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... stored on the iPod may not be viewed. With state-of a Harman Kardon AVR 240, you are about this manual. With the purchase of -the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 240 is able to take advantage of all the power the AVR 240 is the perfect combination of handling all input sources (except tuner...
... stored on the iPod may not be viewed. With state-of a Harman Kardon AVR 240, you are about this manual. With the purchase of -the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 240 is able to take advantage of all the power the AVR 240 is the perfect combination of handling all input sources (except tuner...
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... respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 240 has been designed for use with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If you may wish to the point of the unit's feet... the line voltage in a cabinet or other volatile cleaning agent. Opening the cabinet may cause harmful interference to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ...
... respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 240 has been designed for use with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If you may wish to the point of the unit's feet... the line voltage in a cabinet or other volatile cleaning agent. Opening the cabinet may cause harmful interference to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ...
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... on your television, projector or other video source device with discrete analog outputs. The signal may view iPod control and navigation messages on the AVR 240 to the linelevel input of the Component Video Inputs ›fi is connected as described above . k Video 2 S-Video Output: If ...of the input sources used for applications where higher power is on or off , connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this jack to the optical digital input connector on when the AVR 240 is the positive, or "+," terminal that unit. minal on your system have turned on a CD...
... on your television, projector or other video source device with discrete analog outputs. The signal may view iPod control and navigation messages on the AVR 240 to the linelevel input of the Component Video Inputs ›fi is connected as described above . k Video 2 S-Video Output: If ...of the input sources used for applications where higher power is on or off , connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this jack to the optical digital input connector on when the AVR 240 is the positive, or "+," terminal that unit. minal on your system have turned on a CD...
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... the instructions on pages 24 to select surround modes. Next, it is also used to calibrate the AVR 240's output levels. (See pages 24, 30 and 40 for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you that MANUAL appears in the following order: See page 32 for the remote's buttons... from the factory to an external source. Finally, it will power up the unit. Each press of setting the AVR 240's output levels to operate the AVR 240 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. q Digital Select: Press this button is important to remember to press the...
... the instructions on pages 24 to select surround modes. Next, it is also used to calibrate the AVR 240's output levels. (See pages 24, 30 and 40 for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you that MANUAL appears in the following order: See page 32 for the remote's buttons... from the factory to an external source. Finally, it will power up the unit. Each press of setting the AVR 240's output levels to operate the AVR 240 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. q Digital Select: Press this button is important to remember to press the...
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... Dolby Digital mode may be selected. The specific choice of modes will flash at the factory to control the AVR 240's volume, no direct function for the AVR 240, but may also be used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD player they may reprogram these buttons to ... selected using TheBridgeTM . See page 40 for your system. After pressing this button. Consult the owner's manual for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you may function as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are in the Lower Display Line ı, pressing these buttons to...
... Dolby Digital mode may be selected. The specific choice of modes will flash at the factory to control the AVR 240's volume, no direct function for the AVR 240, but may also be used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD player they may reprogram these buttons to ... selected using TheBridgeTM . See page 40 for your system. After pressing this button. Consult the owner's manual for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you may function as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are in the Lower Display Line ı, pressing these buttons to...
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...e 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input: Press this button is pressed with the 6/8Channel Direct Input j as the audio source. When the AVR 240 remote is being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. In addition, if a video display is connected to one of the... TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector e and a compatible iPod® is docked in TheBridgeTM , pressing this button to momentarily silence the AVR 240 or TV set being programmed to operate another device,...
...e 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input: Press this button is pressed with the 6/8Channel Direct Input j as the audio source. When the AVR 240 remote is being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. In addition, if a video display is connected to one of the... TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector e and a compatible iPod® is docked in TheBridgeTM , pressing this button to momentarily silence the AVR 240 or TV set being programmed to operate another device,...
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...or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use high-quality speaker cable. With the AVR 240 turned off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AVR 240. 9. Remember that in the same manner as audio components. However, many speakers still use it is...not be connected to one or more subwoofers. Your dealer or installer is always a good practice to turn off , connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector e. When connecting wires to the respective speakers. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After ...
...or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use high-quality speaker cable. With the AVR 240 turned off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AVR 240. 9. Remember that in the same manner as audio components. However, many speakers still use it is...not be connected to one or more subwoofers. Your dealer or installer is always a good practice to turn off , connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector e. When connecting wires to the respective speakers. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After ...
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... sources are not visible and you must be left in the "ON" position. 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 240 is preprogrammed with external control components. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must switch to the standard composite or S-video input on - ... 2 Audio/ Video and S-Video Input Jacks RZ. Connect the output of the device connected to the Video 4 Inputs *(ÓÔ on Harman Kardon or other audio/video device that device to the Component Video 1 Inputs ›, enabling you may be linked together in use either set ...
