Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 120 User Manual

AVR 120 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

AVR 120

™

Power for the Digital Revolution

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon

AVR 120 you are about to begin many years of

listening enjoyment. The AVR 120 has been

custom-designed to provide all the excitement

and detail of movie soundtracks and every

nuance of musical selections. With onboard

Dolby* Digital and DTS^®decoding, the AVR 120

delivers six discrete channels of audio that take

advantage of the digital soundtracks from the

latest DVD and LD releases and Digital

Television broadcasts.

In addition to providing a wide range of listen-

ing options, the AVR 120 is easy to configure

so that it provides the best results with your

speakers and specific listening-room

environment.

I Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS

Decoding Using Crystal^®Chip

Technology

I Harman Kardon’s Exclusive Logic 7 and

VMAx Modes

I Dolby Laboratories’ Latest Pro Logic II

Decoding Technology

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 120 fea-

tures connections for five video devices, all with

both composite and S-Video inputs, including

the front panel inputs. Two additional audio

inputs are available, and a total of six digital

inputs make the AVR 120 capable of handling

all the latest digital audio sources. Coax and

optical digital outputs are also available for

direct connection to digital recorders. The

AVR 120’s powerful amplifier uses traditional

Harman Kardon high-current design technolo-

gies to meet the wide dynamic range of any

program selection.

I MP3 Decoding for Use With Computers

and Digital Audio Players

I Front Panel Digital Inputs for Easy

Connection to Portable Digital Devices

and the Latest Video Game Consoles

While complex digital systems are hard

I Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs

at work within the AVR 120 to make all of this

happen, hookup and operation are simple.

Color-keyed connections and a programmable

remote control make the AVR 120 easy to use.

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your

new receiver, we urge you to take a few min-

utes 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 con-

trols will enable you to take advantage of all

the power the AVR 120 is able to deliver.

I Color-Coded Input, Output and

Speaker Terminals Comply With the

Latest CEA Standards for Easy

Installation

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity

receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With

state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored cir-

cuit designs, the AVR 120 is one of the finest

receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.

If you have any questions about this product,

its installation or its operation, please contact

your retailer or custom installer. They are your

best local sources of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 120 is among the most versatile and

multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorpo-

rating a wide range of listening options. In

addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for

digital sources, a broad choice of analog sur-

round modes are available for use with sources

such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the

AVR 120’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with the

latest Dolby Pro Logic* II decoding technology,

Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and Theater

modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer

Logic 7^®to create a wider, more enveloping

field environment and more defined fly-overs

and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

VMAx , which uses proprietary processing to

create an open, spacious sound field even

when only two front speakers are available.

Finally, the AVR 120 is among the very few A/V

receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so

that you may listen to the latest music selec-

tions directly from compatible computers or

playback devices with the power and fidelity

you expect from Harman Kardon.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

3 INTRODUCTION

Safety Information

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to

the point of cable entry as possible.

not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 120 has been designed for use with

120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-

age other than that for which it is intended

can create a safety and fire hazard and may

damage the unit.

Installation Location

I To ensure 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.

I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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.

I Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

I Make certain that proper space is provided

both above and below the unit for ventila-

tion. 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 Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power

cord attached to your unit. We do not recom-

mend 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 by an author-

ized service depot with a cord meeting factory

specifications.

I Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and (2) this device must accept

interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct

sunlight or heating equipment.

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.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause

this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

I Avoid moist or humid locations.

I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly

over them.

Unpacking

Cleaning

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect 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.

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 immedi-

ately 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.

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, dis-

connect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service station.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,

you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-

fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and

collapsing the carton. 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.

Moving the Unit

CATV or Antenna Grounding

Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-

nect any interconnection cords with other com-

ponents, and make certain that you disconnect

the unit from the AC outlet.

If an outside antenna or cable system is con-

nected to this product, be certain that it is

grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-

in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-

charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes

and requirements of the grounding electrode.

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-

rials, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class-B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communication. However, there

is no guarantee that harmful interference will

At this time you should remove the protective

plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving

the film in place may affect the performance of

your remote control.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This

reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable

TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Front Panel Controls

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1Main Power Switch

2System Power Control

3Power Indicator

4Headphone Jack

5Selector Buttons

6Tone Mode

7Surround Mode Selector

8Tuning Selector

!Input Source Selector

@FM Mode Selector

#Digital Optical 3 Input

$Digital Coax 3 Input

%Video 4 Video Input Jacks

^Video 4 Audio Input Jacks

&Bass Control

*Balance Control

(Treble Control

ÓVolume Control

ÔSet Button

Input Indicators

ÒDelay

ÚDigital Input Selector

ÛMain Information Display

ÙChannel Select Button

ıSpeaker Select Button

ˆTest Tone Selector

˜Surround Mode Indicators

¯Remote Sensor Window

9Tuner Band Selector

)Preset Stations Selector

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to

apply power to the AVR 120. When the switch

is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby

mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3sur-

rounding the System Power Control 2.

This button MUST be pressed in to operate the

unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use

of the remote control, this switch should be

pressed until it pops out from the front panel

so that the word “OFF” may be read at the

top of the switch.

3Power Indicator: This LED will be illumi-

nated in amber when the unit is in the Standby

mode to signal that the unit is ready to be

turned on. When the unit is in operation, the

indicator will turn green. Should the indicator

turn red, turn the unit off using the Main

Power Switch 1and check the speaker wire

connections to make certain that there are no

short circuits.

6Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables

or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls.

When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE IN appear in the Main Information

Display Û, the settings of the Bass &and

Treble (controls may be used to adjust the

output signals. When the button is pressed so

that the words TONE OUT appear in the Main

Information Display Û, the output signal

will be “flat,” without any bass or treble alter-

ation, no matter how the actual Bass and

Treble Controls &(are adjusted.

4Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the AVR 120’s output through a pair of

headphones. Be certain that the headphones

have a standard ¹/4" stereo phone plug. Note

that the main room speakers will automatically

be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”

position.

7Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-

ton to change the surround mode by scrolling

through the list of available modes. Note that

depending on the type of input, some modes

are not always available. (See page 22 for more

information about surround modes.)

2System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button

to turn on the AVR 120; press it again to turn

the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator

5Selector Buttons: When you are establish-

ing the AVR 120’s configuration settings, use

these buttons to select from the choices available,

as shown in the Main Information Display Û.

surrounding the switch will turn green

when the unit is on.

5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

8Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the

button to tune lower-frequency stations and the

right side of the button to tune higher-frequency

stations. When a station with a strong signal

is reached, the TUNED Indicator Qwill be

illuminated in the Main Information

Display Û.

$Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is used for

connection to the output of portable audio

devices, video game consoles or other products

that have a coax digital jack.

ÚDigital Input Selector: When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this

button to select between the Optical #d

and Coaxial $eDigital inputs. (See pages

23–25 for more information on digital audio.)

%Video 4 Video Input Jacks: These jacks

may be used for temporary connection to the

composite or S-Video output of video games,

camcorders or other portable video products.

ÛMain Information Display: This display

delivers messages and status indications to

help you operate the receiver. (See pages 7–8

for a complete explanation of the Information

Display.)

To tune manually, tap the button lightly and

note that the tuner will step up one frequency

increment per button press. When the button is

held for a few seconds you will note that the

unit will quickly search the frequency band.

Release it once the fast tuning starts; the tuner

will automatically scan for the next station with

an acceptable signal and then stop.

^Video 4 Audio Input Jacks: These audio

jacks may be used for temporary connection to

video games or portable audio/video products

such as camcorders and portable audio players.

ÙChannel Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of trimming the channel

output levels using an external audio source.

(For more information on output level trim

adjustment, see page 26.)

&Bass Control: Turn this control to modify

the low-frequency output of the left/right chan-

nels by as much as 10dB, when the unit is in

the “Surround Off” mode. Set this control to a

suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

9Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button

will automatically switch the AVR 120 to the

Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch

between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See

page 25 for more information on the tuner.)

ıSpeaker Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of configuring the unit to

match the type of speakers used in your listen-

ing room. (See pages 16–19 for more informa-

tion on speaker setup and configuration.)

*Balance Control: Turn this control to

change the relative volume for the front

left/right channels.

)Preset Stations Selector: Press this

button to scroll up or down through the list or

stations that have been entered into the preset

memory. (See page 26 for more information on

tuner presets.)

ˆTest Tone Selector: Press this button to

begin the process of adjusting the channel out-

put levels using the internal test tone as a ref-

erence. (For more information on output level

adjustment, see page 18.)

NOTE: For proper operation of the surround

modes this control should be at the midpoint

or “12 o’clock” position.

(Treble Control: Turn this control to modify

the high frequency output of the left/right chan-

nels by as much as 10dB, when the unit is in

the “Surround Off” mode. Set this control to a

suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

!Input Source Selector: Press this button

to change the input by scrolling up or down

through the list of input sources.

˜Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED

will light in front of the surround mode that is

currently in use.

@FM Mode Selector: Press this button to

select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button

is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator R

lights, the tuner will search for the next station

with an acceptable signal when the Tuning

Selector 8uis pressed. When the button is

pressed so that the AUTO Indicator Ris not

lit, each press of the Tuning Selector 8u

will increase the frequency. This button may also

be used to switch between Stereo and Mono

modes for FM radio reception. When weak

reception is encountered, press the button until

the STEREO Indicator Pgoes out to switch

to Mono reception. Press and hold again to

switch back to STEREO mode. (See page 25 for

more information on using the tuner.)

¯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.

ÓVolume Control: Turn this knob clockwise

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume. If the AVR 120 is muted,

adjusting the Volume Control Ó

will

automatically release the unit from the silenced

condition.

ÔSet Button: When making choices during

the setup and configuration process, press this

button to enter the desired setting as shown

in the Main Information Display Ûinto the

AVR 120’s memory. The set button may also

be used to change the display brightness.

(See page 26.)

Input Indicators: A green LED will light in

front of the input that is currently being used as

the source for the AVR 120.

#Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti-

cal digital output of an audio or video product to

this jack. When the input is not in use, be certain

to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust

contamination that might degrade future

performance.

Ò Delay: Press this button to begin the

sequence of steps required to enter delay time

settings. (See page 19 for more information on

delay times.)

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Information Display

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DTS

OPT 123 COAX 123 ANALOG

AUTO TUNED ST MEM PRESET

SLEEP

NIGHT

LFE

KHz

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MP3

PCM

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B C D E F G H I

ABitstream Indicators

BDTS Mode Indicator

ILogic 7 Mode Indicators

JPreset Number/Sleep Timer

QTuned Indicator

RAuto Indicator

CDolby Digital Indicator

DDolby Pro Logic II Indicator

EDolby 3 Stereo Indicator

FMain Information Display

GDSP Mode Indicator

KNight Mode Indicator

LSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators

MPreset Indicator

NSleep Indicator

OMemory Indicator

PStereo Indicator

SAnalog Input Indicator

TCoaxial Digital Input Indicators

UOptical Digital Input Indicators

HVMAx Mode Indicators

incoming data-signal configuration. The left,

center, right, right surround and left surround

speaker indicators are composed of three boxes,

while the subwoofer is a single box. The center

box lights when a “small” speaker is selected,

and the two outer boxes light when “large”

speakers are selected. When none of the boxes

are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer

channels, no speaker has been assigned to one

of those positions. (See page 17 for more infor-

mation on configuring speakers.) The letters

inside each of the center boxes display active

input channels. For standard analog inputs, only

the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input.

When a digital source is playing, the indicators

will light to display the channels being received

at the digital input. When the letters flash, the

digital input has been interrupted. (See pages

18–19 for more information on the Channel

Indicators.)

ABitstream Indicators: When the input is a

digital source, one of these indicators will light to

display the specific type of data signal in use.

GDSP Mode Indicator: This indicator lights

when any of the surround modes created by

Digital Signal Processing, or DSP are in use.

These modes include Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater and

5-Channel Stereo.

BDTS Mode Indicator: This indicator lights

when a DTS-encoded source is playing.

HVMAx Mode Indicators: This indicator

lights when the VMAx mode is in use. VMAxF

appears when the Far Field VMAx mode is

selected; VMAxNappears when the Near

Field VMAx mode is selected. (See page 22 for

a description of the VMAx modes.)

CDolby Digital Indicator: This indicator

lights when a Dolby Digital source is being

played.

DDolby Pro Logic II Indicator: This indica-

tor lights when the Dolby Pro Logic II mode has

been selected.

ILogic 7 Mode Indicators: These indica-

tors light when the Logic 7 mode is in use.

LOGIC7Cappears for the Cinema version

of Logic 7; LOGIC7Mappears for the

Music version of Logic 7. (See page 22 for a

description of the Logic 7 modes.)

NOTE: It is possible to see the Dolby

Pro Logic II indicator lit simultaneously with the

Dolby Digital indicator, even though the Dolby

Digital surround mode has been selected. This is

due to the specifications for Dolby Digital pro-

cessing, which require that the Dolby Pro Logic II

mode apply any time a 2-channel Dolby signal

is detected. If you desire 5.1-channel audio,

check the audio settings in the menus for both

your DVD player and your DVD disc to make

sure that a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sound

track is available and has been selected.

JPreset Number/Sleep Timer: When the

tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe-

cific preset memory location in use. (See page

26 for more information on preset stations.)

When the Sleep function is in use, these num-

bers show how many minutes remain before

the unit goes into the Standby mode.

MPreset Indicator: This indicator lights

when the tuner is in use to show that the

Preset Number/Sleep Timer Jis showing

the station’s preset memory number. (See page

26 for more information on tuner presets.)

EDolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indicator

lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo mode has been

selected.

