Harman Kardon AVR 240 Quick Start Manual Download Page 3

SPEAKER AND AUDIO CONNECTIONS

CD PLAYER

AM Antenna

FM Antenna

L

R

Optical           Coax

REC/IN

PLAY/OUT

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AUDIO RECORDER

Step 4. Connect AM and FM antennas as shown above (see page 15).
Step 5. Connect source components, as shown in Figures 4 and 6 and 

the Device Connection Options chart on the back of this Guide 
(see pages 15 –16).

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, and the Optical 1 input
defaults to Video 2 (Cable/Sat), but either may be reassigned. Assign
the other digital inputs and outputs as appropriate for your equipment
(see Step 7).

VIDEO connections:

Choose component (Y/Pb/Pr – 

green

/

blue

/

red

), composite (

yellow

) or S-video (4-pin) for each video source.

Connect the Composite and S-Video Monitor outputs to your video
monitor (TV). The Component Video 1 input defaults to any of the
DVD, Tuner, CD or Tape sources. The Component Video 2 input

defaults to any of the Video 1, 2, 3 or 4 sources, or the 6-/8-chan-
nel direct inputs. However, either component video input may be
reassigned using the Input Setup menu. Switch your TV set’s input 
to match the type of video used for the currently selected source.

:

Make sure the AVR 240 is turned off, then connect the

optional 

to the DMP connector. Dock your compatible

iPod

®

(not included) in 

.

Step 6. Plug all components into AC power outlets. The outlets on the back

of the AVR 240 should be used 

only

for low-current products, such

as CD or DVD players, and the total should not exceed 100 watts.

Basic Receiver Configuration

Step 7.

Select digital inputs:

If your DVD is connected to Coax 1, and your

cable or satellite TV box (Video 2 source) is connected to Optical 1,
no adjustment is needed. For any other digital-device connections,
use the On-Screen Input Setup menu, or the front-panel Digital
Select and arrow buttons to select digital input (see pages 21, 36).

Step 8.

Select a surround mode:

Press the Surround Mode button on the

front panel to select Dolby

®

Pro Logic

®

II – Movie. (You may select

other modes later as you become familiar with the AVR 240; see
pages 22–24 and 33–39.)

Step 9.

Use 

to configure and optimize your system:

Plug the EzSet+ microphone into the front-panel Headphones
Jack (Figure 5). Place the microphone at the center of the room,
or at your normal listening position. If desired, the microphone
may be attached to a standard camera tripod using the threads 
on the bottom of the microphone. Activate EzSet+ using the 
on-screen menu system (see pages 24–26). As EzSet+ senses 
the output of each speaker, you will hear loud test signals. When
the on-screen menu indicates that setup is complete, your system
is adjusted for output levels, delay times and speaker settings.
Unplug the microphone and store it for future use.

Step 10. Your system is configured – sit back and enjoy!

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Figure 4 – Audio Connections

Dashed lines (

– – – –

) indicate coaxial and

optical digital audio connections. Choose
either type (but not both) for each digital
audio source.

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Figure 5 – Connecting EzSet+ Microphone

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