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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Introduction
4Safety Information
4Unpacking
5Front Panel Controls
7Front Panel Information Display
9Rear Panel Connections
11Remote Control Functions
14Installation and Connections
16System Configuration
16Speaker Placement
17System Setup
17Speaker Configuration
18Output Level Adjustment
19Delay Settings
21Operation
21Basic Operation
21Source Selection
22Surround Mode Chart
23Surround Mode Selection
23Digital Audio Playback
23Selecting a Digital Source
25Tuner Operation
26Tape Recording
26Output Level Trim Adjustment
26Display Brightness
27Programming the Remote
27Direct Code Entry
27Auto Search Method
27Code Readout
28Macro Programming
28Programmed Device Functions
29Volume Punch-Through
29Channel Control Punch-Through
29Transport Control Punch-Through
30Reassigning Device Control
Selectors
31Function List
33Setup Code Tables
43Troubleshooting Guide
43Processor Reset
44Technical Specifications
AVR 110Audio/ Video Receiver
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.
EXAMPLEÐ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel
connection jack
EXAMPLEÐ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display
EXAMPLEÐ (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display
1Ð (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control
ÁÐ (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection
aÐ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
AÐ (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display
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3INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon
AVR 110, you are about to begin many years of
listening enjoyment. The AVR 110 has been
custom-designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and every
nuance of musical selections. With onboard
Dolby* Digital and DTS
¨decoding, the AVR 110
delivers six discrete channels of audio that take
advantage of the digital soundtracks from the
latest DVD and LD releases and Digital
Television broadcasts.
While complex digital systems are hard
at work within the AVR 110 to make all of this
happen, hookup and operation are simple. To
obtain the maximum 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 110 is able to deliver.
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.
Description and Features
The AVR 110 is among the most versatile and
multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorpo-
rating a wide range of listening options. In
addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for
digital sources, a broad choice of analog sur-
round modes are available for use with sources
such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the
AVR 110Õs FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby
Pro Logic*, Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and
Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers
offer Logic 7
¨to create a wider, more envelop-
ing field environment and more defined fly-
overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclu-
sive is VMAx
¨, which uses proprietary process-
ing to create an open, spacious sound field
even when only two front speakers are avail-
able. Finally, the AVR 110 is among the very
few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3
data, so that you may listen to the latest music
selections directly from compatible computers
or playback devices with the power and fidelity
you expect from Harman Kardon.In addition to providing a wide range of
listening options, the AVR 110 is easy to
configure so that it provides the best results
with your speakers and specific listening-room
environment.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 110 fea-
tures connections for four video devices, all
with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two
additional audio inputs are available, and a
total of six digital inputs make the AVR 110
capable of handling all the latest digital audio
sources. Coax and optical digital outputs are
also available for direct connection to digital
recorders. The AVR 110Õs powerful amplifier
uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current
design technologies to meet the wide dynamic
range of any program selection.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity
receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With
state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored cir-
cuit designs, the AVR 110 is one of the finest
receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.nOnboard Dolby Digital and DTS
Decoding Using Crystal
¨Chip
Technology
nHarman KardonÕs Exclusive Logic 7 and
VMAx Modes
nMP3 Decoding for Use With Computers
and Digital Audio Players
nFront Panel Digital Inputs for Easy
Connection to Portable Digital Devices
and the Latest Video Game Consoles
nMultiple Digital Inputs and Outputs
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not use this (polarized)
plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can
be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
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 products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
