethe time Information Display [ ] and a greenLEDwill headphoneplug is removed , the audiofeed to beforeshutdowninthe followingsequence : light nextto the selectedin3ut'snamein the the speakerswill be restored front panel Input Indicators FF , J . rain rnln mln rain mln ] 11 _ , 40 . _ , 3o . _ , 20 . _ _ 10 . _ _ OFF • Whenan audiosourceisselected , the last [ _ min rain rain min ] videoinput usedremainsroutedto theVideo Thesleeptime will bedisplayedin the Preset I Output _ ) and Video Monitor Output NumberlSleep Timer Indicator [ ] and it i _ l . Thisallowsyouto listento anaudio input will count downuntil the time haselapsed , suchas the tunerwhile watchingone of the videoinputs . 21 OPERATION
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Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAYTIME RANGE DOLBYDIGITAL Availableonly with digital input sourcesencodedwith DolbyDigitaldata . It provides Center : 0 ms - 5 ms upto five separatemainaudio channelsanda specialdedicatedLow - FrequencEy ffects Initial Setting - 0 ms channel . Surround : 0 ms - 15ms Initial Setting - 0 ms DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data . Available on special Delay time not adjustable DVD , LD and audio - only discs , DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicatec low - frequency channel 15ms - 30 ms DOLBYPROLOGICII DolbyProLogicII isthe latestversionof DolbyLaboratory'sbenchmarksurroundtechnology MOVIE that decodesfull - range , discreteleft , center , right , right surroundand left surroundchannels Initial Setting = 15ms MUSIC from eithermatrix surroundencodedprogramsor conventionasl tereosources . EMULATION The DolbyProLogicII Moviemodeis optimizedfor moviesoundtracksw , hile the ProLogicII Musicmodeshouldbeusedwith musicalselectionsT . he _ roLogicII Emulationmode createscompellingfive - channesurroundsoundfrom conventionastereorecordings . LOGIC7 C Logic7 is anadvancedmodethat extractsthe maximumsurroundinformationfrom either Delaytime not adustable LOGIC7 M surround - encodedprogramsor conventionalstereomaterial . TheLogic7 C or Cinemamode should beusedwith anysourcethat containsDolbySurroundor similarmatrix encoding . Logic7 C deliversincreasedcenter - channeilntelligibility , and moreaccurateplacementof sounds with fadesand pansthat are muchsmootherand morerealisticthan with other decodinc techniques . TheLogic7 M or Music modeshould beusedwith analogor PCMstereosources . Logic7 M enhancesthe listeningexperienceby presentinga wider front soundstageandgreater rearambience . Both _ occ 7 modesalsodirect low - frequencyinformationto the subwoofer ( if installedand configured ) to delivermaximumbassimpact . Nosurroundchannels DOLBY3 STEREO Usesthe informationcontainedin a surround - encodedor two - channelstereoprogramto createcenter - channeilnformation . In addition , the informationthat is normallysentto the rear - channeslurroundspeakersis carefullymixedin with the front - left and front - right channelsfor increasedrealism . Usethis modewhenyou havea center - channeslpeaker but nosurroundspeakers . THEATER TheTHEATERmodecreatesa soundfield that resemblesthe acousticfeeling of a Delaytime not adjustable standardliveperformancetheater . HALLI Thetwo Hall modescreatesound fieldsthat resemblea small ( HALLI ) or Delaytime not adjustable HALL2 mediumsized ( HALL2 ) concertha VMAx Near Whenonlythe two front - channelloudspeakersare used , Harman ! spatentedVMAxmode NOSurroundchannels VMAx Far delivers a three - dimensionasl oundspacewith the illusionof " phantomspeakers " at the centerand surroundpositions . TheVMAx N , or , Near Field , modeshouldbeselectedwhen your listeningpositi0n is lessthan five feet fromthe SpeakersT . heVMAx F , or " Far Field ! , mode should beSelectedwhenyour listeningpositionis greaterthan five feet fromthe Speakers . The VMAxmodesare alsoavailableusingthe Headphones Output I _ I . Whenheadphones are being used , the FarFieldmodewill appearto pushthe soundfield awayfrom y0urears , reducing the " inside the head " sensationoften experiencedwhen usingheadphones . S - ChanneSl tereo Thismodetakesadvantageof multipleSpeakersto placea stereosignalat both the front and Nodelayis availablefor backof a room , Idealfor playingmusicin situationssuchasa party , it placesthe sameSignal this mode at the front - left and surround - left , and front - right and surround - rightspeakersT . he center channel isfed a summedmonomix of the in - phasemateria ! of the left and right Channels . SURROUND This modeturns off all Surroundprocessingand presentsthe pureleft - and right - No SurroundChannels OFF ( STEREOc ) hannel presentationof two - channe ! stereoprograms . 22 OPERATION
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Operation Surround Mode Selection Surround Mode Indicators [ ] list on the output of the demodulatorto the the Optical front panel , orCoaxial Inputs _ ) _ ) i'l _ Ji'l _ ofthe AVR Oneof the mostimportantfeaturesof the 120 . No demodulatoris requiredfor usewith AVR120 is its abilityto reproducea full NOTE : The nameof eachSurroundMode will DVDplayersor DTS - encodedlaserdiscs multichannelsurroundsoundfield from digital scroll acrossthe Main Information Display sourcesa , nalogmatrix surround - encoded [ ] while the modesare being selectedT . o DTS programsand standardstereoprograms . In all , avoidexitingfrom the surroundmodeselection DTSis anotherdigital audiosystemthat is a total of fifteen listeningmodesareavailable processb , ecertainto pushthe • or • Button capableof delivering5 . 1 audio . Although both on theAVR120 . _ Ii _ I while a modenameis still visible . DTSand DolbyDigitalare digital , they usedif - ferentmethodsof encodingthe signals , and Selectionof a surroundmodeis basedon per - Notethat the DolbyDigitaland : : ) TSmodesmay thustheyrecuiredifferentdecodingcircuitsto sonaltaste , as well asthe typeof program only 3eselectedwhen a digital input is in use . convertthe digital signalsbackto analog . sourcematerialbeingused . : or example , " notion In addition , whena digitalsourceis present , picturesorTVprogramsbearingthe logoof one theAVR 120will automaticallyselectanc DTS - encodedsoundtracksare availableon of the majorsurround - encodingprocessess , uch as DolbySurround , DTSStereoor UltraStere ® o switchto the correctmode ( DolbyDigitalor selectDVDand LDdiscs , aswell as onspecia DTS ) , regardlessof the modethat hasbeen pre - audio - onlyDTSdiscs . YoumayuseanyLDor maybeplayedin eitherthe DolbyDigital , Dolby viouslyselected . Formoreinformationonselect - CDplayerequippedwith a digitaloutput to _ roLogicII or Logic7 Cinemasurroundmodes ingdigitalsourcess , eethe following sectionof play DTS - encodeddiscswith the AVR120 . All dependingonthe sourcematerial , this manual , that is requiredis to connectthe player'soutput NOTE : Oncea programhasbeenencodedwith To listento a programin traditionaltwo - channe ] to eitherthe Optical or Coaxial input on the matrixsurroundinformation , it retainsthe sur - rearpanel _ orfront panel i " l _ ' ] i ' _ lJ . roundinformationas longasthe programis stereo , usingthefront - left andfront - right broadcastin stereoT . hus , " novleswith surround speakersonly ( plusthe subwooferif installed In order to listento DVDsencodedwith DTS soundmaybedecodedviaanyof the analog and configured ) f , ollow the instructionsshown soundtracks , the DVDplayermust becompati - surroundmodessuchas ProLogicII or Logic7 , abovefor usingthe remoteuntil S URR OF F hie with the DTSsignalas indicatedby a DTS whentheyarebroadcastvia conventionaTl V appearsinthe Main Information Display [ ] . logoon the player'sfront panel . Notethat early stations , cable , payTVandsatellitetransmission . Digital Audio Playback DVDplayersmaynot beable to play DTS - n addition , a growingnumberof made - for - encodedDVDs . Thisdoesnot indicatea prob - televisionprograms , sportsbroadcastsr , adio Digitalaudiois a majoradvancemenot verolder lem with the AVR120 , as someplayerscannot dramasandmusicCDsarealsorecordedin analogmatrixsurroundsystemsI . t deliversfive passthe DTSsignalthroughto the digital out - surroundsound . Youmayviewa list of these discretechannelsl : eft - front , center , right - front , puts . If youare in doubt asto the capabilityof programsat the DolbyLaboratoriesWebsite left - surroundand right - surroundE . achchannel your DVDplayerto handleDTSdiscs , consult at www . dolby . com , reproducefsull frequencyrange ( 20Hzto 20kHz ) the player'sowner's manual . Pleasenote that : _ venwhena programis not listedascarrying and offersdramaticallyimproveddynamicrange someDVDplayersareshippedwith their output intentionalsurroundinformation , youmayfind and significantimprovementtso signal - to - noise setfor DolbyDigital only . To insurethat DTS that the ProLogicII , Logic7 , VMAxandthe ratios . Inaddition , digitalsystemshavethecapa - data is being sentto the AVR , pleasecheckthe - lall orTheatermodesoften deliverenveloping bilityto deliveranadditionalchannetlhat is setupmenusystemon your DVDplayerto surroundpresentationsthroughthe useof specificallydevotedto low - frequencyinformation , makecertainthat DTSdata output is enabled . the natura informationpresentinall stereo Thisis the " . 