AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 1 ® ® Power for the Digital Revolution.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 2 AVR 7200 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 7 8 11 14 15 18 18 18 19 20 21 23 24 24 25 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 30 32 32 32 33 34 34 34 34 34 36 36 36 38 38 39 39 40 41 42 43 43 44 44 45 46 48 48 49 49 Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon® AVR 7200, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 7200 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. The AVR 7200 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 7200 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.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ˘ ˜ ı ¯ 5 3 1 2 4 ˆ 9 7 6 8 !# ) @ $ Ú 26 Ô & ( % ^ * Ò 25 Ó 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Tone Mode 6 Speaker Selector 7 Surround Mode Group Selector 8 Surround Mode Selector 9 Tuning Selector ) ‹ Button ! Tuner Band Selector @ Set Button # › Button $ Preset Station Selector % Input Source Selector ^ Tuner Mode Selector & Optical 3 Digital Input * Input/Output Status Indic
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the major mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the major mode group and whether the input source is digital or analog.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 7 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY L K A J I H G B C F PRESET Indicator G MEMORY Indicator H STEREO Indicator I TUNED Indicator J AUTO Indicator A Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, the current audio and video input source information will appear on this line. of those positions. (See page 21 for more information on speaker setup.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS c 34 b 33 35 ¡ £ ∞ ¶ª ⁄ ™ ¢ § •‚ ¡ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ™ Video 3 Inputs £ Center Speaker Outputs ¢ Video 2 Outputs ∞ Remote IR Output § Remote IR Input ¶ Multiroom IR Input • FM Antenna Terminal ª Video 2 Inputs ‚ AM Antenna Terminals ⁄ Video 1 Outputs 12 DVD Inputs NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input, output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals are color-co
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. However, they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 32 Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital audio output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS NOTES: • The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 7200. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. When a button is pressed, the function name will appear in the bottom line of the LCD Information Display c. • The jack on the upper right side of the remote is reserved for future use. Do not remove the plug provided or connect any device to the jack.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 7200’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 7200. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button 3 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 7200’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 7200 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS L Preset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is in use, press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 7200’s memory. Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 7200 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. speaker configuration. When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. (See page 29 for the available DTS digital options.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 14 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS POWER A MUTE K OFF AVR VID1 VID2 AM//FM VID3 VID4 DVD CD TAPE DN TUNING UP DN PRESET UP B ∫ AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on the AVR 7200. The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected. C D E F G ç AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system. Press it again to change between the AM and FM bands.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate vantilation 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.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Inputs 12 . 4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs j 32 &(. 5. Connect the Video Monitor Output d jacks on the receiver to the composite or S-Video input of your television monitor or video projector. 6.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with three accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts. The Switched AC Accessory Outlets a will receive power only when the unit is on.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 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. 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.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION polarity indicators that are printed inside the battery compartment. * I S S D C M A N U P E H U D / R E L A L V MASTER O R A A N T A U O K Y N I N T UN ER A EL -R CE SET D S SE DJU AD OOM D MENU U E T S J * P TUP UP T UST Figure 1 5.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. The › cursor will be next to the IN/OUT SETUP line. Press the Set Button p to enter the menu and the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video, as well as being indicated in the frontpanel Input Indicators ˆ by the green LED next to the desired input name.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DOLBY, DTS, DSP (SURR) or VMAx. Next, press the Set Button p to view the submenu. Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n to scroll through the available choices, and then press the ¤ Navigation Button n so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue the setup process. The following few paragraphs detail the instructions needed for modes with multiple choices.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION actual physical size of the speakers, but to their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer. This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings for the AVR 7200’s Triple Crossover feature which allows a different crossover point to be used for the front left/right, center and surround speakers.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When LARGE is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround processing/decoding modes are available, and a full-range signal will be sent to the surround back channels, with no low-frequency information sent to the subwoofer output. When you have completed your selection for the back surround channels, press the ¤ Navigation Button n on the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION conditions in your listening room or home theater. The AVR 7200’s advanced software enables you to quickly and easily set delay times without the need to calculate them using a complex formula. Instead, all you need to do is measure the approximate distance between your listening position and each of the speakers in your system.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 25 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION full 7.1 system, press the button twice so that the bottom line reads 7 CHANNELS, as shown in Figure 9. SELECT # SPEAKERS 7 CHANNELS Figure 9 6. Hold the remote in front of you at arm’s length, being sure not to cover the EzSet Microphone Sensor 44 at the top of the remote, and press the Set Button p within five seconds to begin the EzSet calibration process.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION level will show as a direct SPL indication between 66dB and 79dB. Below 66dB the remote will read LOW and above 79dB it will read HIGH. 4. When you are finished with all adjustments, press the Clear Button 9 to return the remote to normal operation. NOTE: The subwoofer level is not adjustable when the normal test tone is in use.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 27 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 7200, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 7200 On or Off • When using the AVR 7200 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 28 OPERATION • When an audio source is selected, the last video input used remains routed to the Video 1/Video 2 Outputs ¢⁄ and Video Monitor Outputs d. This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources. • When a composite or S-Video source is selected, the video signal for that input will be routed to the Video Monitor Output d and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 7200.