Harman Kardon AVR 230 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION 3IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman KardonAVR 230 you are about to begin many years oflistening enjoyment. Designed to provide all theexcitement and detail of movie soundtracks andevery nuance of musical selections, the AVR 230is truly a multichannel receiver for the new mil-lennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1 digitaldecoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS,it offers the latest advancements in surroundtechnology such as Dolby Pro Logic II, the fullsuite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and thelatest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's ownLogic 7 technology.The AVR 230 has been engineered so that it iseasy to take advantage of all the power of itsdigital technology. On-screen menus, fully colorcoded connection jacks and terminals and ourexclusive EzSet ™ remote make installation fastand simple. However, to obtain the maximumenjoyment from your new receiver, we urge youto read this manual. A few minutes spent learn-ing the functions of the various controls willenable you to take advantage of all the powerthe AVR 230 is able to deliver.If you have any questions about this product, itsinstallation or its operation, please contact yourretailer or custom installer. They are your bestlocal sources of information.Description and FeaturesThe AVR 230 is among the most versatile andmultifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat-ing a wide range of listening options. In additionto Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digitalsources, a broad choice of surround modes forMatrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordingsare available for use with sources such as CD,VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AMtuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby ProLogic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Channel or7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes,the AVR offers Harman International’s exclusiveLogic 7 process in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions tocreate a wider, more enveloping field environ-ment and more defined fly-overs and pans.Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx,which uses proprietary processing to create anopen, spacious sound field even when only twofront speakers are available.In addition to providing a wide range of listeningoptions, the AVR is easy to configure so that itprovides the best results with your speakers andspecific listening-room environment.A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digitalprocessor to preserve all of the subtleties ofolder analog, two-channel materials, while bassmanagement, available in the surround andStereo-Digital modes,improves your ability totailor the sound to suit your room acoustics ortaste.On-screen menus make it simple to enter set-tings for speaker configurations and bass man-agement, and the EzSet remote measures a sys-tem’s sound levels and automatically calibratesthem for perfectly balanced sound field presen-tation.For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR featuresconnections for five video devices, all with bothcomposite and S-Video inputs. Two additionalaudio inputs are available, and a total of six digi-tal inputs and three outputs make the AVR 230capable of handling all the latest digital audiosources.For compatibility with the latest HDTV videosources and progressive scan DVD players, theAVR also features wide-bandwidth,low-crosstalk component video switching.Coax and optical digital outputs are available fordirect connection to digital recorders. Two videorecording outputs, preamp-out and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR 230virtually future-proof, with everything needed toaccommodate tomorrow’s new formats right onboard.The AVR 230’s powerful amplifier usestraditional Harman Kardon high-current designtechnologies to meet the wide dynamic range ofany program selection.Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelityreceiver more then fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuitdesigns, the AVR 230 is the perfect combinationof the latest in digital audio technology, a quietyet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant,easy-to-use package. Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX andDolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and thefull suite of DTS® modes, includingDTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix andNeo:6® Six channels of high-current amplifica-tion Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 ®processing, available for the first timewith both 7.1 and 5.1 processing ina variety of modes and two modesof VMAx ® Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-ChannelSources Bypasses DSP Processing toPreserve the Integrity of AnalogMaterials Stereo-Digital Mode for ProgrammableBass Management of Low FrequenciesBetween Main Speakers andSubwoofer remote automatically setsoutput levels for optimum performance High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatiblecomponent video switching Front panel analog A/V inputs Front panel digital inputs for easy con-nection to portable digital devices andthe latest video game consoles Multiple digital inputs and outputs On-screen menu and display system 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input andPreamp Outputs for Easy Expansion andUse with Future Audio Formats Extensive bass management options,including three separate crossovergroupings Main Remote with Internal CodesTM