Harman Kardon AVR 245 User Manual

2
3 SAFETY INFORMATION
5 INTRODUCTION
7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER
16 CONNECTIONS
16 Speaker Connections
16 Subwoofer
16 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
17 Audio Connections
17 Digital Audio
17 Analog Audio
17 Video Connections
18 Digital Video Connections
18 Analog Video Connections
18 Antennas
18 RS-232 Serial Port
19 SPEAKER PLACEMENT
21 INSTALLATION
21 Step One – Connect the Speakers
21 Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer
21 Step Three – Connect the Antennas
21 Step Four – Connect the Source Components
25 Step Five – Connect Video Display
25 Step Six – Plug in AC Power
25 Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote
26 Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote
27 Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 245
29 INITIAL SETUP
29 Using the On-Screen Menu System
29 Configure the AVR 245 Using EzSet+
31 What EzSet+ Does
32 Configure Sources
35 OPERATION
35 Turning On the AVR 245
35 Sleep Timer
35 Volume Control
36 Mute Function
36 Tone Controls
36 Headphones
36 Source Selection
37 Audio Input Selection
37 Video Input Selection
37 6-/8-Channel Direct Inputs
38 Using the Tuner
39 XM Radio Operation
40 Recording
40 Using
41 Selecting a Surround Mode
42 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
42 Audio Processing and Surround Sound
42 Analog Audio Signals
42 Digital Audio Signals
43 Surround Modes
44 Dolby Surround Settings
44 Default Modes
48 Manual Setup
48 Step One – Determine Speaker Size
48 Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances
48 Step Three – Manual Setup Menu
49 Speaker Size Menu
50 Speaker Crossover Menu
50 Delay Adjust Menu
51 Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
52 Multiroom Operation
53 Installing a Multiroom System
53 Operating the Multiroom System
53 System Settings
54 Dim Function
54 Advanced Remote Control Functions
54 Punch-Through Programming
55 Macros
56 Remote IR Inputs and Output
56 Resetting the Remote
56 Processor Reset
56 Memory
57 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
58 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
58 Trademark Acknowledgements
59 APPENDIX
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WARNING
For Canadian model
Modèle pour les Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
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Harman Kardon AVR 245 Specifications

General

Brand	Harman Kardon
Model	AVR 245
Category	Receiver
Language	English