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AVR 225
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
AVR 225
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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ! With
Description and Features
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver
almost fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry
and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 225 is one
of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.
the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 225 you are
about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The
AVR 225 has been custom-designed to provide all the
excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every
The AVR 225 is among the most versatile and multi-
featured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide
range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital
and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice
of analog surround modes are available for use with
sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the
AVR 225’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with the latest
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■ Onboard Dolby * Digital and DTS * Decoding
nuance of musical selections. Onboard Dolby * Digital
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Using Crystal * Chip Technology
and DTS * decoding allows you to take advantage of
the digital soundtracks from the latest DVD releases
and Digital Television broadcasts.
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■ Harman Kardon’s Exclusive Logic 7 * and
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Dolby Pro Logic * II decoding technology, Dolby 3
VMAx * Modes
Stereo and custom Hall and Theater modes, only
Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7 * to create a
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■ Dolby Laboratories’ Latest Pro Logic * II
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While complex digital systems are hard at work within
the AVR 225 to make all of this happen, hookup and
operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a pro-
grammable remote control, and on-screen menus
make the AVR 225 easy to use. To obtain the maxi-
mum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you
to take a few minutes 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 controls will enable you to
take advantage of all the power the AVR 225 is able
to deliver.
Decoding Technology
wider, more enveloping field environment and more
defined fly-overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon
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Remote Automatically Sets Output
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Levels for Optimum Performance
exclusive is VMAx *, which uses proprietary process-
ing to create an open, spacious sound field even when
only two front speakers are available. A Stereo-Direct
mode bypasses the digital processor to preserve all of
the subtleties of older analog, two-channel materials,
while bass management improves your ability to tailor
the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste.
■ Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-Channel Sources
Bypasses DSP Processing To Preserve the
Integrity of Analog Materials
■ Stereo-Direct Mode for Programmable Bass
Management of Low Frequencies Between
Main Speakers and Subwoofer
In addition to providing a wide range of listening
options, the AVR 225 is easy to configure so that it
provides the best results with your speakers and spe-
cific listening-room environment. On-screen menus
make it simple to enter settings for speakers, inputs
and delay times, while our exclusive EzSet™ remote
measures the system’s sound levels and automatically
calibrates them for a perfectly balanced sound field
presentation.
■ Front-Panel Digital Inputs for Easy Connection
to Portable Digital Devices and the Latest
Video Game Consoles
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.
■ Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs
■ On-Screen Menu and Display System
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■ 6-Channel Direct Input for Use With DVD-
Audio Players, Other Products With Internal
Surround Decoders or External Surround
Decoders
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 225 features
connections for five video devices, all with both com-
posite 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 225 capable of
handling all the latest digital audio sources. Coax and
optical digital outputs are also available for direct con-
nection to digital recorders. Two video recording out-
puts and a six-channel input make the AVR 225
virtually future-proof, with everything needed to
accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right onboard.
The AVR 225’s powerful amplifier uses traditional
Harman Kardon high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth
design technologies.
■ Color-Coded Input, Output and Speaker
Terminals Comply With the Latest CEA
Standards for Easy Installation
TO 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. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against interference
in a residential area. This device generates and uses
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, it may cause
interference to radio or TV reception.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
If this unit does cause interference with TV or radio
reception, you can try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk
of electric shock,
do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to
A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
B. Increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver.
C. Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that it
is not on the same circuit as the receiver.
If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.
Pour le CANADA
qualified service personnel.
CORDE DE CONNEXION CA ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRO-
DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
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.
CAUTION:
For CANADA
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by harman consumer group
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
AC POWER CORD CONNECTION CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INTRODUCTION 3
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Installation Location
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Important Safety Information
■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-
tial 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.
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
Your AVR 225 has been designed for use with 120-
volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than
that for which it is intended can create a safety and
fire hazard and may damage the unit.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
■ Make certain that proper space is provided both
above and below the unit for ventilation. 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.
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.
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 equip-
ment.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord
attached to your unit. We do not recommend 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
authorized service center with a cord meeting factory
specifications.
■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,
or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or
heating equipment.
Unpacking
■ Avoid moist or humid locations.
The carton and shipping materials used to protect your
new receiver during shipment were specially designed
to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest
that you save the carton and packing materials for use
in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need
repair.
■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of
the unit, or place objects directly over them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry
cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened
with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER
use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any
other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive clean-
ers, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid
spraying insecticide near the unit.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out-
let, 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.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may
wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the
tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton.
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.
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, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-
ately, and consult an authorized service station.
Moving the Unit
If you do not wish to save the packaging materials,
please note that the carton and other sections of the
shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials at a local
recycling center.
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any
interconnection cords with other components, and
make certain that you disconnect the unit from the
AC outlet.
Important Information for the User
CATV or Antenna Grounding
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.
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 interfer-
ence 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 instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munication. However, there is no guarantee that harm-
ful interference will 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:
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to pro-
vide 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 discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.
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 proper grounding and, in par-
ticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con-
nected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as possible.
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
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1Main Power Switch
2System Power Control
3Power Indicator
4Headphone Jack
5Selector Buttons
6Tone Mode
!Input Source Selector
@Tuning Mode Selector
#Digital Optical 3 Input
$Digital Coax 3 Jack
%Video 4 Video Input Jacks
^Video 4 Audio Input Jacks
&Bass Control
ÔSet Button
Input Indicators
ÒDelay
ÚDigital Input Selector
ÛMain Information Display
ÙChannel Select Button
ıSpeaker Select Button
ˆTest Tone Selector
7Surround Mode Selector
8Tuning Selector
*Balance Control
9AM/FM Selector
)Preset Stations Selector
(Treble Control
ÓVolume Control
˜Surround Mode Indicators
¯Remote Sensor Window
select from the choices available, as shown in the Main
Information Display Û.
1Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply
power to the AVR 225. When the switch is pressed
in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated
by the amber LED 3surrounding 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 illuminated 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 dis-
ables 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 sig-
nal will be “flat,” without any bass or treble alteration,
no matter how the actual Bass and Treble Controls
&(are adjusted.
4Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen
to the AVR 225’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.
2System Power Control: When the Main Power
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Switch
is “ON,” press this button to turn on the
AVR 225; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that
7Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to
change the surround mode by scrolling through the list
of available modes. Note that depending on the type
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the Power Indicator
surrounding the switch will
turn green when the unit is on.
5Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the
AVR 225’s configuration settings, use these buttons to
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of input, some modes are not always available. (See
page 25 for more information about surround modes.)
plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that
might degrade future performance.
between the Optical #e and Coaxial $b
digital inputs or to select the source’s analog input.
(See pages 26–28 for more information on digital
audio.)
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 Jack: This jack is used for con-
nection to the output of portable audio devices, video
game consoles or other products that have a coax
digital audio jack.
ÛMain Information Display: This display delivers
messages and status indications to help you operate
the receiver. (See pages 7–8 for a complete explana-
tion of the Information Display.)
%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.
In Manual tuning mode, 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 sec-
onds you will note that the unit will quickly advance
through the frequency band. Release it and the tuner
will stop. In Auto tuning mode, each press of the but-
ton will search for the next station with an acceptable
signal. Press and hold the button to skip through the
acceptable stations. When the button is released, the
tuner will not stop until it reaches a station with an
acceptable frequency.
ÙChannel Select Button: Press this button to
begin the process of trimming the channel output lev-
els using an external audio source. (For more informa-
tion on output level trim adjustment, see page 29.)
^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.
ıSpeaker Select Button: Press this button to
begin the process of configuring the unit to match the
type of speakers used in your listening room. (See
pages 19–21 for more information on speaker setup
and configuration.)
&Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the low-
frequency output of the left/right channels 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.
ˆTest Tone Selector: Press this button to begin
the process of adjusting the channel output levels
using the internal test tone as a reference. (For more
information on output level adjustment, see page 21.)
To switch back and forth between the Auto and
Manual tuning modes, press the Tuning Mode
Selector @.
*Balance Control: Turn this control to change the
relative volume for the front left/right channels.
˜Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED will
light in front of the surround mode that is currently
in use.
9AM/FM Selector: Pressing this button will auto-
matically switch the AVR 225 to the Tuner mode.
Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM
frequency bands. (See page 28 for more information
on the tuner.)
NOTE: For proper operation of the surround modes
this control should be at the midpoint or “12 o’clock”
position.
¯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.
(Treble Control: Turn this control to modify the high-
frequency output of the left/right channels 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.
)Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to
scroll up or down through the list of stations that have
been entered into the preset memory. (See page 28
for more information on tuner presets.)
ÓVolume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to
increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease
the volume. If the AVR 225 is muted, adjusting the
!Input Source Selector: Press this button to
change the input by scrolling up or down through the
list of input sources.
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Volume Control Ó
will automatically release
the unit from the silenced condition.
@Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to select
Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so
that the Auto Indicator Rlights, 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 8uwill
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 28 for more
information on using the tuner.)
ÔSet Button: When making choices during the
setup and configuration process, press this button to
enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Infor-
mation Display Ûinto the AVR 225’s memory. The
Set button may also be used to change the display
brightness (see page 30).
Input Indicators: A green LED will light in front of
the input that is currently being used as the source for
the AVR 225.
Ò Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence
of steps required to enter delay time settings. (See
page 18 for more information on delay times.)
#Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the optical digital
audio output of an audio or video product to this jack.
When the input is not in use, be certain to keep the
ÚDigital Input Selector: When playing a source
that has a digital output, press this button to select
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ABitstream Indicators
BDTS Mode Indicator
CDolby Digital Indicator
DDolby Pro Logic II Indicator
EDolby 3 Stereo/Stereo Indicator
FOSD Indicator
ILogic 7 Mode Indicators
JPreset Number/Sleep Timer
KNight Mode Indicator
LSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators
MPreset Indicator
QTuned Indicator
RAuto Indicator
SMain Information Display
TAnalog Input Indicator
UCoaxial Digital Input Indicators
VOptical Digital Input Indicators
NSleep Indicator
GDSP Mode Indicator
HVMAx Mode Indicators
OMemory Indicator
PStereo Indicator
ABitstream Indicators: When the input is a digital
source, one of these indicators will light to display the spe-
cific type of data signal in use.
FOSD Indicator: When the On Screen Display
(OSD) system is in use, this indicator lights to remind
you that the other indicators in this display do not
function when the OSD is being used.
KNight Mode Indicator: This lights when the
AVR 225 is in the Night mode, which preserves the
dynamic range of digital program material at low vol-
ume levels. This mode is only available with specially
encoded Dolby Digital sources. (See page 27 for a
description of the Night mode.)
BDTS Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when a
DTS-encoded source is playing and DTS Surround
decoding is 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, the Theater Mode and 5-Channel
Stereo.
LSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indica-
tors are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type
selected for each channel or the 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 19 for
more information 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 page
27 for more information on the Channel Indicators.)
CDolby Digital Indicator: This indicator lights
when a Dolby Digital source is being played and Dolby
Digital surround decoding is in use.
HVMAx Mode Indicators: These light when the
VMAx mode is in use. VMAxFappears when the
Far Field VMAx mode is selected; VMAxNappears
when the Near Field VMAx mode is selected. (See
page 25 for a description of the VMAx modes.)
DDolby Pro Logic II Indicator: This indicator lights
when the Dolby Pro Logic II mode has been selected.
• 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 processing, which require that the Dolby
Pro Logic II mode be used any time a two-channel
Dolby signal is detected.
ILogic 7 Mode Indicators: These indicators light
when the Logic 7 mode is in use. LOGIC7C
appears for the Cinema version; LOGIC7M
appears for the Music version of Logic 7. (See page
25 for a description of the Logic 7 modes.)
• 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 soundtrack is available and has been
selected.
JPreset Number/Sleep Timer: When the tuner is
in use, these numbers indicate the specific preset
memory location in use. (See page 28 for more infor-
mation on preset stations.) When the Sleep function is
in use, these numbers show how many minutes
remain before the unit goes into the Standby mode.
(See page 24 for information on the Sleep function.)
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 28 for more information
on tuner presets.)
EDolby 3 Stereo/Stereo Indicator: The entire
indicator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo mode has
been selected. When the surround modes are turned
off so that two-channel stereo playback is in use, only
the “ST” indicator will light.
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NSleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the
Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the Preset
Number/Sleep Timer Jwill show the minutes
remaining before the AVR 225 goes into the Standby
mode. (See page 24 for more information on the Sleep
function.)
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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. This indicator differs from
the indicator that lights when the surround decoding
modes are turned off, which is described above as the
Dolby 3 Stereo/Stereo Indicator E.
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Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when a station
is being received with sufficient signal strength to pro-
vide acceptable listening quality.
RAuto Indicator: This indicator lights when the
tuner’s Auto mode is in use.
SMain Information Display: This display shows
messages relating to the status, input source, surround
mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of the
AVR 225’s operation.
TAnalog Input Indicator: This indicator lights when
an analog input source has been selected.
UCoaxial Digital Input Indicators: These indicators
light to show when a coaxial digital audio input has
been selected.
VOptical Digital Input Indicators: These indicators
light to show when an optical digital audio input has
been selected.
NOTE: See page 26 for information on assigning either
an analog input or one of the digital audio inputs to the
source currently in use.
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⁄ Center Speaker Outputs
¤ Surround Left Speaker Outputs
‹ Front Left Speaker Outputs
› Switched AC Accessory Outlet
fi Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet
fl AC Power Cord
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DVD Audio Inputs
Video 1 Composite Video Input
Video 1 Audio Inputs
Video 1 Composite Video Output
Video 1 Audio Outputs
Video 2 Composite Video Input
Video 2 Audio Inputs
Video 2 Composite Video Output
Video 2 Audio Outputs
Video 3 Composite Video Input
Video 3 Audio Inputs
‡ Optical Digital Audio Output
° Coaxial Digital Audio Output
· Video Monitor S-Video Output
a DVD S-Video Input
b Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs
c Video 1 S-Video Input
d Video 1 S-Video Output
e Optical Digital Audio Inputs
f Video 2 S-Video Input
g Video 2 S-Video Output
h Video 3 S-Video Input
i 6-Channel Direct Inputs
j Video Monitor Composite Video Output
k DVD Composite Video Input
woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub-
woofer amplifier input.
¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna sup-
plied 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.
∞ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
ª⁄‹ 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 terminal to the negative (–) terminal on the
speakers. 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 may have
matching color terminals in accordance with the new
§ Remote IR Input: If the AVR 225’s front-panel
IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other
obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.
™ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor (or an
optional external) FM antenna to this terminal.
¶ Remote IR Output: This connection permits the
IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote-
controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack
on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment.
£ CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the output of
a compact disc player or CD changer.
¢ Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.
• Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-
level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external sub-
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CEA specifications, while existing speakers typically
use a red terminal for the positive (+) speaker wire
connection. (See page 14 for more information on
speaker polarity.)
b Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax
digital audio 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 connect the RF digital output of an
LD player to these jacks.
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Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video
source.
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Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to
‚¤ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these
outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left
and right surround speakers. When making speaker
connections always make certain to maintain correct
polarity by connecting the black terminal to the nega-
tive (–) terminal on the speakers. Connect the blue
terminal to the positive (+) terminal on the left sur-
round speaker and the gray terminal to the positive
(+) terminal on the right surround speaker. Newer
speakers may have matching color terminals in accor-
dance with the new CEA specifications, while existing
speakers typically use a red terminal for the positive
(+) speaker wire connection. (See page 14 for more
information on speaker polarity.)
the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR.
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Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to
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the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video
source, if you have connected a VCR to the Video 2
input.
c
Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect one of these
jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks
on a VCR or other video source.
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Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to
d
Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect one of
the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source, if you have connected a VCR to the
Video 2 input.
these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jack on a VCR.
e Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical
digital audio 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.
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Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a cable television box,
satellite dish receiver, VCR or other video source.
› Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may
be used to power any device you wish to have turned
on or off at the same time as the AVR 225. Any device
connected to this outlet will be off when the AVR 225
is in the Standby mode, and power will be supplied to
the outlet when the AVR 225 is turned on.
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Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect one of these
jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks
on a TV, VCR or other video source.
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Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect one of
fi Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet
may be used to power any AC device. The power will
remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the
AVR 225 is on or off.
these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jacks on a VCR, if you are connecting a VCR
to the Video 2 inputs.
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Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect one of these
NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices
connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed
100 watts. Do not connect power amplifiers or other
high-current draw devices to these outlets.
jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks
on a cable television box, satellite dish receiver, VCR
or other video source.
i 6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external digital
audio decoder is used, connect the outputs of that
decoder to these jacks.
fl AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an
unswitched AC wall outlet.
‡ Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack
to the matching digital audio input connector on a
digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
These jacks have been color-coded as follows to
assist you in making correct channel connections:
Front Left
Front Right
Center
Surround Left
Surround Right
Subwoofer
White
Red
Green
Blue
Gray
Purple
° Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack
to the matching digital audio input connector on a
digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
·j Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks
to the composite or S-Video input of a TV monitor or
video projector to view the on-screen menus and the
output of any standard video source selected by the
receiver’s video switcher.
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DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
analog audio jacks on a DVD or other source device.
NOTE: The default setting for the audio input associated
with DVD is the Coaxial Digital Input 1 b. If you con-
nect the audio outputs of a DVD player to these jacks
31 , change the input setting as shown on page 17.
ak DVD Video Inputs: Connect one of these jacks
to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD or
other video source.
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c b
aPower Off Button
bIR Transmitter Window
cProgram/SPL Indicator
dPower On Button
eInput Selectors
fAVR Selector
gAM/FM Tuner Select
hTest Button
iSleep Button
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jSurround Mode Selector
kNight Mode
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lChannel Select Button
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Button
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oSet Button
pDigital Select
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Button
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l
rNumeric Keys
sTuner Mode
tDirect Button
uTuning Up/Down
vOSD Button
wMacro Buttons
xTransport Controls
ySkip Up/Down Buttons
zDisc Skip Button
`Preset Up/Down
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Clear Button
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Memory Button
Delay/Prev. Ch.
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Speaker Select
Spare Button
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Volume Up/Down
TV/Video Selector
SPL Button
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6-Channel Direct Input
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Mute
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EzSet Sensor Microphone
■
NOTE: The function names shown here are each
button’s feature when used with the AVR 225. Most
buttons have additional functions when used with
other devices. See pages 36–37 for a list of these
functions.
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⁄ ¤
IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 225’s remote may be
programmed to control up to eight devices, including
the AVR 225. Before using the remote, it is important
to remember to press the Input Selector Button e
that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In
addition, the AVR 225’s remote is shipped from
the factory to operate the AVR 225 and most
Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette
decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide
variety of other products using the control codes that
are part of the remote. Before using the remote with
other products, follow the instructions on page 32 to
program the proper codes for the products in your
system.
fAVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the
remote so that it will operate the AVR 225’s functions. If
the AVR 225 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the
AVR 225 on.
/
Buttons mqto select the channel being
adjusted, then press the Set Button o, followed by
⁄ ¤
the
/
Buttons mqagain, to change the level
setting. (See page 29 for more information.)
⁄
gAM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select
the AVR 225’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing
this button when the tuner is already in use will switch
between the AM and FM bands.
m
Button: This multipurpose button is used to
change or scroll through items in the on-screen 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 avail-
able choices.
hTest Button: Press this button to begin the
sequence used to manually calibrate the AVR 225’s
output levels. To begin automatic calibration using the
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EzSet feature, press the SPL Button
instead
of this button. (See page 21 for more information on
calibrating the AVR 225.)
It is also important to remember that many of the but-
tons on the remote take on different functions, depend-
ing on the product selected using the device control
selectors. The descriptions shown here primarily detail
the functions of the remote when it is used to operate
the AVR 225. (See pages 36–37 for information about
alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)
n‹ Button: This button is used to change the
menu selection or setting during some of the setup
procedures for the AVR 225.
iSleep Button: Press this button to place the unit
in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display,
the AVR 225 will automatically go into the Standby
mode. Each press of the button changes the time until
turn-off in the following order:
oSet Button: This button is used to enter settings
into the AVR 225’s memory. It is also used in the
setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration
and channel output level adjustment.
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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 225 in the Standby mode, first press
the AVR Selector Button fand then press this
button.
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pDigital Select: Press this button to assign one of
the digital inputs be#$to a source. (See page
26 for more information on using digital inputs.)
This button is also used to change channels on your
TV when the TV is selected, and to end the process of
creating a macro command. (See page 33 for more
information on creating macros.)
¤
q
Button: This multipurpose button is used to
change or scroll through items in the on-screen 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 avail-
able choices.
bIR Transmitter Window: Point this window toward
the AVR 225 when pressing buttons on the remote to
make certain that infrared commands are properly
received.
jSurround Mode Selector: Press this button to
begin the process of changing the surround mode.
⁄ ¤
After the button has been pressed, use the
/
Buttons mq to select the desired surround
mode. (See page 25 for more information.) Note that
this button is also used to tune channels when the TV
is selected and during the process of erasing stored
macro commands. (See page 33 for more information
on macros.)
cProgram/SPL Indicator: This three-color indica-
tor is used to guide you through the process of pro-
gramming the remote and it is also used as a level
indicator when using the remote’s EzSet capabilities.
(See page 21 for more information on setting output
levels, and see page 32 for information on program-
ming the remote.)
rNumeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10-
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.
NOTE: The Sleep Button iand Surround Mode
Selector jmay also function as the Channel +
and – keys when the remote is programmed for use
with TVs, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers or other
video devices with tuners. See page 34 for information
on programming 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.
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.Toturn on the
AVR 225, press the AVR Selector Button f.
sTuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner is
in use to select between automatic tuning and manual
tuning. In automatic tuning mode, the Auto Indicator
Rwill be lit, and only stations with acceptable signal
quality may be tuned by pressing the Tuning Up/
Down Buttons 8u. When the button is pressed
so that the Auto Indicator Rgoes out, manual tun-
ing mode is engaged, and pressing the Tuning
Buttons 8uwill move the frequency up or down
in single-step increments. When the FM band is in
use, pressing this button when a station’s signal is
eInput Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons
will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the
AVR 225 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 225. Finally, it will change the
remote control so that it controls the device selected.
After pressing one of these buttons you must press
the AVR Selector Button fagain to operate the
AVR 225’s functions with the remote.
kNight Mode: Press this button to activate
the Night mode. This mode is available in specially
encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialogue
(center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.
lChannel Select Button: This button is used to
start the process of setting the AVR 225’s output levels to
an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the
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weak will change to monaural reception. (See page
28 for more information.)
Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect
entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio
station’s frequency.
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SPL Button: This button activates the AVR 225’s
EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the
AVR 225’s output levels. Press and hold the button for
three seconds and then release it. The Test Tone will
begin circulating, and the Program/SPL Indicator c
will change colors. During this sequence, EzSet will
automatically adjust the output levels for all channels
until they have equal output levels, as shown by the
Program/SPL Indicator clighting green for each
channel. (See page 21 for more information on EzSet.)
tDirect Button: When the tuner is in use, press
this button to start the sequence for direct entry of a
station’s frequency. After pressing the button simply
press the proper Numeric Keys rto select a sta-
tion. (See page 28 for more information on the tuner.)
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Memory Button: Press this button to enter a
radio station into the AVR 225’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 28 for more
information.)
uTuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these
buttons will tune up or down through the selected fre-
quency band. If the Tuner Mode Button s@has
been pressed so that the Auto Indicator Ris illumi-
nated, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner
to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength
for quality reception. When the Auto Indicator Ris
NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons will tune sta-
tions in single-step increments. (See page 28 for more
information.)
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Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin
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6-Channel Direct Input: Press this button to
the process for setting the delay times used by the
AVR 225 when processing surround sound. After
pressing this button, the delay times are entered by
pressing the Set Button oand then using the
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select the component connected to the 6-Channel
Direct Inputs i as the source.
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Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence
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Buttons mqto change the setting. Press
the AVR 225 or TV set being controlled, depending on
which device has been selected. When the AVR 225
is muted, press this button or use the Volume Control
the Set Button oagain to complete the process.
(See page 18 for more information.)
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34 to return to the previous volume level.
vOSD Button: Press this button to activate the On
Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust
the AVR 225’s parameters.
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Button: Press this button to change a setting
or selection when configuring many of the AVR 225’s
settings.
When the AVR 225 remote is being programmed to
operate another device, or when a macro command is
being programmed, this button is pressed with the
Input Selector Button e to begin the program-
ming process. (See page 33 for more information.)
wMacro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or
recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence
of commands stored in the remote. (See page 33 for
more information on storing and recalling macros.)
32 Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the
process of configuring the AVR 225’s bass manage-
ment system for use with the type of speakers used
in your system. Once the button has been pressed,
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EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor micro-
xTransport Controls: These buttons do not have
any functions with the AVR 225 but they may be pro-
grammed for the forward/reverse play operation of a
wide variety of CD or DVD players, and audio or video
cassette recorders. (See page 34 for more information
on programming the Transport Control Punch-Through
capability of the remote.)
phone for the EzSet microphone is behind these slots.
When using the remote to calibrate speaker output
levels using EzSet, be sure that you do not hold the
remote in a way that covers these slots. (See page 21
for more information on using EzSet.)
use the
/
Buttons mqto select the chan-
nel you wish to set up. Press the Set Button o
and 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 20 for more
information.)
ySkip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons have no
direct function with the AVR 225, but when used with
a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they
will change the track or chapter of the disc currently
being played in the changer.
Spare Button: This button does not have any
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function for the operation of the AVR 225, but it is
available for use when programmed with the code
from another remote. (See page 32 for information
on programming the remote with codes for other
devices.)
zDisc Skip Button: This button has no direct
function for the AVR 225, but when used with a com-
patibly programmed CD or DVD changer, it will change
the disc currently being played in the changer. (See
page 33 for more information on using the remote
with other devices.)
Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise
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or lower the system volume. See page 34 for more
information on programming the Volume Punch-
Through capability of the remote, which allows you to
change the AVR 225’s volume while the remote is set
to control another device.
`Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,
press these buttons to scroll through the stations
programmed into the AVR 225’s memory. 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.
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TV/Video Selector: This button does not have a
direct function on the AVR 225, 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.
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System Installation
cable TV system. Note that if the antenna or connec-
tion uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use the
300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit to
make the connection.
Front Left = White
Center = Green
Surround Left = Blue Surround Right = Gray
Front Right = Red
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.
NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to
an industry convention of using black terminals for
negative and red ones for positive, some manufactur-
ers may vary from this configuration. To ensure proper
phase and optimal performance, consult the identifica-
tion 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 proceeding,
or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.
Audio Equipment Connections
7. If you have a DVD-Audio or SACD player, or other
component that includes an onboard surround
decoder and 6-channel line-level audio outputs, you
may connect these audio outputs to the 6-Channel
Direct Inputs i.
We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect
cables when making connections to source equipment
and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.
When making connections to audio source equipment
or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the
unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possi-
bility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals
to the speakers that may damage them.
8. Connect the front, center and surround Speaker
Outputs ª‚⁄¤‹ to the respective speakers.
To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your
speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-
gest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many
brands of cable are available 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 select-
ing the proper cable.
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 sur-
round-right speakers, even if the speakers are a
different distance from the AVR 225.
1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the
CD Inputs £.
NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and vari-
able 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.
9. 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 connected to one or more subwoofer speakers.
If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not
have line-level input connections, follow the instruc-
tions furnished with the speaker for connection
information.
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.
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette
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 225.
Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs
of less than 10 feet. We do not recommend that you
use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due
to the power loss and degradation in performance that
will occur.
3. Connect the output of any digital sources to the
appropriate input connections on the AVR 225 rear
panel. The Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs
be#$ may be used with a Dolby Digital or
DTS source such as a DVD player, or the output
of a conventional CD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF)
output.
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in the same manner as
audio components. Again, the use of high-quality inter-
connect cables is recommended to preserve signal
quality.
Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro-
priate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other
appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about
running cables inside walls should be referred to your
installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is famil-
iar with the NEC and/or the applicable local building
codes in your area.
Although any compatible video device may be con-
nected to any video input (with the exception of the
4. Connect the Optical Digital Audio Output ‡ or the
Coaxial Digital Audio Output ° on the rear panel of
the AVR 225 to the matching digital input connections on
a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
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Video 1 and Video 2 Out Jacks dg
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, which may only be connected to a video
recorder), to make programming device codes into
the remote control easier, we recommend that you
connect your VCR to the Video 1 Connectors cd
5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the
unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM and GND
Screw Terminals ¡.
When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to
observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the
“negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on
both the receiver and the speaker. The AVR 225 con-
forms to 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 making the correct connections.
If your speakers have color-coded connections, match
the terminal on the AVR 225 to the like terminal on
your speakers. For existing speakers with a red termi-
nal for the positive connection, the connections on the
AVR 225 are as follows:
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, your television to the Video 2 Input
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Connectors f
, and your cable-TV converter
or satellite receiver to the Video 3 Input Connectors
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1. Connect a VCR’s or other video source’s audio and
video Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In
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Jacks cf
on the rear panel. The
Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be
connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out Jacks
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM
Antenna (75-Ohm) Connection ™. The FM anten-
na may be an external roof antenna, an inside pow-
ered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a
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2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a
television set or any other video source to the Video 2
Power Connections
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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 equip-
ment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw
to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.
Input Jacks f
.
3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a
cable TV converter or satellite receiver, or any other
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video source, to the Video 3 Jacks h
.
The Switched AC Accessory Outlet › will 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.
4. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of
a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Jacks a
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k
. When a digital audio connection is used
for your DVD player, the default connection is the
Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1 Jack b. However,
the connection may also be made to any of the
Optical e #or Coaxial b $digital audio
inputs, provided that the digital input source selection
is changed as shown on pages 17 and 26. If your
DVD or DVD-Audio player includes an onboard sur-
round decoder and 6-channel line-level audio out-
puts, you may connect these audio outputs to the
6-Channel Direct Inputs i. When you wish to
hear this decoded audio, select the DVD input first in
order to select the video signal from the DVD player,
then select the 6-Channel Direct Input source for the
audio.
NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a
Standby mode when they are used with switched out-
lets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet
alone without a remote control command.
The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet fi will
receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a
powered AC outlet.
Finally, when all connections are complete, plug the
Power Cord fl into a nonswitched 120-volt AC wall
outlet. You’re almost ready to enjoy the AVR 225!
5. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player,
satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the
appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs
be#$.
6. Connect the Video Monitor Output ·j 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. The AVR 225 will not convert
signals from composite to S-Video, or vice versa.
S-Video inputs may only be viewed when the
AVR 225 is connected to a TV set or video display
with S-Video capability. If you use both standard
composite video and S-Video sources in your
system, it is important that you connect both an
S-Video cable and a standard composite video
cable (a coax cable with an RCA plug on both ends)
between the AVR 225 and your TV or projector.
When it is necessary to make both types of
connections to your TV set, use different inputs if
possible. Consult the instructions for your TV set or
projector for more information on connecting both
types of signals.
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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.
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.
Center Front Speaker
No more
than 24"
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. 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 dis-
tracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound
moves across mismatched front-channel speakers.
Left Front
Speaker
Right Front
Speaker
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 find-
ing the optimal location 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 sub-
woofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.
You should also follow the instructions of the sub-
woofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experi-
ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your
listening room.
A) Front-Channel Speaker Installation with Direct-
View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors
TV or Projection Screen
Center Front
Speaker
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 perforated front projection screen.
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 preferred 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.
System Setup
Once the speakers have been placed in the room
and connected, the remaining steps in the setup
process are to program the AVR 225’s bass manage-
ment 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.
Optional Rear-Wall Mounting
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 possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so
that they are aimed at ear height when you’re seated
in the listening position.
You are now ready to power up the AVR 225 to begin
these final adjustments.
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.
1. Plug the Power Cord fl into an unswitched AC
outlet.
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. The
Power Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating
that the unit is in the Standby mode.
At least 6 inches from ceiling
Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes some
experimentation to find the correct location 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 sounds from
all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at
the same time (without delay from the center speaker
compared to the left and right speakers).
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.
At least 2 feet
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.
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.
C) Optimal placement of surround speakers.
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5. Turn the AVR 225 on either by pressing the
System Power Control 2on the front panel,
or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector
of digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers
installed and the surround mode specifics. Remember
that since the AVR 225 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.
*
MASTER
MENU
*
INPUT SETUP
SURROUND
SPEAKER
SETUP
SETUP
for any of the Input Selectors eg
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OUTPUT
ADJUST
ADJUST
on the remote. The Power Indicator 3will turn
green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main
Information Display Ûwill also light up.
CHANNEL
ADVANCED
EXIT
Using the On-Screen Display To Make
Configuration Adjustments
To make this process as quick and as easy as possi-
ble, we suggest that you use the Full-OSD system with
the on-screen menus, and step through each input.
Figure 1
When making the following adjustments, you may find
it easier to use the AVR 225’s on-screen display sys-
tem. These easy-to-read displays give you a clear pic-
ture of the current status of the unit and make it easy
to see which speaker, delay, input or digital selection
you are making.
When the Full-OSD system is in use, the menu selec-
tions are not shown in the Main Information Display
ÛS. When the Full-OSD menu system is used,
OSD ON will appear in the Main Information
Display Sand the OSD Indicator Fwill light to
remind you that a video display must be used. When
the Semi-OSD system is used in conjunction with the
discrete configuration buttons, the on-screen display
will show a single line of text with the current menu
selection. That selection will also be shown in the
Main Information Display S.
Once you have completed the settings for the first
input, many settings may be duplicated for the remain-
ing inputs. It is also a good idea to set the configura-
tion data in the order these items are listed in the
MASTERMENU, as some settings require a
specific entry in a prior menu item. Remember that
once the settings are made for one input, they must
be made for all other input sources in your system.
To view the on-screen menus, make certain you have
made a connection from the Video Monitor Out
Jacks ·j on the rear panel to the composite or
S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order to view
the AVR 225’s displays, the correct video source must
be selected on the TV or other video display.
Input Setup
The first step in configuring the AVR 225 is to select
an input. This may be done by pressing the front-
panel Input Source Selector !until the desired
input’s name appears momentarily in the Main
Information Display S, and the green LED lights
next to the input’s name in the front-panel Input
Indicators . The input may also be selected by
pressing the appropriate Input Selector
To use the Full-OSD menu system, press the OSD
Button v. When the menu is on the screen, press
IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the displays on a
projection TV it is important that they not be left on the
screen for an extended period of time. As with any video
display, but particularly with projectors, constant display
of a static image such as these menus or video game
images may cause the image to be permanently “burned
into” the CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the
AVR 225 warranty and may not be covered by the pro-
jector TV set’s warranty.
›
⁄ ¤
/
the
Buttons mquntil the on-screen
cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust, and then
press the Set Button oto adjust that item. Note
that the menus will remain on the screen for 20 sec-
onds, and then they will “time-out” and disappear from
the screen. The time-out may be increased to as
much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCED
menu, and changing the item titled FULLOSD
TIMEOUT.
eg
on the remote control.
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When using the Full-OSD system to make the setup
adjustments, press the OSD Button vonce so that
the MASTERMENU(Figure 1) appears. Note
›
that the cursor will be next to the INPUT
The AVR 225 has two on-screen display modes,
“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configura-
tion adjustments, it is recommended that the Full-OSD
mode be used. This will place a complete status report
or option listing on the screen, making it easier to view
the available options. The Semi-OSD mode uses one-
line displays only.
SETUPline. Press the Set Button oto enter
the menu and the INPUTSETUPmenu
‹ ›
Setting the System Configuration Memories
The AVR 225 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 225 memorize those settings. This means, for
example, 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.
(Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press the
/
Buttons n
until the desired input name
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appears in the highlighted video, as well as being indi-
cated in the front-panel Input Indicators by the
green LED next to the desired input name. If the input
will use the standard left/right analog inputs, no further
adjustment is needed.
The Full-OSD system is always available by pressing
the OSD Button v. When this button is pressed,
the MASTERMENU(Figure 1) will appear, and
adjustments are made from the individual menus.
The Semi-OSD system is also available as a system
default, although it may be turned off by using the
ADVANCEDmenu (see page 30). With the
Semi-OSD system, you may make adjustments directly,
by pressing the buttons on the front panel or remote
control for the specific parameter to be adjusted. For
*
INPUT
SETUP
*
INPUT
:VIDEO
1
DIGITAL
RETURN
IN:ANALOG
TO MENU
The factory default settings for the AVR 225 have all
inputs configured for an analog source (except for the
DVD input, which has the Coaxial Digital Audio
Input 1 b as the default), Stereo as the surround
mode, all speaker positions set to “Small,” and a sub-
woofer 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
example, press the Speaker Select Button
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Figure 2
to set the speaker configuration, etc.
If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with
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the selected input source, press the Button q
on the remote while the INPUTSETUPmenu
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(Figure 2) is on the screen, and the on-screen cursor
will drop down to the DIGITALINline. Press
‹ ›
It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the
Full-OSD on-screen menus. From the MASTER
Delay Settings
If Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic II is selected as the
surround mode for an input, you may need to adjust
the delay time setting. Note that the delay time is not
adjustable for any other modes.
⁄ ¤
/
the
/
Buttons n
until the name of the
MENU(Figure 1), press the
Buttons
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›
desired digital input appears. To return to the analog
input, press the buttons until the word ANALOG
appears. When the correct input source appears, press
mquntil the cursor is next to the
SURROUNDSETUPmenu. Press the Set
Button oso that the SURROUNDSETUP
menu (Figure 3 or 4) is on the screen.
Due to the different distances between the front-chan-
nel speakers and the listening position 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 spe-
cific speaker placement and acoustic conditions in
your listening room or home theater.
›
¤
the Button quntil the cursor appears next
to RETURNTOMENU, and press the Set
Button o.
*
SURROUND
SETUP
*
SURROUND:
SURR
OFF
To change the digital input at any time using the dis-
crete function buttons and the Semi-OSD system,
press the Digital Input Select Button Úpon
the front panel or the remote. Within five seconds,
make your input selection using the Selector Buttons
⁄ ¤
CENTER
SURR
DELAY:
DELAY:
ꢀꢀms
ꢀꢀms
ꢀꢀꢀ
NIGHT:
RETURN
ꢀꢀꢀ
TO
ꢀꢀꢀ
MENU
5on the front panel or the
/
Buttons mq
on the remote until the desired digital or analog input
is shown in the Main Information Display Sand in
the lower third of the video display connected to the
AVR 225. Press the Set Button oto enter the
new digital input assignment. When the Stereo-Direct
(Surround Off) mode is in use, you may only select the
analog input for a source. When the Stereo-Digital
mode is in use, you may select from any of the digital
inputs that you have connected to your source com-
ponents.
The factory setting is appropriate for most rooms, but
some installations create an uncommon distance
between the front and surround speakers that may
cause the arrival of front-channel sounds to become
disconnected from surround-channel sounds.
Figure 3
*
SURROUND
SETUP
*
SURROUND:
DOLBY
DIGITAL
CENTER
SURR
DELAY:
0ms
To resynchronize the front and surround channels, fol-
low these steps:
DELAY:
OFF
00ms
NIGHT:
RETURN
TO
MENU
1. Measure the distance from the listening/viewing
position to the front speakers.
Surround Setup
Once the basic input setup has been completed, the
next step is to set the surround mode you wish to use
with an input. Since surround modes are a matter of
personal taste, feel free to select any mode you wish –
you may change it later. However, to make it easier to
establish the initial parameters for the AVR 225, it is
best to select Dolby Pro Logic II for most analog
inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital
sources. In the case of inputs such as a CD Player,
Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to
one of the two Stereo modes, as they are not typically
used with multichannel surround-encoded program
material. Analog Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the
digital signal-processing circuitry for a completely ana-
log signal path that preserves the purity of the original
signal, and Stereo-Digital mode provides bass man-
agement for optimal distribution of the low frequencies
between smaller speakers and a subwoofer. Alter-
natively, the Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for
stereo-only source material.
Figure 4
2. Measure the distance from the listening/viewing
position to the surround speakers.
Since the factory default for all inputs is Stereo, the
phrase SURROFFwill initially appear in highlighted
video (Figure 3). To change the surround mode while
3. Subtract the distance to the surround speakers
from the distance to the front speakers.
›
the cursor is next to the surround line, press the
‹ ›
/
Buttons n
until the desired surround
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a. When setting the delay time for the Dolby
Digital surround mode, the optimal delay time
is the result of that subtraction. For example, if
the front speakers are 10 feet away and the
surround speakers are five feet away, the opti-
mal delay time is figured as 10–5=5. Thus, in
this example, the delay time for Dolby Digital
should be set at five milliseconds.
mode’s name appears in the highlighted video. As the
modes are changed, a green LED will also light next
to the mode names in the Surround Mode
Indicators ˜on the front panel.
Note that the data lines next to the items in the screen
display will show either numbers or a series of dashes,
depending on whether or not the specific parameter is
adjustable. For example, the Center Delay and Night
Mode items are only adjustable for Dolby Digital, and
the Delay Time is only adjusted for Dolby Digital and
Dolby Pro Logic II. Note, also, that Dolby Digital and
DTS will only appear as choices (Figure 4) when a
digital input was previously selected.
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 10 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 II delay should be set at 20 milli-
seconds.
NOTE: When a Logic 7 mode is in use with a Dolby
Digital 2.0 digital input source, that mode, rather than
Logic 7, will be used by the AVR after the digital bit-
stream 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.
Depending on the surround mode selected, you may
now proceed to change the delay time. For Dolby
⁄ ¤
Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II, pressing the
/
NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7, Hall and Theater modes use
a fixed, nonadjustable delay time.
mqbuttons on the remote will take you to the
delay settings.
The Dolby Digital mode also includes a separate set-
ting for the center channel delay mode, since the dis-
crete nature of these signals makes the location of the
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center channel speaker more critical. To calculate the
delay for the center channel, measure the distance
from the preferred listening position in the center of
the room to both the center channel speaker and
either the left or right speaker.
Night Mode Settings
category describes your speakers, consult the
specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or
ask your dealer.
The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses
special processing to preserve the dynamic range and
full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack, particularly the
dialogue, while reducing the peak level. This prevents
abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without
reducing the sonic impact of a digital source. Note
that the Night mode is only available when specially
encoded Dolby Digital signals are played.
If you haven’t done so previously, place the AVR 225
in Dolby Pro Logic II – Movie mode by using the
SURROUND SETUP menu (Figure 3) as
described on page 18. It is easiest to enter the
proper settings for the speaker setup through the
SPEAKERSETUPmenu (Figure 5). If that
menu is not already on your screen from the prior
adjustments, press the OSD Button vto bring up
the MASTERMENU(Figure 1), and then press
the ¤ Button qtwice so that the cursor is on the
SPEAKERSETUPline. At this point, press the
Set Button oto bring up the SPEAKER
SETUPmenu (Figure 5).
If the distances are equal, no further adjustment 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 reposi-
tion the speakers by moving the front left and front
right speakers closer to the listening position or the
To adjust the Night mode setting for an input from
the menu, make certain that the cursor is on the
›
center speaker further away from the listening position. NIGHTline of the SURROUNDSETUP
‹ ›
menu (Figure 4). Next, press the
/
Buttons
If repositioning of the speakers is not possible, adjust
the center delay time, adding one millisecond of center
channel delay for every foot closer to the listening
position the center speaker is than the front speakers.
For example, if the front left and front right speakers
are each 10 feet from the listening position and the
center channel speaker is eight feet away, the delay is MID:When MIDis highlighted, a mild compres-
figured as 10–8=2, suggesting an optimal center
delay of two milliseconds.
n
to choose among the following settings,
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as they appear in the on-screen display:
OFF:When OFFis highlighted, the Night mode
will not function.
*
SPEAKER
SETUP
*
LEFT/RIGHT:
SMALL
SMALL
SMALL
SUB
CENTER
:
:
:
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
sion will be applied.
RETURN
TO
MENU
MAX:When MAXis highlighted, a more severe
compression algorithm will be applied.
To set the delay time for a specific input, continue
within the SURROUNDSETUP(Figure 4)
menu. If the system is not already at that point, press
the OSD Button vto bring up the MASTER
We recommend that you select the MID setting initially
and change to the MAX setting later, if desired.
Figure 5
¤
MENU; press the Button qand then the
When the SPEAKERSETUPmenu first
appears, the on-screen cursor › will be at the top of
the list of speaker positions, pointing toward the
LEFT/RIGHTline, which sets the configuration
for the front left and right speakers. If you wish to make
a change to the front speakers’ configuration, press the
‹ ›
Set Button oto bring up the SURROUND
Note that the Night mode may be adjusted directly any
time that a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing
the Night Button k. When the button is pressed,
the phrase D-RANGEwill appear in the lower
third of the video screen and in the Main Information
⁄ ¤
¤
SETUPmenu, and then press the Button q
once.
›
If the Dolby Digital mode is selected, the cursor will
stop at the CENTERDELAYline. In that case,
Display S. Press the
/
Buttons mqwithin
/
Buttons n 31 so that either LARGEor
‹ ›
/
press the
Buttons n 31 until the number
three seconds to select the desired setting.
SMALLappears, matching the type of speakers you
have at the left-front and right-front positions, as
described by the definitions shown in the preceding
section.
calculated using the formula shown above appears in
the display. When the CENTERDELAYis
When all settings for the surround setup have been
¤
entered, press the Button qonce to move to
⁄ ¤
/
made, press the
Buttons mqso that the
the next line.
›
cursor is next to RETURNTOMENU, and
press the Set Button oto return to the main menu.
When SMALLis selected, low-frequency sounds
below 100Hz will be sent only to the subwoofer output.
Note that if you choose this option and there is no sub-
woofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency
sounds from the front channels.
When the CENTERDELAYis set, or if the
›
Dolby Pro Logic II mode is selected, the cursor will
Speaker Setup
be at the SURRDELAYline so that the delay
This menu tells the AVR 225 which type of speakers
are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings
that determine which speakers receive low-frequency
(bass) information. For each of these settings use the
LARGEsetting if the speakers for a particular
position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are
capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use
the SMALLsetting 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
‹ ›
for the surround speakers may be set. Press the
/
Buttons n 31 until the number calculated using
the formula shown above appears in the display. When
When LARGEis selected, a full-range output will be
sent to the front left and front right outputs. Depending
on the choice made in the SUBWOOFERline in
this menu, bass information may also be directed to the
front left/right speakers, a subwoofer or both.
¤
the delay settings are complete, press the Button
qonce to move to the next line.
Note that the delay settings may also be adjusted at any
time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic II modes
are in use by pressing the Delay Button on the front
When you have completed your selection for the front
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panel Òor remote
, followed by a press of the
¤
channel, press the Button qon the remote to
⁄ ¤
/
Set Button 21 o. Next, press the
Buttons
move the cursor to CENTER.
mqon the remote or the Selector Buttons 5
on the front panel until the desired figure appears in the
Main Information Display S.
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When you have completed your selection for the sur-
third of the video display and the Main Information
Display S.
‹ ›
Press the
/
Buttons n 31 on the remote to
¤
round channel, press the Button qon the
select the option that best describes your system
based on the speaker definitions shown below.
remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER.
‹ ›
Within three seconds, press either the front-panel
/
‹ ›
⁄ ¤
Press the
/
Buttons n
on the remote to
Selector Buttons 5or the
/
Buttons mq
31
When SMALLis selected, low-frequency center-
channel sounds below 100Hz will be sent only to the
subwoofer output. Note that if you choose this option
and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear
any low-frequency sounds from the center channel
speaker.
select the option that best describes your system.
on the remote to select a different speaker position, or
press the Set Button Ôoto begin the adjustment
process for the front left and right speakers.
The choices available for the subwoofer position
will depend on the settings for the other speakers,
particularly the front left/right positions.
When the Set Button Ôohas been pressed and
the system is ready for a change to the speaker set-
ting, the on-screen display and Main Information
Display Swill read FNTLARGEor FNT
SMALL, depending on the current setting. Press
‹ ›
If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL,
the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB,
which is the “on” position.
When LARGEis selected, a full-range output will be
sent to the center speaker output, and NO center-chan-
nel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.
the front-panel
/
Selector Buttons 5or the
⁄ ¤
If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE,
three options are available:
/
Buttons mqon the remote until the
NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode
for the particular input source for which you are con-
figuring your speakers, the AVR 225 will not make the
“large” option available for the center speaker. This is
due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and
does not indicate a problem with your receiver.
desired setting is shown, using the instructions for
“large” or “small” described earlier.
• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 225,
‹ ›
/
31
press the
Buttons n
on the remote
If the configuration for another speaker position needs
to be changed, press the front-panel
Buttons 5or the
remote to select a different speaker position, and then
‹ ›
/
so that NONEappears in the on-screen menu.
When this option is selected, all bass information
will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers.
Selector
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons mqon the
When NONEis selected, no signals will be sent to
the center-channel output. The receiver will operate in
a “phantom” center-channel mode and center-channel
information will be sent to the left and right front-chan-
nel outputs. When only front left and right speakers
are used, with no center or surround speakers, VMAx
is a good alternative mode.
‹ ›
/
press the front-panel
Selector Buttons 5or
• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 225, you
have the option to have the front left/right “main”
speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times,
and have the subwoofer operate only when the
AVR 225 is being used with a digital source that
contains 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.
‹ ›
⁄ ¤
the
/
Buttons mqon the remote until the
correct speaker setting is shown.
To assist in making speaker configuration settings, the
icons in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators L
change as the speaker type is selected at each posi-
tion. 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 with circles inside them are lit, the speaker is set
for “large.” When no indicator appears at a speaker
location, that position is set for “none” or “no” speaker.
When you have completed your selection for the cen-
¤
ter channel, press the Button qon the remote
to change the cursor to SURROUND.
31
on the remote
Press the
/
Buttons n
so that SUB(LFE)appears in the on-
screen menu.
‹ ›
/
Press the
Buttons n
on the remote to
31
select the option that best describes the surround
speakers in your system based on the speaker
definitions shown previously.
• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it
for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main
front left/right speakers, regardless of the type of
program source or surround mode you are listen-
‹ ›
NOTE: These icons are available only when making
setup changes in the Semi-OSD mode.
When SMALLis selected, low-frequency surround-
channel sounds below 100Hz will be sent to the sub-
woofer 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
speakers.
For example, in Figure 6, the left-front and right-front
speakers are set for “large,” the center, left-surround
(SL) and right-surround (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.”
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on the
ing to, press the
/
Buttons n
remote so that SUB L/R+LFEappears in
the on-screen menu. When this option is selected,
a “complete” feed will be sent to the front left/right
“main” speakers, and the subwoofer will receive
bass frequencies below 100Hz.
When LARGEis selected, a full-range output will
be sent to the surround-channel outputs, and NO sur-
round-channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer
output.
When all speaker selections have been made, press
C
›
¤
the Button quntil the on-screen cursor
L
R
points to RETURNTOMENUand press the
Set Button oto return to the MASTER
MENU.
NIGHT
LFE
When NONEis selected, surround sound informa-
tion will be split between the front left and right out-
puts. Note that for optimal performance when no sur-
round speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode
should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic II. If only
front left and right speakers are available, select one of
the two VMAx modes or “Surround Off”.
SL
SR
The speaker configuration may also be changed at
any time without using the Full-OSD on-screen menu
system by pressing the Speaker Select button on the
Figure 6
32
front panel ıor remote
. Once the button is
pressed, FNTSPKRwill appear in both the lower
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the listening position that will be used most often:
Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo)
Modes
the Speaker Select Button ı32 until FNT
SPKR appears in the Main Information Display
S, and then press the Set Button Ôo.
1. If you have not done so previously, place the
AVR 225 in Dolby Pro Logic II – Movie mode by
using the SURROUND SETUP menu
(Figure 3) as described on page 18. Output level
adjustment using the test tone is not available in
the Stereo modes. However, in the Stereo-Digital
mode, you may trim the output levels using pro-
gram material, as described on page 29.
For superior reproduction of two-channel program
materials, the AVR 225 offers two Stereo modes: an
analog Stereo-Direct mode that bypasses the digital
signal-processing circuitry for a completely analog sig-
nal path that preserves the purity of the original signal,
and a digital mode that is capable of providing bass
management for optimal distribution of the low fre-
quencies between smaller speakers and a subwoofer.
⁄ ¤
/
Press the
Buttons mqor the Selector
Buttons 5until either LARGE or SMALL
appears, matching the type of speakers you have at the
front-left and -right positions, as described on page 20.
When SMALL is selected, low-frequency sounds
will be sent to the subwoofer output only, and the sub-
woofer speaker will automatically be configured as
ON. If you choose the SMALL configuration and
there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any
low-frequency sounds.
2. Make certain that all speaker positions have been
properly configured for their “large” or “small” set-
tings (as outlined on page 19) and turn off the
OSD system if it is in use.
Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode
When the analog Stereo-Direct mode is selected,
either from the SURROUND SETUP menu
(Figure 3) as described on page 18, or by pressing
the Surround Mode Selector 7juntil SUR-
ROUND OFF – STEREO appears in the
Main Information Display Sand the Surround
Mode Indicator ˜for Surround Off is lit, the
AVR 225 will pass the analog source material through
to the front left and right speakers, bypassing the
digital processing circuitry.
3. Adjust the volume so that it is at -15dB, as
shown in the on-screen display or Main Infor-
mation Display S.
When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will
be sent to the front-left and front-right speakers, and
NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the sub-
woofer output.
4. Hold the remote in front of you at arm’s length,
being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor
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Microphone
at the top of the remote.
Output Level Adjustment
36
5. Press and hold the SPL Button
for three
Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura-
tion process for any surround sound product. It is par-
ticularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as
the AVR 225, as correct outputs will ensure that you
hear soundtracks in their proper place with the proper
directionality and intensity.
seconds. Release the button when the Program/
SPL Indicator cstops flashing and you hear
the test noise from the front left speaker.
In this mode, the front left and right speakers will auto-
matically be configured as LARGE, and it will not
be possible to configure these speakers as SMALL.
6. At this point, the EzSet circuitry will take over,
adjusting the output level of each channel so that
when the process is complete all levels will be
equal and at the set reference point. This process
may take a few minutes, depending on the extent
of adjustment required.
You may configure the subwoofer as ON or OFF
either by using the SPEAKER SETUP menu
(Figure 5) as described on page 20, or by pressing
the Speaker Select Button ı32 until S-W
SPEAKER appears in the Main Information
⁄ ¤
IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confused
about the operation of the surround channels. While
some assume that sound 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 ambi-
ence, 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 occasionally. Artificially increasing the
volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion
of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way
you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.
Display S. Press the
/
Buttons mqor
the Selector Buttons 5to select the desired
option, and the Set Button Ôoto enter the
selection.
7. During the adjustment process, you will see the
location of the channel position being adjusted
appear in both the on-screen display (if connected)
and the Main Information Display S,
alternating with a readout of the output setting,
relative to the reference volume level. As the
adjustment proceeds, a few things will happen
simultaneously:
Stereo-Digital Mode
If your front left and right speakers are not capable of
handling a full-range input, you may prefer to take
advantage of the AVR 225’s bass management capa-
bility. Select Stereo-Digital mode in the SUR-
ROUND SETUP menu (Figure 3) as described on
• The channel position being adjusted will flash in
the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators L.
If the test noise is heard from a channel other
than the one shown in the indicator, there is an
error in the speaker connections. If this is the
case, press the Test Button hTWICE to
stop the adjustment. Then, turn the unit off and
verify that all speakers are connected to the
proper Outputs ›fi.
page 18, or press the Surround Mode Selector
7
juntil SURROUND OFF – A/D MODE
appears in the Main Information Display Sand
the Surround Mode Indicator ˜for Surround Off
is lit. In this mode, the analog input will be converted to
digital and routed to the digital signal processor for
bass management processing before it is converted
back to analog and outputted to the front left and
right speakers.
Before beginning the output level 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 typical listening
session. Finally, make certain that the Balance
Control * is set to the center “12 o’clock” position.
• As each channel is set, the channel name and
the adjustment offset will appear in the on-
screen display (if connected) and the Main
Information Display S. While the level is
changing, the Program/SPL Indicator cwill
change colors to reflect the output level in rela-
Using EzSet
Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes it pos-
sible to quickly and accurately set the AVR 225’s output
levels without the use of a sound pressure meter,
although manual adjustment is also available. However,
for the easiest setup, follow these steps while seated in
To configure your front left and right speakers in this
mode, follow the procedure described on page 19 for
configuring the Left and Right speakers using the
SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5), or press
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›
tion to the reference. A red indication shows
that the level is too high, while an amber indica-
tion shows that the level is too low. When the
indicator is green, the level is correct, and the
test noise will move to the next channel. The
color changes are for your information, but you
do not need to adjust anything, as EzSet will do
all the work.
remote. To activate the sensor and indicator, sim-
ply press and release the SPL Button 36 on
the remote while the test tone is circulating. The
Program/SPL Indicator cwill change color
to indicate the level. Adjust the level using the
‹ ›
on-screen cursor is next to the OUTPUT
ADJUSTline. Press the Set Button oto
bring the OUTPUTADJUSTmenu
(Figure 7) to the screen.
/
Buttonsn
until the LED lights green
31
*
OUTPUT
ADJUST
*
for all channels. When it is red the level is too
high; when it is amber the level is too low. Press
FRONT
CENTER
FRONT
LEFT
:
:
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
RIGHT:
the SPL Button
when you are finished to
36
• While adjustments are being made, the red LED
under the AVR Selector fwill flash. This is
normal, and indicates that EzSet is operating.
SURR
SURR
RIGHT
LEFT
TO
:
:
turn the sensor and indicator off.
RETURN
MENU
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 29.
8. After the test noise has circulated once through
each channel, it will send the tone to each
channel once again, to verify the settings.
Figure 7
9. After two complete circulations of the tone, the
levels are set. The Program/SPL Indicator c
will remain green at each channel. Upon comple-
tion of the second circulation, the Program/SPL
indicator will flash green twice and then go out.
The tone will stop and the AVR 225 will return to
normal operation.
3. As soon as the new menu appears, you will hear
a test noise circulate from speaker to speaker in
a clockwise direction around the room. The test
noise will play for three seconds in each speaker
before circulating, and a blinking on-screen cur-
sor will appear next to the name of each speaker
location when the sound is at that speaker.
7. When all channels have an equal volume level,
the adjustment is complete. To exit this menu,
⁄ ¤
press the
/
Buttons mquntil the on-
›
screen cursor is next to the RETURNTO
MENUline, and then press the Set Button
oto return to the MASTERMENU.
If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are
either uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat the
procedure. Return to Step 3 above and set the master
volume either slightly higher or lower to accommodate
your particular room layout and your tastes. You may
repeat this procedure as many times as necessary to
achieve a desired result. In order to prevent possible
damage to your hearing or your equipment, we
emphasize that you should avoid setting the master
volume above 0dB.
The output levels may also be adjusted at any time
using the discrete buttons and Semi-OSD system. To
adjust the output levels in this fashion, press the Test
Tone Selector ˆh. As soon as the button is
pressed, the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated
earlier. The correct channel from which the test noise
should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the
video screen and in the Main Information Display
S. While the test noise is circulating, the proper
channel position will also be indicated in the
NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the speakers
have been properly connected. As the test noise circu-
lates, listen to make certain that the sound comes
from the speaker position shown in the Main
Information Display S. If the sound from a speaker
location does NOT match the position indicated in the
display, turn the AVR 225 off using the Main Power
Switch 1and check the speaker wiring to make
certain that each speaker is connected to the correct
output terminal.
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Lby a blinking
letter within the correct channel.
Manual Output Level Adjustment
4. After checking for speaker placement, let the test
noise circulate again, and listen to see which
channels sound louder than the others. Using the
front left (FL in the display) speaker as a refer-
‹ ›
Output levels may also be adjusted manually, either to
set them to a specific level with an SPL meter, or to
make fine-tuning adjustments to the levels obtained
using the EzSet remote.
To adjust the output level, press the Selector Buttons
‹ ›
5on the front panel or the / Buttons n
31
until the desired level is shown in the display or on-
screen. Once the buttons are released, the test noise
will begin to circulate again in 15 seconds.
ence, press the
/
Buttons n
on the
31
remote for each channel to bring them to the
1. If you have not done so previously, place the
AVR 225 in Dolby Pro Logic II – Movie mode by
using the SURROUND SETUP menu
(Figure 3) as described on page 18. Output level
adjustment using the test tone is not available in
the Stereo modes. However, in the Stereo-Digital
mode, you may trim the output levels using pro-
gram material, as described on page 29.
‹ ›
/
same level. Note that when one of the
but-
tons is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause
on the channel being adjusted to give you time to
make the adjustment. When you release the but-
ton, the circulation will resume after 15 seconds.
When all channels have the same output level, press
the Test Tone Selector Button ˆhagain to
complete the process.
NOTE: Output level adjustment is not available for the
VMAx or Surround Off modes. However, the levels of
the left and right channels in the Surround Off (Stereo)
modes may be adjusted relative to each other using
the Balance Control *.
5. Continue to adjust the individual channels until the
volume level sounds the same from each speaker.
Note that adjustments should be made with the
‹ ›
2. Manual output level adjustment is most easily
done through the OUTPUTADJUSTmenu
(Figure 7). If you are already at the MASTER
31
on the remote only, NOT
/
Buttons n
the main volume controls. If you are using a
sound pressure level (SPL) meter for precise level
adjustment, set the volume so that the meter
reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.
¤
MENU, press the Button quntil the on-
Additional Input Adjustments
›
screen cursor is next to the OUTPUT
After one input has been adjusted for surround mode,
digital input (if any), speaker type and output levels,
go back to the INPUTSETUPline on the
MASTERMENUand enter the settings for each
input that you will use. In most cases, only the digital
ADJUSTline. If you are not at the MAS-
TERMENU, press the OSD Button vto
bring up the MASTERMENU(Figure 1),
6. You may also adjust the output levels manually
while using the level indication feature of the EzSet
¤
and then press the Button quntil the
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input and surround mode will be different from one
input to the next, while the speaker type, night mode
and output level settings will usually be the same and
may be quickly entered by entering the same data
used for the original input.
Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have
been made, the AVR 225 is ready for operation. While
there are some additional settings to be made, these
are best done after you have had an opportunity to lis-
ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro-
gram material. These advanced settings are described
on pages 30–31 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 dif-
ferent sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a
setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply fol-
low the instructions for changing the settings for that
parameter as shown in this section.
Having completed the setup and configuration process
for your AVR 225, you are about to experience the
finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!
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OPERATION
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 Main Power
• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the
Mute Button . This will interrupt the output to all
speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect
any recording or dubbing that may be in progress.
Basic Operation
38
Once you have completed the setup and configuration
of the AVR 225, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The
following instructions will help you maximize the enjoy-
ment of your new receiver:
1
.
Switch
Press the Mute Button
again or adjust the
38
NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is left
volume to return to normal operation.
1
turned off by using the Main Power Switch
for
more than one week.
• During a listening session you may wish to adjust
the Bass Control &and Treble Control (to suit
your listening tastes or room acoustics.
Turning the AVR 225 On or Off
• When using the AVR 225 for the first time, you must
Source Selection
1
press the Main Power Switch on 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
• To select a source, press any of the Source
Selector Buttons eg on the remote.
• To set the output of the AVR 225 so that the output
is “flat,” with the tone controls deactivated, press the
Tone Mode Button 6until the words Tone
Outappear momentarily in the Main Information
Display S.To return the tone controls to an active
condition, press the Tone Mode Button 6until the
words ToneInmomentarily appear in the Main
Information Display S.
37
3
Indicator . Once the unit is in Standby, you may
begin a listening session by pressing the System
• 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.
2
Power Control
on the front panel or the AVR
3
Selector f. The Power Indicator
will 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
• As the input is changed, the AVR 225 will automati-
cally switch to the digital input (if selected), surround
mode, speaker configuration, output levels, crossover
frequency and night mode status that were entered
during the configuration process for that source.
Buttons efg
on the remote or the Input
37
!
• For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo phone
plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the
Source Selector
on the front panel.
4
front-panel Headphone Jack . Note that when
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector
Buttons eg to turn the unit on, press the
the headphone’s plug is connected, the words
HEADPH0NEINwill scroll once across the
Main Information Display Sand all speakers will
be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed,
the audio feed to the speakers will be restored.
37
AVR Selector fto set the remote control to the
AVR 225’s functions.
%^
• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs
may be
used to connect a device such as a video game or
camcorder to your home entertainment system on a
temporary basis.
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 ›
and the Power Indicator 3will turn amber.
• As the input source is changed, the new input name
will appear momentarily as an on-screen display in the
lower third of the video display. The input name will
also appear in the Main Information Display S
and a green LED will light next to the selected input’s
name in the front-panel Input Indicators .
When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it is
actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indi-
cated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3.
• When an audio source is selected, the last video
input used remains routed to the Video Outputs
• To program the AVR 225 for automatic turn-off, press
the Sleep Button ion the remote. Each press of
the button will decrease the time before shutdown in the
following sequence:
34
dg
38 and Video Monitor Outputs ·j.
This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to
different sources.
90
min
80
min
70
min
60
min
50
min
• When a Video source is selected, the video signal for
that input will be routed to the Video Monitor Output
40
min
30
min
20
min
10
min
OFF
·j
Jacks
and will be viewable on a TV monitor con-
nected to the AVR 225.
The sleep time will be displayed in the Preset
Number/Sleep Timer Indicator Jand it will count
down until the time has elapsed.
Volume Control
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the
front-panel Volume Control Óor remote Volume
Up/Down 34 buttons.
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 infor-
mation display returns to normal brightness, the Sleep
indicator numbers disappear and SLEEPO
• When listening in one of the Stereo modes with the
surround circuits off, the Balance Control *may be
used to adjust the relative sound output between the
front left and right speakers.
appears in the Main Information Display S.
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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: 0ms – 5ms
Initial Setting: 0ms
Surround: 0ms –15ms
Initial Setting: 0ms
DTS
Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, Delay time not adjustable
DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.
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 matrix surround-encoded
programs and conventional stereo sources. 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
re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation.
15ms – 30ms
Initial Setting: 15ms
Emulation
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
No surround channels
Dolby 3 Stereo
Theater
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.
The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater. Delay time not adjustable
Hall 1
Hall 2
The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (Hall 1) or medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall.
Delay time not adjustable
No surround channels
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)
These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel presentation of two-
No surround channels
Stereo-Direct (Bypass) channel stereo programs. The Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode may only be used with analog source inputs, as it
Stereo-Digital
preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and
subwoofer outputs, bypassing all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Stereo-Direct mode.
The Stereo-Digital mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the signal undergoes digital bass
management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies between the main speakers and a subwoofer.
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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 225 will
automatically select and switch to the correct mode
(Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless of the mode that has
been previously selected. For more information on
selecting digital sources, see the following section of
this manual.
discs. You may use any LD or CD player equipped with
a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs with the
AVR 225. All that is required is to connect the player’s
output to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the
rear panel be or front panel #$.
Surround Mode Selection
One of the most important features of the AVR 225
is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround
sound field from digital sources, analog matrix sur-
round-encoded programs and standard stereo pro-
grams. In all, a total of 16 listening modes are avail-
able on the AVR 225.
In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound-
tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with the
DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player’s
front panel. Early DVD players may not be able to play
DTS-encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a problem
with the AVR 225, as some players cannot pass the
DTS signal through to the digital outputs. 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 ensure 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.
Selection of a surround mode is based on personal
taste, as well as the type of program source material
being used. For example, motion pictures or TV pro-
grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround-
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
SURROFFappears in the Main Information
Display S. Note that the Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode
may only be selected when an analog input is in use.
®
encoding processes, such 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.
Digital Audio Playback
NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix
surround information, it retains the surround 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 addi-
tion, a 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 www.dolby.com.
Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog
matrix surround systems. It delivers five discrete chan-
nels: 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 channel is separate from the
other channels, but since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited,
sound designers have given it that unique designation.
Selecting a Digital Source
To utilize either digital mode you must have properly
connected a digital source to the AVR 225. Connect
the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers,
satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or
Coaxial Inputs be#$. In order to provide a
backup signal and a source for analog stereo record-
ing, the analog outputs provided on digital source
equipment should also be connected to their appropri-
ate inputs on the AVR 225 rear panel (e.g., connect
the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the
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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 sug-
gest that you experiment with the other modes.
Dolby Digital
DVD Audio Inputs
on the rear panel when you
Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3® ) is a standard
*
connect the source’s digital outputs).
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.
When playing a digital source such as DVD, first select
the input using the remote or front-panel controls as
described on page 17. Next, select the digital source
by pressing the Digital Input Selector Button
⁄ ¤
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
⁄ ¤
Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is
required to use the AVR 225 to listen to the Dolby
Digital soundtracks available on laser discs. Connect
the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and
then connect the digital output of the demodulator to
the Optical or Coaxial Inputs be#$of the
AVR 225. No demodulator is required for use with
DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.
pÚand then using the
/
Buttons mq
on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5on the
front panel to choose any of the optical or coaxial
inputs, as they appear in the Main Information
Display S, the Digital Input Indicators UVor
the on-screen display. Alternatively, you may use the
INPUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) to select
among the digital or analog inputs as described on
pages 17–18. When the digital source is playing, the
AVR 225 will automatically detect whether it is a multi-
channel Dolby Digital or DTS source, or a conventional
PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD
players. A Bitstream Indicator Awill light in the
Main Information Display Ûto confirm that the
digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM.
then press the
/
Buttons mqto change the
mode. As you press the buttons, the Surround mode
name will appear in the lower third of the on-screen
display and in the Main Information Display S,
and an individual mode indicator will also light up BC
DEGHI. As the surround modes change, a
green LED will light next to the current mode in the
Surround Mode Indicators ˜list on the front panel.
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 different methods of encod-
ing the signals, and thus they require different decoding
circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog.
NOTE: The name of each Surround Mode will scroll
across the bottom of the on-screen display and
through the Main Information Display Swhile the
modes are being selected. To avoid exiting from the
surround mode selection process, push the
Button mqwhile a mode name is still visible.
■
or
■
DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD
and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS
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Digital Status Indicators
In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 225
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.
mum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly
loud transitions from disturbing others, without reduc-
ing the impact of the digital source. The Night mode is
available only when Dolby Digital signals with special
data are being played.
When a digital source is playing, the AVR 225 senses
the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this
information, the correct surround mode will automati-
cally be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams will
cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby
Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.
When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs, you
may select any of the standard surround 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 225 uses a variety
of indicators to let you know what type of
These indicators are the L/C/R/LS/RS/LFE letters that
are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/Channel
Input Indicators Lin the front-panel Main Infor-
mation 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 channels.
The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby
Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Mode
⁄ ¤
Button kon the remote. Next, press 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 mq
until the message in the lower third of the video dis-
play and the Main Information Display Sreads
D-ROff. When the Night mode is active, the
Night Mode Indicator Kwill also light.
signal is present. This will help you to understand the
choice of modes.
Digital signals, however, may have two, five or six sep-
arate channels, depending on the program material,
the method of transmission and the way in which it
was encoded. When a digital signal is playing, the let-
ters in these indicators 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 pro-
grams 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.
When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream
Indicator Awill light to show which type of signal is
playing:
The Night mode may also be selected to always be on
at either level of compression using the options in the
SURROUNDSETUPmenu (Figure 4). See
page 19 for information on using the menus to set
this option.
D: 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 225 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:
1. When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a
Pause, Fast Forward or Chapter Search mode, the dig-
ital 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 225 or the
source machine. The AVR 225 will return to digital
playback as soon as the data is available and when
the machine is in a standard play mode.
NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both “5.1”
and “2.0” versions of the same soundtrack. 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 soundtrack
choices, you may have to make some adjustments 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 225. It is also possible for the type of
signal feed to change during the course of a DVD
playback. In some cases the previews of special mate-
rial 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 225 will
automatically sense changes to the bitstream and
channel count and reflect them in these indicators.
2. Although the AVR 225 will decode virtually all DVD
movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some
future digital sources may not be compatible with the
AVR 225.
DTS: When the DTS indicator lights, a DTS bitstream
is being received. When the unit senses this type of
data, only the DTS mode may be used.
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 225 will automatically sense the type of digital
surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.
PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a standard 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 present, all modes except Dolby Digital
and DTS are available.
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 playback has
stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not
through any fault of the AVR 225. This is normal, and
the digital playback will resume once the playback is
started again.
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.
When a high-resolution, 96kHz/24-bit PCM signal is
detected, the current source input followed by 96k
(for example, DVD/96k) will be displayed in the
Main Information Display S. This type of program
material can be found on specially marked discs that
were recorded using a higher sampling rate than the
44kHz or 48kHz typically used on compact discs. The
Stereo-Digital (Surround Off) mode will be available to
process a 96/24 signal. The Stereo-Analog mode will
not be available since, by definition, a 96/24 signal
may be supplied only via a digital input.
