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Safety Information
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Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a
clean, soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it
with a soft cloth dampened with mild
soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry
cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol
cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, as they may damage
the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a
clean, soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it
with a soft cloth dampened with mild
soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry
cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol
cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, as they may damage
the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.
Moving The Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to
disconnect any interconnection cords
with other components, and make certain
that you disconnect the unit from the AC
outlet.
Before moving the unit, be certain to
disconnect any interconnection cords
with other components, and make certain
that you disconnect the unit from the AC
outlet.
Unpacking and Installation
The carton and shipping materials used
to protect your new receiver during
shipment were specially designed to
cushion it from shock and vibration. We
suggest that you save the carton and
packing materials for use in shipping if
you move or should the unit ever need
repair.
to protect your new receiver during
shipment were specially designed to
cushion it from shock and vibration. We
suggest that you save the carton and
packing materials for use in shipping if
you move or should the unit ever need
repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in
storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is
done by carefully slitting the tape seams
on the bottom and collapsing the carton
down to a more two dimensional
appearance. Other cardboard inserts may
be stored in the same manner. Packing
materials that cannot be collapsed should
be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is
done by carefully slitting the tape seams
on the bottom and collapsing the carton
down to a more two dimensional
appearance. Other cardboard inserts may
be stored in the same manner. Packing
materials that cannot be collapsed should
be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging
materials, please note that the carton and
other sections of the shipping protection
are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials
at a local recycling center.
materials, please note that the carton and
other sections of the shipping protection
are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials
at a local recycling center.
Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with
the remote control, front panel
controls, rear panel connections and
on-screen menus, certain conventions
have been used.
the remote control, front panel
controls, rear panel connections and
on-screen menus, certain conventions
have been used.
EXAMPLE
– (bold type) indicates a
specific remote control or front panel
button, or rear panel connection jack
button, or rear panel connection jack
EXAMPLE
– (OCR type) indicates a
message that is visible through the on-
screen menu system
screen menu system
1
– (number in a square) indicates a
specific front panel control
¡
– (number in a circle) indicates an
indicator in the main front panel display
a
– (number in an oval) indicates a
button or indicator on the remote
å
– (letter in a circle) indicates a rear
panel Audio or System connection
A
– (letter in a square) indicates a
specific rear panel video connection
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Front Panel Controls
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1 Information Display:
This display
delivers messages and status
indications to help you operate the
receiver. Refer to the separate
diagram for complete explanation of
the FL display.
indications to help you operate the
receiver. Refer to the separate
diagram for complete explanation of
the FL display.
2 Remote Sensor Window: The
sensor behind this window receives
infrared signals from the remote
control. Aim the remote at this area
and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
sensor behind this window receives
infrared signals from the remote
control. Aim the remote at this area
and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
3 Tuner: Press this button to select
your tuner.
your tuner.
4 CD: Press this button to select
your CD player.
your CD player.
5 Tape1/ Monitor: Press this button
to select Tape One as the input
source. A red LED above the button
will illuminate to indicate that the Tape
Monitor has been selected.
to select Tape One as the input
source. A red LED above the button
will illuminate to indicate that the Tape
Monitor has been selected.
6 Tape 2: Press this button to select
Tape 2.
Tape 2.
7 Video Sources: Press any of
these buttons to select a video input
source.
these buttons to select a video input
source.
8 Aux: Press this button to select the
source connected to the front panel
Aux jacks.
source connected to the front panel
Aux jacks.
9 Multiroom Audio Select: Press
this button to turn on the feed to the
remote zone. The remote zone will
stay on after the main power switch is
turned off until it is switched off by the
remote room control or by pressing
this button again.
this button to turn on the feed to the
remote zone. The remote zone will
stay on after the main power switch is
turned off until it is switched off by the
remote room control or by pressing
this button again.
) Display: Press this button to
turn off the front panel FL display. The
turn off the front panel FL display. The
DISP
indicator will illuminate
to remind you that the unit is still
turned on.
turned on.
! OSD (On Screen Display): Press
the button briefly to display a system
status report on your video screen.
the button briefly to display a system
status report on your video screen.
@ Delay: Press this button to adjust
the delay to the rear (surround)
channels.
the delay to the rear (surround)
channels.
# Mode: Press these buttons to
scroll up
scroll up
⁄
or down
¤
through the
list of available surround modes.
