Harman-Kardon AVR 125 User Manual
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Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,
certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel
connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3
Introduction
4
Safety Information
4
Unpacking
5
Front-Panel Controls
7
Front-Panel Information Display
9
Rear-Panel Connections
11
Remote Control Functions
14
Installation and Connections
14
System Installation
14
Audio Equipment Connections
14
Video Equipment Connections
15
Power Connections
16
System Configuration
16
Speaker Selection and Placement
17
System Setup
17
Speaker Setup
18
Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes
18
Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode
18
Stereo-Digital Mode
18
Output Level Adjustment
19
Delay Settings
20
Additional Input Adjustments
21
Operation
21
Basic Operation
21
Source Selection
21
Volume Control
22
Surround Mode Chart
23
Surround Mode Selection
23
Digital Audio Playback
23
Selecting a Digital Source
24
Digital Status Indicators
24
Night Mode
25
Tuner Operation
25
Tape Recording
25
Output Level Trim Adjustment
26
6-Channel Direct Input
26
Display Brightness
27
Programming the Remote
27
Direct Code Entry
27
Auto Search Method
27
Code Readout
28
Macro Programming
28
Programmed Device Functions
28
Punch-Through Programming
29
Volume Punch-Through
29
Channel Control Punch-Through
29
Transport Control Punch-Through
29
Resetting the Remote Memory
31
Function List
33
Setup Code Tables
42
Troubleshooting Guide
42
Processor Reset
43
Technical Specifications
AVR 125 AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER