Harman-kardon AVR 245 Manuel d'utilisateur

AVR 245AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVEROWNER’S MANUAL

10REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSAM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM andFM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.XM Anten

116-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a DVD-Audio, SACD™, Blu-ray Disc™or HD-DVD™player (or any other external decod

12FM Antenna XM AntennaJack AM AntennaVideo 2A/V InputsVideo 1A/V OutputsVideo 3A/V InputsVideo 1A/V InputsVideo MonitorOutputsDVD A/V InputsComponent

13REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSThe AVR 245 remote is capable of controlling 11devices, including theAVR itself and an iPod docked in the optional The Bridg

IR Transmitter LensProgram IndicatorPower OnAVR SelectorAM/FMXM RadioTest ToneSleepDSP SurroundOn-Screen DisplayChannel LevelDigital InputTuning ModeD

15REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSVolume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume,which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Displa

1616INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATERThe AVR 245 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned.Although it has more connections and

1717CONNECTIONSThere are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect

1818CONNECTIONSAudio ConnectionsThere are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digitalaudio signals are of higher quality, and are r

1919Digital Video ConnectionsThe AVR 245 is equipped with two HDMI (High-Definition MultimediaInterface) inputs, and one output. HDMI is capable of ca

2SAFETY INFORMATION1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc-tions should be read before the product is operated.2. Retain Instructio

2020SPEAKER PLACEMENTBefore you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up yourspeakers in their correct locations in the room.Optimally, the

21SPEAKER PLACEMENTLeftSpeaker Output.You will then need to follow the directionsin the Advanced Features section for manual setup of the sur-round ba

22INSTALLATIONYou are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver.Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the AVR

23INSTALLATION NOTE: It’s possible for a source to use none of the connectionsnamed for that source. For example, you might connect yourDVD player to

24INSTALLATIONNOTE: The AVR 245 is equipped with a total of six digital audioinputs, four on the rear panel (Coaxial 1 and 2, Optical 1 and 2)and two

25DVDThe DVD source is used for a DVD player. If you have a more advancedmultichannel device, such as a Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player, you mayconnect

26With Harman Kardon’s optional The Bridge, you can listen to audiostored on your iPod (not included),use your AVR 245 remote control to operate the i

27INSTALLATIONFigure 35 – Remote Battery CompartmentWhen using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the frontpanel of the AVR 245. Make sure

28INSTALLATION4. Enter a code from Step 1, above.a) If the device turns off, then press the Input Selector again to acceptthe code; it will flash.The

29INSTALLATIONFigure 39 – AVR and Input SelectorsNOTE: Any time you press one of the Input Selectors on theremote (i.e., DVD/CD,TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI

3Important Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 245 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volta

30INITIAL SETUPBefore you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments shouldbe made to configure the AVR 245 to match your actual system.Make

31INITIAL SETUPBefore beginning, eliminate extraneous background noise that mightaffect the results, such as noisy air conditioning.Try to avoid makin

32INITIAL SETUPFigure 47 – EzSet+ – Specifying a 7.1 SystemPress the Set Button when the correct system configuration appears,and EzSet+ will do the r

33INITIAL SETUPFigure 51 – EzSet+ – Speaker DelayNOTE: The AVR 245 is also capable of setting a different typeof delay, called A/V Sync Delay.A/V Sync

34INITIAL SETUPTITLE: You may change the display name for any source (except thetuner). Not only does this enable you to customize your system; it hel

35INITIAL SETUPFigure 56 – DMP Setting Menu ScreenMODE: The first line of the DMP SETTING menu indicates that the iPodwill be used to listen to music

36OPERATIONNow that you have installed your system components and completed atleast a basic configuration of your receiver, you are ready to beginenjo

37OPERATIONMute FunctionTo temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the MuteButton on the remote. See Figure 62.Any recording in progre

38OPERATIONThe Bridge sources, and the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 sources.The first pressof any of these three Input Selectors will select the source whose nam

39OPERATIONsource. If your video display doesn’t have component video inputs, thenconnect the player’s composite or S-video output to the DVD’s corre-

4STAPLE INVOICE HERE

40OPERATIONbetween stereo and mono tuning, which may improve reception ofweaker stations.Figure 70 – Tuning ModeTo store a station in one of the 30 pr

