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AVR 235 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

Introduction

Safety Information

Unpacking

Front-Panel Controls

Rear-Panel Connections

Remote Control Functions

Installation and Connections

System Configuration

Speaker Placement

System Setup

Input Setup

Surround Setup

Speaker Setup

Delay Settings

Output Level Adjustment

Using EzSet

Manual Output Level Adjustment

Operation

Basic Operation

Source Selection

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Volume Control

Surround Mode Selection

Digital Audio Playback

Surround Mode Chart

Tuner Operation

Recording

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Advanced Features

Display Brightness

Turn-On Volume Level

Semi-OSD Settings

Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment

Default Surround Mode

Programming the Remote

Programming Product Codes

Direct Code Entry

Auto Search Method

Code Readout

Macro Programming

Programmed Device Functions

Volume Punch-Through

Channel Control Punch-Through

Transport Control Punch-Through

Reassigning the VID4 Device Control Selector

Resetting the Remote Memory

Function List

Setup Code Tables

Troubleshooting Guide

Processor Reset

Technical Specifications

Trademark Acknowledgements

Index

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-screen or on the front-panel

information display

– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

AVR 235 OM 8/30/04 9:18 AM Page 2

Summary of Contents for AVR 235

Page 1: ...DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 DVD CD FMAM TAPE 6 8 CH VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP 5 7 CH STEREO SURR OFF AVR 235 AVR 235 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution ...

Page 2: ...t Code Entry 34 Auto Search Method 34 Code Readout 34 Macro Programming 35 Programmed Device Functions 36 Volume Punch Through 36 Channel Control Punch Through 36 Transport Control Punch Through 36 Reassigning the VID4 Device Control Selector 37 Resetting the Remote Memory 38 Function List 40 Setup Code Tables 50 Troubleshooting Guide 50 Processor Reset 51 Technical Specifications 51 Trademark Ack...

Page 3: ...5 also features two input wide bandwidth low crosstalk component video switching The front panel offers coax and optical digital audio inputs for direct connection to digital recorders Two video recording outputs preamp out and a color coded eight channel input make the AVR 235 virtually future proof with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow s new formats right onboard The AVR 235 s powerful ...

Page 4: ... and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary and only after unplugg...

Page 5: ...type of speakers used in your listening room See pages 16 and 20 22 for more information on speaker setup and configuration 7 Surround Mode Group Selector Press this but ton to select the top level group of surround modes Each press of the button will select the current or last used mode in each of the surround mode groups e g Dolby DTS DTS Neo 6 Logic 7 DSP Stereo When the button is pressed so th...

Page 6: ...This jack is used for connection to the output of portable audio devices video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital audio jack Ó 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 You may make a connec tion to either jack at any time but not to both simultaneous...

Page 7: ...coded in conformance with the CEA standards as follows Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back Left Brown Surround Back Right Tan Subwoofer Purple Coaxial Digital Audio Orange Composite Video Yellow Component Video Y Green Component Video Pr Red Component Video Pb Blue CD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the analog audio output of a com...

Page 8: ...levision or other video display is equipped with an S Video input and you are using at least one source with S Video capability connect this jack to the S Video input on the display a Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source ...

Page 9: ...xternal AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna FM Antenna Jack Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS When connecting a source device such as a VCR DVD player cable or satellite set top box or video game to the AVR use either a composite or S Vid...

Page 10: ...Up Down TV Video Selector SPL Selector 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input Mute EzSet Sensor Microphone NOTE The function names shown here are each button s feature when used with the AVR 235 Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices See pages 38 39 for a list of these functions To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration a larger copy may be...

Page 11: ...ed on i Test Button Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 235 s output levels See page 23 for more information on calibrating the AVR 235 j Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR 235 will automatically go into the Standby mode Each press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following...

Page 12: ...two channel stereo or matrix surround encoded source and create a full five six or seven channel sound field See page 27 for the available DTS Neo 6 options Macro Buttons Press these buttons to store or recall a Macro which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote See page 34 for more information on storing and recalling macros Disc Skip Button This button has no direct functio...

Page 13: ...ss this button to choose the device connected to the 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input g as the audio source Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 235 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected When the AVR 235 remote is being programmed to operate another device this button is pressed with the Input Selector Button e to begin the programming process See ...

Page 14: ...electrician who is familiar with the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in your area When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe proper polarity Note that the positive terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code as noted on page 7 However most speakers still use a red terminal for the positive connection Connect the negative or black wire to th...

Page 15: ...al or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks ad 9 If the component video inputs are used connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs to the component video inputs of your TV projector or dis play device 10 If you have a camcorder video game or other audio video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis connect the audio video and digital audio outputs of that device to th...

Page 16: ...listening position As with the side speakers rear surrounds 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 If dipole type speakers are used on either the side or rear walls of the room please note that if there are arrows on the speakers they should face the fro...

Page 17: ...guration digital input surround mode delay times crossover frequency and output levels for each input source This flexibility enables you to customize the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 235 memorize those set tings This means for example that you may use dif ferent output levels or trims for different sources or set different speaker configurations with the resultant chang...