5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is
not possible to make an analog recording using the
Tape ¢ and Video 1 or Video 2 Outputs dg
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Night Mode
. However, the digital signals will be
A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode,
which enables AC-3 input sources to be played back
with full dialogue intelligibility while reducing the mini-
passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs ‡°.
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PCM Audio Playback
2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button gor
AM/FM Band Selector 9again to switch between
AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is
selected.
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1. Press the Memory Button
on the remote.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the noncompressed
digital audio system used for compact discs and laser
discs. The digital circuits in the AVR 225 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.
The Memory Indicator Owill be illuminated and flash
in the Main Information Display Û.
2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys r
corresponding to the location where you wish to store
this station’s frequency. Once entered, the preset num-
ber will appear in the Preset Number/Sleep Time
Display J.
@
3. Press the Tuning Mode Button sto select
manual or automatic tuning.
Connections may be made to either the rear-panel
Optical or Coaxial Inputs be or the front-panel
Digital Inputs #$.
In automatic tuning mode, the AUTO Indicator Ris
illuminated in the Main Information Display Ûand
the tuner will stop only at those stations that have a
signal that’s strong enough to be received with accept-
able quality.
3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional sta-
tions to be preset.
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 then use the /
Buttons nqon the remote, or the Selector
Buttons5on the front panel, until the desired choice
appears in the Main Information Display S.
Recalling Preset Stations
‹ ›
When the Auto Indicator Ris not illuminated, the
tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each fre-
quency increment in the selected band.
• To manually select a station previously entered in the
preset memory, press the Numeric Keys rthat
correspond to the desired station’s memory location.
4. To select stations, press the Tuning Selector
• To manually tune through the list of stored preset
stations one by one, press the Preset Stations
Selector Buttons )`on the front panel or
remote.
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.
8
Button u.When the Auto Indicator Ris
illuminated, press the button and then release to cause
the tuner to search for the next highest- or lowest-
frequency station that has an acceptable 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 Indicator Pis
not illuminated, press the Tuning Mode Button @
sto activate manual mode and tap the Tuning
If a 96kHz/24-bit PCM signal is detected, the current
source input followed by 96k (for example, DVD/
96k) will be displayed in the Main Information
Display S.You may select the Stereo-Digital
(Surround Off) mode to process this type of signal.
Tape Recording
In normal operation, the audio or video source selected
for listening through the AVR 225 is sent to the record
outputs. This means that any program you are watch-
ing or listening to may be recorded simply by placing
machines connected to the outputs for Tape Outputs
8
Selector Button uto advance one frequency
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.
increment at a time, or press and hold it to locate a
specific station. When the Tuned Indicator Qlights,
the station is properly tuned and should be heard
with clarity.
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¢ or Video 1 or 2 Outputs dg
39 in
the record mode.
When a digital audio recorder is connected to the
Optical ‡ or Coaxial ° digital audio outputs, you
may record the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc
or other digital recording system.
5. Stations may also be tuned directly in either auto-
matic or manual tuning mode by pressing the Direct
Button t, and then pressing the Numeric Keys
NOTE: When a Logic 7 mode is in use with a Dolby
Digital 2.0 digital input source, that mode, rather than
Logic 7, will be used by the AVR after the digital bit-
stream 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.
r
that correspond to the station’s frequency. The
NOTES:
desired station will automatically be tuned. If you press
an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency,
• The AVR 225 converts analog inputs to a PCM digi-
tal signal, enabling you to record the material on a
CD or MD recorder connected to one of the
AVR 225’s Digital Audio Outputs ‡°. 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.
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press the Clear Button
to start over.
NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak,
audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono
Tuner Operation
@
mode by pressing the Tuning Mode Button
s
until the Stereo Indicator Pgoes out. This will also
activate the manual tuning mode.
The AVR 225’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 pre-
sets and recalled from a 30-position memory.
• 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.
Preset Tuning
Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in
the AVR 225’s memory for easy recall using the front-
panel controls or the remote.
Station Selection
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 either by
pressing the Input Source Selector !until the
tuner is active or by pressing the AM/FM Band
Selector 9at any time.
To enter a station into the memory, first tune the sta-
tion using the steps outlined above. Then:
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The channel output for any input may also be adjusted
using the Full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set
the volume to a comfortable listening level using the
Output Level Trim Adjustment
6-Channel Direct Input
Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 225 is
established using the test tone, as outlined on pages
21 and 22. In some cases, however, it may be desir-
able to adjust the output 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.
The AVR 225 is equipped for future expansion
through the use of optional, external adapters for for-
mats that the AVR 225 may not be capable of pro-
cessing. When an adapter is connected to the
6-Channel Direct Inputs i, you may select it by
Volume Control Ó
. Then, press the OSD
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Button vto bring up the MASTERMENU
¤
(Figure 1). Press the Button quntil the on-
›
screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL
ADJUSTline. Press the Set Button oto acti-
vate the CHANNELADJUSTmenu (Figure 8).
pressing the 6-Ch Direct Input Selector
. The
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6-Channel Direct input may also be selected by press-
ing the Input Source Selector Button !on the
front panel until 6CHDIRECTappears in the
Main Information Display Sand a green LED
lights next to 6 CH in the Input Indicators .
*
CHANNEL
ADJUST
*
To adjust the output levels using program material, first
set the reference volume for the front-left and front-
right channels using the Volume Control Ó
FRONT
CENTER
FRONT
LEFT
:
:
:
:
:
:
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
OFF
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.
RIGHT
SURR
SURR
RIGHT
LEFT
If you are using a disc with test signals or an external
signal generator as the source from which to trim the
output levels, you may use the EzSet feature of the
remote to guide you to the reference SPL level. To
use the remote for this purpose, press and quickly
When the 6-Channel Direct input is in use, you may
not select a surround mode, as the external decoder
determines processing. In addition, there is no signal
at the record outputs when the 6-Channel Direct input
is in use.
SUBWOOFER
CHANNEL
RETURN
RESET:
TO MENU
Figure 8
release the SPL Button
to activate the sensor.
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Memory Backup
Once the menu appears on your video screen, use the
While the test tone is circulating, the Program/SPL
Indicator cwill change color to indicate the level.
Adjust the level as shown on pages 21 and 22 until
the LED lights green for all channels. When it is red
the level is too high; when it is amber the level is too
›
⁄ ¤
/
This product is equipped with a memory backup
system that preserves the system configuration
information and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally
unplugged or subjected to a power outage. This
memory will last for approximately one week, after
which time all information must be reentered.
Buttons mqto move the on-screen
cursor so that it is next to the channel that you wish to
‹ ›
/
adjust. Then, use the
Buttons n
to raise
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or lower the output level. Remember, the goal is to
have the output level at each channel be equal when
heard at the listening position.
low. Press the SPL Button
to turn the sensor and
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indicator off.
⁄ ¤
When all adjustments are done, press the
/
Once the reference level has been set, press the
›
l
mqbuttons to move the on-screen cursor so
that it is next to RETURNTOMENUand then
press the Set Button oif you wish to go back to the
main menu to make other adjustments. If you have no
other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button v
to exit the menu system.
Channel Select Button
Ùand note that
FLLEVELwill appear in the Main Information
Display S. To change the level, first press the Set
Button oÔ, and then use the Selector Buttons
⁄ ¤
/
mq
to raise or lower
5or the
Buttons
the level. DO NOT use the volume control, as this will
alter the reference setting.
NOTES:
• 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.
Once the change has been made, press the Set
Button oÔand then press the Selector Buttons
⁄ ¤
/
mq
to select the next
5or the
Buttons
output channel location that you wish to adjust. To
adjust the subwoofer level, press the Selector
⁄ ¤
mq
until
Buttons 5or the
/
Buttons
• In Stereo-Digital (Surround Off) mode, only the
front-left, front-right and subwoofer channels may
be trimmed. It is not possible to trim the output
levels in Stereo-Direct mode, since that mode
bypasses the digital circuitry used for output-level
trimming.
SW LEVELappears in the Main Information
Display Sor on-screen display.
Press the Set Button oÔwhen the name of the
desired channel appears in the Main Information
Display S and on-screen display, and follow the
instructions shown earlier to adjust the level.
Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels
requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjust-
ments have been made and no further adjustments
are made for five seconds, the AVR 225 will return to
normal operation.
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The AVR 225 is equipped with a number of advanced
features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation.
While it is not necessary to use these features to
operate the unit, they provide additional options that
you may wish to use.
Once the desired brightness level is selected, it will
remain in effect until it is changed again or until the
unit is turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
›
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons mquntil the on-screen cursor
is next to the desired setting or the RETURNTO
MENUline and press the Set Button o. If you
have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD
Button vto exit the menu system.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
›
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons mquntil the on-screen cursor
Display Brightness
is next to the desired setting or the RETURNTO
The AVR 225’s Main Information Display Ûis set MENUline and press the Set Button o. If you
Semi-OSD Settings
at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing
in a normally lit room. However, in some home theater
installations, you may wish to occasionally lower the
brightness of the display, or turn it off completely.
have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD
Button vto exit the menu system.
The Semi-OSD system places one-line messages at
the lower third of the video display screen whenever
the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode or tuner fre-
quency of any of the configuration settings is changed.
The Semi-OSD system is helpful in that it enables you
to have feedback on any control changes or remote
commands using the video display when it is difficult
to view the front-panel displays. However, you may
occasionally prefer to turn these displays off for a par-
ticular listening session. You may also want to adjust
the length of time the displays remain on the screen.
Both of those options are possible with the AVR 225.
Turn-On Volume Level
As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when
the AVR 225 is turned on, it will always return to the
volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off.
However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 225
turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was
last in use when the unit was turned off. To change the
default condition so that the same volume level is
always used at turn-on, you will need to make an
adjustment in the ADVANCEDSELECT
menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD Button
vto bring the MASTERMENU(Figure 1)
To change the display brightness setting for a specific
listening session, you will need to make an adjustment
in the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu. To start
the adjustment, press the OSD Button vto bring
¤
the MASTERMENUto the screen. Press the
›
Button quntil the on-screen cursor is next to
the ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button o
to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu
(Figure 9).
To turn off the Semi-OSD system, you will need to
make an adjustment in the ADVANCED
SELECTmenu (Figure 9). To start the adjustment,
press the OSD Button vto bring the MASTER
MENUto the screen. Press the ¤ Button until the
on-screen ¤ cursor is next to the ADVANCED
line. Press the Set Button oto enter the
*
ADVANCED
SELECT
*
¤
to the screen. Press the Button quntil the
VFD
:FULL
DEFAULT:OFF
VOL
OSD :ON
›
on-screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED
VOLUME
ON
line. Press the Set Button oto enter the
ADVANCEDSELECTmenu (Figure 9).
DEFAULT
SET:ꢀ25dB
SEMI
SEMI
FULL
OSD
OSD
TIME
TIME
OUT:
3S
OUT:20S
RETURN
TO
MENU
At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make
ADVANCEDSELECTmenu.
›
certain that the on-screen cursor is next to the
VOLUMEDEFAULTline by pressing the
At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, make
certain that the on-screen › cursor is next to the
⁄ ¤
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons mqas needed. Next, press the
Figure 9
›
31
Button
so that the word ONis highlighted in SEMIOSDline by pressing the
/
Buttons
31
mqas needed. Next, press the › Button
¤
the video display. Next, press the Button so that
To change the brightness setting, at the
ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, make certain
›
the on-screen cursor is next to the DEFAULT
so that the word OFFis highlighted in the video
display.
VOLSETline. To set the desired turn-on volume,
›
that the on-screen cursor is next to the VFDline,
‹ ›
press the
/
Buttons n
until the desired
31
›
31
and press the Button
until the desired bright-
volume level is shown on the DEFAULTVOL
SETline. Note that this setting may NOT be made
with the regular volume controls.
Note that this setting is temporary and will remain
active only until it is changed or until the AVR 225 is
turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the Semi-OSD
displays will remain activated, even if they were
switched off for the previous listening session.
ness level is highlighted in the video display. When
FULLis highlighted, the display is at its normal
brightness. When HALFis highlighted, the display
is at half the normal brightness level. When OFF
is highlighted, all of the indicators in the Main
Information Display Ûwill go dark. Note, however,
that the green LEDs for the Input Indicators and
the Surround Mode Indicators ˜, as well as for
the Power Indicator 3, will always remain lit to
remind you that the unit is turned on.
NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume can-
not be heard while the setting is being made, you may
wish to determine the setting before making the
adjustment. To do this, listen to any source and adjust
the volume to the desired level using the regular
Volume Controls Ó34 . When the desired volume
level to be used at turn-on is reached, make a note of
To change the length of time that the Semi-OSD
displays remain on the screen, go to the
ADVANCEDSELECTmenu as outlined
⁄ ¤
earlier, and press the
needed, until the on-screen cursor is next to the
/
Buttons mqas
›
the setting as it appears in the lower third of the video SEMIOSDTIMEOUTline. Next, press
The display brightness may also be changed by press-
ing and holding the Set Button Ôon the front panel
for three seconds until the message in the Main
Information Display Sreads VFDFULL.
Within five seconds, press the front-panel Selector
Buttons 5until the desired brightness display level
is shown. At that point, press the Set Button Ô
again to enter the setting.
‹ ›
screen or in the Main Information Display S.
(A typical volume level will appear as a negative num-
ber such as –25dB.) When making the adjustment,
‹ ›
the
/
Buttons n31 until the desired time in
seconds is displayed. Note that, unlike most of the
other options in this menu, this is a permanent setting
change and the time-out entry will remain in effect
until it is changed, even when the unit is turned off.
use the
/
Buttons n 31 to enter this setting.
Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu, the
turn-on volume default will remain in effect until it is
changed or turned off in this menu, even when the
unit is turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
›
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons mquntil the on-screen cursor
is next to the desired setting or the RETURNTO
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MENUline and press the Set Button o. If you
have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD
Button vto exit the menu system.
Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment
The Full-OSD menu system is used to simplify the
setup and adjustment of the AVR 225 using a series
of on-screen menus. The factory default setting for
these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 sec-
onds after a period of inactivity before they disappear
from the screen or “Time Out.” Time Out is a safety
measure to prevent image retention of the menu text
in your monitor or projector, which might happen if
menus were left on indefinitely. However, some view-
ers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period
before the display times out.
To change the Full-OSD Time Out, you will need to
make an adjustment in the ADVANCED
SELECTmenu (Figure 9). To start the adjustment,
press the OSD Button vto bring the MASTER
MENUto the screen. Press the ¤ Button quntil
the on-screen ¤ cursor is next to the ADVANCED
line. Press the Set Button oto enter the
ADVANCEDSELECTmenu (Figure 9).
