Harman Kardon AVI 150 User manual
English
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Audio
Video
Integrated
Amplifier
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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CAUTION
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
The
exclamation
point
within
an
symbol,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
user
to
the
presence
of
important
of
uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage”
within
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
the
product's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
the
appliance.
electric
shock
to
persons.
WARNING:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
Harman
Kardon
AVI150
Date
of
purchase
Purchased
from
Address
of
business
purchased
from
Installed
by
Date
of
installation
Serial
No.
Thank
you
for
choosing
a
Harman
Save
all
packaging
materials
Kardon
Audio/Video
Integrated
Amplifier.
It
is
essential
for
shipping
should
you
move,
or
in
the
event
the
unit
ever
Your
new
unit
is
an
exceptionally
needs
repair.
well-engineered
product
that
will
give
you
years
of
superb
performance.
Handle
the
Power
Cord
Gently
@
To
disconnect
the
plug
from
the
AC
outlet,
pull
on
the
plug
itself,
not
on
the
cord.
m™@
Disconnect
the
plug
from
the
AC
outlet
whenever
the
unit
is
to
be
left
unused
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
BH
Do
not
place
furniture
or
other
heavy
objects
on
the
cord,
and
avoid
dropping
heavy
objects
on
it.
Also
do
make
a
knot
in
the
cord.
Place
the
unit
on
a
firm
and
level
surface.
Avoid
installing
it:
@
In
moist
or
humid
places;
Close
to
heating
equipment
or
in
places
exposed
to
direct
sunlight;
@
Ina
direct
draft
from
an
air
conditioner
or
in
other
very
cold
locations;
m@
In
places
subject
to
excessive
vibration
or
dust;
m
In
poorly
ventilated
places.
Moving
the
Unit
Before
moving
the
unit,
be
sure
to
unplug
the
power
cord
form
the
AC
outlet
and
disconnect
all
wires
to
antennas
and
other
components.
General
Instructions
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Front
Panel
Controls
Rear
Panel
Connections
Optional
Multi-room
Control
Adapter
Connection
Surround
Sound
Effects
Operation
AV1150
System
Remote
Control
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Do
Not
Open
the
Cabinet
Do
not
attempt
to
service
this
unit.
Tampering
with
internal
components
can
cause
fire
or
shock,
and
may
void
your
guarantee.
If
water
or
small
objects
enter
the
unit,
unplug
the
power
cord
immediately
and
consult
an
authorized
Harman
Kardon
service
center.
Using
the
unit
under
such
conditions
may
cause
a
fire
or
shock
hazard.
Cleaning
Remove
dust
by
wiping
the
unit
with
a
soft,
dry
cloth.
If
necessary,
use
a
soft
cloth
lightly
dampened
with
mild
soapy
water;
then
wipe
with
a
dry
cloth.
Never
use
benzene,
thinner,
alcohol
or
other
volatile
agents,
and
avoid
spraying
insecticides
near
the
unit.
Front
Panel
Controls
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1.
POWER
BUTTON
Press
this
button
to
turn
the
power
on.
Press
again
to
turn
the
power
off.
It
can
also
be
used
as
a
system
power
button,
if
you
connect
the
other
components
to
the
switched
outlets.
NOTE:
in
POWER
OFF
state,
the
STAND
BY
indicator
will
light
up
and
power
is
partially
supplied
to
the
infrared
remote
control
receiver
and
the
memory
circuitry.
2.
HEADPHONE
JACK
Stereo
headphones
can
be
plugged
into
this
jack
for
private
listening.
Headphones
impedance
should
be
between
8
and
2K
ohms.
Best
results
between
200 and 400
ohms.
3.
1/2
SPEAKER
SWITCHES
These
switches
allow
you
to
select
various
combinations
of
speakers
as
follows;
i
To
drive
1
pair
of
speakers,
push
only
the
speaker
1
switch
in.
HM
To
drive
a
second
pair
of
speakers,
push
only
the
speaker
2
switch
in.
HM
To
drive
both
pairs
of
speakers,
push
both
1
and
2
switches
in.
M™
To
use
headphones
for
private
listening
or
monitoring,
leave
both
1
and
2
switches
pushed
out.