Page 18: ...s the Buttons n until the cursor is next to the SURROUND SETUP line Press the Set Button p until the SURROUND SETUP menu Figure 3 is on the screen Figure 3 Each of the option lines on this menu Figure 3 selects the surround mode category and within each of those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker configuration in yo...

Page 19: ... is turned off which means that digital sources are processed at their native sample rate For example a 48kHz digital source will be processed at 48kHz However the AVR 235 allows you to upsam ple the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution To take advantage of this feature press the Navigation Button n so that the cursor is next to the UPSAMPLING line and press the Navigation Button n...

Page 20: ...initions shown above When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channels When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu ba...

Page 21: ... by the design of your speakers Depending on the design and driver complement of your speakers it is defined as the frequency below which the signal should be redirected to the subwoofer and is therefore usually the lowest possible frequency the speaker is capable of reproducing If your main speakers include an onboard powered woofer section intended to serve the function of a subwoofer the crosso...

Page 22: ...ntil the on screen cursor is pointing at the DELAY ADJUST line Press the Set Button p to call up the menu Figure 7 Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on screen note that the default for distance settings is in feet If your measurements are in feet proceed to the next step for meters press the Navigation Button n until the on screen cursor is at the UNIT line Then press the Navigation Button o so that M...

Page 23: ...the adjustment you will see the location of the channel position being adjusted appear in the on screen display if connected and in the Lower Display Line alternating with a read out of the output setting relative to the reference volume level and in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators ˆ where the letters for the channel being adjusted will flash to indicate the channel from which the test tone s...

Page 24: ...e Navigation Button o until the cursor is pointing to the TEST TONE line and the Navigation Button o is then pressed to select OFF Using the Semi OSD System The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi OSD system To adjust the output levels in this fashion press the Test Button i As soon as the button is pressed the test tone will begin to circulate as indic...

Page 25: ...Input may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis 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 Upper Display Line and in the front panel Input Indicators ı When an audio source is selected th...

Page 26: ...the mode that has been previously selected For more information on selecting digital sources see the Digital Audio Playback section below The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes are available only when the AVR 235 has been configured for 6 1 7 1 operation by configuring the Surround Back speakers as either Large or Small as described on page 21 These modes provide a matrixed 6 1 channel presen tation of ana...

Page 27: ...t circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy DTS Neo 6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six channel surround presentation from conventional Matrix encoded DTS Neo 6 Music and t...

Page 28: ...center channel signal This will be displayed for Dolby Digital bitstreams that have stereo program material A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channel available in the Dolby Digital bitstream The middle number indicates how many discrete sur round channel signals are present A 2 tells you that separate surround left and right signals are available This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5 1 ...

Page 29: ...ns of the Night mode To turn the Night mode off press the Buttons n until the message in the lower third of the video dis play and in the Lower Display Line reads D RANGE OFF The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY menu See page 19 for information on using the menus to set this option IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK When...

Page 30: ...f any copyright restrictions on any material you copy Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 235 is established using the test tone as outlined on pages 23 24 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc or a selection y...

Page 31: ... to exit the menu system NOTE The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown earlier Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup sys tem that preserves the system configuration information and tuner presets if the ...

Page 32: ...Dim Button h as described on page 11 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 n until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button p If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Butt...

Page 33: ...line Press the Set Button p to enter the ADVANCED menu Figure 10 At the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 make certain that the on screen cursor is next to the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by press ing the Buttons n as needed Next press the Buttons o until the desired time is dis played in seconds This is a permanent setting change and the Time Out entry will remain in effect until it is changed even if th...

Page 34: ...oth buttons until the red light under the Input Selector e stays lit and the Program SPL Indicator c turns amber and begins flashing The next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light appears 3 Point the AVR 235 remote toward the unit to be programmed and press either the or Button n Each press will send out a series of codes from the remote...

Page 35: ...lectors it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled When operating a device other than the AVR 235 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 235 Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary lab...

Page 36: ...iver while the remote is set to control the VCR first press the VID 1 VCR Input Selector Button e and the Mute Button at the same time Next release them and press the Volume Down Button followed by the VID 3 TV Input Selector Button e NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original configuration repeat the steps shown in the example above However press the sa...

Page 37: ...he remote to the original factory defaults and command codes by following these steps However once the remote is reset all commands or codes that you have entered will be erased and will need to be reentered 1 Press any of the Input Selector Buttons e and the O Button r at the same time until the Program SPL Indicator c begins to flash amber 2 Press the 3 Button r three times 3 The red LED under t...

Page 38: ...t Tuner Select 14 6 8 Ch Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 15 SPL EzSet SPL EzSet SPL EzSet SPL EzSet SPL EzSet SPL EzSet SPL EzSet SPL EzSet SPL 16 Sleep Sleep Channel Channel Channel Channel 17 Test Test Tone 18 T V TV DVD Input Select TV VCR TV Cable TV Sat TV VCR...

