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Owner’s Manual
AVI250 Audio/Video Amplifier
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front Panel Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear Panel Audio & Systems Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Installation, Set Up and Configuration . . . . . . . . . 10–12
Remote Control Programming and Operation . . . 13–14
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–18
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–20
Front Panel Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear Panel Audio & Systems Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Installation, Set Up and Configuration . . . . . . . . . 10–12
Remote Control Programming and Operation . . . 13–14
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–18
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–20
Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Surround Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TV Auto Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Surround Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TV Auto Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
On Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–23
Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27
Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27
Audio Tape Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Video Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Audio/Video Simulcast Recording . . . . . . . 24–25
Delay Time Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Direct Digital Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–26
6 Channel Direct Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Surround Mode Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Video Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Audio/Video Simulcast Recording . . . . . . . 24–25
Delay Time Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Direct Digital Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–26
6 Channel Direct Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Surround Mode Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Multiroom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–30
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
©1996 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
80 Crossways Park West
Woodbury, NY 11797
Woodbury, NY 11797
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Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Marketing Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the
product described in this owner's
manual is in compliance with
technical standards:
EN 55 013/6.1990
EN 55 020/6.1988
EN 55 022/6.1993
EN 60 065/1994
EN 60 555-2-3/1987/88
Steen Michaelsen
Harman Marketing Europe A/S
Birkerød, DENMARK, 3/96
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Introduction
1
ENGLISH
Congratulations! With the purchase of
a Harman Kardon AVI250 you are about
to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. The AVI250 has been custom
designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and
every subtle nuance of musical selections.
In addition, the AVI250 has the flexibility
to expand to serve as the heart of a
multiroom audio system, and the
capability for use with digital
multichannel audio systems.
a Harman Kardon AVI250 you are about
to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. The AVI250 has been custom
designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and
every subtle nuance of musical selections.
In addition, the AVI250 has the flexibility
to expand to serve as the heart of a
multiroom audio system, and the
capability for use with digital
multichannel audio systems.
While complex digital systems are hard at
work within the AVI250 to make all of
this happen, hook-up and operation are
simple. Color keyed connections, a
comprehensive remote control and on
screen menus make the AVI250 easy to
use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment
from your new amplifier we urge you to
take a few minutes to read through this
manual. This will ensure that
connections to speakers, source playback
units and other external devices are made
properly. In addition, a few minutes spent
learning the functions of the various
controls will enable you to take
advantage of all the power the AVI250 is
able to deliver.
work within the AVI250 to make all of
this happen, hook-up and operation are
simple. Color keyed connections, a
comprehensive remote control and on
screen menus make the AVI250 easy to
use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment
from your new amplifier we urge you to
take a few minutes to read through this
manual. This will ensure that
connections to speakers, source playback
units and other external devices are made
properly. In addition, a few minutes spent
learning the functions of the various
controls will enable you to take
advantage of all the power the AVI250 is
able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this
product, its installation or operation,
please contact your retailer or custom
installer. They are your best local source
of information.
product, its installation or operation,
please contact your retailer or custom
installer. They are your best local source
of information.
Description and Features
The AVI250 is a full featured A/V
amplifier, incorporating a wide variety of
listening options. In addition to standard
Dolby
The AVI250 is a full featured A/V
amplifier, incorporating a wide variety of
listening options. In addition to standard
Dolby
®
Pro Logic
™
processing, the AVI250
uses Twin Digital Signal Processors to
provide Home THX
provide Home THX
®
Cinema
and five other surround modes. Future
expansion capability enables upgrades to
5.1 digital audio systems such as AC-3
expansion capability enables upgrades to
5.1 digital audio systems such as AC-3
™
through the use of an optional external
adapter.
adapter.
A total of five audio/video inputs, each
with both composite and “S” video, as
well as four additional audio only inputs
are selected through a learning remote
control and an easy to read front panel
display or on screen graphics through a
TV monitor. Dubbing and tape outputs
are available, and multiroom operation
is available with independent source and
volume selection.
with both composite and “S” video, as
well as four additional audio only inputs
are selected through a learning remote
control and an easy to read front panel
display or on screen graphics through a
TV monitor. Dubbing and tape outputs
are available, and multiroom operation
is available with independent source and
volume selection.