NSleep Indicator: This indicator lights when

the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the

Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicators will show

the minutes remaining before the AVR 120

goes into the Standby mode. (See page 21 for

more information on the Sleep function.)

KNight Mode Indicator: This indicator

lights when the AVR 120 is in the Night mode,

which preserves the dynamic range of digital

program material at low volume levels.

FMain Information Display: This display

shows messages relating to the status, input

source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or

other aspects of the AVR 120’s operation.

LSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators: These

indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the

speaker type selected for each channel or the

7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Front Panel Information Display

Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes

when entering presets and other information

into the tuner’s memory.

PStereo Indicator: This indicator lights when

an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when a

station is being received with sufficient signal

strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

RAuto Indicator: This indicator lights when

the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

SAnalog Input Indicator: This indicator

lights when an analog input source has been

selected.

TCoaxial Digital Input Indicators: These

indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital

Input has been selected.

UOptical Digital Input Indicators: These

indicators light to show when an Optical Digital

Input has been selected.

8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Rear Panel Connections

AC INPUT

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SUBWOOFER

FRONT SPKRS (8Ω)

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¡Tape Inputs

™Tape Outputs

⁄DVD Video Inputs

bVideo 2 Video Inputs

cVideo 3 Video Inputs

dOptical Digital Inputs

eCoaxial Digital Inputs

fVideo 3 Audio Inputs

gVideo 2 Audio Inputs

¤Video Monitor Outputs

‹Subwoofer Output

›Front Speaker Outputs

ﬁSurround Speaker Outputs

ﬂSwitched AC Accessory Outlet

‡Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

°AC Power Cord

£Video 1 Audio Inputs

¢AM Antenna

∞Video 1 Audio Outputs

§DVD Audio Inputs

¶FM Antenna

•CD Inputs

ªOptical Digital Output

‚Coaxial Digital Output

·Video 1 Video Outputs

aVideo 1 Video Inputs

9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

¡Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

›Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + or – terminals on

your front speakers. When making speaker

connections, always make certain to maintain

correct polarity by connecting the black termi-

nal to the negative (–) terminal on the speak-

ers. Connect the white terminal to the positive

(+) terminal on the left front speaker, the red

terminal to the positive (+) terminal on the

right front speaker and the green terminal to

the positive (+) terminal on the center front

speaker. Newer speakers will have matching

color terminals in accordance with the new CEA

specifications, while existing speakers typically

use a red terminal for the positive (+) speaker

wire connection. (See page 14 for more infor-

mation on speaker polarity.)

aVideo 1 Video Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a VCR or other video source.

™Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

bVideo 2 Video Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a TV, VCR or other video source.

£Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR

or other video source.

cVideo 3 Video Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a cable television box, satellite dish

receiver, VCR or other video source.

¢AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna

supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an

external AM antenna is used, make connections

to the AM and GND terminals in accordance

with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

dOptical Digital Inputs: Connect the opti-

cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV

receiver, LD player, satellite receiver, cable box,

MiniDisc player or recorder, or CD player to

these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby

Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM

digital source.

∞Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on

a VCR.

ﬁSurround Speaker Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the matching + or – terminals

on your left and right surround speakers. When

making speaker connections always make cer-

tain to maintain correct polarity by connecting

the black terminal to the negative (–) terminal

on the speakers. Connect the blue terminal to

the positive (+) terminal on the left surround

speaker and the gray terminal to the positive

(+) terminal on the right surround speaker.

Newer speakers will have matching color termi-

nals in accordance with the new CEA specifica-

tions, while existing speakers typically use a red

terminal for the positive (+) speaker wire con-

nection. (See page 14 for more information on

speaker polarity.)

§DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other

video source.

eCoaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

LD player, satellite receiver, cable box, MiniDisc

recorder or CD player to these jacks. The signal

may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal

or a standard PCM digital source. Do not con-

nect the RF digital output of an LD player to

these jacks.

NOTE: The default setting for the audio input

associated with DVD is the Coaxial Digital

Input 1 e. If you connect the audio outputs

of a DVD player to these jacks, change the

input setting as shown on page 20.

¶FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

f Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR,

satellite receiver, cable box, video game or

other composite video source.

ªOptical Digital Output: Connect this jack

to the matching digital input connector on a

digital recorder such as CD-R or MiniDisc

recorder.

ﬂSwitched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any device you

wish to have turned on when the AVR 120 is

turned on with the System Power Control

Switch 2.

‚Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this

jack to the matching digital input connector on

a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc

recorder.

‡Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any AC device.

The power will remain on at this outlet regard-

less of whether the AVR 120 is on or off.

⁄DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the composite or S-Video output jacks on a

DVD or other video source.

NOTE: The total power consumption of all

devices connected to the accessory outlets

should not exceed 100 watts.

¤Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this

jack to the composite or S-Video input of a TV

monitor or video projector to view the output of

any standard video source selected by the

receiver’s video switcher.

°AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to

an unswitched AC wall output.

·Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jack on a VCR.

‹Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If

an external subwoofer amplifier is used, con-

nect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Remote Control Functions

aPower Off Button

bIR Transmitter Window

cProgram Indicator

dPower On Button

eInput Selectors

fAVR Selector

gAM/FM Tuner Select

hTest Button

iSleep Button

c b a

POWER

OFF

MUTE

AVR

CBL/SAT

VID3

TAPE

DVD

jSurround Mode Selector

kNight Mode

VCR

VID1

VID2

VID4

VOL.

l Channel Select Button

⁄

AM/FM

Button

‹

oSet Button

pDigital Select

TEST

T/V

SLEEP

CH.

NIGHT

Button

SURR.

rNumeric Keys

sTuner Mode

tDirect Button

uTuning Up/Down

vMacro Buttons

wTransport Controls

xSkip Up/Down Buttons

yDisc Skip Button

zPreset Up/Down

`Clear Button

SET

Memory Button

Delay/Prev. Ch.

›

Button

Speaker Select

Spare Button

Volume Up/Down

TV/Video Selector

TUN-M

MEM

Mute

DIRECT

CLEAR

D.SKIP

TUNING

PRESET

NOTE: The function names shown here refer to

each button’s feature when used with the

AVR 120. Most buttons have additional func-

tions when used with other devices. See pages

31–32 for a list of these functions.

DWN

SKIP

120

11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 120’s remote

may be programmed to control up to eight

devices, including the AVR 120. Before using the

remote, it is important to remember to press the

Input Selector Button ethat corresponds

to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the

AVR 120’s remote is shipped from the factory to

operate the AVR 120 and most Harman Kardon

CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The

remote is also capable of operating a wide vari-

ety of other products using the control codes

that are part of the remote. Before using the

remote with other products, follow the instruc-

tions on pages 27–30 to program the proper

codes for the products in your system.

dialog (center channel) intelligibility at low

volume levels.

fAVR Selector: Pressing this button will

switch the remote so that it will operate the

AVR 120’s functions. If the AVR 120 is in the

Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 120 on.

lChannel Select Button: This button is

used to start the process of setting the AVR 120’s

output levels to an external source. Once this but-

⁄ ¤

gAM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

select the AVR 120’s tuner as the listening

choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is

already in use will switch between the AM and

FM bands.

ton is pressed, use the

Buttons mq

to select the channel being adjusted, then press

⁄ ¤

the Set Button o, followed by the

Buttons mqagain, to change the level set-

ting. (See page 26 for more information.)

hTest Button: Press this button to begin

the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 120’s

output levels. (See pages 18–19 for more infor-

mation on calibrating the AVR 120.)

⁄

Button: This multipurpose button is

used to change or scroll through items in the

menus, or to change configuration settings such

as output levels. When changing an item such as

the surround mode or digital input directly, first

press the function or mode to be changed (e.g.,

press the Surround Mode Selector jto

select a surround mode or the Digital Select

Button pto change the digital input) and

then press this button to scroll through the list of

available choices.

iSleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time

shown in the display, the AVR 120 will auto-

matically go into the Standby mode. Each press

of the button changes the time until turn-off in

the following order:

It is also important to remember that many of

the buttons on the remote take on different

functions, depending on the product selected

using the Device Control Selectors. The descrip-

tions shown here primarily detail the functions

of the remote when it is used to operate the

AVR 120. (See pages 31–32 for information

about alternate functions for the remote’s but-

tons.)

min

n^‹Button: This button is used to change

the menu selection or setting during some of

the setup procedures for the AVR 120.

OFF

aPower Off Button: Pressing this button

turns off (places in the Standby mode) the device

that was last selected by pressing one of the

Input Selectors e. To place the AVR 120 in

the Standby mode, first press the AVR Selector

Button fand then press this button.

Note that this button is also used to change

channels on your TV when the TV is selected.

oSet Button: This button is used to enter

settings into the AVR 120’s memory. It is also

used in the setup procedures for delay time,

speaker configuration and channel output level

adjustment.

This button is also used to end the process of

creating a macro command. (See page 28 for

more information on creating macros.)

bIR Transmitter Window: Point this win-

dow towards the AVR 120 when pressing buttons

on the remote to make certain that infrared com-

mands are properly received.

jSurround Mode Selector: Press this but-

ton to begin the process of changing the sur-

round mode. After the button has been pressed,

⁄ ¤

pDigital Select: Press this button to assign

one of the digital inputs de#$to a

source. (See page 23 for more information on

using digital inputs.)

use the

Buttons mq to select the

desired surround mode. (See page 22 for more

information.) Note that this button is also used

to tune channels when the TV is selected using

the device Input Selector e. This button is

also used in part of the process of erase stored

macro commands. (See page 28 for more infor-

mation on macros.)

cProgram Indicator: This three-color indi-

cator is used to guide you through the process

of programming the remote. (See pages 27–30

for information on programming the remote.)

Button: This multipurpose button is

used to change or scroll through items in the

menus, or to change configuration settings such

as output levels. When changing an item such as

the surround mode or digital input directly, first

press the function or mode to be changed (e.g.,

press the Surround Mode Selector jto

select a surround mode or the Digital Select

Button pto change the digital input) and

then press this button to scroll through the list of

available choices.

dPower On Button: Press this button

to turn on power to the device that was last

selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors

e. To turn on the AVR 120, press the AVR

Selector Button f.

NOTE: The Sleep Button iand Surround

Mode Selector jmay also function as the

Channel + and – keys when the remote is pro-

grammed for use with TVs, cable boxes, VCRs,

satellite receivers or other video devices with

tuners. See page 29 for information on pro-

gramming the remote for Channel Control

Punch-Through capability so that you may

change channels on a separate device when

the remote is in AVR mode.

eInput Selectors: Pressing one of these

buttons will perform three actions at the same

time. First, if the AVR 120 is not turned on, this

will power up the unit. Next, it will select the

source shown on the button as the input to the

AVR 120. Finally, it will change the remote con-

trol so that it controls the device selected. After

pressing one of these buttons you must press

the AVR Selector Button fagain to oper-

ate the AVR 120’s functions with the remote.

rNumeric Keys: These buttons serve as a

ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset

positions. They are also used to select channel

numbers when TV has been selected on the

remote, or to select track numbers on a CD,

DVD or LD player, depending on how the

remote has been programmed.

kNight Mode: Press this button to activate

the Night mode. This mode is available in spe-

cially encoded digital sources, and it preserves

12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

Volume Control Punch-Through capability of

the remote, which allows you to change the

AVR 120’s volume while the remote is set to

control another device.

sTuner Mode: Press this button when the

tuner is in use to select between automatic

tuning and manual tuning. When the button is

pressed so that the AUTO Indicator Rgoes

out, pressing the Tuning Buttons u8will

move the frequency up or down in single-step

increments. When the FM band is in use, press-

ing this button when a station’s signal is weak

will change to monaural reception. (See page

25 for more information.)

zPreset Up/Down: When the tuner is

in use, press these buttons to scroll through the

stations programmed into the AVR 120’s mem-

ory. When some source devices, such as CD

players, VCRs and cassette decks, are selected

using the device Input Selectors e, these

buttons may function as Chapter Step or Track

Advance.

TV/Video Selector: This button does not

have a direct function on the AVR 120, but

when used with a compatibly programmed

VCR, DVD or satellite receiver that has a

“TV/Video” function, pressing this button will

switch between the output of the player or

receiver and the external video input to that

player. Consult the owner’s manual for your

specific player or receiver for the details of how

it implements this function.

`Clear Button: Press this button to clear

incorrect entries when using the remote to directly

enter a radio station’s frequency.

tDirect Button: Press this button when

the tuner is in use to start the sequence for

direct entry of a station’s frequency. After press-

ing the button simply press the proper

Numeric Keys rto select a station. (See

page 25 for more information on the tuner.)

Memory Button: Press this button to enter

a radio station into the AVR 120’s preset memory.

Once the MEMORY Indicator Oflashes, you

have five seconds to enter a preset memory

location using the Numeric Keys r(See

page 26 for more information.)

Mute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR 120 or TV set being controlled,

depending on which device has been selected.

When the AVR 120 is muted, press this button

uTuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in

use, these buttons will tune up or down through

the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode

Button s@has been pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator Ris illuminated, pressing and

holding either of the buttons for three seconds

will cause the tuner to seek the next station with

acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

When the AUTO Indicator Ris NOT illumi-

nated, pressing these buttons will tune stations

in single-step increments. (See page 25 for more

information.)

to return

or use the Volume Control Ó

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to

to the previous volume level. When the AVR 120

remote is being programmed to operate another

device or when a macro command is being pro-

grammed, this button is pressed with the Input

Selector Button e to begin the program-

ming process. (See page 27 for more informa-

tion on programming the remote.)

begin the process for setting the delay times

used by the AVR 120 when processing surround

sound. After pressing this button, the delay

times are entered by pressing the Set Button

⁄ ¤

oand then using the

Buttons mq

to change the setting. Press the Set Button

oagain to complete the process. (See page

19 for more information.)