1 " channelreferredto whenyousee Selecting a Digital Source recordingsH . oweverf , or stereo , butnot surround thesesystemsdescribedas " 5.1 " . Thebasschan - programs , we suggestthat youexperimentwith nelis seoaratefromtheotherchannelsb , utsince Toutilize eitherdigitalmodeyou " nusthave the othermodes , it is intentionallybandwidth - limiteds , ounc properlyconnectead digital sourceto the designershavegivenit that uniquedesignation . AVR120 . Connectthe digital outputsfrom DVD Surroundmodesare selectedusingeitherthe players , HDTVreceiverss , atellitesystemsor CD front panelcontrolsor the remote . Toselecta Dolby Digital playersto the Optical or Coaxial Inputs surrouncmodefromthe front panel , pressthe DolbyDigital ( originallyknownasAC - 3 _ ) is _ i " l _ Ji ' _ lJ . In orderto providea back _ 3 slg - SurroundMode Selector [ ] to scroll upor a standardpartof the DVDformat , and is also nal and a sourcefor analogstereorecording , downthrough the list of availablemodesT . o partof the new digitalbroadcastingsystemand it the analogoutputs providedon digital source selecta surround " nodeusingthe remote , press isavailablewith manysatellitereceiversand equipmentshouldalso beconnectedto their the SurroundMode Selectorli _ ) and then somedigitalcableboxes , aswell aswith specially appropriateinputson theAVR120 rearpanel pressthe & IT ButtonsI [ _ ) Ii _ I to change encoded _ Ddiscs . ( e . g . , connectthe analogstereoaudio output the mode . As you pressthe buttons , the froma DVDto the DVD Audio Inputs O on Surroundmodenamewill appearin the Main Notethat an o3tional , externalRFdemodulator the rearpanelwhenyou connectthe source's Information Display [ ] , and anindividual is requiredto usethe AVR120to listento the digitaloutputs ) . modeindicatorwill also light up r £ 1r _ ri _ l - ' = lr _ DolbyDigitalsoundtracksavailableon laser ! _ ! ! 11 . As the surroundmodeschange , a green discs . Connectthe _ , Foutput of the LDplayerto Whenplayinga digitalsourcesuchas DVD , first _ EDwill light nextto the currentmodein the the demodulatorand then connectthe digital selectthe input usingthe remoteor front panel 23 OPERATION
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Operation controlsas outlinedin this manual . Next , select ] ) T . _ : Whenthe DTSindicatorlights , a DTS mentsto your DVDplayer ( usuallywith the the digital sourceby pressingthe Digital bitstreamis beingreceivedW . henthe unit " AudioSelect " button or in a menuscreen Input Selector Button _ [ _ ! and then sensesthis typeof data , only the DTSmode on the disc ) to senda ful 5.1feed to the usingthe A / v Buttons _ onthe maybe used . AVR120 . It is also possiblefor the typeof sig - remoteor the Selector Buttons [ ] onthe nal feed to changeduringthe courseof a DVD front panelto chooseanyof the OPTTC AL PC 11 : Whenthe PCM indicatorlights , a stan - playback . In somecasesthe previewsof special or COAXIAL inputs , asthey appearin the dard PulseCodeModulation , or PCM , signal s materialwill only berecordedin 2.0audio , Main Information Display ral , the Digital . . . . . receivedT . hisisthe type of digitalaudio while the mainfeatureis availablein 5.1audio . Input Indicators El [ ] . Whenthe digita usedby conventionalcompactdiscand aser As longas your DVDplayeris set for 6 < hannel sourceis playing , the AVR120will automatical - discrecordingsW . hena PCMbitstreamis pres - outout , theAVR120 will automaticallysense ly detectwhether it is a multichannelDolby ent , all modesexceptDolbyDigita and DTSare changesto the bitstreamand channelcount and reflectthem in theseindicators . Digitalor DTSsource , an MP3signalor a con - available . ventionalPCMsignal , which is the standard output from CD alayersA . Bitstream II P 3 : Whenthe MP3indicatorlights , a cam - Theletters usedby the Speaker / Channel Indicator [ ] will light in the Main patible MPEGl / Layer 3 digital signalis being Input Indicators [ ] alsoflashto indicate Information Display [ ] to confirmthat the receivedT . hisis the aopularaudio format used when a bitstreamhasbeeninterruptedT . his digitalsignalis DolbyDigital , DTS , PCMor MP3 . by manycomputerprogramsfor recordingcom - will happenwhena digital inputsourceis pressedaudio files . Whenan rIP3 bitstreamis selectedbeforethe playbackstarts , orwhena Digital Status Indicators present , the soundwill automaticallybeplayed digital sourcesuchasa DVDispaused . The Whena digital sourceis playing , theAVR 120 in the stereo ( surroundoff ) _ nodeT . he surround flashing indicatorrsemindyouthat the play - sensesthe type of bitstreamdata that is pres - modesare not availableduring MP3playback , backhasstoppeddueto theabsenceof a ent . Usingthis information , the correctsur - digital signaland notthrough anyfault of the roundmodewill automaticallybeselected . For In additionto the bitstreamindicators , the AVR120 . Thisis normal , and the digital play - example , DTSbitstreamswill causethe unit to AVR120featuresa set of uniquechannel - input backwill resumeoncethe playbackis startec switchto DTSdecoding , and DolbyDigitalbit - indicatorsthat tell youhow manychannelsof again . streamswill enableDolbyDigitaldecoding digital informationare being receivedand / or Whenthe unit sensesPCMdata from CDsor whetherthe digital signalis interrupted . Night Mode LDsy , ou mayselectanyof the standardsur - A specialfeatureof DolbyDigitalis the Night roundmodes , suchas DolbyProLogicII or Theseindicatorsare the L / C / RiSL / SR / LFleEtters mode , which enablesDolbyDicital input Logic7 . Sincethe rangeof availablesurround that are insidethe centerboxesof the sourcesto aeplayedbackwith full dialogue modesis dependenton the typeof digital data Speaker / Channel Input Indicators [ ] in intelligibility while reducingthe minimumpeak that is present , the AVR120usesa varietyof the front panel Main Information Display leve by 1 / 4to 1 / 3 . Thispreventsabruatly loud indicatorsto let you know what typeof signal [ ] . Whena standardanalogsignal sin use , transitionsfrom disturbingothers , without ' s present . Thiswi helpyouto understandthe only the " L " and " R " indicatorswill light , as reducincthe impactof the digitalsource . The choiceof modes , analogsignalshaveonlyleft and right chan - Night modeis availableonly when DolbyDigital nels , respectively . signalswith specialdata are being playee Whena digita sourceis playing , a Bitstream Indicator [ ] will light to show whichtype of Digitalsignals , however , mayhavetwo , five or The Night modemaybeengagedwhena Dolby signalis playing : six separatechannels , dependingonthe pro - DigitalDVDis playingby pressingthe Night gram material , the methodof transmissionand Mode Button _ onthe remote . _ lext , press r _ : Whenthe DOLBYD indicatorlights , a the way inwhich it wasencoded . Whena digi - the A / v Buttons l [ _ t _ to selecteitherthe DolbyDigitalbitstreamis being received tal signalis playing , the letters in theseindica - middle rangeor full - compressionversionsof Dependingonthe settingson the sourceplayer tars will light in responseto the specificsignaJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and specificsurroundinformationand number being received . It is importantto notethat pressthe A / v Buttons ql [ _ t _ until the mes - of channelson the disc , a numberof surround although DolbyDigital , for example , is referred sagein the Main Information Display [ ] modesare aossible . Fordiscswith full 5.1 to as a " 5.1 " system , not all DolbyDigital DVDs reads ] ) - Ra n g e 0 f f . Whenthe Night audio , only the DolbyDigitalandVMAx modes or programsare encodedwith 5.1 channels . modeis active , the Night Mode Indicator [ ] are available . Whenthe DolbyDigitalsignalis Thus , it is sometimesnormalfor a DVDwith a will also light . only two - channel , youmayalsoselectfromthe DolbyDigitalsoundtrackto trigger onlythe " L " IMPORTANTNOTESON DIGITAL Logic7 Cinema / Music , Hall 1 / 2 , Theater , Dolby and " R " indicators . PLAYBACK : ProLogicII Movie , Musicor Emulation , or Dolby3 StereoModes . Whenthe AVR120 NOTE : Many DVDdiscsare recordedwith both 1 . Whenthe digital playbacksourceis stopped , sensesa 2.0 - channelDolbyDigitalsignal , the " 5.1 " and " 2.0 " versionsof the samesound - or in a Pause , FastForwardor Chapter unit will automaticallyselectDolbyProLogicII track . Whenplayinga DVD , alwaysbecertainto Searchmode , the digital audiodata wi asthe surround arocessingmode , and both the checkthe typeof materialonthe disc . Most momentarilystop , andthe channe position Dolby Digital [ ] and Dolby Pro Logic II discsshow this informationin the form of a letters insidethe Speaker / ChannelInput [ ] indicatorswill light in accordancewith the listing or icon onthe backof the discjacket . Indicators [ ] will flash . Thisis normaland requirementsof Dolby _ aboratories . Whena discdoesoffermultiple soundtrack doesnot indicatea problemwith eitherthe choicesyou mayhaveto makesomeadjust - AVR120or the sourcemachineT . heAVR 24 OPERATION