The AVI250’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional Harman Kardon High Current
design philosophies to meet the wide
dynamic range of any program selection.
For the audio purist, the AVI250 may be
connected directly to the digital output of
an LD player, avoiding excessive D/A
conversion steps.
traditional Harman Kardon High Current
design philosophies to meet the wide
dynamic range of any program selection.
For the audio purist, the AVI250 may be
connected directly to the digital output of
an LD player, avoiding excessive D/A
conversion steps.
With state of the art circuitry and time
honored circuit designs, the AVI250 is
undoubtedly the finest A/V amplifier ever
offered by Harman Kardon.
honored circuit designs, the AVI250 is
undoubtedly the finest A/V amplifier ever
offered by Harman Kardon.
■
Twin DSP processors for precise
surround decoding
surround decoding
■
Dolby ProLogic, Home THX Cinema,
Dolby 3 Stereo and three other
surround modes
Dolby 3 Stereo and three other
surround modes
■
On screen menu displays
■
Learning remote control
■
Composite and “S” video switching
■
Complete Multiroom control with
optional wall mounted keypads
optional wall mounted keypads
■
Direct Digital Input from LD
■
Preamp output/Amplifier input of ALL
channels permits ease of expansion
channels permits ease of expansion
■
Six Channel Direct inputs for future
use with discrete digital audio adapters
use with discrete digital audio adapters
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Safety Information
2
ENGLISH
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from
an AC outlet, always pull the plug, never
pull the cord. If you do not intend to use
the unit for any considerable length of
time, disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet.
When disconnecting the power cord from
an AC outlet, always pull the plug, never
pull the cord. If you do not intend to use
the unit for any considerable length of
time, disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet.
Do Not Open The Cabinet
There are no user serviceable components
inside this product. Opening the cabinet
may present a shock hazard, and any
modification to the product will void your
guarantee. If water or any metal object
such as a paper clip, wire or a staple
accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized
service center.
There are no user serviceable components
inside this product. Opening the cabinet
may present a shock hazard, and any
modification to the product will void your
guarantee. If water or any metal object
such as a paper clip, wire or a staple
accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized
service center.
Installation Location
■
To assure proper operation, and to
avoid the potential for safety hazards,
place the unit on a firm and level
surface. When placing the unit on a
shelf, be certain that the shelf and any
mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
avoid the potential for safety hazards,
place the unit on a firm and level
surface. When placing the unit on a
shelf, be certain that the shelf and any
mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
■
Make certain that proper space is
provided both above and below the unit
for ventilation. If this product will be
installed in a cabinet or other enclosed
area, make certain that there is
sufficient air movement within the
cabinet. Under some circumstances a
fan may be required.
provided both above and below the unit
for ventilation. If this product will be
installed in a cabinet or other enclosed
area, make certain that there is
sufficient air movement within the
cabinet. Under some circumstances a
fan may be required.
■
Do not place the unit directly on a
carpeted surface.
carpeted surface.
■
Avoid installation in extremely hot or
cold locations, or an area that is
exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment.
cold locations, or an area that is
exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment.
■
Avoid moist or humid locations.
■
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on
the top of the unit, or place objects
directly over them.
the top of the unit, or place objects
directly over them.
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVI250 has been designed for use
with 230 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.
Your AVI250 has been designed for use
with 230 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.
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.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the
power cord attached to your unit. We do
not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all
electrical devices, do not run power cords
under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them. Damaged power cords
should be replaced immediately with
cords meeting factory specifications.
To avoid safety hazards, use only the
power cord attached to your unit. We do
not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all
electrical devices, do not run power cords
under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them. Damaged power cords
should be replaced immediately with
cords meeting factory specifications.
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