NOTE:
If
both
speaker
switches
are
pushed
in
and
only
one
set
of
speakers
is
connected
to
the
amplifier,
no
sound
will
be
heard.
4.
VCR
2
SELECTOR
Push
in
this
button
to
select
the
VCR
2
jacks
on
the
front,
rather
than
the
VCR
2
jacks
on
the
rear.
Front
Panel
Controls
5.
VCR
1
REC
Press
the
VCR
2
button
and
VCR1
DUBBING
button.
Set
the
recording
VCR
(VCR
1)
to
recording
mode.
Set
the
playback
VCR
(VCR
2)
to
playback
mode.
Dubbing
will
start.
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To
hear
another
input
source
during
video
tape
dubbing:
Press
the
input
function
you
want
to
hear,
and
play
the
input
source.
NOTE:
If
you
press
the
TEST
TONE
button
during
VCR
1
DUBBING,
the
audio
signal
is
not
recorded.
6.
SURROUND
MODE
SELECTOR
Press
this
switch
to
select
the
desired
surround
mode.
The
mode
is
changed
as
below,
when
it
is
pressed
in
succession.
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PRO
LOGIC
->
DOLBY
3
STEREO
>
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“a
The
mode
indicator,
»
on
the
display
window
indicates
the
selected
mode.
In
the
OFF
mode,
the
indicator
disappears.
-
Delay
Time
(see
page
14)
7.
CENTER
MODE
SELECTOR
This
button
operates
only
in
Dolby
Pro
Logic
and
Dolby
3
Stereo
mode.
The
mode
changes
as
below,
when
the
button
is
pressed
in
succession.
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
MODE
fi
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WIDE
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The
display
windows
shows
each
mode.
NORM:
Select
this
mode
if
you
use
a
small
center
speaker.
The
bass
sound
of
the
center
channel
is
reproduced
from
the
front
speakers,
because
the
small
speaker
cannot
produce
enough
bass.
WIDE:
Select
this
mode
if
you
use
a
medium-to-large
center
speaker.
The
bass
sound
is
reproduced
from
the
center
speaker.
PHANTOM:
Select
this
mode
if
you
don’t
use
a
center
speaker.
The
center
speaker's
sound
is
reproduced
from
the
front
speakers.
8.
TEST
TONE
BUTTON
This
button
operates
only
in
Dolby
Pro
Logic
and
Dolby
3
Stereo
modes.
When
the
button
is
pressed,
2
seconds
of
test
tone
is
generated
in
all
channels
(Left,
Center,
Right,
and
Surround)
in
succession.
The
display
window
shows
TEST
L,
C,
R
and
S
in
succession.
The
letter
L,
C,
R
or
S
(in
Dolby
Pro
Logic
mode)
or
L,
C,
or
R
(in
Dolby
3
Stereo
mode)
blinks
2
times
in
succession.
Use
this
button
to
test
speaker
connections.
9.
TAPE
2
MONITOR
BUTTON
Set
TAPE
2
MONITOR
to
the
“off”
position
when
you
want
to
hear
the
other
input
functions.
Press
this
button
to
monitor
the
cassette
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
MON
input
jacks.
10.
INPUT
FUNCTION
SELECTOR
Press
the
button
to
select
the
desired
input
function:
VCR
1,
VCR
2,
TAPE
1,
TV/Aux,
Tuner,
CD
or
Phono.
For
the
input
function
of
VCR
2,
select
the
VCR
2
on
the
rear
or
on
the
front
with
the
VCR
2
Selector.
11.
BASS
CONTROL
Modifies
the
low-frequency
sound
of
the
left
and
right
channels
as
much
as
+/-
10
dB.
Set
this
control
at
a
suitable
position
for
your
taste
and
room
acoustics.
12.
TREBLE
CONTROL
Modifies
the
high-frequency
sound
of
the
left
and
right
channels
as
much
as
+/-
10
dB.
Set
this
control
at
a
suitable
position
for
your
taste
and
room
acoustics.
13.
BALANCE
CONTROL
This
control
is
used
for
balancing
the
relative
sound
volume
of
the
left
and
right
channel
speakers.
Clockwise
rotation
reduces
the
volume
from
the
left
speaker,
counterclockwise
rotation
reduces
the
volume
from
the
right
speaker.
14.