$ Mute: Press this button to cut the
output to the speakers. Press it again
to return to the previous volume level.
output to the speakers. Press it again
to return to the previous volume level.
% Volume Control: Turn the knob
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease the
volume. Note that approximately two
revolutions of the knob are required to
go from no output to maximum
volume.
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease the
volume. Note that approximately two
revolutions of the knob are required to
go from no output to maximum
volume.
^ Power: Press this button to turn
the unit on or off.
the unit on or off.
& Headphone Jack: Plug standard
stereo headphones into this jack for
private listening.
stereo headphones into this jack for
private listening.
NOTE: When the headphones are in
use the output to the speakers is
muted and the surround mode is
automatically switched to
use the output to the speakers is
muted and the surround mode is
automatically switched to
STEREO
.
When the headphones are removed
from the jack, sound to the speakers
is restored and the unit returns to the
previous sound mode.
from the jack, sound to the speakers
is restored and the unit returns to the
previous sound mode.
* 6 Channel Direct: Press this
button to select the output of an
external multichannel audio adapter.
button to select the output of an
external multichannel audio adapter.
( Tape 1 Copy: Press this button to
select the input for the recorder
connected to Tape 1. The first press
will select the source currently being
listened to. Press again to select the
input in the following order:
Tuner‡CD‡Tape 2‡Source.
select the input for the recorder
connected to Tape 1. The first press
will select the source currently being
listened to. Press again to select the
input in the following order:
Tuner‡CD‡Tape 2‡Source.
Ó VCR 1 Copy: Press this button
to select the input to the recorder
connected to VCR 1. The first
press selects the input currently being
viewed. Press the button again to
select the input in the
following order:
TV‡LD‡VCR2‡AUX‡Source
to select the input to the recorder
connected to VCR 1. The first
press selects the input currently being
viewed. Press the button again to
select the input in the
following order:
TV‡LD‡VCR2‡AUX‡Source
Ô Bass: This knob adjusts the tone
of low frequency sounds.
Turn it to the right to boost bass
frequencies or to the left to cut bass
frequencies.
of low frequency sounds.
Turn it to the right to boost bass
frequencies or to the left to cut bass
frequencies.
Treble: This knob adjusts
the tone of high frequency sounds.
Turn it to the right to boost high
frequencies or to the left to cut high
frequencies.
the tone of high frequency sounds.
Turn it to the right to boost high
frequencies or to the left to cut high
frequencies.
Ò Front Panel Inputs: Audio or
Video sources connected to these
jacks may be selected by pressing the
Aux button
Video sources connected to these
jacks may be selected by pressing the
Aux button
8.
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Front Panel Information Display
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¡ “Visual” Indicators: These
indicators display which video source is
being fed to the video monitor output.
being fed to the video monitor output.
™ Test: This indicator flashes when
the output levels are being set using
the built in test signal generator.
the built in test signal generator.
£ Volume Indication: The last two
indicators on the information display
indicate the volume level. Note that
indicate the volume level. Note that
0dB
is the reference level, not an
indication that there is no output.
¢ Main Information Display: This
ten digit display shows messages
relating to the status, input source,
surround mode, volume level or other
aspects of the unit’s operation.
relating to the status, input source,
surround mode, volume level or other
aspects of the unit’s operation.
∞ DISP: This indicator lights when
the FL display has been turned off
using the Display button
using the Display button
) to remind
you that the unit is still
turned on.
turned on.
§ Multi: This indicator signifies that
the unit is sending a program source
to a remote room location. Note that it
may be illuminated even when the unit
is “off” in the main listening room,
signifying that operation continues at
another location. When a remote
command is being received via the
Multi IR connection, this indicator will
flash.
to a remote room location. Note that it
may be illuminated even when the unit
is “off” in the main listening room,
signifying that operation continues at
another location. When a remote
command is being received via the
Multi IR connection, this indicator will
flash.
¶ Copy Indicators: The
TAPE
COPY
indicator lights when an input
other than the current source has
been selected to copy Tape 1. The
been selected to copy Tape 1. The
VCR COPY1
indicator signifies that the
input to VCR 1 is other than the
currently selected source.
currently selected source.
• Mode Status: These indicators
display the currently selected
surround mode.
surround mode.
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Rear Panel Audio and System Connections
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å Tuner: Connect the output of an
AM/FM tuner to these jacks.