Page 39: ...cro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 56 M4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 57 Dolby Sur Dolby Mode Select 58 DTS Sur DTS Digital Modes 59 DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 Select 60 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select 61 Stereo Stereo Mode Select 62 Skip Down Skip DVD Skip Skip Scan Skip DVD Skip DVD Skip DVD 63 Skip Up Skip DVD Skip Skip Scan Skip DVD Skip DVD Skip DVD 64 Rewind R Search DV...

Page 40: ...THES 123 128 132 CXC 045 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132 DAYTRON 128 132 DIGI LINK 200 DYNASTY 045 DYNATECH 063 ELECTROHOME 115 132 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159 162 205 FUNAI 045 FUTURETECH 045 GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GOLDSTAR LG 101 110 122 128 132 GRUNDIG 193 HALL MARK 128 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 INFINITY 148 INKEL 120 JB...

Page 41: ...NIC 087 148 169 PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 145 148 PIONEER 024 123 128 PORTLAND 128 132 PROSCAN 133 PROTON 059 122 128 132 165 QUASAR 032 087 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 RCA 021 115 123 128 133 145 161 163 REALISTIC 045 167 196 RUNCO 152 153 SAA 183 SAMPO 059 123 128 SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 SANYO 026 054 SCOTT 045 128 132 SEARS 128 132 145 SH...

Page 42: ...er TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 YAMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 122 SETUP CODE TABLE TV ...

Page 43: ...DEO 113 GOLDSTAR LG 018 107 HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACHI 040 048 JC PENNEY 018 045 JENSEN 048 JVC 018 048 111 132 KENWOOD 020 048 LLOYD 040 LXI 020 040 MAGIN 045 MAGNAVOX 040 MARANTZ 018 MEMOREX 017 020 040 052 053 054 076 MGA 049 MITSUBISHI 049 131 MULTITECH 040 NAD 139 NATIONAL 140 NEC 018 048 NORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 159 ORION 147 PANASONIC 125 150 167 172 PHILCO 040 PHILIPS 040 075 PORTLAND 094 ...

Page 44: ...SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 SYLVANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 TANDY 017 040 TASHICO 134 TATUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TiVo 012 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 112 155 TOTEVISION 045 UNITECH 045 VECTOR RESEARCH 018 VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 VIDEOSONIC 045 WARDS 040 045 112 YAMAHA 018 040 048 ZENITH 040 050 076 083 ...

Page 45: ... 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 HITACHI 093 INKEL 216 JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSEN 153 JVC 176 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN 077 102 LXI 164 MAGNAVOX 039 113 MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 MCINTOSH 194 MCS 080 098 MITSUMI 152 MODULAIRE 166 NAD 013 074 197 198 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 NEC 069 NIKKO 053 055 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 065 089 091...

Page 46: ... THETA DIGITAL 039 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 VICTOR 120 130 WARDS 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK 166 SETUP CODE TABLE DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL 061 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR LG 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 LG 005 055 064 066 MAGNAVOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER...

Page 47: ...RROLD 454 468 484 KATHREIN 410 LEGEND 453 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 MAGNAVOX 461 473 MEMOREX 453 NEXTWAVE 423 NORSAT 373 OPTIMUS 466 PACE DSS 487 PANASONIC 366 469 PANASONIC DBS 457 PANSAT 420 PERSONAL CABLE 418 PHILIPS 375 PICO 407 PRESIDENT 381 404 PRIMESTAR 412 454 468 475 RCA 301 439 465 490 RCA DSS 458 REALISTIC 349 480 SAMSUNG 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 SONY 405 ...

Page 48: ...G I 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 113 GEMINI 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 210 GOODMIND 112 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 HITACHI 001 188 JASCO 111 JERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 188 210 LINDSAY 118 MACOM 191 MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 MOVIE TIME 035 039 NSC 035 190 OAK 197 220 PACE 179 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 PANTHER 114 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 ...

Page 49: ...IC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 SEAM 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 124 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 ZENTEK 116 ...

Page 50: ...or Digital audio feed paused Resume play for DVD display and digital audio stops Check that Digital Input is selected Fan does not appear to operate Additional cooling may not be required The fan is activated only when additional cooling is required due to high internal temperature It is normal for the fan to be inactive at normal volume levels In addition to the items shown above additional infor...

Page 51: ...l Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Frequency Response Composite and S Video 10Hz 8MHz 3dB Video Frequency Response Component Video 10Hz 50MHz 3dB General Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption 118W idle 890W maximum 7 channels driven Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17 3 inches 440mm 21 5 inches 545mm Height 6 6 inches 168mm 9 9 inches 251mm Depth 15 in...

Page 52: ... 23 24 Output Level Trim Adjustment 30 31 PCM 28 Polarity 14 Power Switches 5 11 16 17 25 Preset Stations 6 12 30 Processor Reset 50 Programmed Device Functions 35 36 38 39 Programming Product Codes 34 Punch Through Programming 36 Rear Panel Connections 7 9 Recalling Preset Stations 6 12 30 Recording 30 Remote Control 10 13 16 17 34 49 Remote Control Batteries 16 17 Remote Control Function List 38...

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Page 56: ... 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2004 Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No CQX1A950Z 8 04 ...

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