At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu (Figure 9),
make certain that the on-screen › cursor is next to
the FULLOSDTIMEOUTline by pressing
⁄ ¤
the
the
/
Buttons mqas needed. Next, press
Buttons n 31 until the desired time is
‹ ›
/
displayed in seconds. Note that unlike most of the
other options in this menu, this is a permanent setting
change, and the Time Out entry will remain in effect
until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
›
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons mquntil the on-screen cursor
is next to the desired setting or the RETURNTO
MENUline and press the Set Button o. If you
have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD
Button vto exit the menu system.
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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.
Input Selector ewill flash three times before
going dark to confirm the entry.
Programming the Remote
The AVR 225 is equipped with a powerful remote
control that will control not only the receiver’s func-
tions, 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 225’s remote
is programmed 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, univer-
sal remote control.
6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make
certain that the product operates properly. Keep
in mind that many manufacturers use a number
of different combinations 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 different
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 reentered if neces-
sary. You may also read the codes to verify which
device has been programmed to a specific Input
Selector button.
1. Press and hold both the Input Selector efor
the device for which you wish to find the code
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 oper-
ate properly, try programming the remote with
the Auto Search Method.
As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully pro-
grammed for all AVR 225 functions, as well as those of
most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD
players and cassette decks. In addition, by following
one of the methods below, you may program the
remote to operate a wide range of devices from other
manufacturers.
and the Mute Button
at the same time.
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The Program/SPL Indicator cwill initally
turn amber. Release the buttons and begin the
next step within 20 seconds.
Auto Search Method
If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 225’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/SPL
Indicator cwill blink green in a sequence that
corresponds to the three-digit code, with a one-
second pause between digits. 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, while 10 blinks are used to
indicate a “0.”
Direct Code Entry
This method is the easiest way to program your
remote to work with different products.
1. Use the tables in the following pages to determine
the three-digit code or codes that match both the
product type, printed on the remote above the
Input Selector e(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 225 remote.
2. Press the Input Selector efor the type of
product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the
Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause,
followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second
pause, followed by 10 blinks indicates that the code
has been set to 160.
Mute Button
at the same time. Hold both
38
buttons until the red light under the Input Selector
estays lit and the Program/SPL Indicator
cturns amber and begins flashing. Note that
the next step must take place while the red light is
on, and it must begin within 20 seconds after the
light appears.
2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into the
AVR 225 remote.
For future reference, enter the Setup Codes for the
equipment in your system here:
3. Press and hold both the Input Selector efor
the product you wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and
the Mute Button
at the same time. When
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DVD ____________ CD ________________
VID1/VCR __________ VID2/TV ____________
VID3/CBL/SAT ________________________
VID4 ____________ TAPE______________
3. Point the AVR 225 remote toward the unit to be
the Program/SPL Indicator cturns amber
and begins flashing, and the Input Selector e
turns red, release the buttons. It is important that
you begin the next step within 20 seconds.
⁄
¤
programmed and press either the or Button
mq. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill
change to a flashing green to indicate that a code
has been entered. Each press will send out a three-
digit code from the remote’s built-in database. When
4. Point the AVR 225’s remote towards the unit to be
programmed and enter the first three-digit code
number using the Numeric Keys r. The
Program/SPL Indicator cwill change to a
flashing green to indicate that a code has been
entered. If the unit turns off, the correct code has
been entered. Press the Input Selector e
again, and the red light will flash three times before
going dark to confirm the entry.
⁄
the unit being programmed turns off, release the
¤
or Button mq, as that is your indication
that the correct code is in use.
4. Press the Input Selector e, and the red light
under the Input Selector will flash three times
before going dark to confirm the entry.
5. Try all of the functions on the remote to make cer-
tain 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 that not only the power control
works, but also that the volume, channel and
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 entered. Press the Input
Selector eagain and the red light under the
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Macro Programming
After following these steps, each time you press the
Function List tables. Note that each button has a
number on it.
Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used
combinations of commands with the press of a single
button on the AVR 225 remote control. Once pro-
grammed, a macro will send out up to 19 different
remote codes in a predetermined sequential order,
enabling you to automate the process of turning on
your system, changing devices or other common tasks.
The AVR 225 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 w.
Macro 1 Button w, the remote will send the
Power On/Off command to the AVR 225, the televi-
sion and the cable box with a single button press.
To find out what function a particular button has for
a specific device, find the button number on the
Function List and then look in the column for the
device you are controlling. For example, button num-
ber 53 is the Macro 2 button for the AVR 225, but it
is the “Favorite” button for many cable television boxes
and satellite receivers. Button number 31 is the Delay
button for the AVR 225, but the Time Display button
for CD players.
Erasing Macro Commands
To erase the commands that have been programmed
into one of the Macro buttons, follow these steps:
38
1. Press the Mute Button
and the Macro
Button wthat contains the commands you
wish to erase.
38
1. Press the Mute Button
and the Macro
2. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill flash amber,
and the LED under the AVR Selector fwill
turn red.
NOTE: The numbers used to describe the button
functions in the diagram on page 35 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 225.
Button wto be programmed or the Power On
Button dat the same time. The last Input
Selector epressed will light red, and the
Program/SPL Indicator cwill flash amber.
3. Within 10 seconds, press the Surround Mode
Selector/Channel Down Button j.
2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by press-
ing 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/SPL
Indicator cwill flash green to confirm each
button press as you enter commands.
Notes on Using the AVR 225 Remote With Other
Devices
4. The red LED under the AVR Selector fwill
go out, and the Program/SPL Indicator c
will turn green and flash three times before it
goes out.
• 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 functions operate, check to see whether another
code set will work with more buttons.
5. When the Program/SPL Indicator cgoes
out, the Macro has been erased.
NOTE: While entering commands for Power On/Off of
any device during a macro sequence, press the Mute
Programmed Device Functions
38
Button
. DONOT press the actual Power button.
Once the AVR 225’s remote has been programmed for
the codes of other devices, press the appropriate Input
Selector eto change the remote from controlling the
AVR 225 to controlling the additional product. When you
press any one of the selectors, it will briefly flash in red to
indicate that you’ve changed the device being controlled.
3. When all the steps have been entered, press the
Sleep Button ito enter the commands. The
Program/SPL Indicator cwill flash green
three times and then turn off.
• When a button is pressed on the AVR 225 remote,
the red light under the Input Selector efor the
product being operated 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.
EXAMPLE: To program the Macro 1 Button w
so that it turns on the AVR 225, TV and a cable
box, follow these steps:
When operating a device other than the AVR 225, 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 225. Other buttons will change their func-
tion so that they correspond to a secondary label on
the remote. For example, the Sleep and Surround
mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up
and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV
sets, VCRs or cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indi-
cation is printed directly on the remote. For many stan-
dard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and DVD func-
tions, the standard function icons are printed on top of
the buttons.
38
• Press the Macro 1 wand Mute
at the same time and then release them.
buttons
Punch-Through Programming
• The Program/SPL Indicator cwill flash
amber.
• Press the AVR Selector f.
The AVR 225's remote may be programmed to con-
trol one device, such as a TV, while simultaneously
directing only certain functions to another device, such
as the transport controls of a DVD player, without hav-
ing 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 different
devices. This is called “Punch-Through,” and this sec-
tion will show you how to program the remote for
these functions.
38
• Press the Mute Button
to store the
AVR 225’s Power On command.
• Press the VID2 Input Selector Button eto
indicate the next command is to be transmitted
to the TV.
38
• Press the Mute Button
to store the TV
Power On command.
• Press the VID3 Input Selector Button eto
indicate the next command is to be transmitted to
the cable box.
For some products, however, the function of a particu-
lar 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 36
and 37. To use those tables, first check the type of
device being controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at
the remote control diagram pictured just before the
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.
38
• Press the Mute Button
to store the cable
Power On command.
• Press the Sleep Button ito complete the
process and store the macro sequence.
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Volume Punch-Through
The AVR 225’s remote may be programmed to oper-
Channel Punch-Through active and the Mute
Button at the same time until the red light
appears under the Input Selector eand the
the VID2/TV Input Selector Button eand the
Mute Button at the same time. Next, release
them and press the Play Button x, followed by
38
38
34
ate the Volume Control
and Mute
func-
38
tions of either the TV or the AVR 225 in conjunction
with any of the devices controlled by the remote. For
example, since the AVR 225 will likely be used as the
sound system for TV viewing, you may wish to have
the AVR 225’s volume activated, although the remote
is set to run the TV. Either the AVR 225 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:
Program/SPL Indicator cflashes amber.
the DVD Input Selector Button e.
34
2. Press the Volume Down Button
. The
NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-Through
and return the remote to its original configuration, repeat
the steps shown above. However, press the same but-
ton in Steps 1 and 3.
Program/SPL Indicator cwill stop flashing and
stay amber.
3. Press and release the Input Selector Button e
for the device that will be used to change the chan-
nels. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill blink
green three times and then go out to confirm the
data entry.
Resetting the Remote Memory
As you add components to your home theater system,
occasionally you may wish to totally reprogram the
remote control without the confusion of any commands,
macros or “Punch-Through” programming 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:
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 system active and the
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
Mute Button
at the same time until the red
38
light appears under the Input Selector eand the
Program/SPL Indicator cflashes amber.
Selector Button eand the Mute Button
38
at the same time. Next, release them and press the
34
2. Press the Volume Up Button 34 and note that
the Program/SPL Indicator cwill stop flashing
and stay amber.
Volume Down Button
, followed by the
VID2/TV Input Selector Button e.
1. Press any of the Input Selector Buttons eand
the “O” Button rat the same time until the
Program/SPL Indicator cbegins to flash amber.
NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-Through
and return the remote to its original configuration, repeat
the steps shown above. However, press the same but-
ton in Steps 1 and 3.
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/SPL Indicator
cwill blink green three times and then go out to
confirm the data entry.
2. Press the “3” Button rthree times.
3. The red LED under the Input Selector ewill go
out and the Program/SPL Indicator cwill stop
flashing and turn green.
Transport Control Punch-Through
The AVR 225’s remote may be programmed to operate
so that the Transport Control Functions x(Play,
Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) for a
VCR, cassette deck, DVD or CD will operate in conjunc-
tion with one of the other devices controlled by the
remote. For example, 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 225
or the remote. To program the remote for Transport
Control Punch-Through, follow these steps:
Example: To have the AVR 225’s volume control
activated even though the remote is set to control
the TV, first press the VID2/TV Input Selector
4. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill remain green
until the remote is reset. Note that this may take a
while, depending on how many commands are in the
memory and need to be erased.
38
eand the Mute Button
at the same time.
, followed
Next, press the Volume Up Button
by the AVR Selector f.
34
5. When the Program/SPL Indicator cgoes out,
the remote has been reset to the factory settings.
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.
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 and the Mute Button
at the same time until the red light appears
38
Channel Control Punch-Through
under the Input Selector eand the
The AVR 225’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 con-
trolled by the remote. For example, while using and con-
trolling 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 225 or the remote. To
program the remote for Channel Control Punch-
Through, follow these steps:
Program/SPL Indicator cflashes amber.
2. Press the Play Button x. The Program/SPL
Indicator cwill stop flashing and stay amber.
3. Press and release the Input Selector Button e
for the device whose transport mechanism will be
controlled (e.g., DVD, CD). The Program/SPL
Indicator cwill blink green three times and then
go out to confirm the data entry.
1. Press the Input Selector Button efor the device
Example: To control the transport of a DVD player
you will be using (e.g., VCR) when you wish to have
while the remote is set to control the TV, first press
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This diagram shows the button numbers used in the
Function List tables on pages 36 and 37. Do not
confuse these numbers with those used throughout the
rest of this manual to indicate the specific buttons used
to operate the AVR 225’s functions. The key to use
those button numbers (which are shown inside an oval)
is found on pages 11–13.
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FUNCTION LIST
No. Button Name
AVR Function
DVD
CD/CDR
Tape
VCR (VID1)
TV (VID1)
CBL (VID3)
