AVR225 harman/kardon
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
of input, some modes are not always available. (Seeplastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination thatbetween the Optical #e and Coaxial $b
page 25 for more information about surround modes.)might degrade future performance.digital inputs or to select the sourceOs analog input.
(See pages 26�28 for more information on digital
8 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button$ Digital Coax 3 Jack: This jack is used for con-
audio.)
to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side ofnection to the output of portable audio devices, video
the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When agame consoles or other products that have a coaxU Main Information Display: This display delivers
station with a strong signal is reached, the Tuneddigital audio jack.messages and status indications to help you operate
Indicator Q will be illuminated in the Mainthe receiver. (See pages 7�8 for a complete explana-
Information Display U.% Video 4 Video Input Jacks: These jacks may tion of the Information Display.)
be used for temporary connection to the composite or
In Manual tuning mode, tap the button lightly and noteS-Video output of video games, camcorders or otherU Channel Select Button: Press this button to
that the tuner will step up one frequency increment perportable video products.begin the process of trimming the channel output lev-
button press. When the button is held for a few sec-^ Video 4 Audio Input Jacks: These audio jacksels using an external audio source. (For more informa-
onds you will note that the unit will quickly advancetion on output level trim adjustment, see page 29.)
through the frequency band. Release it and the tunermay be used for temporary connection to video
will stop. In Auto tuning mode, each press of the but-games or portable audio/video products such as Å¡ Speaker Select Button: Press this button to
camcorders and portable audio players.
ton will search for the next station with an acceptablebegin the process of configuring the unit to match the
signal. Press and hold the button to skip through thetype of speakers used in your listening room. (See
acceptable stations. When the button is released, the& Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the low-pages 19�21 for more information on speaker setup
tuner will not stop until it reaches a station with anfrequency output of the left/right channels by as much asand configuration.)
?10dB, when the unit is in the OSurround Off� mode. Set
acceptable frequency.this control to a suitable position for your taste or roomA Test Tone Selector: Press this button to begin
To switch back and forth between the Auto andacoustics.the process of adjusting the channel output levels
Manual tuning modes, press the Tuning Modeusing the internal test tone as a reference. (For more
* Balance Control: Turn this control to change the
Selector @.relative volume for the front left/right channels.information on output level adjustment, see page 21.)
9 AM/FM Selector: Pressing this button will auto-NOTE: For proper operation of the surround modes� Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED will
matically switch the AVR 225 to the Tuner mode.light in front of the surround mode that is currently
this control should be at the midpoint or O12 oOclock�in use.
Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FMposition.
frequency bands. (See page 28 for more information? Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind
on the tuner.)( Treble Control: Turn this control to modify the high-
this window receives infrared signals from the remote
) Preset Stations Selector: Press this button tofrequency output of the left/right channels by as much ascontrol. Aim the remote at this area and do not block
?10dB, when the unit is in the OSurround Off� mode. Setor cover it.
scroll up or down through the list of stations that havethis control to a suitable position for your taste or room
been entered into the preset memory. (See page 28acoustics.
for more information on tuner presets.)
! Input Source Selector: Press this button to� Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to
increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease
change the input by scrolling up or down through thethe volume. If the AVR 225 is muted, adjusting the
list of input sources.Volume Control �34 will automatically release
@ Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to selectthe unit from the silenced condition.
Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so� Set Button: When making choices during the
that the Auto Indicator R lights, the tuner will searchsetup and configuration process, press this button to
for the next station with an acceptable signal when the
Tuning Selector 8u is pressed. When the buttonenter the desired setting as shown in the Main Infor-
mation Display U into the AVR 225Os memory. The
is pressed so that the Auto Indicator R is not lit,Set button may also be used to change the display
each press of the Tuning Selector 8u willbrightness (see page 30).
increase the frequency. This button may also be used to
switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radioy Input Indicators: A green LED will light in front of
reception. When weak reception is encountered, pressthe input that is currently being used as the source for
the button until the Stereo Indicator P goes out tothe AVR 225.
switch to Mono reception. Press and hold again to
switch back to Stereo mode. (See page 28 for moreO Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence
information on using the tuner.)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.� Digital Input Selector: When playing a source
When the input is not in use, be certain to keep thethat has a digital output, press this button to select
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