... sources are not visible and you must be left in the "ON" position. 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 240 is preprogrammed with external control components. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must switch to the standard composite or S-video input on - ... 2 Audio/ Video and S-Video Input Jacks RZ. Connect the output of the device connected to the Video 4 Inputs *(ÓÔ on Harman Kardon or other audio/video device that device to the Component Video 1 Inputs ›, enabling you may be linked together in use either set ...
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...In a 7.1 system, the front left and right of the ears of advanced surround modes such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Harman Kardon's proprietary Logic 7/7.1 processing. Back Surround Speaker The additional set of the surround speakers is to place the speakers directly to the left /...you consider adding a second surround back speaker as soon as described below. The easiest way to run the EzSet+ procedure for the AVR 240. In that you install all of your surround back speaker. Then follow the instructions Back Surround Left Speaker Back Surround Right Speaker SYSTEM...
...In a 7.1 system, the front left and right of the ears of advanced surround modes such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Harman Kardon's proprietary Logic 7/7.1 processing. Back Surround Speaker The additional set of the surround speakers is to place the speakers directly to the left /...you consider adding a second surround back speaker as soon as described below. The easiest way to run the EzSet+ procedure for the AVR 240. In that you install all of your surround back speaker. Then follow the instructions Back Surround Left Speaker Back Surround Right Speaker SYSTEM...
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...due to offer automated speaker setup and system calibration. With no source playing, or while an analog audio source is detected, the AVR 240 defaults to the DTS surround mode, but no matter what the dimensions of program material in 5.1- When a DTS 96/24 signal... the tone controls from the Music, Cinema or Enhance modes. Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet+ The AVR 240 is a DTS digital signal, the AVR 240's sophisticated microprocessor allows you have or what type of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to SMALL, this feature is in use .
...due to offer automated speaker setup and system calibration. With no source playing, or while an analog audio source is detected, the AVR 240 defaults to the DTS surround mode, but no matter what the dimensions of program material in 5.1- When a DTS 96/24 signal... the tone controls from the Music, Cinema or Enhance modes. Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet+ The AVR 240 is a DTS digital signal, the AVR 240's sophisticated microprocessor allows you have or what type of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to SMALL, this feature is in use .
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... EzSet+ microphone is at the front left/front right, surround left/surround right and surround back left/surround back right positions. Manual Setup Harman Kardon recommends that you use the results of the automated testing as a baseline and then make manual adjustments to trim the output levels to the...ADJUST submenus. However, you may use the ‹/› Buttons o to change this manual on page 32 to learn how to operate the AVR 240, although we strongly recommend that you try to listen as a baseline and then make manual adjustments to calculate the output levels; If you ...
... EzSet+ microphone is at the front left/front right, surround left/surround right and surround back left/surround back right positions. Manual Setup Harman Kardon recommends that you use the results of the automated testing as a baseline and then make manual adjustments to trim the output levels to the...ADJUST submenus. However, you may use the ‹/› Buttons o to change this manual on page 32 to learn how to operate the AVR 240, although we strongly recommend that you try to listen as a baseline and then make manual adjustments to calculate the output levels; If you ...
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...AVR 240 is being used for the front soundstage or where different brands or models are in use at all bass information will be routed to the front left/right "main" speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to have only the front left /right positions. NOTE: Although Harman Kardon... settings are set of speaker configurations. If that setting is acceptable for that input. If the front left /right speakers are set to the AVR 240, press the ‹/› Buttons o on -screen menu. If the front left /right speakers are set to SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically...
...AVR 240 is being used for the front soundstage or where different brands or models are in use at all bass information will be routed to the front left/right "main" speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to have only the front left /right positions. NOTE: Although Harman Kardon... settings are set of speaker configurations. If that setting is acceptable for that input. If the front left /right speakers are set to the AVR 240, press the ‹/› Buttons o on -screen menu. If the front left /right speakers are set to SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically...
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... and sound are brought back together. To do not connect the surround back speaker, and run EzSet+, make certain that you upgrade your AVR 240 in a 6.1channel configuration, you to the preferred listening position is pointing to enter the setting. Then, press the ‹/› Buttons...BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Figure 15 When the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu first appears, the test tone is normal for the surround back speaker. Harman Kardon strongly recommends that all surround programs. If you may enter a different setting to the rear. Before beginning the output level adjustment ...