›

Button: Press this button to change a

vMacro Buttons: Press these buttons

to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a

preprogrammed sequence of commands

stored in the remote. (See page 28 for more

information on storing and recalling macros.)

setting or selection when configuring many of the

AVR 120’s settings.

Speaker Select: Press this button to

begin the process of configuring the AVR

120’s bass management system for use with

the type of speakers used in your system. Once

⁄ ¤

wTransport Controls: These buttons do

not have any functions for the AVR 120, but

they may be programmed for the forward/

reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD

or DVD players, and audio or video cassette

recorders. (See page 30 for more information

on programming the Transport Control Punch-

Through capability of the remote.)

the button has been pressed, use the

Buttons mqto select the channel you

wish to set up. Press the Set Button oand

then select another channel to configure.

When all adjustments have been completed,

press the Set Button otwice to exit the

settings and return to normal operation. (See

page 17 for more information.)

xSkip Up/Down Button: These buttons

have no direct function with the AVR 120, but

when used with a compatibly programmed CD

or DVD changer they will change the disc cur-

rently being played in the changer.

Spare Button: This button does not have

any function for the operation of the AVR 120,

but it is available for use when programmed

with the code from another remote. (See page

27 for information on programming the remote

with codes for other devices.)

yDisc Skip Button: This button has no

direct function for the AVR 120, but is often

used when the remote is programmed to oper-

ate a CD or DVD changer to change the discs in

the changer. (See page 28 for more information

on using the remote with other devices.)

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume. See page 29

for more information on programming the

13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Installation and Connections

System Installation

speaker. The AVR 120 is one of the first audio

products with the latest CEA-recommended

color-coding for speaker terminals. Accordingly,

the positive (+) terminal, which was previously

red, is now a specific color to assist you in mak-

ing the correct connections. If your speakers

have color-coded connections, match the termi-

nal on the AVR 120 to the like terminal on your

speakers. For existing speakers with a red termi-

nal for the positive connection, the connections

on the AVR 120 are as follows:

After unpacking the unit, 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.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

integrity of the signals.

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM

Antenna (75 ohm) Connection ¶. The FM

antenna may also be an external roof antenna,

an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a

connection from a cable TV system. Note that if

the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-

lead cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to-75-

ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make

the connection.

Left Front = White

Center = Green

Right Front = Red

When making connections to audio source

equipment or speakers it is always a good prac-

tice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet.

This prevents any possibility of accidentally

sending audio or transient signals to the speak-

ers that may damage them.

Left Surround = Blue Right Surround = Grey

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers

adhere to an industry convention of using black

terminals for negative and red ones for positive,

some manufacturers may vary from this config-

uration. To ensure proper phase and optimal

performance, consult the identification plate on

your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify

polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your

speaker, ask your dealer for advice before pro-

ceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

7. Connect the front, center and surround

Speaker Outputs ›ﬁ to the respective

speakers.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to

the CD Inputs •.

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried

to your speakers without loss of clarity or reso-

lution, we suggest that you use high-quality

speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-

able and the choice of cable may be influenced

by the distance between your speakers and the

receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal

preferences and other factors. Your dealer or

installer is a valuable resource to consult in

selecting the proper cable.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and

variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed

output unless you find that the input to the

receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so

high that the signal is distorted.

We also recommend that the length of cable

used to connect speaker pairs be identical.

For example, use the same length piece of

cable to connect the front-left and front-right

or surround-left and surround-right speakers,

even if the speakers are a different distance

from the AVR 120.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-

sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to

the Tape Input Jacks ¡. Connect the analog

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape

Output Jacks ™on the AVR 120.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we

recommend that you use a cable constructed of

fine, multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or

smaller. Remember that in specifying cable, the

lower the number, the thicker the cable.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources

to the appropriate input connections on the

AVR 120 rear panel. Note that the Optical

and Coaxial Digital Inputs de#$ may

be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or

the output of a conventional CD or LD player’s

PCM (S/P-DIF) output. To take advantage of

the AVR 120’s built-in MP3-decoding capabili-

ties, you may also connect the digital output

of a computer or sound card to this input,

provided that the signal from the computer is

in the S/P-DIF format. Check your computer or

sound card’s instructions to verify the type of

output signal or use a transcoder such as the

Harman Kardon DAL 150.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally

made via a line-level audio connection from the

Subwoofer Output ‹to the line-level input

of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a

passive subwoofer is used, the connection first

goes to a power amplifier, which will be con-

nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If

you are using a powered subwoofer that does

not have line-level input connections, follow the

instructions furnished with the speaker for con-

nection information.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short

runs of less than ten feet. We do not recom-

mend that you use cables with an AWG equiva-

lent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and

degradation in performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the

appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL,

CSA or other appropriate testing agency stan-

dards. Questions about running cables inside

walls should be referred to your installer or a

licensed electrical contractor who is familiar

with the NEC and/or the applicable local build-

ing codes in your area.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same man-

ner as audio components. Again, the use of high-

quality interconnect cables is recommended to

preserve signal quality.

4. Connect the Optical Digital Output ªor

Coaxial Digital Output ‚on the rear panel of

the AVR 120 to the matching digital input connec-

tions on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out

jacks to the Video 1 Input Jacks £aon

the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In

jacks on the VCR should be connected to the

Video 1 Out Jacks ∞·on the AVR 120.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-

tain to observe proper polarity. Remember to

connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the

same terminal on both the receiver and the

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied

with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the

AM and GND Screw Terminals ¢.

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or

television set or any other video source to the

Video 2 or Video 3 Jacks bcfg.

The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ‡

will receive power as long as the unit is

plugged into a powered AC outlet.

Finally, when all connections are complete,

plug the Power Cord °into a nonswitched

120-volt AC wall outlet. You’re almost ready to

enjoy the AVR 120!

3. Connect the analog audio and video

outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the

DVD Jacks §⁄. When a digital audio con-

nection is used for your DVD player, the

default connection is the Coaxial Digital

Input 1 Jack e. However, the connection

may also be made to any of the Optical d#

or Coaxial e$ Digital Inputs, provided

that the digital input source selection is

changed as shown on page 23.

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD

player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV con-

verter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial

Digital Inputs de#$.

5. Connect the Video Monitor Output ¤

jacks on the receiver to the composite or

S-Video input of your television monitor or

video projector.

Video Connection Note:

• Composite and S-Video signals may only be

viewed in their native formats.

Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two 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 ampli-

fiers. The total power draw to each outlet may

not exceed 100 watts.

The Switched AC Accessory Outlet ﬂwill

receive power only when the unit is on. This is

recommended for devices that have no power

switch or a mechanical power switch that may

be left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into

a Standby mode when they are used with

switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on

using the outlet alone without a remote control

command.

15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

System Configuration

Center Front Speaker

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.

listening position at the same time (without

delay from the center speaker compared to the

left and right speakers).

No more

than 24"

Surround speakers should be placed on the side

walls of the room, at or slightly behind the

listening position. The center of the speaker

should face into the room. The speakers should

be located so that the bottom of the cabinet

is at least two feet higher than the listeners’

ears when the listeners are seated in the

desired area.

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Speaker Selection and Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel

home theater system can have a noticeable

impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

A) Front-Channel Speaker Installation with

Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

TV or Projection Screen

No matter which type or brand of speakers is

used, the same model or brand of speaker

should be used for the left front, center and

right front speakers. This creates a seamless

front soundstage and eliminates the possibility

of distracting sonic disturbances that occur

when a sound moves across mismatched

front-channel speakers.

Center Front

Speaker

If side-wall mounting is not practical, the

speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind

the listening position. Again, they 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.

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center-channel

speaker in use and your viewing device, place

the center speaker either directly above or

below your TV, or in the center behind a perfo-

rated front projection screen.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so

they may be placed almost anywhere in a

room. Actual placement should be based on

room size and shape and the type of subwoofer

used. One method of finding the optimal loca-

tion for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in

the front of the room, about six inches from a

wall, or near the front corner of the room.

Another method is to temporarily place the

subwoofer at your normal listening position,

and then walk around the room until you find

a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place

the subwoofer in that spot. You should also

follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s man-

ufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with

the best location for a subwoofer in your lis-

tening room.

No more than 6 feet

when rear-mounted

speakers are used

Once the center-channel speaker is installed,

position the left front and right front speakers

so that they are as far away from one another

as the center-channel speaker is from the pre-

ferred listening position. Ideally, the front-channel

speakers should be placed so that their tweeters

are no more than 24" above or below the

tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

Optional Rear-Wall Mounting

B) The distance between the left and right

speakers should be equal to the distance

from the seating position to the viewing

screen. You may also experiment with

placing the left and right speakers slightly

forward of the center speaker.

Depending on the specifics of your room

acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you

may find that imaging is improved by moving

the left front and right front speakers slightly

forward of the center-channel speaker. If possi-

ble, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they

are aimed at ear height when you are seated

in the listening position.

At least 6 inches from ceiling

Once the speakers have been placed in the

room and connected, the remaining steps

in the setup process are to program the

AVR 120’s bass management system for the

type of speakers used in your system, calibrate

the output levels, and set the delay times used

by the surround sound processor.

At least 2 feet

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes

some experimentation to find the correct loca-

tion for the front speakers in your particular

installation. Don’t be afraid to move things

around until the system sounds correct. Optimize

your speakers so that audio transitions across

the front of the room sound smooth, and that

sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the

C) Optimal placement of surround speaker

16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

You are now ready to power up the AVR 120 to

begin these final adjustments.

The factory default settings for the AVR 120

have all inputs configured for an analog source

(except for the DVD input, which has the

Coaxial Digital Input 1 eas the default),

Stereo as the surround mode, all speaker

positions set to “small,” and a subwoofer

connected. Before using the unit, you will

probably want to change the settings for most

inputs so that they are properly configured to

reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the

type of speakers installed and the surround

mode specifics. Remember that since the

AVR 120 memorizes the settings for each input

individually, you will need to make these

adjustments for each input used. However,

once they are made, further adjustment is

only required when system components are

changed.

ing the Surround Mode Selector jon

the remote, until PRO LOGIC II

appears in the Main Information Display

Fand the Pro Logic II Indicator D

lights.

1. Plug the Power Cord °into an

unswitched AC outlet.

2. Press the Speaker Select Button 31

on the remote or front panel. The words

FNT SPEAKER will appear in the

Main Information Display F.

2. Press the Main Power Switch 1in until

it latches and the word “OFF” on the top

of the switch disappears inside the front

panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3

will turn amber, indicating that the unit is

in the Standby mode.

3. Press the Set Button o

4. Press the I/I Buttons mqon the

remote or the Selector Buttons 5on the

front panel until either LARGE or

SMALL appears, matching the type of

speakers you have at the left-front and right-

front positions, as described by the defini-

tions shown in the preceding section.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the

front-panel lens. If left in place, the film

may affect the performance of your remote

control.

4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in

the remote as shown. Be certain to follow

the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are

on the bottom of the battery compartment.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency

sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output

only. Note that if you choose this option,

and there is no subwoofer connected, you

will not hear any low-frequency sounds from

the front channels.

Once you have completed the settings for the

first input, many settings may be duplicated for

the remaining inputs. Remember that once the

settings are entered for one input, they must be

completed for all other input sources in your

system.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range out-

put will be sent to the front-left and front-

right outputs, and NO low-frequency signals

will be sent to the subwoofer output.

Speaker Setup

These adjustments tell the AVR 120 which type

of speakers are in use. This is important as it

adjusts the settings that determine which

speakers receive low-frequency (bass) informa-

tion. For each of these settings use the

5. Turn the AVR 120 on either by pressing the

System Power Control 2on the front

panel, or via the remote by pressing the

AVR Selector for any of the Input

Selectors egon the remote. The

Power Indicator 3will turn green to

confirm that the unit is on, and the Main

Information Display Ûwill also light up.

5. When you have completed your selection for

the front channel, press the Set Button

, and then press the I/I Buttons

LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular

position are traditional full-range loudspeakers

that are capable of reproducing sounds below

100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller,

frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not

reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that

when “small” speakers are used, a subwoofer

is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds.

Remember that the “large” and “small”

descriptions do not refer to the 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.

mqon the remote or the Selector

Buttons 5on the front panel to change

the display to CEN SPEAKER.

6. Press the Set Button o

again, and

use the I/I Buttons mqon the

remote, or the Selector Buttons 5on the

front panel, to select the option that best

describes your system based on the speaker

definitions shown in the preceding section.

System Setup

The AVR 120 features an advanced memory

system that enables you to establish different

configurations for the bass management, digital

input, surround mode, delay times and output

levels for each input source. This flexibility

enables you to custom-tailor the way in which

you listen to each source and have the AVR 120

memorize those settings. This means, for exam-

ple, that you may use different output levels or

trims for different sources, or set different

speaker configurations with the resultant

changes to the bass management system. Once

these settings are made, they will automatically

be recalled whenever you select that input.

When CEN SMALL is selected, low-fre-

quency center-channel sounds will be sent to

the subwoofer output only. Note that if you

choose this option and there is no sub-

woofer connected, you will not hear any

low-frequency sounds from the center-chan-

nel speaker.

With the AVR 120 turned on, follow these steps

to configure the speakers:

When CEN LARGE is selected, a full-

range output will be sent to the center-

speaker output, and NO center-channel sig-

nal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

1. Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II

mode by pressing the Surround Mode

Selector 7on the front panel or by press-

17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the sur-

round mode for the particular input source

for which you are configuring your speakers,

the AVR 120 will not make the LARGE

option available for the center speaker. This

is due to the requirements of Logic 7 pro-

cessing, and does not indicate a problem with

your receiver.