41OPERATIONRecordingTwo-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite and S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate

42Selecting a Surround ModeSurround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as yourindividual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment with

43ADVANCED FUNCTIONSMuch of the AVR 245’s performance is handled automatically, with littleintervention required on your part. However, the AVR 245 is

44“3” is used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of thediscrete surround back channel in addition to the side surround left andright cha

45ADVANCED FUNCTIONS2. BACK TO SURROUND SELECT: May be used to exit the submenu.The Dolby Surround submenu adds some advanced settings.Dolby Surround

46Table 6 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a

47ADVANCED FUNCTIONSSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, inclu

48Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or • DTS 2/2/.0

49ADVANCED FUNCTIONSManual SetupThe AVR 245 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loud-speakers available. The flexibility arises from the A

52 SAFETY INFORMATION6 INTRODUCTION8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS16 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER17 CONNECT

50ADVANCED FUNCTIONSIf you have run EzSet+ but you wish to start the setup process fromscratch, use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to move the cursor to this line, a

51ADVANCED FUNCTIONS• LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in theleft and right program channels to the front speakers, and dir

52ADVANCED FUNCTIONSEven if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening position, you should not skip this menu.On the Manual

53ADVANCED FUNCTIONS4.There are several methods of adjusting the channel output levels,using either the test tone or source materials. In all cases, y

54Installing a Multiroom SystemA typical multiroom system consists of only one remote room in theremote zone. That is, you connect only one pair of lo

55ADVANCED FUNCTIONSFigure 88 – System Setup Menu ScreenVFD FADE TIME OUT: Some people find the brightness of the AVR’sfront-panel display distracting

56ADVANCED FUNCTIONSPunch-Through ProgrammingThe AVR 245 remote’s punch-through feature allows you to select one component for the remote to operate,

57ADVANCED FUNCTIONS2. Press the AVR Button (first command switches the remote to AVRmode).3. Press the OSD Button (second command activates the on-sc

58SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTIONUnit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outl

59Audio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohmsSeven-Chann

6Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®!In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver,we have taken to heart the philosophy of b

60Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A1 – Source Input Setting DefaultsSource DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video

61Table A4 – Source Input SettingsSource DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel XMTitleInt.TunerV

62Table A6 – Remote Control CodesSource Input Product Type (circle one or fill in) Remote Control CodeVideo 1 VCR, PVRVideo 2 Cable, SatelliteVideo 3

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64APPENDIXNo. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3/VID4) (DMP) XM HDMI 1/21Power On Power O

65No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3/VID4) (DMP) XM HDMI 1/243Memory Memory Audio or

66TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAIWA 027A MARK 122 132ADMIRAL 192AKAI 123 160AMPRO 164ANAM 045 106 109 112 122AOC 122 123 128BLAUPUNKT 084BRO

67TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberLOGIK 069LUXMAN 128LXI 077 145 148MAGNAVOX 030 123 128 132 145 148MARANTZ 115 123 148MATSUI 148MEMOREX 069 12

68APPENDIXVCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAIWA 040AKAI 048 108 109 126AMPRO 076ASA 134AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048BROKSONIC 110 147CANDLE 134 135CAN

69CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADCOM 063 069AIWA 072 111 118 156 170AKAI 050 177 184AUDIO TECHNICA 053AUDIOACCESS 125AUDIOFILE 211BSR 044CAL

7INTRODUCTIONAudio Inputs• AM/FM/XM®* tuner• CD• Tape• 6-/8-Channel direct• /DMP for iPod** connectivityAudio/Video Inputs (With S-Video)• Video 1• V

70APPENDIXTable A12 – Remote Control Product Codes – DVDDVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAPEX DIGITAL 061DENON 019 051GE 003 004GOLDSTAR/LG 005

71APPENDIXTape Manufacturer/BrandSetup Code NumberHARMAN KARDON 001Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes – CBLCBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Num

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8Main Power Switch:This is a mechanical switch that turns thepower supply on or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position), andcannot be turned

9SurroundModeTuningPreset StationsSurroundSelectTuner BandTuning ModeSourceSelectHeadphoneJack/Ezet+MicrophoneInputDigitalAudio InputsVideo InputsAnal