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Operation 120will returnto digital playbackassoonas Playbackfrom _ CMsourcesmayalso benefit Tuner Operation thedata isavailableand whenthe machine fromthe Logic7 Mode . Whenplayingbacka is in a standardplay mode . surround - encodedPCMsource , suchas an LD TheAVR120 ' stuner iscapableof tuning AM , FMand FMStereobroadcaststations . Stations or surround - encodedCD , usethe Logic7 C or 2 . AlthoughtheAVR120will decodevirtuallyall Cinemamode . Whenplayingtrue stereo maybetunedmanually , or theymay3estored DVDmovies , CDsandHDTVsourcesi , t is 3os - recordings , usethe Logic7 M or Musicmode asfavoritestation presetsand recalledfrom a sine that somefuturedigitalsourcesmaynot for a widersoundstageand increasedrear - . . . . . . . . . . . memory • becompatiblewith theAVR120 . channelambience . Station Selection 1 . PresstheAM / FM TunerSelect Button 3 . Notethat notall digitallyencodedprograms NOTE : Whena Logic7 modeis inusewith a containfull 5 . l - channel audio . Consultthe digital input sourcewhich hasanothermode 4i _ onthe remoteto selectthe tuner as an programguidethat accompaniesthe DVDor for itsdefault , that defaultmode , ratherthan input • Thetuner maybeselectedfromthe laserdiscto determinewhich typeof audio Logic7 , wi beusedbythe AVRafterthe dig ] - front panelby eitherpressingthe Input hasbeenrecordedonthe disc . TheAVR120 tal bitstreamis interruptedfor anyreasonsuch SourceSelector [ ] until the tuner is will automatically sense the type of digital as stoppingor pausingthe digital playback , activeor by pressingthe Tuner Band surround encoding used and adjust to Note , also , that _ og ] c7 is not availablewith Selector 1 _ 1 . accommodate it . digital playbackunlessa two - channelbitstream IS In usei 2 . Pressthe AM / FM TunerSelect Button 4 . Whena digital sourceisplaying , you maynot O orTuner BandSelector [ ] againto switchbetweenAM and FMso that the beableto selectsomeof the analog MP3 Audio Playback TheAVR 120is one of the fewA / V receiversto desired surroundmodessuchas DolbyProLogicII , Dolby3 Stereo , Hall , Theateror Logic7 . provideon - boarddecodingfor the MP3audio frequencybandis selected . format usedby computerasnd portableaudio 5 . Whena DolbyDigitalor DTSsourceis play - devices . . naddition , somenew CD playersare 3 . Pressthe FM Mode Button [ ] _ to ing , it is not possibleto makean analog capableof playingbackopticaldiscsthat are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . recordedwith MP3 , ratherthan standardCD recordingusingthe Tape O andVideo 1 Audio Outputs O . However , the cigital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MP3decoding , Whenthe AUTOIndicator [ ] is illuminated signalswill be passedthrougnto the theAVR 120is ableto delivermoreprecise in the Main Information Display [ ] the Optical O and Coaxial i _ ) Digital conversionof the digital signalsto ananalog tunerwill stoponly at thosestationsthat Audio Outputs , output , along with the benefitsof listeningto havea strongenoughsignalto bereceived the MP3audio throughthe AVR120 ' s high - with PCM Audio Playback currentamplifierand the speakersfromyour acceptablequality • _ CM ( PulseCodeModulation ] is the non - surroundsystem , ratherthan the smaller com _ resseddigitalaudiosystemusedfor speakersand low - poweredamplifierstypically Whenthe AUTOIndicator [ ] is not illumi - cornaactdiscsanc laserdiscs . Thedigitalcircuits usedwith computers , nated , the tuner is in a manual _ nodeand in theAVR120 arecapableof high - quality will stop at eachfrequencyincrementinthe selectedband . c gital - to - analogdecoding , andthey maybe Totakeadvantaoeof the AVR120 ' s MP3capa - connecteddirectlyto the digital audiooutput bilities , simplyconnectthe PCMoutput of a of yourCDor LDplayer . computer'ssoundcard or the PCMoutput of a 4 . To select stations , pressthe Tuning portabledigitalaudio deviceto eitherthe rear Selector Button [ ] _ ) . When the AUTO Connectionsma'y3emadeto eitherthe rear panel Digital Inputs _ orthe front paneJ Indicator [ ] is illuminated , pressthe button for two secondsand then releaseto cause panelOptical or Coaxial Inputs _ or the Digital Inputs i " l _ Ji ' _ l ] A . ssoonas the digital front panelOptical or Coaxial Digital Inputs signalis available , the MP3 Bitstream thetuner to searchfor the next highest - or i3 ] E ] . Indicator [ ] willlight , and the audiowill lowest - frequencystationthat hasanaccept - begin playing . ablesignal • Whentuning FMstations inthe Tolistento a PCMdigitalsourcef , irstselectthe Auto mode , the tunerwill selectonly stereo NOTES : input for thedesiredsource ( e . g . , CD ) . Next , stations • Totune to the nextstation , press • TheAVR120only playssignalsin the MP3 presstheDigital Input Selector [ _ ' ! li _ and the button again . If the S T E RE 0 ( MPEGl / Layer 3 ) format • It is not compatible then usetheA / V Buttonsli _ l _ l onthe Indicator [ ] is not illuminated , tap the with other computeraudiocodecs . TuningSelector Button [ ] _ ] I to remote , or the SelectorButtons [ ] onthe front panel , until the desiredchoiceappearsin • Thedigital audio inputsignalmaybeeither advanceonefrequencyincremenatt a time , the Main Information Display [ ] or pressand hold it to locatea specificsta - optical or coaxial , but it mustbe PCMin the S / P - DIFformat . Directconnectionof USBor tion . Whenthe T UN E : ] ) Indicator [ ] Whena PCMsourceis playing , the PCM serialdata outputsis not possible , evenif the lights , the station is properlytunedand Indicator [ ] will light . DuringPCMplayback , signalsare in the MP3format . If youhave shoulcbe heardwith clarity . youmayselectanysurroundmodeexcept anyquestionsaboutthe data output format : : : ) olbDy igitalor DTS . from yourcomputeror a soundcard , check 5 . Stationsmayalso betuneddirectlyby press - with the device'sowner'smanualor contact ing the Direct Button I _ ) , andthen press - itsmanufacturer . 25 OPERATION