Output Level Adjustment

10. Press the Set Button o21 , and then

press the I/I Buttons mqon the

remote or the Selector Buttons 5on the

front panel to select the option that best

describes your system.

Output level adjustment is a key part of the

configuration process for any surround sound

product. It is particularly important for a Dolby

Digital receiver such as the AVR 120, as correct

output levels will ensure that you hear sound

tracks in their proper place with the proper

directionality and intensity.

The choices available for the subwoofer position

will depend on the settings for the other speak-

ers, particularly the front left/right positions.

When CEN NONE is selected, no signals

will be sent to the center-channel output.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be

set to SUB, which is the “on” position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often con-

fused about the operation of the surround

channels. While some assume that sound

7. When you have completed your selection for

the center channel, press the Set Button

If the front left/right speakers are set to

LARGE, three options are available:

, and then press the ‹/›Buttons

should always be coming from each speaker,

most of the time there will be little or no sound

in the surround channels. This is because they

are only used when a movie director or sound

mixer specifically places sound there to create

ambiance, a special effect or to continue action

from the front of the room to the rear. When

the output levels are properly set, it is normal

for surround speakers to operate only occasion-

ally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear

speakers may destroy the illusion of an envelop-

ing sound field that duplicates the way you

hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.

n30 on the remote or the Selector

Buttons 5on the front panel to change

the display to SUR SPEAKER.

• If no subwoofer is connected to the

AVR 120, press the I/I Buttons mq

on the remote so that SUB NONE

appears in the Main Information Display

F. When this option is selected, all bass

information will be routed to the front

left/right “main” speakers.

8. Press the Set Button o21 again, and

then use the I/I Buttons mqon the

remote or the Selector Buttons 5on the

front panel to select the option that best

describes your system based on the speaker

definitions shown in the preceding section.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 120,

you have the option to have the front

left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass

frequencies at all times, and have the sub-

woofer operate only when the AVR 120 is

being used with a digital source that con-

tains a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, or

LFE, soundtrack. This allows you to use both

your main and subwoofer speakers to take

advantage of the special bass created for

certain movies. Press I/I Buttons

mqon the remote so that SUB

(LFE) appears in the Main Information

Display F.

When SUR SMALL is selected, low-

frequency surround-channel sounds will be

sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that

if you choose this option and there is no

subwoofer connected, you will not hear any

low-frequency sounds from the surround

speaker.

Before beginning the adjustment process, make

certain that all speaker connections have been

properly made. The system volume should be

set to the level that you will use during a typi-

cal listening session. Finally, make certain that

the Balance Control *is set to the center

“12 o’clock” position.

When SUR LARGE is selected, a full-

range output will be sent to the surround-

channel outputs, and NO surround-channel

signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.

To assist in making speaker configuration set-

tings, the icons in the Speaker/Channel

Input Indicators Lchange as the speaker

type is selected at each position. When only the

center icon box containing the abbreviation for

the speaker position is lit, the speaker is set for

“small.” When the inner box and the two outer

boxes are lit, the speaker is set for “large.”

When no indicator appears at a speaker loca-

tion, that position is set for “none” or “no”

speaker.

When SUR NONE is selected, surround

sound information will be split between the

front-left and front-right outputs. Note that

for optimal performance when no surround

speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo

mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro

Logic II.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish

to use it for bass reproduction in conjunc-

tion with the main front left/right speakers,

regardless of the type of program source or

surround mode you are listening to, press

the I/I Buttons mqon the remote

so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in the

Main Information Display F. When this

option is selected, a “complete” feed will

be sent to the front left/right “main” speak-

ers, and the subwoofer will receive bass fre-

quencies below 100Hz.

9. When you have completed your selection for

the surround channel, press the Set Button

o21 , and then press I/I Buttons

mqon the remote or the Selector

Buttons 5on the front panel to change

the display to S-W SPEAKER.

For example, in the following figure, the left

front and right front speakers are set for

“large,” the center, surround left (SL) and sur-

round right (SR) speakers are set for small, and

a subwoofer is set, as shown by the box with

the abbreviation “LFE”, which stands for “low-

frequency effects.”

11. When all speaker selections have been

made, press the Set Button o

return to normal operation.

18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

for each channel to begin to bring them to

the same level. Note that when one of the

buttons is pushed, the test noise circula-

tion will pause on the channel being

adjusted to give you time to make the

adjustment. When you release the button,

the circulation will resume after 15 seconds.

3.Subtract the distance to the surround speak-

ers from the distance to the front speakers.

a. When setting the delay time for the

Dolby Digital surround modes, the opti-

mal delay time is the result of that sub-

traction. For example, if the front speak-

ers are ten feet away and the surround

speakers are five feet away, the optimal

delay time is figured as 10–5=5. Thus, in

this example, the delay time for Dolby

Digital should be set at five milliseconds.

5.Continue to adjust the individual speakers

until they all have the same volume. Note

that adjustments should be made with the

I/I Buttons mqon the remote or

the Selector Buttons 5on the front

panel only, NOT the main volume controls.

LFE

To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow

these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a

good idea to make these adjustments while

seated in your favorite listening position:

b. When setting the delay time for the

Pro Logic II mode, take the result of the

subtraction and add 15 to obtain the

optimal delay time. For example, if the

front speakers are ten feet away and the

surround speakers are five feet away, the

optimal delay time is figured as

10–5+15=20. Thus, in this example, the

Pro Logic delay should be set at twenty

milliseconds.

Then press the Set Button o

memorize the change. If you are using a

sound pressure (SPL) meter for precise

level adjustment, set the volume so that

the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

1.Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II

mode by pressing Surround Mode

Selector 7on the front panel, or by

pressing the Surround Mode Selector

jon the remote, until PRO LOGIC

II scrolls across the Main Information

Display Fand the Pro Logic II

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not

adjustable using the test tone. To change

the subwoofer level, follow the steps for

Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 26.

NOTE: The Theater and Hall modes use a fixed,

nonadjustable delay time.

Indicators D

light.

6.When you have adjusted the output so

that all channels have the same level,

press the Test Button hon the remote

to complete the adjustment.

2.Press the Test Button hon the remote.

T-T FL 0dB will appear in the Main

Information Display Fand the letters

FL will flash once each second.

The Dolby Digital mode also includes a separate

setting for the center-channel delay mode, since

the discrete nature of these signals makes the

location of the center-channel speaker more

critical. To calculate the delay for the center

channel, measure the distance from the pre-

ferred listening position in the center of the

room to both the center-channel speaker and

either the left or right speaker.

Delay Settings

3.The test noise will immediately begin to

circulate among the speakers in a clock-

wise rotation, pausing at each position for

three seconds. As the test noise rotates,

the speaker position will be shown in the

Main Information Display F.

Due to the different distances between the

front-channel speakers and the listening posi-

tion compared to the surround speakers and

the listening position, the amount of time it

takes for sound to reach your ears from the

front or surround speakers may differ. You may

compensate for this difference through the use

of the delay settings to adjust the timing to

tailor the specific speaker placement and

acoustic conditions in your listening room or

home theater.

If the distances are equal, no further adjust-

ment is required and the center delay should be

set to zero. If the distance to the front speakers

is greater than the distance to the center

speaker, you may wish to reposition the speak-

ers by moving the front-left and front-right

speakers closer to the listening position or the

center speaker further away from the listening

position.

NOTE: This is a good time to verify that

the speakers have been properly connect-

ed. As the test noise circulates, listen to

make certain that the sound comes from

the speaker position shown in the Main

Information Display. If the sound from a

speaker location does NOT match the posi-

tion indicated in the display, turn the

AVR 120 off using the Main Power

Switch 1and check the speaker wiring

to make certain that each speaker is con-

nected to the correct output terminal.

The factory setting is appropriate for most

rooms, but some installations create an uncom-

mon distance between the front and surround

speakers that may cause the arrival of front-

channel sounds to become disconnected from

surround-channel sounds.

If repositioning of the speakers is not possible,

adjust the center delay time, adding one mil-

lisecond of center-channel delay for every foot

closer to the listening position the center

speaker is than the front speaker. For example,

if the front-left and front-right speakers are

each 10 feet from the listening position and the

center-channel speaker is 8 feet away, the delay

is figured as 10–8=2, suggesting an optimal

center delay of 2 milliseconds.

To resynchronize the front and surround chan-

nels, follow these steps:

4.After checking for speaker placement, let

the test noise circulate, and listen to see

which channels sound louder than the oth-

ers. Using the front left (FL in the display)

speaker as a reference, press the I/I

Buttons mqon the remote or the

Selector Buttons 5on the front panel

1.Measure the distance from the listening/

viewing position to the front speakers.

2.Measure the distance from the listening/

viewing position to the surround speakers.

19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

To set the delay times, follow these steps:

1. Select an input by pressing one of the Input

Selectors e!or the AM/FM Tuner

Select g.

10. Press the Set Button o

within three

seconds after the desired setting is shown.

1. Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II

mode by pressing the Surround Mode

Selector 7on the front panel or by

pressing the Surround Mode Selector

jon the remote, until PRO LOGIC II

appears in the Main Information Display

Fand the Pro Logic II Indicator D

lights up.

11. Press the I/I Buttons mqon the

remote once so that C DELAY TIME

appears in the Main Information Display

2. Press the Surround Mode Selector

j7, and immediately press the I/I

Buttons mqor Surround Mode

Selector !to scroll through the list of

available surround modes. Note that the

name of each mode will scroll from right to

left across the Main Information Display

F. To avoid having the system “time out”

and exit the select process, be sure to press

the I/I Buttons mqor Surround

Mode Selector !to select the next mode

at any time the mode name is displayed.

12. Press the the Set Button o

13. Press the I/I Buttons mqon the

remote or the Selector Buttons 5on the

front panel until the desired delay

time for the center channel appears in the

display.

2. Press the Delay Button

23 on

the remote or front panel. The words

S DELAY TIME will appear in the

Main Information Display F.

14. Press the Set Button o

to enter the

3. Press the Set Button o21

setting into the AVR 120’s memory.

4. Adjust the delay time by pressing the I/I

Buttons mqon the remote or the

Selector Buttons 5on the front panel

until the delay time figure calculated using

the formula entered above appears in the

display.

3. When the desired mode name appears in the

Main Information Display Fand in the

Additional Input Adjustments

In addition to the major adjustments described

in the preceding pages, you may also wish to

set the type of audio source type (analog or

digital) to be used with an input at this time.

Once a specific audio source type is associated

with any of the inputs, it will remain in the

memory until it is changed, even when another

input is selected. To attach one of the digital

inputs to a specific source, follow these steps:

Surround Mode Indicators

simply pause for a few seconds to allow the

unit to “time out.” Your selection will be

memorized and will be activated each time

the input is selected until another mode is

selected.

5. If only analog sources will be used, no

adjustment is needed for the center-channel

delay. In that case, press the Set Button

o21 to enter the surround delay set-

tings into the AVR 120’s memory. However,

if you will be using digital sources and the

calculations outlined above indicate that

the center-channel delay requires an adjust-

ment, continue with the following steps.

4. Repeat the process for each of the inputs.

5. When the desired Surround mode has been

entered for all inputs, press the Set Button

1. Press the Digital Button p

Once the settings outlined on the previous

pages have been made, the AVR 120 is ready

for operation. While there are some additional

settings to be made, these are best done after

you have had an opportunity to listen to a vari-

ety of sources and different kinds of program

material. These settings are described on pages

21 through 26 of this manual. In addition, any

of the settings made in the initial configuration

of the unit may be changed at any time. As you

add new or different sources or speakers, or if

you wish to change a setting to better reflect

your listening taste, simply follow the instruc-

tions for changing the settings for that parame-

ter, as shown in this section.

2. Immediately press the I/I Buttons

mqor Selector Buttons 5to scroll

through the list of available digital inputs or

the analog input.

6. Before setting the center-channel delay

time, make certain that a digital source has

been selected.

3. When the desired input type is shown in

both the Main Information Display F

and in the Analog S, Coaxial Digital

Input Tor Optical Digital Input U

Indicators, press the Set Button o

to enter the setting into the unit's memory.

7. Select the Dolby Digital mode by pressing

either the Surround Mode Selector 7

on the front panel or the Surround Mode

Selector jon the remote, until

DOLBY DIG appears in the Main

Information Display F.

You may also “memorize” a specific surround

mode so that it will always be used when an

input is selected. The AVR 120 always remem-

bers the last surround mode used with any

input, but during the setup process you may

wish to preset the modes for each source. To do

that, follow these steps:

8. Press the Delay Button

23 on

the remote or front panel. The words

S DELAY TIME will appear in the

Main Information Display F.

Having completed the setup and configuration

process for your AVR 120, you are about

to experience the finest in music and home

theater listening. Enjoy!

9. Press the Set Button o21 , and then

immediately press the I/I Buttons

mqon the remote or the Selector

Buttons 5on the front panel until the

desired delay time for the surround chan-

nels is shown in the display.

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Operation

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,

the unit will automatically turn off. Note that

the front panel display will dim to one half

brightness when the Sleep function is

programmed. To cancel the Sleep function,

press and hold the Sleep Buttoniuntil

the information display returns to normal

brightness, the Sleep indicator numbers

disappear and the words SLEEPOFF

appear in the Main Information Display F.

• When a Video source is selected, the video sig-

nal for that input will be routed to the Video

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the setup and

configuration of the AVR 120, it is simple to

operate and enjoy. The following instructions

will help you maximize the enjoyment of your

new receiver:

Monitor Output Jack

and will be viewable

on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 120.

Volume Control

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level

using the front-panel Volume Control Óor

remote Volume Up/Down 33 buttons.