VCR
2/°CAMCORDER
INPUT
JACKS
VIDEO
IN:
Connect
to
the
VIDEO
OUTPUT
jacks
of
a
VCR
(Yellow
jack).
AUDIO
IN:
Connect
to
the
AUDIO
OUTPUT
jacks
of
a
VCR
(Red
and
White
jacks).
15.
LOUDNESS
BUTTON
Press
this
button
to
compensate
for
the
response
of
the
human
ear
at
low
listening
levels
(known
as
the
Fletcher-Munson
hearing
curve).
The
high
and
low
frequencies
are
automatically
boosted
when
this
button
is
pushed
in.
In
the
OFF
position,
the
frequency
response
is
flat
at
all
volume
levels.
This
button
does
not
work
at
high
volume
levels.
16.
VOLUME
CONTROL
Turn
the
VOLUME
clockwise
to
increase
the
volume
and
counterclockwise
to
decrease
it.
The
volume
of
the
front,
center,
and
rear
channels
is
changed
at
the
same
time.
17.
VOLUME
LEVEL
INDICATOR
This
indicator
moves
in
accordance
with
the
volume
level.
The
indicator
blinks
when
the
mute
button
on
the
remote
commander
is
pressed.
18.
DISPLAY
WINDOW
This
window
shows
the
state
of
operation
for
easiest
control
of
the
amplifier.
It
also
contains
the
IR
Remote
Sensor.
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MONITOR
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USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
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ONLY
VCR
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1
SYSTEM
GROUND
TERMINAL
To
reduce
hum
to
a
minimum,
connect
the
ground
lead
from
your
turntable
to
this
terminal.
2
TUNER
INPUT
JACKS
Connect
the
line
output
of
your
tuner
to
these
jacks.
3
PHONO
INPUT
JACKS
Input
for
TURNTABLE
with
an
MM
cartridge
having
47K
ohms
of
load
impedance.
Connect
shielded
cables
from your
phono
to
the
LEFT
and
RIGHT
input
jacks.
NOTE:
Do
not
place
your
TURNTABLE
on
a
speaker
enclosure.
This
will
avoid
howling
caused
by
transmission
of
the
speaker
vibration
to
the
TURNTABLE.
4
TV/AUX
INPUT
JACKS
This
extra
stereo
input
is
provided
for
any
source
you
want
to
hear.
In
addition,
a
compact
disc
player,
tape
recorder,
video
cassette
recorder
(VCR)
etc.
can
be
plugged
into
these
jacks.
5
CD
INPUT
JACKS
Connect
the
output
cable
of
a
compact
disc
player
to
these
jacks.
6
TAPE
1
PLAY
JACKS
Connect
the
line
output
of
your
CASSETTE
DECK
to
these
jacks.
7
TAPE
1
REC
JACKS
Connect
the
line
input
of
your
CASSETTE
DECK
to
these
jacks.
Rear
Panel
Connections
8
TAPE
2
MONITOR
PLAY
JACKS
Connect
the
line
output
of
your
cassette
deck
to
these
jacks.
This
input
may
be
connected
to
the
line
output
of
the
audio
processor
like
an
optional
graphic
equalizer
or
a
Digital
Signal
Processor.
9
TAPE
2
MONITOR
REC
JACKS
Connect
the
line
input
of
your
cassette
deck
to
these
jacks.
EQ
controls,
loudness
and
volume
settings
have
no
effect
on
the
signal
from
this
output
for
recording.
To
monitor
this
input
source
while
recording,
press
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
(MONITOR
ON
position).
These
REC
jacks
may
be
used
for
the
line
input
of
the
audio
processor
like
an
optional
graphic
equalizer
or
a
Digital
Signal
Processor.
10
VIDEO/AUDIO
INPUT
(PLAY)
JACKS
OF
VCR
1
Connect
these
jacks
to
the
corresponding
OUTPUT
jacks
of
your
TV
(if
available)
or
VCR.
11
VIDEO/AUDIO
OUTPUT
(REC)
JACKS
OF
VCR1
Connect
these
jacks
to
the
corresponding
INPUT
jacks
of
a
VCR.
VIDEO
OUTPUT
jack:
Connect
this
jack
to
the
VIDEO
INPUT
jack
of
the
VCR.
