AVR 120 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 120 ® Power for the Digital Revolution.
AVR 120 Audio/Video Receiver 3 4 4 5 7 9 11 14 14 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 21 21 21 22 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 33 42 42 43 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Installation Audio Equipment Connections Video Equipment Connections Power Connections System Configuration Speaker Selection and Placement System Setup Spe
Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 120 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 120 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections. With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS® decoding, the AVR 120 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital soundtracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts.
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 120 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Front Panel Controls ı 29 ˆ Ù 30 Û ÚÒ Ô AVR 120 Ó ( * & 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ) ! @ $ # % ^ 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Selector Buttons 6 Tone Mode 7 Surround Mode Selector 8 Tuning Selector 9 Tuner Band Selector ) Preset Stations Selector ! Input Source Selector @ FM Mode Selector # Digital Optical 3 Input $ Digital Coax 3 Input % Video 4 Video Input Jacks ^ Video 4 Audio Input Jacks & Bass Control * Balance Control ( Treble Control Ó Vo
Front Panel Controls 8 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When a station with a strong signal is reached, the TUNED Indicator Q will be illuminated in the Main Information Display Û . To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will step up one frequency increment per button press.
Front Panel Information Display U DTS A T S D OPT 123 COAX 123 ANALOG MP3 PCM D B C PL II D 3ST E R Q PO NM AUTO TUNED ST MEM PRESET SLEEP KHz MHz DSP VMAx NF LOGIC 7 CM F G H I L L C K R NIGHT SL LFE SR J A Bitstream Indicators B DTS Mode Indicator C Dolby Digital Indicator D Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator E Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator F Main Information Display G DSP Mode Indicator H VMAx Mode Indicators I Logic 7 Mode Indicators J Preset Number/Sleep Timer K Night Mode Indicator L Sp
Front Panel Information Display O Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner’s memory. P Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo. Q Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality. R Auto Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.
Rear Panel Connections ¡ L R L IN b e f d g c · ° a AC INPUT R ~120V/60HZ A VID 3 VID 3 1 TAPE ™ OPT OUT VID 2 VID 2 2 £ MODEL NO. AVR 120 ANTENNA VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 COAX AM ¢ IN IN 2 VID 1 § ∞ ¶ • GND OUT VID 1 DIGITAL IN OUT OPT FM 75Ω DVD DVD COAX CD DIGITAL OUT + + MON. OUT – – SERIAL NO.
Rear Panel Connections ¡ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. ™ Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. £ Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source. ¢ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals.
Remote Control Functions b a c POWER e d f ON AVR DVD CD TAPE VCR TV VID2 CBL/SAT VID3 VID4 VID1 g AM/FM h SLEEP CH. SURR. T/V SP K CH . R m n 30 29 Y TA L EX LA DE IT s PR r EV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUN-M 9 0 MEM DIRECT CLEAR t u PRESET TUNING D.SKIP NOTE: The function names shown here refer to each button’s feature when used with the AVR 120. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 31–32 for a list of these functions.
Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 120’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 120. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 120’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
Remote Control Functions s Tuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator R goes out, pressing the Tuning Buttons u8 will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in use, pressing this button when a station’s signal is weak will change to monaural reception. (See page 25 for more information.
Installation and Connections System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.
Installation and Connections 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 2 or Video 3 Jacks bcfg. 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Jacks §⁄. When a digital audio connection is used for your DVD player, the default connection is the Coaxial Digital Input 1 Jack e.
System Configuration When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.
System Configuration You are now ready to power up the AVR 120 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cord ° into an unswitched AC outlet. 2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 3. Remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.
System Configuration NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 120 will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker. This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver. When CEN NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center-channel output. 7.
System Configuration L SL C R LFE SR To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel, or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote, until PRO LOGIC II scrolls across the Main Information Display F and the Pro Logic II Indicators D 29 light. 2.
System Configuration To set the delay times, follow these steps: 1. Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote, until PRO LOGIC II appears in the Main Information Display F and the Pro Logic II Indicator D lights up. 2. Press the Delay Button 29 23 on the remote or front panel. The words S DELAY TIME will appear in the Main Information Display F. 3. Press the Set Button o 21 . 4.
Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 120, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 120 On or Off • When using the AVR 120 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3 .
Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Center: 0 ms – 5 ms Initial Setting – 0 ms Surround: 0 ms – 15 ms Initial Setting – 0 ms DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data.
Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 120 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all, a total of fifteen listening modes are available on the AVR 120. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used.
Operation controls as outlined in this manual. Next, select the digital source by pressing the Digital Input Selector Button pÚ and then using the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs, as they appear in the Main Information Display F, the Digital Input Indicators TU.
Operation 120 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode. 2. Although the AVR 120 will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 120. 3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc.
Operation ing the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the station’s frequency. The desired station will automatically be tuned. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear Button ` to start over. NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the FM Mode Button @ s until the STEREO Indicator P goes out.
Programming the Remote The AVR 120 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home theater equipment.
Programming the Remote Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR 120 remote control. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predetermined sequential order, enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system, changing devices, or other common tasks.
Programming the Remote buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is printed directly on the remote. For many standard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and DVD functions, the standard function icons are printed on top of the buttons. For some products, however, the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote.
Programming the Remote NOTE: To remove the Channel Control PunchThrough and return the remote to its original configuration, repeat the steps shown above. However, press the same button in Steps 1 and 3. Transport Control Punch-Through The AVR 120’s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Transport Control Functions w (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) for a VCR, cassette deck, DVD or CD will operate in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote.
Function List No.
Function List (continued) No. Button Name AVR Function DVD 45 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 46 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 47 D. Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip 48 Preset Down Slow Rev Intro Scan 49 M1 Open/Close Open/Close 50 M2 Subtitle On/Off Repeat 51 M3 Audio Select 52 M4 Angle Select 53 Rewind R. Search R. Search Rewind Rewind 54 Play Play Play Play Play 55 Fast Forward F.
Setup Code Table: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO ANAM AOC BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTURION CENTRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CORANDO CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DIGI LINK DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ 103 192 12
Setup Code Table: TV (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NATIONAL NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SAA SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 115 084 077 1
Setup Code Table: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AMPRO ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NAD NATIONAL NEC NORDMENDE OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PORTLAND PULSAR QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC 040 048 076 134 018 110 134 135 094 134 045 017 094 018 040 013 017
Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TEKNIKA THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 020 045 048 017 110 017 129 080 040 040 040 017 134 048 040 040 040 013 112 045 045 018 018 045 040 018 040 095 105 109 116 147 020 112 020 156 129 040 048 155 040 045 112 040 048 076 083 Setup Code Table: CD Manufact
Setup Code Table: CD (Continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MITSUMI MODULAIRE NAD NAKAMICHI NEC NIKKO ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA RCX REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TEAC THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK 108 016 099 001 093 216 098 153 176 030 108 077
Setup Code Table: Tape Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 061 019 051 003 004 005 001 006 005 055 064 056 059 023 062 009 048 024 030 044 056 041 065 060 003 004 003 004 053 054 028 043 045 003 004 009 058 030 063 005 055 064 38 SETUP CODES
Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR BIRDVIEW CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTRO HOME FUJITSU GENERAL INSTRUMENT HITACHI DBS HOUSTON TRACKER HUGHES JANIEL JERROLD KATHREIN LEGEND MACOM MAGNAVOX MEMOREX NEXTWAVE NORSAT OPTIMUS PANASONIC PANASONIC DBS PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TEECOM TOSH
Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON FOCUS G.I.
Setup Code Table: CBL (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK 032 072 183 121 001 053 002 120 024 028 036 122 123 170 011 033 124 019 065 116 186 203 188 081 177 189 011 163 205 034 039 042 113 211 025 086 089 190 125 211 41 SETUP CODES
Troubleshooting Guide Your AVR 120 receiver has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. In the event that you are experiencing difficulties, please check the suggestions below for a possible solution to your problem. Additional information on the AVR 120, including updated information and user hints, is available from our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 Watts per channel @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 40 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels: 40 Watts per channel @ < 0.
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