Turning the AVR 120 On or Off

• When using the AVR 120 for the first time, you

• When listening in the Stereo mode with the

surround circuits off, the Balance Control *

may be used to adjust the relative sound output

between the front left and right speakers.

must press the Main Power Switch

on the

When you will be away from home for an

extended period of time it is always a good

idea to completely turn the unit off with the

front panel to turn the unit on. This places the

unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the

amber color of the Power Indicator . Once

front panel Main Power Switch

the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs

session by pressing the System Power Control

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is

left turned off by using the Main Power

press the Mute Button

. This will inter-

on the front panel or the AVR Selector

rupt the output to all speakers and the head-

phone jack, but it will not affect any recording

or dubbing that may be in progress. Press the

Mute Button 35 again or adjust the volume

to return to normal operation.

f. Note that the Power Indicator

will

Switch

for more than two weeks.

turn green. This will turn the unit on and return it

to the input source that was last used. The unit

may also be turned on from Standby by pressing

any of the Input Selector Buttons ef

gon the remote or the Input Source

Source Selection

• To select a source, press any of the Source

Selector Buttons egon the remote.

• During a listening session you may wish to

adjust the Bass Control &and Treble

Control (to suit your listening tastes or

room acoustics.

Selector

on the front panel.

• The input source may also be changed by

pressing the front-panel Input Source

Selector !. Each press of the button will

move the input selection through the list of

available inputs.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

Buttons egto turn the unit on, press the

AVR Selector fto set the remote control to

the AVR 120’s functions.

• To set the output of the AVR 120 so that

the output is “flat,” with the tone controls de-

activated, press the Tone Mode Button 6

until the words ToneOutappear momen-

tarily in the Main Information Display F.

To return the tone controls to an active condi-

tion, press the Tone Mode Button 6until

the words ToneInmomentarily appear in

the Main Information Display F.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening

session, simply press the System Power

Control 2on the front panel or the Power

Off Button aon the remote. Power will be

shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear

panel Switched AC Outlet ﬂand the

Power Indicator 3will turn amber.

• As the input is changed, the AVR 120 will

automatically switch to the digital input (if

selected), surround mode, speaker configura-

tion, output levels and night mode status that

were entered during the configuration process

for that source.

• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs

may

• For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off”

it is actually placing the system in a Standby

mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

Power Indicator 3.

be used to connect a device such as a video

game or camcorder to your home entertain-

ment system on a temporary basis.

into the front panel Headphone Jack

Note that when the headphone’s plug is con-

nected, the word HEADPHONEwill scroll

once across the Main Information Display

Fand all speakers will be silenced. When the

headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to

the speakers will be restored.

• As the input source is changed, the new input

name will momentarily appear in the Main

Information Display Fand a green LED will

light next to the selected input’s name in the

front panel Input Indicators .

• To program the AVR 120 for automatic turn-

off, press the Sleep Button ion the remote.

Each press of the button will decrease the time

before shut down in the following sequence:

min

• When an audio source is selected, the last

video input used remains routed to the Video

1 Output ·and Video Monitor Output

¤. This allows you to listen to an audio input

such as the tuner while watching one of the

video inputs.

OFF

min

The sleep time will be displayed in the Preset

Number/Sleep Timer Indicator Jand it

will count down until the time has elapsed.

21 OPERATION

Operation

Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

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.

Center: 0 ms – 5 ms

Initial Setting – 0 ms

Surround: 0 ms – 15 ms

Initial Setting – 0 ms

DTS

Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special

DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and

a special dedicated low-frequency channel.

Delay time not adjustable

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

MOVIE

MUSIC

Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology

that decodes full-range, discrete left, center, right, right surround and left surround channels

from either matrix surround encoded programs or conventional stereo sources.

15 ms – 30 ms

Initial Setting = 15 ms

EMULATION

The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, while the Pro Logic II

Music mode should be used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Emulation mode

creates compelling five-channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings.

LOGIC 7 C

LOGIC 7 M

Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either

surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode

should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding.

Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds

with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding

techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources.

Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater

rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer

(if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact.

Delay time not adjustable

DOLBY 3 STEREO

Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to

create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the

rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right

channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center-channel speaker

but no surround speakers.

No surround channels

THEATER

The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a

standard live performance theater.

Delay time not adjustable

No surround channels

HALL 1

HALL 2

The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or

medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall.

VMAx Near

VMAx Far

When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode

delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the

center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field” mode should be selected when

your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field” mode

should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers.

The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones

are being used, the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears,

reducing the “inside the head” sensation often experienced when using headphones.

5-Channel Stereo

This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and

back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal

at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center

channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

No delay is available for

this mode

SURROUND

OFF (STEREO)

This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-

channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.

No surround channels

22 OPERATION

Operation

output of the demodulator to the the Optical

or Coaxial Inputs de#$of the AVR

120. No demodulator is required for use with

DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

Surround Mode Indicators ˜list on the

front panel.

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the

AVR 120 is its ability to reproduce a full

multichannel surround sound field from digital

sources, analog matrix surround-encoded

programs and standard stereo programs. In all,

a total of fifteen listening modes are available

on the AVR 120.

NOTE: The name of each Surround Mode will

scroll across the Main Information Display

Fwhile the modes are being selected. To

avoid exiting from the surround mode selection

DTS

DTS is another digital audio system that is

capable of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both

DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use dif-

ferent methods of encoding the signals, and

thus they require different decoding circuits to

convert the digital signals back to analog.

process, be certain to push the

Button

mqwhile a mode name is still visible.

Selection of a surround mode is based on per-

sonal taste, as well as the type of program

source material being used. For example, motion

pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one

of the major surround-encoding processes, such

Note that the Dolby Digital and DTS modes may

only be selected when a digital input is in use.

In addition, when a digital source is present,

the AVR 120 will automatically select and

switch to the correct mode (Dolby Digital or

DTS), regardless of the mode that has been pre-

viously selected. For more information on select-

ing digital sources, see the following section of

this manual.

DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on

select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special

audio-only DTS discs. You may use any LD or

CD player equipped with a digital output to

play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 120. All

that is required is to connect the player’s output

to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the

rear panel deor front panel #$.

as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo

may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby

Pro Logic II or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes

depending on the source material.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with

matrix surround information, it retains the sur-

round information as long as the program is

broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround

sound may be decoded via any of the analog

surround modes such as Pro Logic II or Logic 7,

when they are broadcast via conventional TV

stations, cable, pay TV and satellite transmission.

In addition, a growing number of made-for-

television programs, sports broadcasts, radio

dramas and music CDs are also recorded in

surround sound. You may view a list of these

programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site

at www.dolby.com.

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel

stereo, using the front-left and front-right

speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed

and configured), follow the instructions shown

above for using the remote until SURROFF

appears in the Main Information Display F.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS

sound tracks, the DVD player must be compati-

ble with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS

logo on the player’s front panel. Note that early

DVD players may not be able to play DTS-

encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a prob-

lem with the AVR 120, as some players cannot

pass the DTS signal through to the digital out-

puts. If you are in doubt as to the capability of

your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult

the player’s owner’s manual. Please note that

some DVD players are shipped with their output

set for Dolby Digital only. To insure that DTS

data is being sent to the AVR, please check the

setup menu system on your DVD player to

make certain that DTS data output is enabled.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over older

analog matrix surround systems. It delivers five

discrete channels: left-front, center, right-front,

left-surround and right-surround. Each channel

reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz)

and offers dramatically improved dynamic range

and significant improvements to signal-to-noise

ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capa-

bility to deliver an additional channel that is

specifically devoted to low-frequency information.

This is the “.1” channel referred to when you see

these systems described as “5.1”. The bass chan-

nel is separate from the other channels, but since

it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sound

Even when a program is not listed as carrying

intentional surround information, you may find

that the Pro Logic II, Logic 7, VMAx and the

Hall or Theater modes often deliver enveloping

surround presentations through the use of

the natural information present in all stereo

recordings. However, for stereo, but not surround

programs, we suggest that you experiment with

the other modes.

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode you must have

properly connected a digital source to the

AVR 120. Connect the digital outputs from DVD

players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD

players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs

de#$. In order to provide a backup sig-

nal and a source for analog stereo recording,

the analog outputs provided on digital source

equipment should also be connected to their

appropriate inputs on the AVR 120 rear panel

(e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output

from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs §on

the rear panel when you connect the source’s

digital outputs).

designers have given it that unique designation.

Surround modes are selected using either the

front panel controls or the remote. To select a

surround mode from the front panel, press the

Surround Mode Selector 7to scroll up or

down through the list of available modes. To

select a surround mode using the remote, press

the Surround Mode Selectorjand then

⁄ ¤

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3^®) is

a standard part of the DVD format, and is also

part of the new digital broadcasting system and it

is available with many satellite receivers and

some digital cable boxes, as well as with specially

encoded LD discs.

press the

Buttons mqto change

the mode. As you press the buttons, the

Surround mode name will appear in the Main

Information Display F, and an individual

mode indicator will also light up BCDEG

HI. As the surround modes change, a green

LED will light next to the current mode in the

Note that an optional, external RF demodulator

is required to use the AVR 120 to listen to the

Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser

discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to

the demodulator and then connect the digital

When playing a digital source such as DVD, first

select the input using the remote or front panel

23 OPERATION

Operation

controls as outlined in this manual. Next, select DTS: When the DTS indicator lights, a DTS

ments to your DVD player (usually with the

“Audio Select” button or in a menu screen

on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the

AVR 120. It is also possible for the type of sig-

nal feed to change during the course of a DVD

playback. In some cases the previews of special

material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio,

while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio.

As long as your DVD player is set for 6-channel

output, the AVR 120 will automatically sense

changes to the bitstream and channel count

and reflect them in these indicators.

the digital source by pressing the Digital

Input Selector Button pÚand then

⁄ ¤

bitstream is being received. When the unit

senses this type of data, only the DTS mode

may be used.

using the

Buttons mqon the

remote or the Selector Buttons 5on the

front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL

or COAXIALinputs, as they appear in the

Main Information Display F, the Digital

Input Indicators TU. When the digital

source is playing, the AVR 120 will automatical-

ly detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby

Digital or DTS source, an MP3 signal or a con-

ventional PCM signal, which is the standard

output from CD players. A Bitstream

PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a stan-

dard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is

being received. This is the type of digital audio

used by conventional compact disc and laser

disc recordings. When a PCM bitstream is pres-

ent, all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS are

available.

MP3: When the MP3 indicator lights, a com-

patible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signal is being

received. This is the popular audio format used

by many computer programs for recording com-

pressed audio files. When an MP3 bitstream is

present, the sound will automatically be played

in the stereo (surround off) mode. The surround

modes are not available during MP3 playback.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel

Input Indicators Lalso flash to indicate

when a bitstream has been interrupted. This

will happen when a digital input source is

selected before the playback starts, or when a

digital source such as a DVD is paused. The

flashing indicators remind you that the play-

back has stopped due to the absence of a

digital signal and not through any fault of the

AVR 120. This is normal, and the digital play-

back will resume once the playback is started

again.

Indicator Awill light in the Main

Information Display Ûto confirm that the

digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or MP3.

Digital Status Indicators

When a digital source is playing, the AVR 120

senses the type of bitstream data that is pres-

ent. Using this information, the correct sur-

round mode will automatically be selected. For

example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to

switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bit-

streams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.

When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or

LDs, you may select any of the standard sur-

round modes, such as Dolby Pro Logic II or

Logic 7. Since the range of available surround

modes is dependent on the type of digital data

that is present, the AVR 120 uses a variety of

indicators to let you know what type of signal

is present. This will help you to understand the

choice of modes.

In addition to the bitstream indicators, the

AVR 120 features a set of unique channel-input

indicators that tell you how many channels of

digital information are being received and/or

whether the digital signal is interrupted.

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night

mode, which enables Dolby Digital input

sources to be played back with full dialogue

intelligibility while reducing the minimum peak

level by ¹/4 to ¹/3. This prevents abruptly loud

transitions from disturbing others, without

reducing the impact of the digital source. The

Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital

signals with special data are being played.

These indicators are the L/C/R/SL/SR/LFE letters

that are inside the center boxes of the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Lin

the front panel Main Information Display

Û. When a standard analog signal is in use,

only the “L” and “R” indicators will light, as

analog signals have only left and right chan-

nels, respectively.

When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream

Indicator Awill light to show which type of

signal is playing:

Digital signals, however, may have two, five or

six separate channels, depending on the pro-

gram material, the method of transmission and

the way in which it was encoded. When a digi-

tal signal is playing, the letters in these indica-

tors will light in response to the specific signal

being received. It is important to note that

although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred

to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs

or programs are encoded with 5.1 channels.

Thus, it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a

Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L”

and “R” indicators.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby

Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night

Mode Button kon the remote. Next, press

⁄ ¤

: When the DOLBY D indicator lights, a

Dolby Digital bitstream is being received.

Depending on the settings on the source player

and specific surround information and number

of channels on the disc, a number of surround

modes are possible. For discs with full 5.1

audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes

are available. When the Dolby Digital signal is

only two-channel, you may also select from the

Logic 7 Cinema/Music, Hall 1/2, Theater, Dolby

Pro Logic II Movie, Music or Emulation, or

Dolby 3 Stereo Modes. When the AVR 120

senses a 2.0-channel Dolby Digital signal, the

unit will automatically select Dolby Pro Logic II

as the surround processing mode, and both the

Dolby Digital Cand Dolby Pro Logic II

Dindicators will light in accordance with the

requirements of Dolby Laboratories.

the

Buttons mqto select either the

middle range or full-compression versions of

the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off,

⁄ ¤

press the

Buttons mquntil the mes-

sage in the Main Information Display F

reads D-RangeOff. When the Night

mode is active, the Night Mode Indicator K

will also light.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL

PLAYBACK:

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both

“5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound-

track. When playing a DVD, always be certain to

check the type of material on the disc. Most

discs show this information in the form of a

listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket.