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Operation ingthe Numeric Keys _ that correspond Whena digital audio recorderis connectedto _ ressthe Set Button ( ] _ 1 _ ' 1 whenthe name to the station'sfrequencyT . hedesiredstation theOptical ( _ ) or Coaxial _ Digital Audio of the desiredchannelappearsin the Main will automaticall'ybetuned . If you pressan Outputs , you areableto recordthe digital sig - Information Display r _ , and follow the incorrecbt uttonwhile enteringa directfre - nal usinga CD - R , MiniDiscor other digital instructionsshownearlierto adjustthe level . quency3 , ressthe Clear Button _ to start recordingsystem over . % peatthe procedureas neededuntil all chan - NOTES : nelsrequiringadjustmenthavebeenset . When NOTE : Whenthe FM receptionof a stationis • The digitaloutputsare activeonlywhen a all adjustmentshavebeenmadeanc nofurther weak , audio qualitywill beincreased3y digitalsignalis present , andthey do not adjustmentsare madefor five seconds , the switchingto Mono modeby pressingthe convertan analoginputto a digital signal , AVR120will returnto normaloperation FM Mode Button [ ] _ until the or changetheformat of the digital sicnal . ST ER E0 Indicator [ ] goesout . In addition , the digital recordermust be NOTE : Theoutputlevelsmaybeseparatey compatiblewith the output signal . For trimmedfor eachdigitalandanalogsurrounc Preset Tuning example , the PCMcigital input froma CD mode . Ifyouwishto havedifferenttrim levelsfor Usingthe remote upto 30 stationsmaybe playermayberecordedon a CD - Ror a specificmode , selectthat modeandthenfollow storec in theAVR 120 ' smemoryfor easyrecall MiniDisc , but DolbyDigitalor DTSsignals the instructionsin thestepsshownearlier . usingthe front panelcontrolsorthe remote , maynot . Display Brightness Toentera station intothe memory , first tune • Pleasemakecertainthat youare awareof TheAVR 120 ' sMain Information Display the station usingthe stepsoutlinedabove . anycopyrightrestrictionson anymaterialyou FJ _ is set at a default brightnessthat is suffi - Then : copy . Unauthorizedduplicationof copyrighted cientfor viewingin a normallylit room . materialsis prohibitedby federallaw . 4owever , in somehometheaterinstallations , 1 . Pressthe Memory Button _ on the you maywishto occasionallylower the bright - " emote . Notethat the MEMORY Indicator Output Level Trim Adjustment nessof the displayor turn it off completely . [ ] will beilluminatedandflash in the Main Tochangethe displaybrightness , pressand Information Display I _ " J _ J , Normaloutput leveladjustmentfor the AVR120 is establishedusingthe testtone , as holdthe Set Button _ 1 on thefront panel 2 . Within five seconds , pressthe Numeric for threesecondsuntil the messagein the outlinedon pages 18and 19 . In somecases , Keys _ correspondingto the location Main Information Display [ ] reads however , it maybedesirableto adjustthe out - whereyouwish to storethis station'sfre - VF ] ) F U L L . Within five seconds , pressthe put levelsusingarogrammaterialsuchasa test quency . Onceentered , the presetnumberwill Selector Buttons [ ] onthe front panel until disc , or a selectionyouare familiar with . appearin the Preset Number / Sleep Time the desireddisplaybrightnesslevelis shown . At Additionally , the output levelfor the subwoofer Display ITI . that 3oint , 3ressthe Set Button [ ] againto canonly beadjustedusingthis procedure . enterthe setting . 3 . Repeatthe processaftertuning any 1 - oadjustthe output levelsusingprocram When FULL appearsinthe Main additionalstationsto bepreset . materia , first setthe referencevolumefor the Information Display [ ] , the displayis at its front - left andfront - right channelsusingthe normal3rightnessW . hen HA L F appears , the Recalling Preset Stations VolumeControl [ ] I _ ) . displayis at halfthe normalbrightnesslevel . • To manuallyselecta station previously When 0 F F appears , all of the indicatorsin the enteredinthe presetmemory , pressthe Oncethe referencelevelhasbeen set , press Main Information Display [ ] will go dark Numeric Keys _ that correspondto the theChannel Select Button _ F _ [ _ aJnd note % te , howevert , hat the greenLEDsfor the desiredstation'smemorylocation . that FRONT L LEV will appearin the Input Indicators _ andthe Surround Main Information Display [ ] . Tochange Mode Indicators [ ] , aswell as the Power • To manuallytune through the list of stored the level , first pressthe Set Button I [ ] _ [ ] , Indicator [ ] will alwaysremainlit to remind presetstationsone by one , pressthe Preset andthen usethe Selector Buttons [ ] or the youthat the AVR120 is still turned on . Stations Selector Buttons i ' _ ] _ ) onthe & IV Buttonsqi _ ) _ ) to raiseor lowerthe Oncethe desired3rightnesslevel is selected , it front panel or remote . level . DOklOTusethe volume control , as this will " emainin effect until it ischangedagain or will alter the referencesetting . until the unit is turned off . Tape Recording Oncethe changehasbeen made , pressthe Set In qormaloperation , the audio or videosource Button qi ] _ [ ] andthen pressthe Selector selectedfor listeningthroughthe AVR120 is Buttons [ ] or the A / v Buttons _ to sentto the recordoutputs . Thismeansthat any selectthe nextoutput channe locationthat you programyouare watchingor listeningto may wishto adjust . Toadjustthe subwooferlevel , be recordedsimply byplacingmachinescon - pressthe Selector Buttons [ ] or the A / v nectedto the outputsfor Tape Outputs O or Buttons qi _ qi _ until WOOFER LEV Video 1 Outputs Oi _ ) n the Recordmode . appearsin the Main Information Display [ ] . 26 OPERATION
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Programming the Remote TheAVR 120is equippedwith a powerful againand qotethat the red light underthe that not only the power controlworks , but remotecontrolthat will controlnot only the Input Selector _ will flashthree times alsothat the volume , channeland transport receiver'sfunctions , butalso most popular beforegoing darkto confirmthe entry , controlsfunctionproperly . If all functionsdo brandsof audio andvideo equipment , including not work 3ropeNyy , oumayneedto Auto - CD players , cassettedecks , TVsets , cable boxes , 6 . Tryall of the functionsonthe remoteto Searchfor a differentcode , or entera code VCRs , satellitereceiversand other hometheater makecertainthat the productoperates viathe DirectCodeEntrymethod . equipment . OncetheAVR 120 ' sremoteispro - properly . Keepinmindthat manymanufac - grammedwith the codesfor the productsyou turers usea % mber of differentcombina - Code Readout own , it is possibleto eliminatemostother tions of codes , so it is a good ideato make Whenthe codehasbeenenteredusingtheAuto remotesandreplacethem with the convenience certainthat not onlv the power contro , but Searchmethod , it is alwaysa good ideato find of a single , universalremotecontrol , the volume , channeland transportcontrols out the exactcodesothat it maybeeasilyreen - work as theyshould . If functionsdo not teredif necessaryY . oumayalsoreadthe codes Programming the Remote work properly , you mayneedto usea differ - to verifywhich devicehasbeen programmedto ent remotecode . a specificControlSelectorbutton . Asshppedfrom thefactory , the remoteis fully programmedfor allAVR120functions , aswell 7 . If a codecannot beenteredto turn the I . Pressand hold both the Input Selector asthoseof mostHarmanKardonCDchangers , unit off , if the codefor your product does _ for the devicefor which youwish to 3VDplayers , CDrecordersC , Dplayersandcas - not appearin the tables in this manual , or find the codeand the Mute Button settedecks . In addition , byfollowingoneof the if not all functionsoperateproperly , try at the sametime . Notethat the Program methodsbelow , youmayprogramthe remoteto programmingthe remotewith the Auto Indicator _ will initally turn amber . operatea wide rangeof devicesfrom otherman - SearchMethod . Releasethe buttonsand beginthe next ufacturers , stepwithin 20 seconds . Auto Search Method Direct Code Entry Ifthe unit youwishto includein theAVR120 ' s 2 . Pressthe Set Button li ] _ . TheProgram Thismethod isthe easiestway to programyour remoteisnot listedinthe codetablesinthis Indicator _ will then blinkgreenina remoteto work with differentproducts , manualor ifthe codedoesnotseemto operate secuencethat correspondtosthethree - digit properly , youmaywishto programthe correct code , with a one - secondpausebetweendig - I . Usethe tablesin the following pagesto codeusingtheAuto Searchmethodthat follows : its . Countthe numberof blinksbetween determinethe three - digitcodeor codesthat matchboththe producttype ( e . g . , VCR , TV ) , I . Turnonthe unitthat youwishto includein pausesto determinethe digit of the code . andthe saecificbrandqame . If there is the AVR120 remote . Oneblink isthe numberI , two blinksisthe morethan one numberfor a brand , make number2 , and soforth . Tenblinksare usedto moteof the differentchoices . 