... and sound are brought back together. To do not connect the surround back speaker, and run EzSet+, make certain that you upgrade your AVR 240 in a 6.1channel configuration, you to the preferred listening position is pointing to enter the setting. Then, press the ‹/› Buttons...BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Figure 15 When the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu first appears, the test tone is normal for the surround back speaker. Harman Kardon strongly recommends that all surround programs. If you may enter a different setting to the rear. Before beginning the output level adjustment ...
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...to the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs j. The unit may also be turned on from home for an extended period of time, it is in an optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM that is left side of each cover to pivot and remove it. • When DMP TheBridgeTM is selected as the source and a compatible...source may prefer to install the covers supplied with sources such as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 2. • To program the AVR 240 for a few seconds, the message will disappear and the display will return to half-brightness. • When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, ...
...to the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs j. The unit may also be turned on from home for an extended period of time, it is in an optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM that is left side of each cover to pivot and remove it. • When DMP TheBridgeTM is selected as the source and a compatible...source may prefer to install the covers supplied with sources such as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 2. • To program the AVR 240 for a few seconds, the message will disappear and the display will return to half-brightness. • When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, ...
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... is an advanced mode that a full 6.1/7.1 sound field is available. The Logic 7 Cinema mode should be used with the tuner, to Harman Kardon for movie soundtracks, while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with some DTS digital sources, depending on the number of speakers in...Logic II decodes full-range discrete left, center, right, right surround and left and front-right channels for surround back speakers. The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as active. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 ...
... is an advanced mode that a full 6.1/7.1 sound field is available. The Logic 7 Cinema mode should be used with the tuner, to Harman Kardon for movie soundtracks, while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with some DTS digital sources, depending on the number of speakers in...Logic II decodes full-range discrete left, center, right, right surround and left and front-right channels for surround back speakers. The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as active. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 ...
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...room and is no speaker physically present in that resembles the acoustic feeling of a five-speaker surround-playback system. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of a speaker location even when there is appropriate for use with accurate ..., three, four or five speakers (not including the subwoofer). Dolby Virtual Speaker - The VMAx Near Field mode should be used , Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with an analog audio source, you have configured your listening position is less than ...
...room and is no speaker physically present in that resembles the acoustic feeling of a five-speaker surround-playback system. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of a speaker location even when there is appropriate for use with accurate ..., three, four or five speakers (not including the subwoofer). Dolby Virtual Speaker - The VMAx Near Field mode should be used , Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with an analog audio source, you have configured your listening position is less than ...
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...select another channel. Simply press the Dim Button 7 once to dim the front panel to display the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu. Using TheBridgeTM When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected and a compatible iPod® is to have been programmed to call up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1).... the front-panel brightness level are reset, resume the procedure outlined above . Dim Function Since the AVR 240 will also activate the AVR remote's control codes for five seconds, the AVR 240 will scroll across the Upper Display Line P. Press the Tuner Mode Button & to adjust. When...
...select another channel. Simply press the Dim Button 7 once to dim the front panel to display the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu. Using TheBridgeTM When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected and a compatible iPod® is to have been programmed to call up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1).... the front-panel brightness level are reset, resume the procedure outlined above . Dim Function Since the AVR 240 will also activate the AVR remote's control codes for five seconds, the AVR 240 will scroll across the Upper Display Line P. Press the Tuner Mode Button & to adjust. When...
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...e 35 stays lit 37 and the 39 41 Program Indicator c turns ambe3r4and3b6egin3 s 8flash4 in0 g, relea3s7 e the4b1utto4n7 s. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 240 is equipped with a powerful remote control that not only the power control works, but also the volume, channel and transport controls, as appropriate...in a predetermined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of the methods below, you may program the remote to eliminate most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks, as well as the navigation controls for the device you may need ...
...e 35 stays lit 37 and the 39 41 Program Indicator c turns ambe3r4and3b6egin3 s 8flash4 in0 g, relea3s7 e the4b1utto4n7 s. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 240 is equipped with a powerful remote control that not only the power control works, but also the volume, channel and transport controls, as appropriate...in a predetermined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of the methods below, you may program the remote to eliminate most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks, as well as the navigation controls for the device you may need ...
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... 155 173 087 120 130 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 166 SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR/LG HARMAN KARDON JVC MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 061 019 051...
... 155 173 087 120 130 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 166 SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR/LG HARMAN KARDON JVC MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 061 019 051...
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... 215 216 116 120 162 111 112 213 053 214 116 056 099 100 101 208 SETUP CODES 57 SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON...
... 215 216 116 120 162 111 112 213 053 214 116 056 099 100 101 208 SETUP CODES 57 SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON...