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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
17System Configuration
18Input Setup
18Surround Setup
18Delay Settings
19Speaker Setup
21Output Level Adjustment
22Manual Output Level Adjustment
24Operation
24Basic Operation
24Source Selection
25Surround Mode Chart
26Surround Mode Selection
26Digital Audio Playback
26Selecting a Digital Source
28Tuner Operation
29Tape Recording
29Output Level Trim Adjustment
306-Channel Direct Input
31Advanced Features
31Display Brightness
31Turn-On Volume Level
31Semi-OSD Settings
33Programming the Remote
33Direct Code Entry
33Auto Search Method
33Code Readout
34Macro Programming
34Programmed Device Functions
35Volume Punch-Through
35Channel Control Punch-Through
35Transport Control Punch-Through
36Reassigning Device Control
Selectors
37Function List
39Setup Code Tables
49Troubleshooting Guide
49Processor Reset
50Technical Specifications
51Notes
AVR 210Audio/ 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 210 you are about to begin many years of
listening enjoyment. The AVR 210 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 210
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 210 to make all of this
happen, hookup and operation are simple.
Color-keyed connections, a programmable
remote control, and on-screen menus make the
AVR 210 easy to use. 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 210 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 210 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 210Õs own 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 210 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 listen-
ing options, the AVR 210 is easy to configure so
that it provides the best results with your
speakers and specific listening-room environ-
ment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter
settings for speakers, inputs and delay times,
while our exclusive EzSet
ªremote measures a
system-s sound levels and automatically cali-
brates them for perfectly balanced soundfield
presentation.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 210 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 210
capable of handling all the latest digital audio
sources. Coax and optical digital outputs are
also available for direct connection to digital
recorders. Two video recording outputs, preamp
outputs for use with external power amplifiers,
and a six channel input make the AVR 210 vir-
tually future-proof, with everything needed to
accommodate tomorrowÕs new formats right
on board.The AVR 210Õs 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 210 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
nRemote Automatically Sets
Output Levels for Optimum
Performance
nFront Panel Digital Inputs for Easy
Connection to Portable Digital Devices
and the Latest Video Game Consoles
nMultiple Digital Inputs and Outputs
nOn-Screen Menu and Display System
n6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp
Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use
With Future Audio Formats
TM
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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.
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