VIDEO
REC
jack:
Connect
these
jacks
to
the
AUDIO
INPUT
jacks
of
the
VCR.
12
VIDEO/AUDIO
INPUT
(PLAY)
JACKS
OF
VCR
2
Connect
these
jacks
to
the
corresponding
OUTPUT
jacks
of
your
VCR
or
VDP.
13
VIDEO
MONITOR
JACK
Connect
this
jack
to
the
VIDEO
INPUT
jack
of
a
TV/MONITOR.
14
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
JACK
Connect
this
jack
to
the
“REMOTE
IN”
jack
on
a
Harman
Kardon
component.
Use
one
of
the
accessory
mini-plug
cables.
You
can
control
many
other
Harman
Kardon
components
in
your
system
using
the
AVI150
remote
commander.
15
MULTI-ROOM
REMOTE
IN
JACK
Connect
a
Harman
Kardon
HE
1000
remote
IR
sensor
to
this
jack.
You
can
operate
the
unit
by
remote
commander
through
the
adapter.
It
is
convenient
when
the
unit
is
located
in
a
separate
room.
(See
page
8).
16
FRONT,
CENTER,
REAR
PRE
OUT
AND
MAIN
IN
JACKS
FRONT
PRE
OUT
When
a
separate
power
amplifier
is
used
to
drive
the
front
speakers,
connect
the
power
amplifier
input
to
these
jacks.
FRONT
MAIN
IN
When
a
separate
pre-amplifier
is
connected
and
this
unit
is
used
as
a
power
amplifier,
connect
the
pre-amplifier
output
to
these
jacks.
NOTE:
When
you
do
not
use
the
PRE
OUT
and
MAIN
IN
separately,
always
connect
the
PRE
OUT
and
MAIN
IN
jacks
with
a
jumper
plug.
CENTER
PRE
OUT
When
a
separate
power
amplifier
is
used
to
drive
the
center
speaker,
connect
the
power
amplifier
input
to
these
jacks.
REAR
PRE
OUT
When
a
separate
power
amplifier
is
used
to
drive
the
rear
speaker,
connect
the
power
amplifier
input
to
these
jacks.
17
1/2
SPEAKER
TERMINALS
Connect
the
main
left
(L)
and
right
(R)
speakers
to
the
corresponding
1
and
2
speaker
terminals.
Make
sure
that
the
positive
(+)
and
negative
(-)
terminals
on
the
speaker
are
connected
to
the
corresponding
terminals
on
the
receiver.
18
CENTER/REAR
SPEAKER
TERMINALS
Connect
center
and
rear
speakers
to
the
corresponding
terminals.
When
you
connect
the
rear
speakers
connect
both
L
and
R
speakers.
PLEASE
NOTE:
Sound
will
not
be
provided
through
the
rear
speakers
unless
both
speakers
are
connected.
19
AC
INPUT
CORD
Plug
this
cord
in
an
AC
outlet
on
a
wall.
Optional
Multi-Room
Control
Adapter
Connection
|
CENTER/REAR
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
CONTROL
HARMAN
KARDON
HE1000
REMOTE
IR
SENSOR
REMOTE
ae
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AMPLIFIER
REMOTE
COMMANDER
MAIN
ROOM
REMOTE
ROOM
When
you
drive
the
front
speakers
with
another
amplifier
(Remove
PRE-OUT/MAIN
IN
jumpers
when
the
front
speakers
are
connected
to
external
amplifier.)
CENTER
SPEAKER
TUNER
FRONT
CENTER
REAR
PREOUT
MAININ
PREOUT
PREOUT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
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(left)
FRONT
(right)
i
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i
When
you
drive
the
rear
speakers
with
another
amplifier.
JUMPER
PLUG
CENTER
SPEAKER
TUNER
ONT
CENTER
REAR
PREOUTA
MAININ.
PREOUT
PRE
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SPEAKERS
CENTER
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SPEAKER
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FRONT
(left)
FRONT
(right)
Surround
Sound
The
AVI150
is
equipped
with
3
types
,
of
surround
processors
(Dolby
Pro
Logic,
Dolby
3
Stereo
and
HALL)
which
provide
a
sense
of
presence
and
expansion
and
let
you
enjoy
surround
sound
in
your
home.