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 29 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. When the Dolby Digital data stream contains a two-channel (2.0) signal, the Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie processing circuits will automatically be activated to produce a multichannel surround presentation.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 30 OPERATION To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using only the front left and front right speakers (plus a subwoofer, if installed and configured), press the Stereo Button 38 on the remote once or twice until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display ˜. From the front panel, press the Surround Mode Group Selector 7 until STEREO MODES appears in the on-screen display and Lower Display Line B.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 31 OPERATION Speaker/Channel Indicators In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 7200 features a set of unique channel-input indicators (shown below) that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted. These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/ Channel Input Indicators E in the front-panel Main Information Display ˜.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 32 OPERATION NOTES: • The AVR 7200 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not compatible with other computer audio codecs. • The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the S/P-DIF format. Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible, even though the signals are in the MP3 format.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 33 OPERATION 3. Press the ¤ Navigation Button n so that the on-screen › cursor is next to VIDEO 4 or COAXIAL 3. 4. Press the Set Button p and then press the ‹ / › Navigation Button n so that the word OUT is highlighted. 5. Press the Set Button p to enter the change. 6. Press the OSD Button to exit the menus and return to normal operation.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 34 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 7200 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use. Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment The AVR 7200 is equipped with seven full-power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 35 ADVANCED FEATURES adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen. Both of those options are possible with the AVR 7200. To turn off the semi-OSD system, you’ll need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 13). To start the adjustment, press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤ Navigation Button n, until the on-screen › cursor is next to the ADVANCED line.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 36 MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 7200 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while separate source is listened to in the main room. In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume, the AVR 7200 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 37 MULTIROOM OPERATION Information Display ˜, and the Lower Display Line B or OSD will display MULTI ON. Press the Set Button p to enter the setting. When the multiroom system is turned on, the input selected using the multiroom menu will be fed to the Multiroom Audio Outputs g on the rear panel as well as the A-BUS Jack e.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 38 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The AVR 7200 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition, it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent Harman Kardon DVD players and changers, CD players and changers, CD recorders and cassette decks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 7200 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head learning process for codes not in the internal library.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 39 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be in the code library. You may fill in the codes for any button that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on page 39.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:46 PM Page 40 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE begin the process of learning commands from another device’s remote into the AVR remote. MAIN MENU LEARN Figure 26 3. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear in the LCD display (Figure 17). Press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons n to scroll through the list of device categories and press the Set Button p when the device for which you wish to set the codes appears. For this example, we will select “TV” to enter the codes needed to operate your TV.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 41 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 4. Once the “old” device type has been selected, you need to tell the remote which set of remote codes to use as a replacement for the device just selected. When the instructions shown in Figure 36 appear, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button n to scroll through the list of device categories to find the name of the device that you wish to use.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 42 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 7. The next display (Figure 42) and the subsequent screens are where the actual macro programming takes place. The words at the left side of the top line of the display show the button that is being programmed (e.g., the Power On Button 1 or one of the Macro Buttons ) and the indication at the right side of the top line shows the number of macro steps available of 20 possible steps.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 43 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE most likely want to use the AVR 7200’s volume control commands even when the remote has been set to issue all other commands for the video device. “Punchthrough” enables you to easily program the remote to do this. Volume Punch-Through Follow these steps to enable the Volume Up/Down and Mute controls from one device to be used when the remote is otherwise programmed for a different device.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 44 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE VCR<-CBL [CHAN] SAVED Figure 57 7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the Channel Up/Down Buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons are pressed while the master device is in use.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 45 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE To restore the EzSet feature to normal operation, repeat the procedure outlined above, except that in Step 3 you should press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button n so that EZSET ENABLE appears in the lower line of the LCD display. When that display appears, press the Set Button F and the EzSet feature will be reactivated.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 46 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Navigation Button n until RENAME appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 66. 3. At the next menu screen press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button n until RENAME KEY appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 69. Press the Set Button F to continue. RENAME RENAME KEY Figure 69 4. The next display screen (Figure 70) is where you select the device within which the key to be renamed exists.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 47 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE few minutes for the reset process to take place, and the length of time will vary depending on how much customization and programming has taken place. Please be patient; as long as the message appears in the display the remote is functioning properly. RESETTING... Figure 75 4.
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute Button 32 • Turn up volume control • Mute is on • Volume control is down Unit turns on,
AVR 7200 OM 1/27/03 4:47 PM Page 49 AVR 7200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 115 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 100 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 100 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels: 100 Watts per channel @ <0.
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