2 . Pressthe Input Selector _ for the type indicatea " 0 . " of productto beenterec ( e . g . , VCR , TV ) and ExampleO : neblink , followed bya one - second 2 . Turnonthe unit youwishto program nto the Mute Button _ at the sametime . theAVR120 remote . Holdboth buttonsuntil the redlight under pause , followed by six blinks , followed by a one - secondpause , followed by ten blinksindi - the Input Selector _ stayslit . _ lotethat 3 . Pressand holc boththe Input Selector the nextstepmusttake placewhilethe red catesthat the codehasbeensetto 160 . I _ I for the productyouwishto control light is on , and it must beginwithin 20 sec - Forfuture reference , enterthe SetupCodesfor ( e . g . , VCR , TV ) andthe Mute Button I _ ondsafter the light appears . at the sametime . Whenthe Program the equipmentin yoursystemhere : Indicator _ turns amberand begins 3 . PointtheAVR120remotetowardsthe fashing , releasethe buttons . It is important unitto be programmedand 3resseitherthe DVD CD that you beginthe nextstepwithin 2C • or • Button _ ) li _ l . Eachpresswil seconds , sendout a seriesof codesfromthe remote's VIDIIVCR VlD21TV built - indatabase . Whenthe unitbeing 4 . PointtheAVR120 ' sremotetowardsthe unit programmedturnsoff , releasethe • or • VlD31CBUSAT to beprogrammedandenterthefirstthree - Button li _ ) li _ l , asthat is yourindication VID4 TAPE diglt codenumberusingthe Numeric Keys that thecorrectcodeis in use . Ifthe unitturns off , the correctcodehas 3eenentered.Pressthe Input Selector _ 4 . Pressthe Input Selector II _ i , and note again , andnotethat the red light will flash that the redlight underthe Input Selector threetimesbeforegoing darkto confirmthe will flashthreetimes beforegoingdark to entry , confirmthe entry . 5 . ffthe deviceto be programmedin doesNOT 5 . Tryall of the functionsonthe remoteto turn off , continueto enterthree - digit code makecertainthat the productoperates . qumbersuntil the equipmentturns off . At Keepin mindthat manymanufacturersuse this point , the correctcodehasbeen a qumberof differentcombinationso | entered Pressthe Input Selector codes , and t is a good ideato makecertain 27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
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Programming the Remote Macro Programming • Pressthe MID3Input Selector Button Macrosenableyouto easilyrepeatfrequently _ to indicatethe nextcommandisto be usedcombinationsof commandswith the press transmittedto the cablebox . of a singlebutton ontheAVR120 remotecon - • Pressthe Mute Button _ to storethe trol . Once3rogrammeda , macrowill sendout CablePowerOncommand . upto 19differentremotecodesin a oredeter - • Pressthe Sleep Button _ to complete minedsequentialorder , enablingyouto auto - the processand storethe macrosequence . matethe processof turning onyour system , changingdeviceso , r othercommontasks . The After followingthese steps , eachtime you AVR120 remotecanstoreupto five separate pressthe Macro 1 Button _ , the remotewill sendthe PowerOn / Offcom - macrocommandsequenceso : nethat is mandto the AVR120 , the televisionand associatedwith the Power On Button q _ ) , andfour morethat areaccessedbypressingthe the cableboxwith a singlebutton press . Macro Buttons _ . ErasingMacro Commands 1 . Pressthe Mute Button _ and the Toerasethe commandtshat havebeenpro - Macro Button _ to beprogrammedor grammedintoone of the Macrobuttons , follow the Power On Button _ ) at the same thesesteps : time . Notethat the last Input Selector pressedwill licht red , andthe 1 . Pressthe Mute Button _ and the ProgramIndicator _ will flashamber . Macro Button _ that containsthe commandsyouwishto erase . 2 . Enterthe stepsfor the macrosequenceby pressingthe button for the actualcommand 2 . Notethat the ProgramIndicator I _ will step . Although the macromaycontain upto flash amber , andthe LEDunderthe AVR 19steps , eachbutton press , includingthose Selector _ will turn red . usedto changedevices , countsasa step . The ProgramIndicator I _ will flash 3 . Within ten seconds , pressthe Surround greento confirmeachbutton pressas you Mode Selector / ChannelDown entercommands . Button _ ) . NOTE : Whileenteringcommandsfor Power 4 . Thered _ EDunderthe AVR Selector On / Offof anydeviceduringa macrosequence , wi go out , and the ProgramIndicator pressthe Mute Button I _ t . DONOTpressthe will turn greenandflashthreetimes actualPowerButton . beforeit goesout . 3 . When a the steps have been entered , 5 . Whenthe ProgramIndicator _ goes press the Sleep Button _ to enter the out , the Macrohasbeenerased . commands . The red ight under the Input Selectors _ will blink and then Programmed Device Functions turn off . Oncethe AVR120 ' sremotehasbeenpro - grammedfor the codesof otherdevicesp , ress Example : Toprogramthe Macro 1 Button theappropriateInput Selector _ to change I _ sothat it turns ontheAVR120 , TVand the remotefromcontrollingtheAVR120to con - / a CableBox , followthesesteps : trollingtheadditionalproduct . Whenyoupress • Pressthe Macro 1 _ and Mute _ anyoneof theselectorsi , t will brieflyflashin red buttonsat the sametimeandthen release to indicatethat youhavechangedthe device them . beingcontrolled . • Notethat the ProgramIndicator I _ will flashambe _ harman / kardon Whenoperatinga deviceotherthan the • Pressthe AVRSelector I [ _ [ ) . AVR120 , the controlsmaynot correspond AVR120 • Pressthe Mute Button _ to storethe exactlyto the functionprintedonthe remote AVR120 ' sPowerOncommand . orbutton . Somecommandss , uchas theVolume • Pressthe MID2Input SelectorButton Control , arethe sameastheyarewith the to indicatethe nextcommandisto be AVR120 . Otherbuttonswill changetheir transmittedto theTV . functionsothat they correspondto a secondary • Pressthe Mute Button _ to storethe labelonthe remote . Forexample , the Sleep Thediagramaboveshowsthebuttonnumberussed TVPowerOnCommanc and Surroundmodeselectorbuttonsalsofunc - intheFunctionListonpages31and32 . tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down 28 PROGRAMMING THEREMOTE
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Programming the Remote Example : To have the AVR 220 ' s volume buttonswhenoperatingmostTVsets , VCRsor Punch - Through Programming cableboxes . TheChannelUp / Downindicationis control activated even though the remote is set to control the TV , first press the printeddirectlyonthe remote . Formanystan - TheAVR120 ' s remotemaybeprogrammedto dardCDplayers , cassettedecks , VCRsancDVD Video / TV Input Selector _ and the controlone device , suchasa TV , while simulta - Mute Button _ at the same time . Next , functions , the standardfunction iconsare neouslydirectingonly certainfunctionsto printedon top of the buttons . 3ressthe Volume Up Button _ , fol - anotherdevice , suchasthe transportcontrolsof owed by the AVR Input Selector i [ _ . a DVDplayer , without havingto switchback : or someproducts , however , the functionof a and forth betweeninputs . Youmayalsousethe NOTE : Should you wish to return the remote to particularbutton does notfollow the commanc remoteto controlthe systemvolumeon the printed onthe remote . In orderto seewhich AVRwithout the needto switch betweendiffer - theoriginalconfigurationafterenteringa functiona button controls , consultthe Function ent devicesT . hisis called " Punch - Through , a " nd VolumePunch - Throughy , ouwill needto repeat _ isttableson pages31 and32 Tousethose this sectionwill show you now to programthe thestepsshownabove . Howeverp , ressthe same remotefor thesefunctions . Input Selectorin Steps1 and 3 . tables , first checkthe typeof devicebeingcon - trolled ( e . g . , TV , VCR ) . Next , look at the remote controldiagrampicturedat the left . Notethat NOTE : All programmingfor the remotecodes ChannelControl Punch - Through eachbutton hasa numberon it . neededto operatespecificdevices , suchasa TheAVR120 ' sremotemaybeprogrammedto TV , DVD , cablebox , satellitereceiveror VCR , operateso thatthe channelcontrolfunctionfor Tofind out what functiona 3articularbutton shoulc becompletedbefore programming eithertheTV , cableor satellitereceiverusedin hasfor a specificdevice , find the button num - punch - throughcommands , yoursystemmaybeusedin conjunctionwith ber onthe FunctionListand then look in the oneof the otherdevicescontrolledbythe columnfor the deviceyouare controlling . For Volume Punch - Through remote . Forexamplew , hile usingand controlling examale , buttonnumber50 is the Macro1 TheAVR120 ' sremotemaybeprogrammedto theVCR , you maywishto changechannelson a button for the AVR120 , but it is the " Favorite " operatethe Volume Control _ anc Mute cableboxor satellitereceiverwithout havingto button for manycabletelevisionboxesand functionsof eithertheTV or theAVR120 changethe deviceselectedby theAVR120or satellitereceivers . Buttonnumber29 is the the remote . Toprogramthe remotefor Channel in conunctionwith anyof the devicescon - _ ) elaybuttonfor theAVR120 , but the ControlPunch - Througnfo , llow thesesteps : trolled bythe remote . Forexample , sincethe Open / Closebutton for CDplayers . AVR120 will likelybe usedasthe soundsys - 1 . Pressthe Input Selector Button _ for the tem for TVviewing , you maywishto havethe NOTE : Thenumbersusedto describethe but - deviceyouwill beusing ( e . g . , VCR ) whenyou AVR120 ' svolume activated , although the ton functionsin the diagramon page28 for the remoteis set to run theTV . Eitherthe AVR120 wishto haveChannelPunch - Througahctive purposesof describinghow a button operates and the Mute Button _ at the sametime or TVvolumecontrolmaybeassociatedwith are a differentset of numbersthan those used anyof the remote'sdevicesT . o programthe untilthe redlight appearsunderthe Input in the restof this manualto describethe button remoteforVolumePunch - Throughf , ollow Selector _ andthe ProgramIndicator functionsfor the AVR120 . thesesteps : _ flashesamber Notes on Usingthe AVR 120 Remote With 1 . Pressthe Input Selector _ for the unit 2 . Pressthe VolumeDown Button i _ ) . The Other Devices . youwill beusing ( e . g , , TV ) whenyouwishto ProgramIndicator _ will stopflashing • Manufacturersmayusedifferentcodesets haveVolumePunch - Througtho youraudio and stayamber . within the sameproductcategory , suchasTV setsorVCRsT . heymayalso changecodesfor systemactiveandthe Mute Button _ at thesametime untilthe red lightappears 3 . Pressandreleasethe Input Selector Button a certaincategoryfrom onemodelyearto underthe Input Selector _ and notethat _ for the devicethat will aeusedto change the next . Forthat reason , it is importantthat the ProgramIndicator _ will flash the channelsT . heProgramIndicator youcheckto seewhetherthe codesetyou amber , wi ] blinkgreenthreetimesandthen goout haveenteredoperatesasmanycontrolsas to confirmthe data entry . possible . If itappearsthat only a few func - 2 . Pressthe VolumeUp Button _ and tionsoperate , checkto seewhetheranother Example : Tocontrolthe channelsusingyour note that the ProgramIndicator _ will codesetwill workwith morebuttons . CableBoxor SatelliteReceivewr hilethe stopflashingandstayamber remoteis set to controltheVCR , firsl 3ress • When a autton is pressed on the AVR 120 the VIDI / VCR Input Selector Button 3 . Press either the AVR Selector _ 1 _ or the and the Mute Button _ at the sametime . remote , the red ight under the Input Input Selector II _ D , depending on which Selector _ for the product beingoperat - Next , releasethem and 3resstheVolume system'svolumecontrolyouwishto have ed shouldflash briefly . If the DeviceControl Down Button i _ ) , followecbythe attachedfor the punch - throughmodeT . he Selectorflashesfor somebut not all buttons VID2 / TV Input Selector Button _ . ProgramIndicator _ will blink green for a aarticularproduct , it doesNOTindicate threetimesandthen goout to confirmthe a aroblemwith the remotebut ratherthat data entry . nofunctionis programmedfor the button beingpushed . 29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
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Programming the Remote NOTE : Toremovethe ChannelControlPunch - 1 . Pressanyof the Input SelectorButtons Reassigning Device Control Selectors Throughandreturnthe remoteto itsoriginalcon - andthe " O " Button _ at the sametime figuration , repeatthe stepsshownabove . until the Program Indicator _ beginsto flashamber . Howeverp , ressthe samebuttonin Steps1and 3 . AlthougheachInput Selector _ is normally assignedto thecategoryof productshownonthe 2 . Pressthe " 3 " Button I [ _ three times . TransportControl Punch - Through remote , it is possibleto reassignoneof thesebut - tonsto operatea seconddeviceof anothertype . TheAVR120 ' sremotemaybeprogrammedto 3 . Thered LEDunderthe Input Selector 41 _ will Forexample , if youhavetwo VCRsbut nosatellite operatesothat the TransportControl goout andthe Program Indicator _ will receivery , oumayprogramthe " SAT " buttonto Functions ( _ ) ( Play , Stop , FastForwardR , ewind , stopflashingandturn green . operatea secondVCR . Beforefollowingthe nor - Pauseand Record ) for a VCR , cassettedeck , DVD malprogrammingstepsfor eitherThree - Digiet ntry or CDwill operatein conjunctionwith oneof the 4 . TheProgram Indicator _ will remaingreen orAuto Searchcodeentry , youmustfirst reassign otherdevicescontrolledbythe remote . Forexam - until the remoteis reset . Notethat this may the buttonwith the followingsteps : ple , while usingandcontrollingtheTV , youmay takea while , dependingonhow manycom - wishto startor stopyourVCRor DVDwithout mandsare in the memoryand needto be Pressthe Input Selector 41 _ youwishto erased . havingto changethedeviceselectedbythe reassignandthe Mute Button _ at the AVR120orthe remote . Toprogramthe remote sametime untilthe red light appearsunderthe 5 . Whenthe Program Indicator _ goesout , for TransporCt ontrolPunch - Throughfo , llow Input Selector _ andthe Program the remotehasbeenresetto thefactory thesesteps : Indicator _ flashesamber . settings . 1 . Pressthe Input Selector _ ! _ for the device 2 . Press the Input Selector 41 _ for the device youwill beusing ( e . g . , TV ) whenyouwishto type you wish to program into the reassigned haveTransporCt ontrolPunch - Througahctive button . andthe Mute Button _ at thesametime until the red light appearsunderthe Input 3 . Enterthe three - digitcodefor the specific Selector _ andthe ProgramIndicator modelyouwish the reassignedbutton to flashesamber . operate . 2 . Pressthe Play Button ( _ ) . TheProgram 4 , Pressthe sameInput Selector _ pressedin Indicator _ will stopflashingandstayamber . Step1 onceagainto storetheselection . The red LEDunderthe reassignedInputSelectorwill 3 . Pressand releasethe Input Selector Button flashthreetimesandthen go out . for the devicewhosetransportmechanism will becontrolled ( e . g . , DVD , CD ) . TheProgram Example : Tousethe CBL / SATbutton to oper - Indicator _ will blink greenthreetimesand atea secondVCR , first pressthe CBUSAT thengo out to confirmthe data entry . Input Selectorql _ andthe Mute Button at the sametime until the red light glows Example : Tocontrolthe transportof a DVD underthe CBL / SATButton _ . Pressthe playerwhilethe remoteis setto controltheTV , VCRButton _ , followedby thethree - digit firstpressthe VID2 / TV Input Selector codefor the specificmodelyouwishto control . Button _ andthe Mute Button _ at Finally , pressthe CBL / SATButton _ again . the sametime . Next , releasethem and press the Play Button ( _ ) , followed by the DVD Resetting the Remote Memory Input Selector Button 41 _ . Asyouadd componentsto your hometheater NOTE : Toremovethe ChannelControlPunch - system , occasionallyyoumaywishto totallyrepro - Throughandreturnthe remoteto itsoriginalcon - gramthe remotecontrolwithout the confusionof figuration , repeatthe stepsshownabove . anycommandsm , acrosor " Punch - Through " pro - Howeverp , ressthe samebuttonin Steps1and 3 . grammingthat youmayhavedone . Todo this , it is possibleto resetthe remoteto the originalfactory defaultsandcommandcodesbyfollowingthese steps . Note , howevert , hat oncethe remoteis reset , allcommandsor codesthat youhave enteredwill beerasedandwill needto be reentered : 30 PROGRAMMING THEREMOTE
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Function List Button Name AVRFunction DVD CD / CD - R Tape VCR ( VID1 ) TV ( VID1 ) CBL ( VID3 ) SAT ( VID3 ) 1 Power Off PowerOff ' PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff 2 Power On PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVRSelect 5 DVD DVDInput Select DVDSelect 6 CD CD Input Select ' CDSelect ' ' ' 7 Tape TapeInput Select ' I TapeSelect 8 VID1 Video 1 Select VCRSelect 9 VlD2 Video2 Select t TVSelect 10 VID3 Video3 Select VlD3 Select 1 VID4 Video4 Select 2 AM / FM TunerSelect 3 Sleep Channel + Channel + Channel + 14 Test TestTone i Input Select i i i 5 TV I TV / DVD CDPSelect TV / VCR TV / VCR TV / Cable TV / Sat 16 Volume Up VolumeUp ' Input LevelUp VolumeUp ' VolumeUp VolumeUp VolumeUp 7 SurroundSelect SurroundModeSelect CDRSelect Channel - I Channel - Channel - 18 Night Night ModeSelect 19 Spare VolumeDown 20 Volume Down VolumeDown I InpuLt eveDl own ' ' VolumeDown VolumeDown 21 Channel / Guide ChanneITrim Title Info / Guide Info / Guide Menu Menu ' Menu Menu 22 Speaker / Menu SpeakerAdjust Menu 23 • Move / AdjustUp Up Up Up Up Up Left Left Left Left 24 < 1 Move / AdjustLeft Left 25 Set Set Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Right Right Right 26 II _ Right Right Down Down Down 27 • Move / AdjusDtown Down I ' Down Exit Exit Exit 28 Digital / Exit DigitalInputSelect Subtitle Exit PrevChannel PrevChannel PreyChannel 29 Delay / Prey . Ch . DelayAdjust Return Time 1 1 30 1 I 1 II 1 1 2 31 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 32 3 I < 1 < 1 I 3 3 3 4 4 33 4 ID _ IP - I I 4 4 4 4 34 5 I 15 5 5 5 5 5 35 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 36 7 7 7 7 7 7 37 8 8 8 8 8 38 Tun - M TunerMode 39 9 i 9 9 9 9 9 9 _ - 0 0 I 0 0 0 41 Memory 42 TuneUp TuneUp NextChapter 43 Direct DirectTunerEntry TrackDirect I I I 44 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear 31 FUNCTION LIST