Every
day,
we
are
exposed
to
sounds
coming
from
surroundings.
Some
sounds
reach
our
ears
directly
from
the
source,
some
indirectly
reflected
by
walls
or
ceilings.
Sounds
of
voices
reach
us
from
behind,
sounds
of
cars
reach
us
from
the
side.
Sounds
coming
from
all
around
us
are
called
“surround
sounds”.
In
order
to
recreate
with
as
much
precision
as
possible
the
special
sound
in
movie
theaters,
speakers
are
placed
both
in
front
of
and
behind
the
listeners.
One
reason
that
sound
from
the
television
in
our
homes
is
so
different
from
sound
in
movie
theaters
is
because
usually
sound
from
a
television
only
comes
from
in
front
of
the
viewer.
With
a
surround
system,
the
sounds
of
applause
and
cheers
from
the
stands
during
a
baseball
game
on
TV
comes
from
the
front
and
back,
and
from
the
left
and
right.
The
sound
from
a
TV
equipped
with
a
single
speaker
(or
2
speakers
with
stereo
television)
sounds
very
different
Surround
Sound
Effects
music,
enveloping
ambience,
and
making
high-fidelity
multi-dimensional
sound
are
essential
parts
of
cinematic
presentations.
Imagine
recreating
the
same
sort
of
audio-visual
experience
right
in
your
own
home.
Surround
Processors
-HALL
Hall
mode
works
best
for
recorded
concerts
and
other
music
programs.
In
this
mode,
the
front
speakers
provide
a
normal
stereo
effect
while
the
rear
speakers
provide
a
reverberated
sound.
This
reverberation
helps
simulate
the
sound
you
might
hear
at
a
live
concert.
-DOLBY
3
STEREO
Combining
the
front
and
rear
signals
so
that
you
can
enjoy
a
regenerated
sound
field
which
has
comparatively
more
presence
and
a
more
expansive
feeling
from
the
front
3
channels
(front
L,
front
R,
center)
regeneration.
-DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
A
great
number
of
movies
made
in
recent
times
have
the
sound
track
specially
encoded
with
the
Dolby
Surround
mode
(carrying
the
(Dolby
Stereo)
or
(Dolby
Surround)
trademark*).
The
front
speakers
provide
the
dialogue
and
normal
stereo
effect,
while
the
rear
speakers
reproduce
the
surround
signals.
This
position
provides
excellent
results
when
watching
television
programs,
video
software,
video
discs
or
video
tapes
of
stereo
television
broadcasts
encoded
with
Dolby
Surround.
Dolby
Stereo
films
have
dramatically
changed
the
role
of
the
movie-goer
Manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
“Dolby
Prologic”
and
the
Double-D
symbol!
FRONT
(left)
REAR
(left)
NORMAL
mode
DC]
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
Speaker
Installation
The
AVI150
incorporates
a
decoder
which
reproduces
the
specially
encoded
surround
sound
of
Dolby
Surround
video
programs.
In
Dolby
Surround
mode,
select
the
speaker
operation
mode
according
to
your
speaker
system.
FRONT
(right)
REAR
(right)
from
the
actual,
“live’sound.
Select
this
mode
if
you
use
a
small
center
speaker.
The
bass
sound
of
the
center
channel
is
output
from
the
front
speakers,
because
a
small
speaker
can’t
produce
enough
bass.
from
that
of
observer
to
that
of
the
participant.
Clearer
dialogue,
richer
11
——
FRONT
(left)
FRONT
(right)
FRONT
(left)
)
||
FRONT
(right)
CENTER
FRONT
(left)
_
;
FRONT
(right)
PS
REAR
(left)
REAR
(right)
REAR
(left)
(
REAR
(right)
PHANTOM
mode
3
STEREO
mode
WIDEBAND
mode
Select
this
mode
when
you
play
back
a
Dolby
Surround
Select
this
mode
when
you
play
back
a
Dolby
Surround
:
Select
this
mode
if
you
use
a
medium
to
big
center
program
source
without
using
a
center
speaker.
The
program
source
with
only
the
front
and
center
speakers.
speaker.
sound
of
the
center
channel
is
output
from
the
front
(L
The
sound
of
the
rear
channel
is
output
from
the
front
and
R)
speakers.
