AKG AVR 235/230 Datasheet

AVR 235 Audio/ Video ReceiverOWNER’S MANUALPower for the Digital Revolution®

10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSMain Remote Control FunctionsIMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 235’s remote maybe programmed to control up to seven devices,incl

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11MDolby Mode Selector: This button is usedto select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSAfter unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the c

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13Installation and Connections9. If you have a camcorder, video game or otheraudio/video device that is connected to the

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSInstallation and ConnectionsBlackYellowRedFigure 1:SCART/Cinch-Adapter forplayback;signal flow:SCART → CinchBlackRedBlu

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15Installation and ConnectionsSpeaker SelectionNo matter which type or brand of speakers isused, the same model or brand

16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationOnce the speakers have been placed in the roomand connected, the remaining steps are to pro-gram the system

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17To make this process as quick and as easy as pos-sible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD sys-tem with the on-screen menus,

18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem Configurationopposed to a movie from a DVD player, VCR orcable/satellite set top.If you wish to customize the speaker si

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19The choices available for the subwoofer positionwill depend on the settings for the other speak-ers, particularly the front le

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS3 Introduction4 Safety Information4 Unpacking5 Front Panel Controls7 Rear Panel Connections9 Main Remote Control Functions12 Instal

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationAs an example, in the Figure below, all speakersare set for “large,” and a subwoofer is set.Surround SetupO

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21System Configurationbutton Dto access the AUDIO SETUP andpress SetFto select the SURROUNDSETUPmenu. Press SetFto select theDOLB

22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationThe factory default setting is to have the sub-woofer turned off for this mode, but you maychange that sett

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23System ConfigurationWhen the delay settings are complete, press the¤ButtonDonce so that the cursor is next tothe BACK TO MASTE

24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationManual Output Level AdjustmentOutput levels may also be adjusted manually,either to set them to a specific

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25System ConfigurationOnce the settings outlined on the previous pageshave been made, the AVR is ready for operation.While there

26 OPERATIONOperationSurround Mode ChartMODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGEDOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digit

OPERATION 27OperationSurround Mode ChartMODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGEDTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing

28 OPERATIONOperationBasic OperationOnce you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following i

OPERATION 29Operation Controls and Use of Headphones• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level usingthe front panel Volume Controlıor remoteVolume Up/

INTRODUCTION 3IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 235 you are about to begin many years ofliste

30 OPERATIONOperation To listen to a program in traditional two-channelstereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer,

OPERATION 31Operation Surround Mode TypesFor Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three digitindication will appear, showing the number ofchannels presen

32 OPERATIONOperation Important Note: When a digital surroundsource (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the lettersSBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels

OPERATION 33Advanced FeaturesOperation Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-nels requiring adjustment have been set. Whenall adjustments hav

34 INTRODUCTION / ADVANCED FEATURESDisplay BrightnessThe AVR’s front panel Main InformationDisplay˜is set at a default brightness levelthat is suffici

TUNER OPERATION 35Tuner Operationthe ⁄/¤Buttons Das needed. Next, press the‹/›buttons E&until the desired time isdisplayed in seconds. Note that u

36 TUNER OPERATIONRDS OperationThe AVR 235 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), which brings a wide range of informa-tion to FM radio. Now in use

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 37Programming the RemoteThe AVR 235 is equipped with a powerful remotecontrol that will control not only the receiver’sfunction

38 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEDVD ____________ CD ________________VID1/VCR ________ VID2/TV __________VID3/CBL/SAT ______________________VID4 _____________

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 39Programming the Remotesystem’s volume control you wish to have attachedfor the punch-through mode. The Program/SPLIndicator 2

4 SAFETY INFORMATIONSafety InformationImportant Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR has been designed for use with 220-240-Volt A

40 FUNCTION LISTFunction List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CDR1 Power On Power On Power On Power On2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off3 M

FUNCTION LIST 41Function List No. Button Name Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 2) CBL (VID 3) SAT(VID 3)1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power O

42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDETroubleshooting GuideProcessor ResetIn the rare case where the unit’s operation or thedisplays seem abnormal, the cause may in

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 43Technical SpecificationsAudio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 51Main Power Switch: Press this button toapply power to the AVR. When the switch ispressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymod

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLSFront Panel Controls7Selector Buttons: When you are establishingthe AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttonsto select fro

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7Rear Panel Connections !"#$%AM AntennaFM AntennaTape InputsTape OutputsSubwoofer OutputDVD

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSRear Panel ConnectionsVideo Monitor Outputs: Connect this jackto the composite and/or S-Video input of a TVmonitor or video p

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