Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 225 User Manual

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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 EzSetremote  
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 JUSQUAU 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  
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ÒDelay  
ÚDigital Input Selector  
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8Tuning Selector  
*Balance Control  
9AM/FM Selector  
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(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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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS  
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.  
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7  
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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.  
Q
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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¡ AM Antenna  
FM Antenna  
£ CD Inputs  
¢ Tape Outputs  
Tape Inputs  
§ Remote IR Input  
Remote IR Output  
Subwoofer Output  
ª Front Right Speaker Outputs  
Surround Right Speaker Outputs  
Center Speaker Outputs  
¤ Surround Left Speaker Outputs  
Front Left Speaker Outputs  
Switched AC Accessory Outlet  
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet  
AC Power Cord  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
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 INjack  
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.  
33  
Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to  
the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video  
source.  
35  
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.  
37  
Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to  
32  
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.  
39  
34  
Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to  
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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.  
41  
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.  
36  
f
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.  
38  
g
Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect one of  
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.  
40  
h
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.  
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.  
31  
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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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  
oSet Button  
pDigital Select  
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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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31  
32  
30  
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Clear Button  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
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Memory Button  
Delay/Prev. Ch.  
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Button  
Speaker Select  
Spare Button  
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Volume Up/Down  
TV/Video Selector  
SPL Button  
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6-Channel Direct Input  
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  
36  
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.)  
nButton: 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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min  
80  
min  
70  
min  
60  
min  
50  
min  
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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min  
30  
min  
20  
min  
10  
min  
OFF  
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.  
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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.  
28  
36  
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.)  
29  
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.)  
30  
Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin  
37  
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.  
38  
Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence  
/
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.  
31  
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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39  
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  
33  
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  
34  
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.  
35  
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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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS  
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.  
35  
34  
Video 1 and Video 2 Out Jacks dg  
39  
38  
, 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:  
32  
33 34  
35  
, your television to the Video 2 Input  
36  
37  
Connectors f  
, and your cable-TV converter  
or satellite receiver to the Video 3 Input Connectors  
41  
40  
h
.
1. Connect a VCRs or other video source’s audio and  
video Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In  
32  
33 36  
37  
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  
39  
34 35 38  
dg  
on the AVR 225.  
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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  
37  
36  
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  
40 41  
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  
31  
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 $digital audio  
inputs, provided that the digital input source selection  
is changed as shown on pages 17 and 26. If your  
DVD or DVD-Audio player includes an onboard sur-  
round decoder and 6-channel line-level audio out-  
puts, you may connect these audio outputs to the  
6-Channel Direct Inputs i. When you wish to  
hear this decoded audio, select the DVD input first in  
order to select the video signal from the DVD player,  
then select the 6-Channel Direct Input source for the  
audio.  
NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a  
Standby mode when they are used with switched out-  
lets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet  
alone without a remote control command.  
The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet will  
receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a  
powered AC outlet.  
Finally, when all connections are complete, plug the  
Power Cord into a nonswitched 120-volt AC wall  
outlet. You’re almost ready to enjoy the AVR 225!  
5. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player,  
satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the  
appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs  
be#$.  
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 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, youll 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.  
37  
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  
31  
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  
ı
32  
Figure 2  
to set the speaker configuration, etc.  
If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with  
¤
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  
31  
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  
31  
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.  
modes 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  
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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 havent 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  
30  
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,  
‹ ›  
/
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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.”  
31  
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  
39  
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 Kardons 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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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.  
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encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround *, DTS  
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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 Rindicators 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 Rindicators.  
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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35 38 39  
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.  
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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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35 38  
¢ 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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OPERATION  
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  
34  
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  
37  
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  
34  
.
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.  
36  
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  
31  
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  
36  
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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ADVANCED FEATURES  
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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ADVANCED FEATURES  
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.  
ADVANCED FEATURES 31  
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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE  
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  
Left  
Left  
Left  
Enter  
Right  
Exit  
Enter  
Enter  
Enter  
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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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  
SETUP CODES 47  
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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, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms  
AM Tuner Section  
Center channel:  
55 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz 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, 20Hz20kHz 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  
10Hz8MHz (3dB)  
DTS  
General  
Frequency Response  
@ 1W (+0dB, 3dB)  
Power Requirement  
Power Consumption  
AC 120V/60Hz  
68W idle, 540W maximum  
(2 channels driven)  
10Hz100kHz  
±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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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  
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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 EzSetto 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 1415).  
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!  
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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.  
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VIDEO CONNECTIONS  
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