When a disc does offer multiple sound track

choices you may have to make some adjust-

1. When the digital playback source is stopped,

or in a Pause, Fast Forward or Chapter

Search mode, the digital audio data will

momentarily stop, and the channel position

letters inside the Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators Lwill flash. This is normal and

does not indicate a problem with either the

AVR 120 or the source machine. The AVR

24 OPERATION

Operation

120 will return to digital playback as soon as

the data is available and when the machine

is in a standard play mode.

Playback from PCM sources may also benefit

from the Logic 7 Mode. When playing back a

surround-encoded PCM source, such as an LD

or surround-encoded CD, use the Logic 7 C or

Cinema mode. When playing true stereo

recordings, use the Logic 7 M or Music mode

for a wider soundstage and increased rear-

channel ambience.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 120’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,

FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations

may be tuned manually, or they may be stored

as favorite station presets and recalled from a

30-position memory.

2. Although the AVR 120 will decode virtually all

DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is pos-

sible that some future digital sources may not

be compatible with the AVR 120.

Station Selection

3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs

contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the

program guide that accompanies the DVD or

laser disc to determine which type of audio

has been recorded on the disc. The AVR 120

will automatically sense the type of digital

surround encoding used and adjust to

accommodate it.

NOTE: When a Logic 7 mode is in use with a

digital input source which has another mode

for its default, that default mode, rather than

Logic 7, will be used by the AVR after the digi-

tal bitstream is interrupted for any reason such

as stopping or pausing the digital playback.

Note, also, that Logic 7 is not available with

digital playback unless a two-channel bitstream

is in use.

1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button

gon the remote to select the tuner as an

input. The tuner may be selected from the

front panel by either pressing the Input

Source Selector !until the tuner is

active or by pressing the Tuner Band

Selector 9.

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button

gor Tuner Band Selector 9again to

switch between AM and FM so that the

desired

4. When a digital source is playing, you may not

be able to select some of the analog

surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II,

Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.

MP3 Audio Playback

The AVR 120 is one of the few A/V receivers to

provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio

format used by computers and portable audio

devices. In addition, some new CD players are

capable of playing back optical discs that are

recorded with MP3, rather than standard CD

audio information. By offering MP3 decoding,

the AVR 120 is able to deliver more precise

conversion of the digital signals to an analog

output, along with the benefits of listening to

the MP3 audio through the AVR 120’s high-

current amplifier and the speakers from your

surround system, rather than the smaller

speakers and low-powered amplifiers typically

used with computers.

frequency band is selected.

5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play-

ing, it is not possible to make an analog

recording using the Tape ™and Video 1

Audio Outputs ∞. However, the digital

signals will be passed through to the

Optical ªand Coaxial ‚ Digital

Audio Outputs.

3. Press the FM Mode Button

select manual or automatic tuning.

sto

When the AUTO Indicator Ris illuminated

in the Main Information Display Ûthe

tuner will stop only at those stations that

have a strong enough signal to be received

with

PCM Audio Playback

acceptable quality.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-

compressed digital audio system used for

compact discs and laser discs. The digital circuits

in the AVR 120 are capable of high-quality

digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be

connected directly to the digital audio output

of your CD or LD player.

When the AUTO Indicator Ris not illumi-

nated, the tuner is in a manual mode and

will stop at each frequency increment in the

selected band.

To take advantage of the AVR 120’s MP3 capa-

bilities, simply connect the PCM output of a

computer’s sound card or the PCM output of a

portable digital audio device to either the rear

panel Digital Inputs deor the front panel

Digital Inputs #$. As soon as the digital

signal is available, the MP3 Bitstream

Indicator Awill light, and the audio will

begin playing.

4. To select stations, press the Tuning

Selector Button u. When the AUTO

Connections may be made to either the rear

panel Optical or Coaxial Inputs deor the

front panel Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs

#$.

Indicator Ris illuminated, press the button

for two seconds and then release to cause

the tuner to search for the next highest- or

lowest-frequency station that has an accept-

able signal. When tuning FM stations in the

Auto mode, the tuner will select only stereo

stations. To tune to the next station, press

the button again. If the STEREO

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the

input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next,

press the Digital Input Selector Úpand

⁄ ¤

NOTES:

• The AVR 120 only plays signals in the MP3

(MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not compatible

with other computer audio codecs.

then use the

Buttons mqon the

Indicator Pis not illuminated, tap the

Tuning Selector Button uto

remote, or the Selector Buttons 5on the

front panel, until the desired choice appears in

the Main Information Display F.

advance one frequency increment at a time,

or press and hold it to locate a specific sta-

tion. When the TUNEDIndicator Q

lights, the station is properly tuned and

should be heard with clarity.

• The digital audio input signal may be either

optical or coaxial, but it must be PCM in the

S/P-DIF format. Direct connection of USB or

serial data outputs is not possible, even if the

signals are in the MP3 format. If you have

any questions about the data output format

from your computer or a sound card, check

with the device’s owner’s manual or contact

its manufacturer.

When a PCM source is playing, the PCM

Indicator Awill light. During PCM playback,

you may select any surround mode except

Dolby Digital or DTS.

5. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-

ing the Direct Button t, and then press-

25 OPERATION

Operation

When a digital audio recorder is connected to

the Optical ªor Coaxial ‚Digital Audio

Outputs, you are able to record the digital sig-

nal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital

recording system.

ing the Numeric Keys

that correspond

Press the Set Button oÔwhen the name

of the desired channel appears in the Main

Information Display F, and follow the

instructions shown earlier to adjust the level.

to the station’s frequency. The desired station

will automatically be tuned. If you press an

incorrect button while entering a direct fre-

quency, press the Clear Button `to start

over.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-

nels requiring adjustment have been set. When

all adjustments have been made and no further

adjustments are made for five seconds, the

AVR 120 will return to normal operation.

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a

digital signal is present, and they do not

convert an analog input to a digital signal,

or change the format of the digital signal.

In addition, the digital recorder must be

compatible with the output signal. For

example, the PCM digital input from a CD

player may be recorded on a CD-R or

MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals

may not.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is

weak, audio quality will be increased by

switching to Mono mode by pressing the

suntil the

STEREOIndicator Pgoes out.

FM Mode Button

NOTE: The output levels may be separately

trimmed for each digital and analog surround

mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for

a specific mode, select that mode and then follow

the instructions in the steps shown earlier.

Preset Tuning

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be

stored in the AVR 120’s memory for easy recall

using the front panel controls or the remote.

Display Brightness

• Please make certain that you are aware of

any copyright restrictions on any material you

copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted

materials is prohibited by federal law.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune

the station using the steps outlined above.

Then:

The AVR 120’s Main Information Display

25 is set at a default brightness that is suffi-

cient for viewing in a normally lit room.

However, in some home theater installations,

you may wish to occasionally lower the bright-

ness of the display or turn it off completely.

1. Press the Memory Button

on the

remote. Note that the MEMORYIndicator

Owill be illuminated and flash in the Main

Information Display Û.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

To change the display brightness, press and

Normal output level adjustment for the

hold the Set Button

on the front panel

AVR 120 is established using the test tone, as

outlined on pages 18 and 19. In some cases,

however, it may be desirable to adjust the out-

put levels using program material such as a test

disc, or a selection you are familiar with.

Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer

can only be adjusted using this procedure.

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric

Keys rcorresponding to the location

where you wish to store this station’s fre-

quency. Once entered, the preset number will

appear in the Preset Number/Sleep Time

Display J.

for three seconds until the message in the

Main Information Display Freads

VFD FULL. Within five seconds, press the

Selector Buttons 5on the front panel until

the desired display brightness level is shown. At

that point, press the Set Button Ôagain to

enter the setting.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any

additional stations to be preset.

To adjust the output levels using program

material, first set the reference volume for the

front-left and front-right channels using the

When FULL appears in the Main

Information Display F, the display is at its

normal brightness. When HALF appears, the

display is at half the normal brightness level.

When OFF appears, all of the indicators in the

Main Information Display Fwill go dark.

Note, however, that the green LEDs for the

Input Indicators 22 and the Surround

Mode Indicators 29, as well as the Power

Indicator 3will always remain lit to remind

you that the AVR 120 is still turned on.

Recalling Preset Stations

Volume Control Ó

• To manually select a station previously

entered in the preset memory, press the

Numeric Keys rthat correspond to the

desired station’s memory location.

Once the reference level has been set, press

the Channel Select Button

Ùand note

that FRONTLLEVwill appear in the

Main Information Display F. To change

the level, first press the Set Button oÔ,

and then use the Selector Buttons 5or the

⁄ ¤

• To manually tune through the list of stored

preset stations one by one, press the Preset

Stations Selector Buttons )zon the

front panel or remote.

to raise or lower the

Buttons

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it

will remain in effect until it is changed again or

until the unit is turned off.

level. DO NOT use the volume control, as this

will alter the reference setting.

Tape Recording

Once the change has been made, press the Set

Button oÔand then press the Selector

⁄ ¤

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR 120 is

sent to the record outputs. This means that any

program you are watching or listening to may

be recorded simply by placing machines con-

nected to the outputs for Tape Outputs ™or

Video 1 Outputs ∞·in the Record mode.

Buttons 5or the

Buttons

select the next output channel location that you

wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level,

⁄ ¤

press the Selector Buttons 5or the

Buttons

until WOOFER LEV

appears in the Main Information Display F.

26 OPERATION

Programming the Remote

The AVR 120 is equipped with a powerful

remote control that will control not only the

receiver’s functions, but also most popular

brands of audio and video equipment, including

CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes,

VCRs, satellite receivers and other home theater

equipment. Once the AVR 120’s remote is pro-

grammed with the codes for the products you

own, it is possible to eliminate most other

remotes and replace them with the convenience

of a single, universal remote control.

again and note that the red light under the

Input Selector ewill flash three times

before going dark to confirm the entry.

that not only the power control works, but

also that the volume, channel and transport

controls function properly. If all functions do

not work properly, you may need to Auto-

Search for a different code, or enter a code

via the Direct Code Entry method.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates

properly. Keep in mind that many manufac-

turers use a number of different combina-

tions of codes, so it is a good idea to make

certain that not only the power control, but

the volume, channel and transport controls

work as they should. If functions do not

work properly, you may need to use a differ-

ent remote code.

Code Readout

When the code has been entered using the Auto

Search method, it is always a good idea to find

out the exact code so that it may be easily reen-

tered if necessary. You may also read the codes

to verify which device has been programmed to

a specific Control Selector button.

Programming the Remote

As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully

programmed for all AVR 120 functions, as well

as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers,

DVD players, CD recorders, CD players and cas-

sette decks. In addition, by following one of the

methods below, you may program the remote to

operate a wide range of devices from other man-

ufacturers.

7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the

unit off, if the code for your product does

not appear in the tables in this manual, or

if not all functions operate properly, try

programming the remote with the Auto

Search Method.

1. Press and hold both the Input Selector

efor the device for which you wish to

find the code and the Mute Button 35

at the same time. Note that the Program

Indicator cwill initally turn amber.

Release the buttons and begin the next

step within 20 seconds.

Auto Search Method

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your

remote to work with different products.

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 120’s

remote is not listed in the code tables in this

manual or if the code does not seem to operate

properly, you may wish to program the correct

code using the Auto Search method that follows:

2. Press the Set Button o. The Program

Indicator cwill then blink green in a

sequence that corresponds to the three-digit

code, with a one-second pause between dig-

its. Count the number of blinks between

pauses to determine the digit of the code.

One blink is the number 1, two blinks is the

number 2, and so forth. Ten blinks are used to

indicate a “0.”

1. Use the tables in the following pages to

determine the three-digit code or codes that

match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV),

and the specific brand name. If there is

more than one number for a brand, make

note of the different choices.

1. Turn on the unit that you wish to include in

the AVR 120 remote.

2. Press the Input Selector efor the type

of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second

pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a

one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indi-

cates that the code has been set to 160.

the Mute Button

at the same time.

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into

the AVR 120 remote.

Hold both buttons until the red light under

the Input Selector estays lit. Note that

the next step must take place while the red

light is on, and it must begin within 20 sec-

onds after the light appears.

3. Press and hold both the Input Selector

efor the product you wish to control

(e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute Button 35

at the same time.When the Program

Indicator cturns amber and begins

flashing, release the buttons. It is important

that you begin the next step within 20

seconds.

For future reference, enter the Setup Codes for

the equipment in your system here:

3. Point the AVR 120 remote towards the

unit to be programmed and press either the

DVD ____________ CD ________________

VID1/VCR ________ VID2/TV __________

VID3/CBL/SAT ______________________

VID4 ____________ TAPE ____________

⁄

or Button mq. Each press will

send out a series of codes from the remote’s

built-in database. When the unit being

programmed turns off, release the or

4. Point the AVR 120’s remote towards the unit

to be programmed and enter the first three-

digit code number using the Numeric Keys

r. If the unit turns off, the correct code has

been entered. Press the Input Selector e

again, and note that the red light will flash

three times before going dark to confirm the

entry.

⁄

Button mq, as that is your indication

that the correct code is in use.

4. Press the Input Selector e, and note

that the red light under the Input Selector

will flash three times before going dark to

confirm the entry.

5. If the device to be programmed in does NOT

turn off, continue to enter three-digit code

numbers until the equipment turns off. At

this point, the correct code has been

5. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates.

Keep in mind that many manufacturers use

a number of different combinations of

codes, and it is a good idea to make certain

entered. Press the Input Selector e

27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

Macro Programming

• Press the VID3 Input Selector Button

eto indicate the next command is to be

transmitted to the cable box.