(L
and
R)
speakers.
12
AMPLIFIER
SECTION
1.
Set
the
VOLUME
CONTROL
to
the
extreme
counterclockwise
position.
2.
Turn
the
power
on.
3.
Select
the
desired
input
function.
4.
Play
the
input
source.
5.
Turn
the
VOLUME
clockwise
until
you
reach
the
desired
sound
level.
TAPE
RECORDING
1.
Insert
a
blank
tape
in
a
cassette
deck
(TAPE1
or
TAPE2).
2.
Select
the
desired
input
function.
For
Tuner,
tune
in
the
desired
station.
3.
Set
the
cassette
deck
to
recording
mode.
4.
Play
the
input
source.
Recording
will
start.
TAPE
DUBBING
1.
Insert
a
blank
tape
in
cassette
deck
2
(TAPE2).
2.
Insert
a
recorded
tape
in
cassette
deck
1
(TAPE1).
3.
Select
the
input
function
of
TAPE2
MON
to
monitor
the
sound
(see
#9
on
page
7).
4.
Set
cassette
deck
2
to
recording
mode.
5.
Set
cassette
deck
1
to
playback
mode.
Dubbing
will
start.
NOTE:
If
you
press
the
TEST
TONE
button
during
TAPE
RECORDING
or
TAPE
DUBBING,
the
audio
signal
is
not
recorded.
13
Operation
PROTECTION
CIRCUITS
This
amplifier
has
special
protection
circuits.
@
The
thermal
overload
protection
circuit
automatically
turns
off
the
power
if it
begins
to
overheat.
M
The
overdrive
protection
circuit
automatically
turns
off
the
power
if
it
is
about
to
deliver
too
much
power.
The
short
protection
circuit
automatically
turns
off
the
power
if
the
speaker
terminals
are
shorted.
If
the
amplifier
shuts
off
check
that
the
ventilation
holes
on
the
top
of
the
amplifier
are
clear
of
obstructions
and
check
the
speaker
connections
and
impedance.
harman/kardon
Surround
Off
Hail
3-Stereo
.
Pro-Logic}
Center
Level
Cent
Mode
©
Test
1.
INFRARED
TRANSMITTER
WINDOW
The
infrared
beam
is
emitted
forward
from
this
window
when
you
press
any
button
on
the
commander.
For
the
remote
controls
to
function
properly
always
face
this
window
toward
the
remote
sensor
window
on
the
receiver
and
do
not
obstruct
this
window
with
any
material.
harman/kardon
AVI
150
AVI150
System
Remote
Control
2.
POWER
BUTTON
Press
this
button
to
turn
the
power
on
and
off.
AUTOMATIC
POWER
on:
When
you
press
the
input
function
buttons
(CD,
TUNER,
TAPE
1,
TAPE
2,
TV/AUX,
VCR
1,
VCR
2,
PHONO)
in
STANDBY
mode,
the
power
is
automatically
turned
on
and
the
function
is
selected.
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPERATION
RANGE
3.
TUNING
UP/DOWN
Press
these
buttons
to
tune
a
Harman
Kardon
tuner.
4.
PRESET
SCAN
BUTTON
Button
for
scanning
preset
station
frequencies
when
used
with
a
Harman
Kardon
tuner.
5.
NUMERIC
BUTTONS
These
buttons
can
be
used
for
preset
tuning
in
TUNER
mode
or
selection
of
the
track
number
in
CD
mode.
Preset
tuning:
Press
the
TUNER
button
to
change
the
input
function
of
the
receiver
to
TUNER
and
then
select
one
of
30
preset
locations.
Selection
of
CD
track
number:
Press
the
CD
button
to
change
the
input
function
of
the
receiver
to
CD,
press
the
desired
track
number
(1,
2,
...
98,
99)
and
the
CD
player
starts
to
play.
6.
CD
FUNCTION
BUTTONS
For
a
CD
PLAYER:
DISC
(DISC
SELECTOR,
this
is
available
for
Harman
Kardon
FL8400
and
FL8450
CD
changers),
(play),
(pause),
(stop),
(backward
search),
(forward
search),
(backward
skip),
(forward
skip),
A-B
and
INTRO
buttons
are
available.