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Function List ( continued ) Button Name AVRFunction DVD CD / CD - R Tape VCR ( MID1 ) TV ( MID1 ) CBL ( MID3 ) SAT ( MID3 ) 45 Preset Up PresetTuneUp SlowForward 46 ' Tune Down TuneDown TrackIncrement PreyChapter DiscSkip Stop Stop _ _ 47 D . Skip DiscSkip 48 Preset Down PreseTt uneDown SlowRev IntroScan . . . . . 49 M1 I PPV Cancel Open / Close _ Cancel Sleep Open / Close Fay 50 M2 SubtitleOn / Off Repeat Fav Audio Select Next 51 M3 Bypass RandomPlay ' I I 52 M4 AIt Music AngleSelect 53 Rewind R . Search R . Search Rewind Rewind Day - Day - Play Play Play 54 Play Play 55 Fast Forward E Search F . Search FastFwd FastFwd ' Day + Day + 56 Record Record Record Record ' ' ' 57 Stop ' Stop Stop Stop 58 Pause I Pause Pause Pause Pause ' ' ' 59 Skip Down I Skip - Skip - Scan - Page - Page - 50 Skip + Skip + I ' Scan + I Page + Page + 32 FUNCTION LIST
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Setup Code Table : TV Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 103 106 109 112 122 AOC 103 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPFHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTFC 045 CORANDO 172 CORONADO 132 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROWN 045 132 CURTISMATHFS 123 128 132 CXC 045 DAFWO0 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132 DAYTRON 128 132 DIGILINK 200 DYNASTY 045 DYNATFCH 063 FLFCTROHOMF 115 132 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159 162 205 FUNAI 045 FUTURFTFCH 045 GF 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GOLDSTAR 101 103 110 128 132 GRUNDIG 193 HALLMARK 128 HARMANKARDON 201 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 INFINITY 148 INKFL 120 JBL 148 JCPFNNFY 115 123 128 132 145 JFNSFN 019 JVC 079 087 134 KAWASH0 173 KFC 045 KFNWOOD 123 204 KMC 132 KTV 045 123 132 162 LLOYTRON 172 173 LODGFNFT 069 LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 145 148 MAGNAVOX 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MATSUI 148 MFMORFX 069 128 MFTZ 084 33 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : TV ( continued ) Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number MGA 115 123 128 MINERVA 084 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NATIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 115 121 123 125 NIKEI 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 077 ORION 207 208 209 210 211 PANASONIC 087 148 169 PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 PHILIPS 123 128 132 145 148 PIONEER 024 123 128 213 214 PORTLAND 128 132 PROSCAN 133 PROTON 059 122 128 132 165 QUASAR 087 RADIOSHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 RCA 115 123 128 133 145 161 163 REALISTIC 045 196 197 RUNCO 152 153 SAA 183 SAMPO 059 123 128 SAMSUNG 124 128 132 145 SANYO 054 SCOTT 045 128 132 SEARS 128 132 145 SHARP 077 128 132 SIEMENS 084 SIGNATURE 069 SONY 117 130 136 194 212 SOUNDESIGN 045 128 SPECTRICON 103 SSS 045 SYLVANIA 123 128 145 148 SYMPHONIC 184 TANDY 077 TATUNG 063 TECHNICS 080 TECHWOOD 128 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVlSION 132 VIDEOCONCEPTS 160 VlDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 YAMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 103 34 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : VCR Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 134 AUDIODYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWO0 017 094 104 DAYTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNATECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHER 017 FUNAI 040 GE 076 095 124 GOVIDEO 113 GOLDSTAR 018 107 HARMANKARDON 018 049 HITACHI 040 048 JCPENNEY 018 045 JENSEN 048 JVC 018 048 111 132 KENWOOD 020 048 LLOYD 040 LXI 020 040 MAGIN 045 MAGNAVOX 040 MARANTZ 018 MEMOREX 017 020 040 076 MGA 049 MITSUBISHI 049 131 MULTITECH 040 NAD 139 NATIONAL 140 NEC 018 048 NORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 159 ORION 147 PANASONIC 125 150 167 172 PHILCO 040 PHILIPS 040 075 PORTLAND 094 PULSAR 076 QUASAR 001 125 RADIOSHACK 134 140 142 158 159 RCA 095 124 125 157 172 REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 35 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : VCR ( continued ) Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 095 105 109 SANSUl 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020 SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 SYLVANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 TANDY 017 040 TASHICO 134 TATUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 112 155 TOTEVlSION 045 UNITECH 045 VECTORRESEARCH 018 VIDEOCONCEPTS 018 040 VlDEOSONIC 045 WARDS 040 045 112 YAMAHA 018 040 048 ZENITH 040 076 083 Setup Code Table : CD Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIOTECHNICA O53 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR O44 CALIFORNIAAUDIO 015 109 CAPETRONIC O7O CARRERA O87 144 145 185 186 CARVER 136 140 141 143 CASIO 117 122 166 C _ ARINETTE 122 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 068 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 36 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : CD ( Continued ) Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number GENEXXA 108 GOLDSTAR 016 087 HAITAI 099 214 HARMANKARDON 001 002 025 054 190 218 219 HITACHI 093 INKEL 216 JCPENNEY 098 147 JENSEN 153 JVC 176 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN 077 102 LXI 164 MAGNAVOX 039 113 MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 MClNTOSH 194 MCS 080 098 MITSUMI 152 MODULAIRE 122 166 NAD 013 074 197 198 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 NEC 069 NIKKO 053 055 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 PANASONIC 015 075 109 119 158 183 204 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 PROTON 210 QUASAR 015 109 RADIOSHACK 122 126 213 RCA 024 081 093 150 RCX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUl 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 068 082 095 168 SCOTT 108 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 SYMPHONIC 059 110 TAEKWANG 177 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 THETADIGITAL 039 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 VECTORRESEARCH 087 VICTOR 120 130 WARDS 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK 122 166 37 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : Tape Manufacturer / Brand I Setup Code Number HARMANKARDON I 001 Setup Code Table : DVD Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number APEXDIGITAL 061 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR 005 HARMANKARDON 001 JVC 006 LG 005 055 064 MAGNAVOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 041 065 PROCEED 060 PROSCAN 003 004 RCA 003 004 SAMSUNG 053 054 SHARP 028 SONY 043 045 THOMSON 003 004 TOSHIBA 009 058 YAMAHA 030 063 ZENITH 005 055 064 38 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : SAT Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTARDBS 450 ALPHASTARDSR 442 BIRDVlFW 425 CHANNELMASTER 320 321 322 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 380 451 ClTOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DXANTFNNA 331 352 362 379 483 FCHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTROHOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERALINSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHIDBS 455 HOUSTONTRACKER 463 HUGHES 437 JANIFL 366 JFRROLD 454 468 484 KATHRFIN 410 LEGEND 453 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 MAGNAVOX 461 473 MFMORFX 453 NFXTWAVF 423 NORSAT 373 OPTIMUS 466 PANASONIC 366 469 PANASONICDBS 457 PANSAT 420 PERSONACLABLE 418 PHILIPS 375 PICO 407 PRESIDENT 381 404 PRIMFSTAR 412 454 468 475 RCA 301 439 458 465 REALISTIC 349 480 SAMSUNG 442 SATELLITSEERVICECO 335 388 SCIENTIFIACTLANTA 339 SONY 405 STARCHOICEDBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPERGUIDE 327 423 TFFCOM 330 333 390 391 393 409 TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 UNIDFN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 479 480 ZENITH 384 385 387 394 419 39 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : CBL Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMFRICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BFLCOR 113 CABLESTAR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOURVOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 FAGLF 186 EASTERN 066 070 FLFCTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G . I . 