SAT (VID3)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power Off
Mute
AVR
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
6 Ch Input Select
DVD Select
CD
CD Select
Tape
Tape Select
VID1/VCR
VID2/TV
VCR Select
TV Select
VID3 Select
10 VID3/CBL/Sat
11 VID4
12 AM/FM
13 6 Ch. Select
14 SPL
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
15 Sleep/Channel Up Sleep
Channel +
Channel +
Channel +
16 Test
Test Tone
Input Select
CDP Select
Input Level Up
CDR Select
17 TV/Video
18 Volume Up
TV/DVD
TV/VCR
TV/VCR
TV/Cable
Volume Up
Channel –
TV/Sat
Volume Up
Volume Up
Channel –
Volume Up
Volume Up
Channel –
19
Surround Select/Channel Down
Surround Mode Select
Night Mode Select
20 Night
21 Spare
22 Volume Down
23 Channel/Guide
Volume Down
Channel Trim
Move/Adjust Up
Speaker Adjust
Move/Adjust Left
Set
Input Level Down
Volume Down
Volume Down Volume Down
Title
Up
Info/Guide
Info/Guide
⁄
24
Up
Up
Up
Up
25 Speaker/Menu
Menu
Left
Enter
Right
Subtitle
Down
Return
1
Menu
Left
Menu
Menu
Menu
26
27 Set
28
fi
Left
Left
Left
Enter
Right
Exit
Enter
Enter
Enter
fl
Right
Right
Right
29 Digital/Exit
Digital Input Select
Move/Adjust Down
Delay Adjust
Exit
Exit
Exit
¤
30
Down
Down
Down
Down
31 Delay/Prev. Ch.
Time
1
Prev Channel
Prev Channel
Prev Channel
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
40 Tun-M
Tuning Mode
Tune Up
41
42
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
43 Memory
44 Tune Up
Next Chapter
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FUNCTION LIST
No. Button Name
AVR Function
DVD
CD/CD-R
Tape
VCR (VID1)
TV (VID1)
CBL (VID3)
SAT (VID3)
45 Direct
Direct Tuner Entry
Clear
Track Direct
Clear
46 Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
47 Preset Up
48 Tune Down
49 OSD
Preset Tune Up
Tune Down
OSD
Slow Forward
Prev Chapter Track Increment
OSD
Stop
OSD
OSD
OSD
50 D. Skip
51 Preset Down
52 M1
Disc Skip
Slow Rev
Open/Close
Disc Skip
Stop
Preset Tune Down
Intro Scan
Open/Close
Cancel
Sleep
PPV
Cancel
Fav
53 M2
Subtitle On/Off Repeat
Audio Select Random Play
Angle Select
Fav
54 M3
Bypass
Music
Day –
Next
Alt
55 M4
56 Rewind
57 Play/Reverse Play
58 Fast Forward
59 Record
60 Stop
R. Search
Play
R. Search
Play
Rewind
Play
Rewind
Play
Day –
F. Search
F. Search
Record
Stop
Fast Fwd
Record
Stop
Fast Fwd
Record
Stop
Day +
Day +
Stop
61 Pause
Pause
Skip –
Skip +
Pause
Pause
Pause
Scan –
Scan +
62 Skip Down
63 Skip Up
Skip –
Skip +
Page –
Page +
Page –
Page +
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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
GE
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
069
LUXMAN
LXI
128
077 145 148
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SETUP CODE TABLE: TV
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MATSUI
123 128 132 145 148
115 123 148
148
MEMOREX
METZ
069 128
084
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
045
OPTONICA
ORION
077
207 208 209 225 211
PANASONIC
PHILCO
087 148 169
045 115 123 128 132 148
PHILIPS
PIONEER
PORTLAND
PROSCAN
PROTON
QUASAR
RADIO SHACK
RCA
123 128 132 145 148
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
063 129 202
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SETUP CODE TABLE: TV
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
TOTEVISION
VIDEO CONCEPTS
VIDTECH
WARDS
132
160
128
069 128 132 148
YAMAHA
YORK
123 128
128
YUPITERU
ZENITH
ZONDA
045
069 090
103
SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
AIWA
040
AKAI
048 108 109 126
AMPRO
ASA
076
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
GE
076 095 124
113
GO VIDEO
GOLDSTAR
HARMAN KARDON
HITACHI
JC PENNEY
JENSEN
JVC
018 107
018 049
040 048
018 045
048
018 048 111 132
020 048
040
KENWOOD
LLOYD
LXI
MAGIN
020 040
045
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MEMOREX
MGA
040
018
017 020 040 076
049
MITSUBISHI
MULTITECH
NAD
049 131
040
139
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SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
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
REALISTIC
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SANSUI
SANYO
SCOTT
SEARS
SHARP
SONY
SOUNDESIGN
SYLVANIA
SYMPHONIC
TANDY
TASHICO
TATUNG
017 020 040 045 159
020
045 095 105 109
048 116 147
017 020
110 112
017 020
129 156
080 129
040
040
040
017 040
134
048
TEAC
040 048
040
040
TEKNIKA
THOMAS
TMK
013
TOSHIBA
TOTEVISION
UNITECH
VECTOR RESEARCH
VIDEO CONCEPTS
VIDEOSONIC
WARDS
112 155
045
045
018
018 040
045
040 045 112
018 040 048
040 076 083
YAMAHA
ZENITH
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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
CASIO
015 109
070
087
136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186
117 122 166
CLARINETTE
DENON
122 166
187 188 213
EMERSON
FISHER
052 093 108
055 068
FRABA
117
FUNAI
126
GE
164
GENEXXA
GOLDSTAR
HAITAI
108
016 087
099 214
HARMAN KARDON
HITACHI
001 002 025 054 190 218 219
093
INKEL
216
JC PENNEY
JENSEN
JVC
098 147
153
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
065 089 091 092 099 104 212
015 075 109 119 158 183 204
039 138 149 209
OPTIMUS
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
PROTON
QUASAR
RADIO SHACK
RCA
071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215
225
015 109
122 126 213
024 081 093 150
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SETUP CODE TABLE: CD
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
RCX
169
REALISTIC
SANSUI
SANYO
058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166
047 081 134 157 172
033 068 082 095 168
108
SCOTT
SHARP
SHERWOOD
SONY
058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181
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
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SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
HARMAN KARDON
001
SETUP CODE TABLE: AUDIO
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
HARMAN KARDON
001
SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD
Manufacturer/Brand
APEX DIGITAL
DENON
Setup Code Number
061
019 051
003 004
005
GE
GOLDSTAR
HARMAN KARDON
JVC
001
006
LG
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
003 004
053 054
028
SONY
043 045
003 004
009 058
030 063
005 055 064
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
YAMAHA
ZENITH
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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
313 317 318 413 481
DX ANTENNA
ECHOSTAR
ELECTRO HOME
FUJITSU
331 352 362 379 483
395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485
392
324 329 334
GENERAL INSTRUMENT
HITACHI DBS
HOUSTON TRACKER
HUGHES
303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474
455
463
437
JANIEL
366
JERROLD
454 468 484
KATHREIN
410
LEGEND
453
MACOM
317 365 369 370 371
MAGNAVOX
MEMOREX
461 473
453
NEXTWAVE
NORSAT
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
349 480
SAMSUNG
SATELLITE SERVICE CO
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SONY
442
335 388
339
405
STAR CHOICE DBS
STARCAST
SUPER GUIDE
TEECOM
459
347
327 423
330 333 390 391 393 409
302 426 460 461 462 470
TOSHIBA
UNIDEN
ZENITH
323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 479 480
384 385 387 394 419
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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
113
032 060
GENERAL
GENERAL INSTRUMENT
GOODMIND
HAMLIN
225
168
112
056 099 100 101 117 175 208
HITACHI
001 188
JASCO
111
JERROLD
LINDSAY
001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 168 188 210
118
MACOM
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
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SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
REMBRANT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SEAM
032
072 186
183 203
121
SIGNATURE
SPRUCER
STARCOM
STARGATE
TANDY
001 188
053 081 177 189
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
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Your AVR 225 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 225, including updated information and user hints, is available 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
• Mute is on
• Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure
• 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 30 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 configuration
• 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 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 www.harmankardon.com.
by pressing the System Power Control Button 2.
Next, press and hold the Tone Mode Button 6for
three seconds.
Processor Reset
In the rare case in which the unit’s operation or displays
seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic
operation of the system’s memory or microprocessor.
The unit will turn on automatically and display the
RESETmessage in the Main Information
Display S. Note that once you have cleared the
memory in this manner, it is necessary to reestablish all
system configuration settings and tuner presets.
Memory Backup
This product is equipped with a memory backup
system that preserves the system configuration infor-
mation and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally
unplugged or subjected to a power outage. This mem-
ory will last for approximately one week, after which
time all information must be reentered.
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 sys-
tem “reset” may clear the problem.
The reset will not affect settings that were pro-
grammed into the remote control. To reset the remote
control and restore it to its factory default settings,
please follow the instructions on page 34.
To clear the AVR 225’s entire system memory includ-
ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and
speaker configuration data, first put the unit in Standby
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Section
Stereo Mode
FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range
87.5–108.0MHz
IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf
Mono/Stereo 70dB/68dB
Mono/Stereo 0.2%/0.3%
40dB @ 1kHz
±400kHz, 70dB
80dB
90dB
Continuous Average Power (FTC)
Usable Sensitivity
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Distortion
Stereo Separation
Selectivity
65 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:
55 Watts per channel
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
AM Tuner Section
Center channel:
55 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Frequency Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Usable Sensitivity
Distortion
520–1720kHz
45dB
Loop 500µV
1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
±10kHz, 30dB
Surround channels:
55 Watts per channel
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Selectivity
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Linear (High-Level)
Video Section
200mV/47k ohms
95dB
Television Format
Input Level/Impedance
NTSC
1Vp-p/75 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)
Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Video Frequency
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation
Analog Source Decoding
Dolby Digital
45dB
55dB
55dB
Response
10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)
DTS
General
Frequency Response
@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)
Power Requirement
Power Consumption
AC 120V/60Hz
68W idle, 540W maximum
(2 channels driven)
10Hz–100kHz
±28 Amps
High Instantaneous
Current Capability (HCC)
Dimensions (Max)
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM)
17.3 inches (440mm)
6.6 inches (168mm)
15.4 inches (390mm)
26.8 lb (12.2kg)
Unmeasurable
40V/µsec
Slew Rate
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*
See the following trademark acknowledgements:
Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks
of Harman Kardon, Inc.
TM
is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (patent no. 5,386,478).
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the Double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
©1992–1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are 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,
and Harman International Industries, Inc.
Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.
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© 2002 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
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Power for the Digital Revolution.
Thank you for purchasing a Harman Kardon AVR 225. This Quick-Start Guide
will help you with a basic system installation. For detailed information on any step
in this Guide, please refer to the pages referenced in the Owner’s Manual.
We strongly recommend that you read the Owner’s Manual for complete details
on how to install, configure and operate the AVR 225, as well as for the
important safety information it contains.
FRONT
RIGHT
SPEAKER
CENTER
SPEAKER
(Green)
FRONT
LEFT
SPEAKER
(Red)
(White)
SURROUND
RIGHT
SPEAKER
Figure 1 – Speaker Placement
The colors shown for each speaker correspond to
the matching output terminal connection on the back
of the AVR 225 (see page 14).
(Gray)
SUBWOOFER
(Purple)
SURROUND
LEFT
SPEAKER
(Blue)
Connections Color Guide
Audio Connections
Front
Left
Right
Center
Surround
Subwoofer
Digital Audio Connections
Coax
Step 1. Place your speakers in the listening room
(see page 16).
Optical
Video Connections
Composite
S-Video
Match the colored jacks on the AVR 225 to the appropriate
jacks on your source equipment or speakers. The colors are
standardized, but not all equipment or connectors use them.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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, 1A
,
0.5A
_
_
_
_
_
LINE IN/SUB/LFE
+
+
+
+
+
FRONT RIGHT
SPEAKER
SURROUND
RIGHT SPEAKER
SURROUND
LEFT SPEAKER
FRONT LEFT
SPEAKER
CENTER SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
Figure 2 – Speaker Connections
Step 2. Connect the speakers to the receiver: Red (+)
on speaker to colored (+) on receiver and
black (–) to black (–). (See page 14.)
Step 3. Connect the Subwoofer Pre-Out jack to
the Line-In jack on your subwoofer (see
page 16). Adjust the settings on the
subwoofer as needed.
Figure 3 – How to Use the Binding-Post
Speaker Terminal
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
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FM Antenna
AM Antenna
CD PLAYER
L
R
Optical
Coax
, 1A
,
0.5A
L
R
Optical Coax
REC/IN
Figure 4 – Audio Connections
Dashed lines (––––) indicate coax and optical
digital audio connections. Choose either type
(but not both) for each digital audio source.
PLAY/OUT
AUDIO RECORDER
Step 4. Connect AM and FM antennas (Figure 4).
(See page 14.)
Monitor outputs to your Video Monitor (TV).
Switch your TV set’s input to match the type of
video used for the currently selected source.
Step 6. Plug all components into AC power outlets.
The outlets on the back of the AVR 225 may
be used only for low-current products, such as
CD or DVD players, as long as the total does
not exceed 100 watts.
Dolby® Pro Logic® II – Movie. (You may select
other modes later as you become familiar with
the AVR 225; see pages 18 and 25–26.)
Step 9. Configure speakers: No action is needed if
you have five “small” satellite-type speakers
and a subwoofer. Otherwise, use the OSD
Speaker Setup Menu, or press the Speaker
button and then the Set and arrow buttons to
select the correct speaker choices for your
system (see pages 19–20).
Step 10. Use EzSet™ to set output levels: Set the
Balance to 12 o’clock, and the Volume to
–15dB. Hold the remote in front of you at
shoulder level, and point it at the AVR 225.
Press the SPL button for 3 seconds, hold the
remote steady, and wait for the process to
complete (see pages 21–22).
Step 5. Connect source components, as shown in
Figures 4 and 5, and the Device Connection
Options chart at right (see pages 14–15).
AUDIO connections: right channel (red) on
source to right (red) on AVR, and left channel
(white) on source to left (white) on AVR.
DIGITAL AUDIO connections, if available:
Choose either coax (orange) to coax (orange)
OR optical to optical for each device. The
Coax 1 input defaults to the DVD player, but
may be reassigned. Assign the other digital
inputs and outputs as appropriate for your
equipment (as described in Step 7).
Basic Receiver Configuration
Step 7. Select digital inputs: If your DVD is connected
to Coax 1, no adjustment is needed. For any
other digital-device connections, use the On-
Screen In/Out Setup menu or the front-panel
Digital Select button and the arrow buttons to
select an optical or coax digital input
(see pages 17–18 and 26).
Step 8. Select a surround mode: Press the Surround
Mode button on the front panel to select
VIDEO connections: Choose either composite
(yellow) or S-Video (4-pin) for each video
source. Connect the composite and S-Video
Step 11. Your system is configured – sit back and enjoy!
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
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VCR (Video 1)
R
Cable or Sat or HDTV Set-Top Box (Video 3)
TV (Video Monitor)
Video In
OUT
R
L
VIDEO
L
Video
S-Video
In/Rec
S-Video In
Out/Play
Optical
Coax
OPTICAL-IN
COAXIAL-IN
, 1A
,
0.5A
Figure 5 – Video Connections
L
R
Video
S-Video
Dashed lines (––––) indicate coax and optical
digital audio connections. Choose either type
(but not both) for each digital audio source.
Dotted lines (••••) indicate composite or S-Video
connections. S-Video is the preferred connection
when available, but you may use either type (but
not both). When both composite and S-Video
sources are connected to the AVR you must also
connect both outputs from the AVR to your TV.
Optical
Coax
DVD PLAYER
Device Connection Options: Recommended connections are shown in red, but connections may be made to best fit your system requirements.
Device
Input Name
Audio Input Connections
Audio Output Connections Video Connections
CD Player
CD
CD L/R Inputs, Optical Digital 1
or 2, or Coaxial Digital 1 or 2
Not required
Not required
DVD Player
VCR
DVD
Coaxial Digital 1 or 2, Optical Digital 1
or 2, or DVD L/R Inputs
Not required
DVD Composite or S-Video
Video 1
Video 1 L/R Inputs
Video 1 L/R Outputs
Not required
Video 1 Composite or S-Video
Input and Output
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Video 2 or 3
Video 2, 3 or 4
Video 2, 3 or 4
Video 2 or 3 L/R Inputs, Optical Digital
1 or 2, or Coaxial Digital 1 or 2 Inputs*
Video 2 or 3 Composite or
S-Video Input
Video Game
Camcorder
Video 2, 3 or 4 L/R Inputs, Optical Digital
1, 2 or 3, or Coaxial Digital 1, 2 or 3 Inputs
Not required
Video 2, 3 or 4 Composite
or S-Video Input
Video 2, 3 or 4 L/R Inputs
Video 2, or 3 L/R Outputs
Video 2, 3 or 4 Composite or
S-Video Input and Output
Audio Cassette Recorder Tape
Tape L/R Inputs
Tape L/R Outputs
Not required
Digital Audio Recorder
Tape and/or CD
Tape L/R Inputs, Optical Digital 1/2 or
Coaxial Digital 1/2 Inputs
Tape L/R Outputs, Digital Optical Not required
or Coaxial Outputs
TV or Projector
Video 2 or 3
Video 2 or 3 L/R Inputs
Not required
Monitor-Out Composite
and/or S-Video
Check with your cable company to make certain that digital audio is available for all channels. It may be necessary to make BOTH analog and digital connections.
*
VIDEO CONNECTIONS
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