When
selecting
a
disc,
press
the
DISC
button
and
the
desired
disc
number
(1-5)
in
the
NUMERIC
buttons
within
2
seconds.
The
A-B
button
is
used
to
repeat
a
specific
passage.
7.
CASSETTE
DECK
FUNCTION
BUTTONS
-
For
a
cassette
deck:
(pause/record),
(stop),
(A/B
selector),
(reverse
play),
(forward
play),
(rewind)
and
(fast
forward)
buttons
are
available.
8
DELAY
TIME
BUTTON
This
button
operates
only
in
Dolby
Pro
Logic
and
HALL
modes.
In
these
modes,
the
output
signal
from
the
surround
speakers
is
delayed
slightly
from
that
of
the
front
speakers.
Select
appropriate
delay
time
to
achieve
the
best
surround
sound
effect.
For
Dolby
Surround
sound,
we
recommend
a
20ms
delay.
The
time
is
changed
as
below,
when
the
button
is
pressed
in
succession.
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
MODE
"
15ms
—>
20ms
—>
25
ms
|
HALL
MODE
ie
>
15ms
—
20
ms
—
25
ms
_
14
the
batteries,
make
sure
that
the
polarity
is
correct.
Remove
the
batteries
from
the
case
if
the
remote
commander
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
TUNER,
TAPE
1,
TAPE
2,
TV/AUX,
time.
9.
INPUT
FUNCTION
SELECTOR
Press
the
button
to
select
the
desired
input
function.
The
available
buttons
are
CD,
14.
MASTER
VOLUME
BUTTONS
Adjust
the
overall
(front,
center,
and
rear)
volume
level.
VCR
1,
VCR
2,
and
PHONO.
10.
CENTER
LEVEL
UP/DOWN
BUTTONS
Use
these
buttons
to
adjust
the
sound
level
of
the
center
speaker
to
that
of
the
front
speakers.
These
buttons
work
only
in
Dolby,
Pro
Logic,
and
Dolby
3
Stereo
modes.
These
buttons
do
not
work
in
PHANTOM
mode.
11.
CENTER
MODE
BUTTON
Selects
the
center
mode(see
page
11/12).
12.
TEST
TONE
BUTTON
Generates
test
sounds
in
all
channels
(Left,
Center, Right
and
Surround)
in
succession.
13.
REAR
LEVEL
UP/DOWN
BUTTONS
These
buttons
operate
only
in
Dolby
Pro
Logic,
and
HALL
modes.
Use
these
buttons
to
adjust
the
sound
level
of
the
surround
speakers.
Set
the
MASTER
VOLUME
control
at
the
desired
level
and
press
the
up
or
down
button
until
you
get
the
optimum
surround
effect
at
your
listening
position.
15
15.
DISPLAY
BUTTON
Press
once
and
the
display
dims,
press
again
and
it
turns
off.
Press
a
third
time
and
it
goes
on.
16.
SLEEP
BUTTON
Sets
the
receiver
to
automatically
turn
off
after
10,
20, 30,
60,
or
90
minutes.
Each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
the
setting
is
advanced
as
below.
[
10
min
>
20
min
>
30
min
>
60
min
>
90
min
>
7
The
display
will
dim
when
the
sleep
function
has
been
set.
17.
MUTE
BUTTON
Press
this
button
to
silence
the
speakers
temporarily.
The
volume
indicator
blinks.
Press
again
to
restore
the
same
listening
level
as
before.
18.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
This
battery
case
is
provided
as
the
power
source
for
the
commander.
To
remove
the
cover,
press
it
down
with
your
thumb
and
pull
it
toward
the
back
side.
Two
UM-3,
size
“AA”
or
R6
1.5V
dry
batteries
are
used.
When
loading
Troubleshooting
This
unit
is
designed
for
trouble-free
operation;
most
problems
users
encounter
are
due
to
operating
errors.
So
if
you
have
a
problem,
first
check
the
chart
below
for
a
possible
solution.
If
the
problem
persists,
consult
your
authorized
Harman
Kardon
service
center.
If
the
Problem
Is:
Make
Sure
That:
No
lights
illuminate
when
Power
switch
is
pressed.
(Unit
is
plugged
into
a
live
outlet.
No
sound
is
heard.
