® ® Power for the Digital Revolution. AVR 130 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL DIGITAL LOGIC 7 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 FMAM 5 CH. STEREO TAPE SURR. OFF 6 CH Surr.
AVR 130 AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 7 9 13 13 13 13 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 19 19 21 21 21 21 22 23 23 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 31 33 42 42 43 43 2 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls 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 Speaker Setup Triple Cros
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 130 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 130 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections. Dolby* Digital and DTS® decoding allows you to take advantage of digital soundtracks from the latest DVD releases and Digital Television broadcasts.
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 130 has been designed for use with 120volt 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 ˘ ¸ ¯ DIGITAL ˜ ˆ LOGIC 7 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO Ù ı DSP VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 FMAM 5 CH. STEREO TAPE SURR. OFF 6 CH ÛÚ Surr.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the mode group and if the input source is digital or analog. For example, press the Surround Mode Group Selector 7 to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the available mode choices. For more information on mode selection, see pages 22 and 23.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS g e h d f b fl ° a c · ‡ › fi ¤ ‹ ‚ ⁄ ¡ ™ £ ¢ § ∞ ¡ CD Audio Inputs ™ Tape Outputs £ Tape Inputs ¢ Subwoofer Output ∞ Front Speaker Outputs § Surround Speaker Outputs ¶ Center Speaker Outputs • Optical Digital Inputs ª Coaxial Digital Inputs ¶ • ª ‚ AC Power Cord ⁄ Switched AC Accessory Outlet ¤ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ‹ Optical Digital Output › Coaxial Digital Output fi S-Video Monitor Output fl DVD S-Video Input ‡ Video 1 S-Video Input ° Video 1 S-Video Outp
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS • Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital audio output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, satellite receiver, cable box, MiniDisc player or recorder, or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. ª Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital audio output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, satellite receiver, cable box, MiniDisc recorder or CD player to these jacks.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS b a c POWER e d f g h ON MUTE OFF AVR DVD CD VCR VID1 TV VID2 CBL/SAT VID3 DIM AM/FM 6 CH. TEST T/V 39 i 38 SP K CH . 35 p p SET q LA DE IT r PR • To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. EV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUN-M 9 0 MEM t DIRECT u 33 32 CLEAR 31 PRESET TUNING D.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 130’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR 130. Before using the remote, remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 130’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 130 and most recent Harman Kardon products. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS s Tuner Mode Button: Press this button to change the tuner mode between manual and automatic. When the button is pressed so that AUTO appears at the left side of the Lower Display Line ¯, only stations with acceptable signal quality will be tuned, and the tuner will play FM stations in stereo, when available. In the AUTO mode, when the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 9u are pressed, the unit will automatically search for the next available station with good signal strength.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 39 6-Channel Direct Input: Press this button to select the component connected to the 6-Channel Direct Input a as the audio source. Note that when you wish to use the 6-Channel Direct Input in conjunction with a video source, you must first select the video source by pressing one of the Input Selectors e. Then press this button to choose the 6-Channel Direct Input a as the audio source.
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 4. Connect the left/right analog audio outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Audio Inputs c. Connect the composite video output of your DVD player to the DVD Video Input c or the DVD player’s S-Video output to the DVD S-Video Input fl. However, if your DVD player and video display both support component video, you should make that connection directly.
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. Again, they should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears. The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5. Turn the AVR 130 on either by pressing the System Power Control 3 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg 39 on the remote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn blue to confirm that the unit is on, and the frontpanel display will illuminate. The factory default setting for the speaker configuration is to have “small” speakers at all positions with a subwoofer installed.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION all bass information will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 130, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 130 is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, or LFE, soundtrack.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode When the analog Stereo-Direct mode is selected by pressing the Stereo Mode Selector 28 until SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line ¯ and the Surround Mode Indicator ˘ for Surr Off is lit, the AVR 130 will pass the analog source material directly through to the front left and right speakers, bypassing the digital-processing circuitry.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5. Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjustments should be made with the ▲/▼ Buttons n on the remote, NOT the main volume controls. Then press the Set Button o to memorize the change. If you are using a soundpressure (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow. Digital by checking the readout in the Lower Display Line ¯.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3. When the desired mode name appears in the Lower Display Line ¯, press the Set Button o@. 4. Pause five seconds until the unit “times out” and returns to normal operation. This is your indication that the connection between the input source and processing mode has been entered into the system memory. 5. Repeat the process as shown in steps 1 through 4 for any additional inputs you wish to program for a specific surround or processing mode.
OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 130, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 130 On or Off • When using the AVR 130 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 2.
OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES 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. DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.
OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 130 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 16 listening modes are available on the AVR 130. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used.
OPERATION Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs, you may select any of the standard surround modes, including Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7. Since the range of available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present, the AVR 130 uses a variety of indicators to let you know what type of signal is present.
OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a Pause, Fast Forward or Chapter Search mode, the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and the channel position letters inside the Speaker/ Channel Input Indicators ˆ will flash. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 130 or the source machine. The AVR 130 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode. 2.
OPERATION Output Level Trim Adjustment 6-Channel Direct Input Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 130 is established using the test tone, as outlined on pages 18 and 19. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 130 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control both the receiver’s functions and 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. Once the AVR 130’s remote is programmed with the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single, universal remote control.
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 130 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 NOTE: All programming for the remote codes needed to operate specific devices, such as a TV, DVD, cable box, satellite receiver or VCR, should be completed before programming punch-through commands. Volume Punch-Through The AVR 130’s remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control 37 and Mute 40 functions of either the TV or the AVR 130 in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 130 30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The diagram on this page shows the button numbers used in the Function List tables on pages 31–32. Do not confuse these numbers with those used throughout the rest of this manual to indicate the specific buttons used to operate the AVR 130’s functions. The key to those button numbers, which are shown inside an oval, is found on page 9.
FUNCTION LIST No.
FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function 44 Direct Direct Tuner Entry 45 Clear Clear Clear 46 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 47 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 48 D. Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip 49 Preset Down Slow Rev Intro Scan 50 M1 Open/Close Open/Close 51 M2 Subtitle On/Off 52 M3 Audio Select 53 M4 54 Dolby Dolby Mode Select 55 DTS Surr DTS 5.
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 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 GOLD STAR/LG GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET 027 122 192 123 164 045 122 084 205 123 059 123 045 045
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ 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 069 128 077 030 115 148 069 084 115 084 077 175 148 115 045 045 045 077 207 087 045 033
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV/VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 045 069 156 190 128 063 132 160 128 069 123 128 045 069 122 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 GOLD STAR/LG HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX
SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NAD NATIONAL NEC NORDMENDE OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PORTLAND PULSAR QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TEKNIKA THOMAS TiVo TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 018 017 049 049 040 139 140 018 048 159 147 125 040 040 094 076 001 055 09
SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLD STAR/LG 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 Setup Code Number 063 069 072 111 118 156 050 177 184 053 125 211 044 109
SETUP CODE TABLE: CD/DVD Manufacturer/Brand RCX REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TEAC THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK Setup Code Number 169 058 093 095 104 047 081 134 157 033 082 095 108 058 105 114 151 003 041 058 105 103 115 116 118 124 059 110 177 011 058 085 086 039 013 074 097 151 087 120 130 095 019 031 053 061 166 105 172 108 164 166 159 133 132 167 180 181 139 163 205 206 207 208 106 107 110 121 137 1
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 PACE DSS PANASONIC PANASONIC DBS PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA RCA DSS REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER
SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE/CBL Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 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 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 032 072 183 121 001 053 002 120 024 028 036 122 123 170 011 033 124 019 065 116 186 203 221 222 188 081 177 189 011 163 205 034 039 042 113 211 025 086 089 190 125 211 219 SETUP CODES 41
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your AVR 130 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 130, including updated information and user hints, is available from our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
AVR 130 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 55 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: 45 Watts per channel @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 45 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels: 45 Watts per channel @ < 0.
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