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently

used combinations of commands with the press

of a single button on the AVR 120 remote con-

trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out

up to 19 different remote codes in a predeter-

mined sequential order, enabling you to auto-

mate the process of turning on your system,

changing devices, or other common tasks. The

AVR 120 remote can store up to five separate

macro command sequences: one that is

associated with the Power On Button d,

and four more that are accessed by pressing the

Macro Buttons v.

• Press the Mute Button

Cable Power On command.

to store the

• Press the Sleep Button ito complete

the process and store the macro sequence.

After following these steps, each time you

press the Macro 1 Button v, the

remote will send the Power On/Off com-

mand to the AVR 120, the television and

the cable box with a single button press.

Erasing Macro Commands

1. Press the Mute Button

and the

To erase the commands that have been pro-

grammed into one of the Macro buttons, follow

these steps:

Macro Button vto be programmed or

the Power On Button dat the same

time. Note that the last Input Selector

epressed will light red, and the

1. Press the Mute Button

and the

Program Indicator cwill flash amber.

Macro Button vthat contains the

commands you wish to erase.

2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by

pressing the button for the actual command

step. Although the macro may contain up to

19 steps, each button press, including those

used to change devices, counts as a step.

The Program Indicator cwill flash

green to confirm each button press as you

enter commands.

2. Note that the Program Indicator cwill

flash amber, and the LED under the AVR

Selector fwill turn red.

3. Within ten seconds, press the Surround

Mode Selector/Channel Down

Button j.

NOTE: While entering commands for Power

On/Off of any device during a macro sequence,

4. The red LED under the AVR Selector f

will go out, and the Program Indicator

cwill turn green and flash three times

before it goes out.

press the Mute Button

. DO NOT press the

actual Power Button.

3. When all the steps have been entered,

press the Sleep Button ito enter the

commands. The red light under the Input

Selectors efwill blink and then

turn off.

5. When the Program Indicator cgoes

out, the Macro has been erased.

Programmed Device Functions

Once the AVR 120’s remote has been pro-

grammed for the codes of other devices, press

the appropriate Input Selector eto change

the remote from controlling the AVR 120 to con-

trolling the additional product. When you press

any one of the selectors, it will briefly flash in red

to indicate that you have changed the device

being controlled.

Example: To program the Macro 1 Button

vso that it turns on the AVR 120, TV and

a Cable Box, follow these steps:

• Press the Macro 1 vand Mute 35

buttons at the same time and then release

them.

• Note that the Program Indicator c

will flash amber.

When operating a device other than the

• Press the AVR Selector f.

• Press the Mute Button 35 to store the

AVR 120’s Power On command.

• Press the VID2 Input Selector Button

eto indicate the next command is to be

transmitted to the TV.

AVR 120, the controls may not correspond

exactly to the function printed on the remote

or button. Some commands, such as the Volume

Control, are the same as they are with the

AVR 120. Other buttons will change their

function so that they correspond to a secondary

label on the remote. For example, the Sleep

and Surround mode selector buttons also func-

tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down

The diagram above shows the button numbers used

in the Function List on pages 31 and 32.

• Press the Mute Button

to store the

TV Power On Command.

28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or

cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is

printed directly on the remote. For many stan-

dard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and DVD

functions, the standard function icons are

printed on top of the buttons.

Example: To have the AVR 220’s volume

control activated even though the remote is

set to control the TV, first press the

Punch-Through Programming

The AVR 120's remote may be programmed to

control one device, such as a TV, while simulta-

neously directing only certain functions to

another device, such as the transport controls of

a DVD player, without having to switch back

and forth between inputs. You may also use the

remote to control the system volume on the

AVR without the need to switch between differ-

ent devices. This is called "Punch-Through," and

this section will show you how to program the

remote for these functions.

Video/TV Input Selector eand the

Mute Button

at the same time. Next,

, fol-

press the Volume Up Button

lowed by the AVR Input Selector f.

For some products, however, the function of a

particular button does not follow the command

printed on the remote. In order to see which

function a button controls, consult the Function

List tables on pages 31 and 32 To use those

tables, first check the type of device being con-

trolled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote

control diagram pictured at the left. Note that

each button has a number on it.

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to

the original configuration after entering a

Volume Punch-Through, you will need to repeat

the steps shown above. However, press the same

Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

Channel Control Punch-Through

NOTE: All programming for the remote codes

needed to operate specific devices, such as a

TV, DVD, cable box, satellite receiver or VCR,

should be completed before programming

punch-through commands.

The AVR 120’s remote may be programmed to

operate so that the channel control function for

either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in

your system may be used in conjunction with

one of the other devices controlled by the

remote. For example, while using and controlling

the VCR, you may wish to change channels on a

cable box or satellite receiver without having to

change the device selected by the AVR 120 or

the remote. To program the remote for Channel

Control Punch-Through, follow these steps:

To find out what function a particular button

has for a specific device, find the button num-

ber on the Function List and then look in the

column for the device you are controlling. For

example, button number 50 is the Macro 1

button for the AVR 120, but it is the “Favorite”

button for many cable television boxes and

satellite receivers. Button number 29 is the

Delay button for the AVR 120, but the

Volume Punch-Through

The AVR 120’s remote may be programmed to

operate the Volume Control

and Mute

functions of either the TV or the AVR 120

in conjunction with any of the devices con-

trolled by the remote. For example, since the

AVR 120 will likely be used as the sound sys-

tem for TV viewing, you may wish to have the

AVR 120’s volume activated, although the

remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR 120

or TV volume control may be associated with

any of the remote’s devices. To program the

remote for Volume Punch-Through, follow

these steps:

Open/Close button for CD players.

1. Press the Input Selector Button efor the

device you will be using (e.g., VCR) when you

wish to have Channel Punch-Through active

NOTE: The numbers used to describe the but-

ton functions in the diagram on page 28 for the

purposes of describing how a button operates

are a different set of numbers than those used

in the rest of this manual to describe the button

functions for the AVR 120.

and the Mute Button

at the same time

until the red light appears under the Input

Selector eand the Program Indicator

cflashes amber.

Notes on Using the AVR 120 Remote With

Other Devices.

2. Press the Volume Down Button

. The

1. Press the Input Selector efor the unit

you will be using (e.g., TV) when you wish to

have Volume Punch-Through to your audio

Program Indicator cwill stop flashing

• Manufacturers may use different code sets

within the same product category, such as TV

sets or VCRs. They may also change codes for

a certain category from one model year to

the next. For that reason, it is important that

you check to see whether the code set you

have entered operates as many controls as

possible. If it appears that only a few func-

tions operate, check to see whether another

code set will work with more buttons.

and stay amber.

system active and the Mute Button

3. Press and release the Input Selector Button

efor the device that will be used to change

the channels. The Program Indicator c

will blink green three times and then go out

to confirm the data entry.

the same time until the red light appears

under the Input Selector eand note that

the Program Indicator cwill flash

amber.

2. Press the Volume Up Button

and

Example: To control the channels using your

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver while the

remote is set to control the VCR, first press

the VID1/VCR Input Selector Button e

note that the Program Indicator cwill

stop flashing and stay amber.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR 120

remote, the red light under the Input

Selector efor the product being operat-

ed should flash briefly. If the Device Control

Selector flashes for some but not all buttons

for a particular product, it does NOT indicate

a problem with the remote but rather that

no function is programmed for the button

being pushed.

3. Press either the AVR Selector for the

Input Selector e, depending on which

system’s volume control you wish to have

attached for the punch-through mode. The

Program Indicator cwill blink green

three times and then go out to confirm the

data entry.

and the Mute Button

at the same time.

Next, release them and press the Volume

Down Button

, followed by the

VID2/TV Input Selector Button e.

29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-

Through and return the remote to its original con-

figuration, repeat the steps shown above.

1. Press any of the Input Selector Buttons e

and the ”O“ Button rat the same time

until the Program Indicator cbegins to

flash amber.

Reassigning Device Control

Selectors

However, press the same button in Steps 1 and 3.

Although each Input Selector eis normally

assigned to the category of product shown on the

remote, it is possible to reassign one of these but-

tons to operate a second device of another type.

For example, if you have two VCRs but no satellite

receiver, you may program the “SAT” button to

operate a second VCR. Before following the nor-

mal programming steps for either Three-Digit entry

or Auto Search code entry, you must first reassign

the button with the following steps:

2. Press the ”3“ Button rthree times.

Transport Control Punch-Through

The AVR 120’s remote may be programmed to

operate so that the Transport Control

Functions w(Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind,

Pause and Record) for a VCR, cassette deck, DVD

or CD will operate in conjunction with one of the

other devices controlled by the remote. For exam-

ple, while using and controlling the TV, you may

wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD without

having to change the device selected by the

AVR 120 or the remote. To program the remote

for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow

these steps:

3. The red LED under the Input Selector ewill

go out and the Program Indicator cwill

stop flashing and turn green.

4. The Program Indicator cwill remain green

until the remote is reset. Note that this may

take a while, depending on how many com-

mands are in the memory and need to be

erased.

1. Press the Input Selector eyou wish to

reassign and the Mute Button

at the

same time until the red light appears under the

Input Selector eand the Program

Indicator cflashes amber.

5. When the Program Indicator cgoes out,

the remote has been reset to the factory

settings.

1. Press the Input Selector efor the device

you will be using (e.g., TV) when you wish to

have Transport Control Punch-Through active

2. Press the Input Selector efor the device

type you wish to program into the reassigned

button.

and the Mute Button

at the same time

until the red light appears under the Input

Selector eand the Program Indicator

cflashes amber.

3. Enter the three-digit code for the specific

model you wish the reassigned button to

operate.

2. Press the Play Button w. The Program

Indicator cwill stop flashing and stay amber.

4. Press the same Input Selector epressed in

Step 1 once again to store the selection. The

red LED under the reassigned Input Selector will

flash three times and then go out.

3. Press and release the Input Selector Button

efor the device whose transport mechanism

will be controlled (e.g., DVD, CD). The Program

Indicator cwill blink green three times and

then go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To use the CBL/SAT button to oper-

ate a second VCR, first press the CBL/SAT

Input Selector eand the Mute Button

at the same time until the red light glows

Example: To control the transport of a DVD

player while the remote is set to control the TV,

first press the VID2/TV Input Selector

under the CBL/SAT Button e. Press the

VCR Button e, followed by the three-digit

code for the specific model you wish to control.

Finally, press the CBL/SAT Button eagain.

Button eand the Mute Button

the same time. Next, release them and press

the Play Button w, followed by the DVD

Input Selector Button e.

Resetting the Remote Memory

As you add components to your home theater

system, occasionally you may wish to totally repro-

gram the remote control without the confusion of

any commands, macros or ”Punch-Through“ pro-

gramming that you may have done. To do this, it is

possible to reset the remote to the original factory

defaults and command codes by following these

steps. Note, however, that once the remote is

reset, all commands or codes that you have

entered will be erased and will need to be

reentered:

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-

Through and return the remote to its original con-

figuration, repeat the steps shown above.

However, press the same button in Steps 1 and 3.

30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Function List

No. Button Name

AVR Function

DVD

CD/CD-R

Tape

VCR (VID1) TV (VID1)

CBL (VID3)

SAT (VID3)

Power Off

Power On

Mute

AVR

Power Off

Power On

Mute

Power Off

Power On

Mute

Power Off

Power On

Mute

Power Off

Power On

Mute

Power Off

Power On

Mute

Power Off

Power On

Mute

Power Off

Power On

Mute

Power On

Mute

AVR Select

DVD

DVD Input Select

CD Input Select

Tape Input Select

Video 1 Select

Video 2 Select

Video 3 Select

Video 4 Select

Tuner Select

Sleep

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape

Tape Select

VID1

VCR Select

VID2

TV Select

10 VID3

11 VID4

12 AM/FM

13 Sleep

14 Test

VID3 Select

Channel +

Test Tone

Input Select

CDP Select

15 TV

TV/DVD

TV/VCR

TV/Cable

TV/Sat

16 Volume Up

Volume Up

Input Level Up

CDR Select

Volume Up

Channel –

Volume Up

Channel –

Volume Up

Channel –

17 Surround Select Surround Mode Select

18 Night

Night Mode Select

Volume Down

19 Spare

20 Volume Down

Input Level Down

Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down

21 Channel/Guide Channel Trim

Title

Info/Guide

22 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust

⁄

Move/Adjust Up

Move/Adjust Left

Set

ﬁ

Left

Enter

Right

Down

Subtitle

Return

Left

25 Set

Enter

Right

Down

Exit

Enter

Right

Down

Exit

Enter

Right

Down

Exit

ﬂ

Right

Move/Adjust Down

Digital Input Select

Down

28 Digital/Exit

Exit

29 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust

Time

Prev Channel

Prev Channel Prev Channel

ﬁﬁ

ﬂﬂ

38 Tun-M

Tuner Mode

41 Memory

42 Tune Up

43 Direct

44 Clear

Memory

Tune Up

Next Chapter

Clear

Direct Tuner Entry

Clear

Track Direct

Clear

31 FUNCTION LIST

Function List (continued)

No. Button Name

45 Preset Up

46 Tune Down

47 D. Skip

48 Preset Down

49 M1

AVR Function

Preset Tune Up

Tune Down

DVD

CD/CD-R

Tape

VCR (VID1) TV (VID1)

CBL (VID3)

SAT (VID3)