AM/FM tuner to these jacks.
∫ CD: Connect these jacks to the
output of a compact disc player or CD
changer.
output of a compact disc player or CD
changer.
ç Tape 1 In: Connect these jacks to
the PLAY/OUT jacks of an (3 head)
audio recorder.
the PLAY/OUT jacks of an (3 head)
audio recorder.
∂ Tape 1 Out: Connect these jacks
to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of the
same audio recorder.
to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of the
same audio recorder.
é Tape 2 In: Connect these jacks to
the PLAY/OUT jacks of a second
audio recorder.
the PLAY/OUT jacks of a second
audio recorder.
ƒ Tape 2 Out: Connect these jacks
to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of a
second audio recorder.
to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of a
second audio recorder.
© Main Amp In: These jacks
connect the output of an external
preamp to the unit’s power amplifier.
In most normal use they are
connected via jumpers to the AVI
250’s Pre-Outs
connect the output of an external
preamp to the unit’s power amplifier.
In most normal use they are
connected via jumpers to the AVI
250’s Pre-Outs
˙.
˙ Pre-Outs: If external power
amplifiers are used for any channels,
remove the connection pin and
connect the jack to the input of the
amplifier.
amplifiers are used for any channels,
remove the connection pin and
connect the jack to the input of the
amplifier.
î Subwoofer Pre-Out: Connect this
jack to the line level input of a
powered subwoofer. If an external
subwoofer amplifier is used as it’s
mandatory with an THX speaker
system, connect this jack to the
subwoofer amplifier input.
jack to the line level input of a
powered subwoofer. If an external
subwoofer amplifier is used as it’s
mandatory with an THX speaker
system, connect this jack to the
subwoofer amplifier input.
∆ 6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an
external digital audio decoder is used
for 5.1 (Dolby AC-3) audio, connect
the outputs of that decoder to these
terminals.
external digital audio decoder is used
for 5.1 (Dolby AC-3) audio, connect
the outputs of that decoder to these
terminals.
˚ Front L Speaker: Connect these
terminals to the front left speaker.
terminals to the front left speaker.
¬ Front R Speaker: Connect these
terminals to the front right speaker.
terminals to the front right speaker.
µ Surround L Speaker: Connect
these terminals to the left surround
speaker.
these terminals to the left surround
speaker.
ñ Surround R Speaker: Connect
these terminals to the right surround
speaker.
these terminals to the right surround
speaker.
ø Center Speaker: Connect these
terminals to the center speaker.
terminals to the center speaker.
π Multi Room Interface: For multi-
room installations where keypad
remotes are in use, connect the
keypad interface to this jack.
room installations where keypad
remotes are in use, connect the
keypad interface to this jack.
œ Multi IR: Connect the output of an
IR sensor in a remote room to this jack
to operate the multi-room control
system.
IR sensor in a remote room to this jack
to operate the multi-room control
system.
® Multi-Out: When using the AVI250
for multi-room audio, connect this jack
to the input of the audio amplifier
powering the remote room speakers.
for multi-room audio, connect this jack
to the input of the audio amplifier
powering the remote room speakers.
ß Power Cable: Connect the AC
plug to a non-switched AC wall
output.
plug to a non-switched AC wall
output.
† Switched AC Outlet: This outlet
may be used to power any device that
you wish to have on when the unit is
turned on.
may be used to power any device that
you wish to have on when the unit is
turned on.
ü Unswitched AC Outlet: This
outlet may be used to power any AC
device. The power will remain on at
this outlet regardless of whether the
AVI250 is on or off.
outlet may be used to power any AC
device. The power will remain on at
this outlet regardless of whether the
AVI250 is on or off.
NOTE: The power consumption of the
device plugged into each of these
outlets should not exceed 120 watts.
device plugged into each of these
outlets should not exceed 120 watts.
√ Remote IR In: If the AVI250’s
front panel IR sensor is blocked due to
cabinet doors or other obstructions,
an external IR sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the sensor to
this jack.
front panel IR sensor is blocked due to
cabinet doors or other obstructions,
an external IR sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the sensor to
this jack.
∑ Remote IR Out: This connection
permits the IR sensor in the receiver to
serve other remote controlled devices.
Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack
on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.
permits the IR sensor in the receiver to
serve other remote controlled devices.
Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack
on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.
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