001 011 017 096 097 GCELECTRONICS 113 GEMINI 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERALINSTRUMENT 168 GOODMIND 112 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 HITACHI 001 188 JASCO 111 JFRROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 168 188 210 LINDSAY 118 MACOM 191 MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 MOVIETIME 035 039 NSC 035 190 OAK 197 PACF 179 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 PANTHER 114 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 POPULARMECHANICS 116 PRELUDE 120 PRIMFSTAR 162 RADIOSHACK 111 112 213 RCA 053 214 RFCOTON 116 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 40 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : CBL ( continued ) Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIACTLANTA 183 203 SEAM 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY O24 TELECAPATION O28 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITEDCABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VlDEOWAY 124 211 VlEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 ZENTEK 116 41 SETUPCODES
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Troubleshooting Guide YourAVR120receiverhasbeendesignedto providemanyyearsof trouble - freeservice . In the eventthat youare experiencingdifficulties , pleasecheckthe suggestionsbelowfor a possiblesolutionto your problem . Additional informationon the AVR120 , includingupdatedinformation anduser hints , is avail - ablefrom ourWeb siteat www . harmankardon . com . SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit doesnotfunction when Main • NoACPower • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet PowerSwitchis pushed • Check to see whether outlet is switch - controlled Display lights , but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Makecertainthat all input and speakerconnections aresecure or picture • Mute is on • PressMute button • Volume control is down • Turnupvolumecontrol Unitturns on , but front - panel • Displaybrightnessis turned off • Followthe instructionsin the DisplayBrightnesssection displaydoesnot light up on page26 sothat the displayis set to VF ] ) FU L L No soundfromanyspeaker ; • Amplifieris in protectionmode • Checkspeakerwire connectionsfor shortsat receiverand light aroundpower switchis red due to possibleshort speakerends • Amplifieris in protectionmode • Contactyour local HarmanKardonservicecenter , which youcan due to internalproblems locateby visitingour Website at www . harmankardon . com No soundfromsurroundor • Incorrect surround mode • Selecta modeotherthan Stereoor Dolby3 Stereo • Thereis nosurroundinformationfrom monosources centerspeakers • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration • Checkspeakermodeconfiguratioin • Stereo or Mono program material • Thesurrounddecodermaynot createcenter - or rear - channel informationfrom nonencodedprograms • Weakbatteriesin remote Unit doesnot respondto • Changeremotebatteries remotecommands • Pressthe AVRselector • Wrongdeviceselected • Remotesensoris obscured • Makecertainfront - panelsensoris visibleto remote or connectremotesensor Intermittentbuzzingin tuner • Localinterference • Moveunit or antennaawayfrom computers , fluorescent lights , motorsor other electricalappliances Lettersflashin the channelindicator • Digitalaudiofeed paused • Resumeplayfor DVD displayanddigital audio stops • Checkthat DigitalInput is selected Processor Reset System Power Control Button P ' _ I . Next , If the systemis still operatingincorrectly , there simultaneouslypressand holdthe Tone Mode mayhavebeenan electronicdischargeor severeACline interferencethat hascorruated nthe rarecasewhere the unit'soperationor [ ] and the FM Mode Selector [ ] buttons for three seconds , the displaysseemabnorma the causemay the memoryor microprocessor . involvethe erraticoperationof thesystem's memoryor microprocessor . Theunit will turn on automaticallyand display If thesestepsdo not solvethe problem , consult the RESET messagein the Main an authorizedHarmanKardonservicecenter . Tocorrectthis problem , first unplugthe unit Information Display I - ii . Notethat onceyou Youcanlocatethe servicecenternearest fromthe ACwall outlet and wait at leastthree haveclearedthe memoryin this manner , it is to you byvisiting ourWeb siteat minutes . Afterthe 3ause , reconnecttheAC necessaryto reestablishall systemconfiguration www . harmankardon . com . power cord andcheckthe unit's operation . If settingsandtuner presets . Memory Backup the systemstill malfunctions , a system " reset " NOTE : After a reset , the unit will bereturnedto Thisproductis equippedwith a memorybackup mayclearthe problem . the factorypresets , andall settingsfor tuner systemthat preservesthe systemconfiguration TocleartheAVR 120 ' sentiresystemmemory memoryand presetsspeakerconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is acci - includingtuner presets , output levelsettings , delaytimesand surroundmodememoriesmust dentally unpluggedorsubjectedto a power be reentered , outage . Thismemorvwill lastfor approximately delaytimes andspeakerconfigurationdata , two weeks , after whichtime all information first put the unit in Standbyby pressingthe must bereentered . 42 TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
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Technical Specifications Audio Section FM Tuner Section StereoMode Frequency Range 87.5 - 108.0MHz ContinuousAveragePower ( FTC ) Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3pV / 13.2dBf Signal - to - Noise Ratio Mono / Stereo 70dB / 68dB 50Watts perchannel , @ < 0.07 % THD , 20Hz - 20kHz , Distortion Mono / Stereo 0.2 % / 0.3 % both channelsdriven into8 ohms Stereo Separation 40dB @ lkHz Five - ChanneSl urroundModes Selectivity _ + 400kHz , 70dB PowerPerIndividualChannel Image Rejection 80dB FrontL & Rchannels : IF Rejection 90dB 40Watts perchannel @ < 0.07 % THD , 20Hz - 2OkHzinto8 ohms AM Tuner Section Centerchannel : FrequencyRange 520 - 1710 kHz 40Watts @ < 0.07 % THD , 20Hz - 2OkHzinto8 ohms Signal - to - NoiseRatio 45dB UsableSensitivity Loop 50 % V Surroundchannels : Distortion l kHz , 50 % Mod 0.8 % 40Watts perchannel Selectivity _ + lOkHz3 , 0dB @ < 0.07 % THD , 20Hz - 2OkHzinto8 ohms Input Sensitivity / Impedance Video Section Linear ( High - Level ) 200mV / 47kohms TelevisionFormat NTSC Signal - to - NoiseRatio ( IHF - A ) 95dB Input Level / Impedance 1Vp - p / 75ohms Output Level / Impedance1Vp - p / 75ohms SurroundSystemAdjacentChannelSeparation VideoFrequency ProLogicII 45dB Response IOHz - 8MHz ( - 3dB ) DolbyDigital ( AC - 3 ) 55dB DTS 55dB General FrequencyResponse AC 120V / 60Hz PowerRequirement @ lW ( + OdB , - 3dB ) lOHz - lOOkHz 68W idle , 540W maximum PowerConsumption High Instantaneous ( 2 channels driven ) CurrentCapability ( HCC ) _ + 25Amps Dimensions TransientIntermodulation Width 17.3inches ( 440mm ) Distortion ( TIM ) Unmeasurable Height 6.5 inches ( 165mm ) SlewRate 40V / psec Depth 17 . I inches ( 435mm ) Weight 31 Ib ( 14.1kg ) Depthmeasurementincludesknobs , buttons and terminal connections . Heightmeasurementincludesfeet and chassis . All featuresand specificationsaresubjectto change without notice . HarmanKardonisa registeredtrademark , and Powerfor the Digital Revolutionisa trademark , of HarmanKardon , Inc . * Manufacturedunder licensefrom Dolby Laboratories . Dolby , Pro LogicII , AC - 3 and the Double - Dsymbolare trademarksof Dolby LaboratoriesC . onfidential Unpublished Works . © 1992 - 1999 DolbyLaboratories , Inc . All rightsreserved . DTSand DTSSurroundareregisteredtrademarksof Digital TheaterSystems , Inc . UltraStereois a trademarkof UltraStereoCorp . VMAx is a registeredtrademarkof HarmanInternationalIndustries , Inc . , and isan implementationof CooperBauckTransauralStereounderpatent license . Logic7 isa registeredtrademarkof Lexicon , Inc . , a HarmanInternationalCompany . Crystalis a registeredtrademarkof CirrusLogicCorp . 43 TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
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