Slow Forward

Prev Chapter Track Increment

Disc Skip

Stop

Preset Tune Down Slow Rev

Open/Close

Intro Scan

Open/Close

Cancel

Sleep

PPV

Cancel

Fav

50 M2

Subtitle On/Off Repeat

Fav

51 M3

Audio Select Random Play

Angle Select

Bypass

Music

Day –

Alt

52 M4

53 Rewind

54 Play

R. Search

Play

R. Search

Play

Rewind

Play

Rewind

Play

Day –

55 Fast Forward

56 Record

57 Stop

F. Search

Record

Stop

Fast Fwd

Record

Stop

Fast Fwd

Record

Stop

Day +

Stop

58 Pause

Pause

Skip –

Skip +

Pause

59 Skip Down

60 Skip Up

Skip –

Skip +

Scan –

Scan +

Page –

Page +

32 FUNCTION LIST

Setup Code Table: TV

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

A MARK

ADMIRAL

AKAI

103 132

192

123 160

AMPRO

164

ANAM

045 103 106 109 112 122

AOC

103 123 128

BLAUPUNKT

BROKSONIC

CANDLE

CAPEHART

CENTURION

CENTRONIC

CITIZEN

084

205 206

123 128

059

123 171

045

045 123 128 132

CLASSIC

CONCERTO

CONTEC

CORANDO

CORONADO

CRAIG

045

128

045

172

132

045 157 158 159

CROWN

045 132

CURTIS MATHES

CXC

123 128 132

045

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DIGI LINK

DYNASTY

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

FUNAI

045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132

128 132

200

045

063

115 132

045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159 162 205

045

FUTURETECH

045

087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163

GOLDSTAR

GRUNDIG

HALL MARK

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

101 103 110 128 132

193

128

201

123 128 132 144 147

INFINITY

INKEL

148

120

JBL

148

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

115 123 128 132 145

019

JVC

079 087 134

KAWASHO

KEC

173

045

KENWOOD

KMC

123 204

132

KTV

045 123 132 162

LLOYTRON

LODGENET

LOGIK

172 173

069

LUXMAN

LXI

128

077 145 148

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MATSUI

123 128 132 145 148

115 123 148

148

MEMOREX

METZ

069 128

084

33 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: TV (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

MGA

115 123 128

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

084

077 115 123 128 160 167 168

175 176

NATIONAL

NEC

148 177 179 180 181 182

115 121 123 125

NIKEI

045

ONKING

ONWA

045

OPTONICA

ORION

077

207 208 209 210 211

PANASONIC

PHILCO

087 148 169

045 115 123 128 132 148

PHILIPS

123 128 132 145 148

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PROSCAN

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

024 123 128 213 214

128 132

133

059 122 128 132 165

087

045 128 132 180 196 197

115 123 128 133 145 161 163

REALISTIC

RUNCO

045 196 197

152 153

SAA

183

SAMPO

059 123 128

SAMSUNG

SANYO

124 128 132 145

054

SCOTT

045 128 132

SEARS

128 132 145

SHARP

077 128 132

SIEMENS

SIGNATURE

SONY

084

069

117 130 136 194 212

SOUNDESIGN

SPECTRICON

SSS

045 128

103

045

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

123 128 145 148

184

077

TATUNG

TECHNICS

TECHWOOD

TEKNIKA

TELERENT

TERA

063

080

128

045 069 115 123 128 132

069

156

THOMSON

TMK

190 191

128

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDTECH

WARDS

063 129 202

132

160

128

069 128 132 148

YAMAHA

YORK

123 128

128

YUPITERU

ZENITH

ZONDA

045

069 090

103

34 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: VCR

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA

040

AKAI

048 108 109 126

AMPRO

076

ASA

134

AUDIO DYNAMICS

BROKSONIC

CANDLE

CANON

018 048

110 147

134 135

135 140

CAPEHART

CITIZEN

094

134

CRAIG

045 116

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DBX

017 094 104

094

018 048

DYNATECH

EMERSON

FISHER

040

013 040 042 110 112

017

FUNAI

040

076 095 124

GO VIDEO

GOLDSTAR

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

113

018 107

018 049

040 048

018 045

048

JVC

018 048 111 132

KENWOOD

LLOYD

020 048

040

LXI

020 040

MAGIN

045

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MEMOREX

MGA

040

018

017 020 040 076

049

MITSUBISHI

MULTITECH

NAD

049 131

040

139

NATIONAL

NEC

140

018 048

NORDMENDE

OPTIMUS

ORION

048

159

147

PANASONIC

PHILCO

125 150 167 172

040

PHILIPS

040 075

PORTLAND

PULSAR

094

076

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

001 125

134 140 142 158 159

095 124 125 157 172

017 020 040 045 159

REALISTIC

35 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: VCR (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

SALORA

020

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

SANYO

SCOTT

SEARS

045 095 105 109

048 116 147

017 020

110 112

017 020

129 156

080 129

040

017 040

134

048

SHARP

SONY

SOUNDESIGN

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

TASHICO

TATUNG

TEAC

040 048

040

TEKNIKA

THOMAS

TMK

013

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNITECH

VECTOR RESEARCH

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDEOSONIC

WARDS

112 155

045

018

018 040

045

040 045 112

018 040 048

040 076 083

YAMAHA

ZENITH

Setup Code Table: CD

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ADCOM

063 069

AIWA

072 111 118 156 170

AKAI

050 177 184

AUDIO TECHNICA

AUDIOACCESS

AUDIOFILE

BSR

053

125

211

044

CALIFORNIA AUDIO

CAPETRONIC

CARRERA

CARVER

015 109

070

087

136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186

CASIO

CLARINETTE

DENON

EMERSON

FISHER

FRABA

117 122 166

122 166

187 188 213

052 093 108

055 068

117

FUNAI

126

164

36 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: CD (Continued)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

GENEXXA

GOLDSTAR

HAITAI

108

016 087

099 214

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

001 002 025 054 190 218 219

093

INKEL

216

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

098 147

153

JVC

176 195 196

KENWOOD

LOTTE

030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181

108

LUXMAN

LXI

077 102

164

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MCINTOSH

MCS

039 113

058 084 191 192 193

194

080 098

MITSUMI

MODULAIRE

NAD

152

122 166

013 074 197 198

NAKAMICHI

NEC

199 200 201

069

NIKKO

053 055

ONKYO

037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

065 089 091 092 099 104 212

015 075 109 119 158 183 204

039 138 149 209

PIONEER

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215

210

015 109

122 126 213

024 081 093 150

RCX

169

REALISTIC

SANSUI

058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166

047 081 134 157 172

SANYO

033 068 082 095 168

SCOTT

108

SHARP

058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181

SHERWOOD

SONY

003 041 058 105 133

103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217

SOUNDSTREAM

SYMPHONIC

TAEKWANG

TEAC

124

059 110

177

011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154

THETA DIGITAL

TOSHIBA

VECTOR RESEARCH

VICTOR

039

013 074 097 151 155 173

087

120 130

WARDS

095

YAMAHA

YORK

019 031 053 061 135 169

122 166

37 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: Tape

Manufacturer/Brand

HARMAN KARDON

Setup Code Number

001

Setup Code Table: DVD

Manufacturer/Brand

APEX DIGITAL

DENON

Setup Code Number

061

019 051

003 004

005

GOLDSTAR

HARMAN KARDON

JVC

001

006

005 055 064

056

059

023

062

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MITSUBISHI

NAD

ONKYO

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

009 048

024 030 044

056

PIONEER

PROCEED

PROSCAN

RCA

SAMSUNG

SHARP

041 065

060

003 004

053 054

028

SONY

043 045

003 004

009 058

030 063

005 055 064

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

ZENITH

38 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: SAT

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ALPHASTAR

ALPHASTAR DBS

ALPHASTAR DSR

BIRDVIEW

472

450

442

425

CHANNEL MASTER

CHAPARRAL

CITOH

320 321 322 325 361

315 316 380 451

360

DRAKE

DX ANTENNA

ECHOSTAR

ELECTRO HOME

FUJITSU

313 317 318 413 481

331 352 362 379 483

395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485

392

324 329 334

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474

HITACHI DBS

HOUSTON TRACKER

HUGHES

455

463

437

JANIEL

366

JERROLD

454 468 484

KATHREIN

LEGEND

410

453

MACOM

317 365 369 370 371

MAGNAVOX

MEMOREX

NEXTWAVE

NORSAT

461 473

453

423

373

OPTIMUS

466

PANASONIC

PANASONIC DBS

PANSAT

366 469

457

420

PERSONAL CABLE

PHILIPS

418

375

PICO

407

PRESIDENT

PRIMESTAR

RCA

381 404

412 454 468 475

301 439 458 465

REALISTIC

SAMSUNG

SATELLITE SERVICE CO

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SONY

349 480

442

335 388

339

405

STAR CHOICE DBS

STARCAST

SUPER GUIDE

TEECOM

459

347

327 423

330 333 390 391 393 409

TOSHIBA

302 426 460 461 462 470

UNIDEN

ZENITH

323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 479 480

384 385 387 394 419

39 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: CBL

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ABC

001 011

ALLEGRO

AMERICAST

ARCHER

111

212

112

BELCOR

113

CABLE STAR

CITIZEN

033 113

111

COLOUR VOICE

DIGI

085 090

114

EAGLE

186

EASTERN

ELECTRICORD

EMERSON

FOCUS

066 070

039

112

116

G.I.

001 011 017 096 097

GC ELECTRONICS

GEMINI

GENERAL

113

032 060

210

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 168

GOODMIND

HAMLIN

112

056 099 100 101 117 175 208

HITACHI

001 188

JASCO

111

JERROLD

LINDSAY

MACOM

001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 168 188 210

118

191

MAGNAVOX

MOVIE TIME

NSC

017 019 068

035 039

035 190

OAK

197

PACE

179

PANASONIC

PANTHER

PHILIPS

053 176 177 189 214

114

013 019 020 085 090

PIONEER

POPULAR MECHANICS

PRELUDE

PRIMESTAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

001 041 119 171 209

116

120

162

111 112 213

053 214

RECOTON

REGAL

116

056 099 100 101 208

40 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: CBL (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

REMBRANT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SEAM

032

072 186

183 203

121

SIGNATURE

SPRUCER

001 188

053 081 177 189

STARCOM

STARGATE

TANDY

002 011 163

120

024

TELECAPATION

TEXSCAN

TFC

028

036

122

TIMELESS

TOCOM

123

170 205

UNITED CABLE

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

VIEWSTAR

ZENITH

011

033 034 039 042 113

124 211

019 025 086 089 190

065 125 211

116

ZENTEK

41 SETUP CODES

Troubleshooting Guide

Your AVR 120 receiver has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. In the event that you are experiencing difficulties, please check the

suggestions below for a possible solution to your problem. Additional information on the AVR 120, including updated information and user hints, is avail-

able from our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

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

• Mute is on

• Press Mute button

• Volume control is down

• Turn up volume control

Unit turns on, but front-panel

display does not light up

• Display brightness is turned off

• Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section

on page 26 so that the display is set to VFDFULL

No sound from any speaker;

light around power switch is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short

• Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and

speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to internal problems

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service center, which you can

locate by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com

No sound from surround or

center speakers

• Incorrect surround mode

• Input is monaural

• Incorrect configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Select a mode other than Stereo or Dolby 3 Stereo

• There is no surround information from mono sources

• Check speaker mode configuratioin

• The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Wrong device selected

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Change remote batteries

• Press the AVR selector

• Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote

or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator

display and digital audio stops

• Digital audio feed paused

• Resume play for DVD

• Check that Digital Input is selected

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there

may have been an electronic discharge or

severe AC line interference that has corrupted

the memory or microprocessor.

System Power Control Button 2. Next,

Processor Reset

simultaneously press and hold the Tone Mode

6and the FM Mode Selector @buttons

for three seconds.

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or

the displays seem abnormal, the cause may

involve the erratic operation of the system’s

memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

an authorized Harman Kardon service center.

You can locate the service center nearest

to you by visiting our Web site at

The unit will turn on automatically and display

the RESETmessage in the Main

Information Display F. Note that once you

have cleared the memory in this manner, it is

necessary to reestablish all system configuration

settings and tuner presets.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit

from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three

minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC

power cord and check the unit’s operation. If

the system still malfunctions, a system “reset”

may clear the problem.

www.harmankardon.com.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backup

system that preserves the system configuration

information and tuner presets if the unit is acci-

dentally unplugged or subjected to a power

outage. This memory will last for approximately

two weeks, after which time all information

must be reentered.

NOTE: After a reset, the unit will be returned to

the factory presets, and all settings for tuner

memory and presets speaker configuration,

delay times and surround mode memories must

be reentered.

To clear the AVR 120’s entire system memory

including tuner presets, output level settings,

delay times and speaker configuration data,

first put the unit in Standby by pressing the

42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

87.5–108.0MHz

IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo 70dB/68dB

Mono/Stereo 0.2%/0.3%

40dB @ 1kHz

400kHz, 70dB

80dB

90dB

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

50 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz,

both channels driven into 8 ohms

Five-Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

Front L&R channels:

40 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

AM Tuner Section

Center channel:

40 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Frequency Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

520–1710kHz

45dB

Loop 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

10kHz, 30dB

Surround channels:

40 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Selectivity

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Video Section

Television Format

Linear (High-Level)

200mV/47k ohms

95dB

NTSC

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Frequency

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic II

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

DTS

45dB

55dB

Response

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

General

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 120V/60Hz

68W idle, 540W maximum

(2 channels driven)

10Hz–100kHz

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

25 Amps

Dimensions

Width

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

17.3 inches (440mm)

6.5 inches (165mm)

17.1 inches (435mm)

Unmeasurable

40V/µsec

Height

Depth

Slew Rate

Weight

31 lb (14.1kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark,

of Harman Kardon, Inc.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby, Pro Logic II, AC-3 and the Double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

DTS and DTS Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an

implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Company.

Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

43 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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