O
Speaker
selector
is
set
to
the
desired
speakers.
(1
Correct
source
button
has
been
pressed.
11
Volume
is
turned
up.
Speakers
are
connected
properly.
Dolby
Surround
does
not
work
on
center
and
rear
channels.
(1
Correct
surround
mode
is
selected.
OC
Rear
and
Center
levels
are
turned
up.
Selecting
video
component
produces
sound
but
no
picture.
QO
Video
cables
are
connected
properly.
The
TV
picture
does
not
match
the
sound.
O
Video
sources
are
properly
connected
to
the
Integrated
Amplifier.
11
Video/Antenna
Switch
on
TV
is
set
to
video.
No
output
from
one
or
more
channels.
Cables
are
not
defective:
check/replace
speaker
or
phono
cables.
The
signal
source
is
operating
and
providing
proper
signal
output
to
the
AVI150.
Dolby
surround
or
movie
mode
is
turned
on.
“Phantom”
mode
is
not
active.
Turntable
cartridge
is
moving
magnet
type,
or
step-up
transformer
is
used.
Ground
wire
from
turntable
has
been
connected
to
ground
terminal
on
Intergrated
Amplifier.
Cable
from
turntable
is
away
from
power
cords
and
speaker
cables.
Turntable
is
away
from
speakers.
|
Turntable
is
on
a
stable
surface.
No
center
channel
output.
Phono
sound
is
too
faint,
has
hum,
ringing,
or
“howl”.
Oo;ag
0
OO
16
Stereo
Mode
Continuous
Average Power
(FTC)
60
Watts
from
20Hz-20kHz:
Five
Channel
Surround
Mode
AVI150
@<0.09%
THD,,
both
channels
driven
into
8
Ohms
Continuous
average
power
per
channel
(FTC)
Front
L&R
channels
50
Watts
from
20Hz-20kHz:
Center
channel
50
Watts
from
20Hz-20kHz:
Rear
channels
20
Watts
from
20Hz-20kHz:
Amplifier
Section
High-Instantaneous
Current
Capability
(HCC):
Negative
Feedback:
Frequency
Response
@1W
(+0/-3dB):
Slew
Rate:
Rise
Time:
@<0.3%
THD,
both
channels
driven
into
8
Ohms
@<0.3%
THD,
driven
into
8
Ohms
@<1.0%
THD,
both
channels
driven
into
8
Ohms
+
30
Amps
26dB
0.5Hz
-
150kHz
80
Volts/uSec
1.8u.Sec
Transient
Intermodulation
Distortion
(TIM):
Unmeasurable
17
Specifications
Preamplifier
Section
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
(ref.
1
Volt,
A-Wtd)
Phono
(MM):
Video,
CD:
Input
Sensitivity/Impedance
Phono
(MM):
Video,
CD,
Tape:
Phono
Overload:
RIAA
EQ
Accuracy
(20Hz-20kHz):
Tone
Control
Range
Bass
@
50Hz:
Treble
@
10kHz:
Loudness
Contour
@
-40dB,
100Hz/10kHz:
Dimensions:
(L
x
H
x
D)
Inches:
mm:
Weight
(Ibs
kgs):
740B
92dB
2.5mV/47kQ,
125pF
150mV/22kQ.
120mV
+
1.0dB
+
10dB
+
100B
+10dB/+3dB
17
5/16
x
4
7/8
x
14
15/16
440
x
125
x
380
17.6/8
Depth
measurement
includes
knobs,
buttons
and
antennas.
Height
measurement
includes
feet.
All
features
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
DECLARATION
OF
CONFORMITY
We,
Harman
Marketing
Europe
a/s
Kongevejen
194B
DK-3460
Birkerod
DENMARK
declare
that
the
product
described
in
this
owner's
manual
is
in
compliance
with
technical
standards:
EN
55020/6.
1988,
EN
55013/6.
1990
EN
60555
Part
2-3/4.
1987
Accredited
test
laboratory:
MIKES
PRODUCT
SERVICE
GmbH
Ohmstrasse
2-4
D-94342
Strasskirchen
Germany,
June
12.
1995
tac
Steen
Michaelsen
harman
marketing
europe
a/s
The
appliance
conforms
with
EEC
directive
87/308/EEC
regarding
interference
suppression
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