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AVR 120 Audio/Video Receiver
3 Introduction
4 SafetyInformation
4 Unpacking
5 FrontPanelControls
7 FrontPanelInformationDisplay
9 RearPanelConnections
11 RemoteControlFunctions
14 InstallationandConnections
14 SystemInstallation
14 AudioEquipmentConnections
14 VideoEquipmentConnections
15 PowerConnections
16 SystemConfiguration
16 SpeakerSelectionand Placement
17 SystemSetup
17 SpeakerSetup
18 OutputLevelAdjustment
19 DelaySettings
20 AdditionalInputAdjustments
21 Operation
21 BasicOperation
21 SourceSelection
21 VolumeControl
22 SurroundModeChart
23 SurroundModeSelection
23 DigitalAudioPlayback
23 Selectinga Digital Source
24 Digital StatusIndicators
24 Night Mode
25 MP3AudioPlayback
25 TunerOperation
26 TapeRecording
26 OutputLevelTrimAdjustment
26 DisplayBrightness
27 Programmingthe Remote
27 DirectCodeEntry
27 AutoSearchMethod
27 CodeReadout
28 MacroProgramming
28 ProgrammedDeviceFunctions
29 Punch-ThroughProgramming
29 VolumePunch-Through
29 ChannelControlPunch-Through
30 TransportControlPunch-Through
30 ReassigningDeviceControl
Selectors
30 Resettingthe RemoteMemory
31 FunctionList
33 SetupCodeTables
42 TroubleshootingGuide
42 ProcessorReset
43 TechnicalSpecifications
2 TABLEOFCONTENTS
Typographical Conventions
norderto helpyouusethis manualwith the remotecontrol,front panel controlsandrearpanel
connections,certainconventionshavebeenused.
EXAMPLE - (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel
connection jack
EXAMPLE - (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display
[] - (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control
_]I - (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection
_1_ - (number in an ova ) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
[] - (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front 3anel display

Introduction
Thankyou for choosingHarman Kardon! Inadditionto 3rovidinga widerangeof listen- •Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS
With the purchaseof a HarmanKardon ingoptions,theAVR120 iseasyto configure Decoding UsingCrystal®Chip
AVR120you areaboutto beginmanyyearsof sothat it providesthe bestresultswith your Technology
listeningenjoyment.TheAVR120hasbeen ................... listening-room • Harman Kardon'sExclusiveLogic 7 and
custom-designedto provideall the excitement environment VMAx Modes
anddetailof moviesoundtracksandevery
nuanceof musicalselections.With onboard Forthe ultimatein flexibility,theAVR120fea- • Dolby Laboratories' Latest Pro Logic II
3olby* Digitaland DTSc_decoding,theAVR120 turesconnectionsfor five videodevices,all with DecodingTechnology
deliverssixdiscretechannelsofaudiothattake bothcompositeand S-Videoinputs,including • MP3 Decoding for UseWith Computers
advantageofthe digital soundtracksfrom the thefront panelinputs.Twoadditionalaudio and Digital Audio Players
latest DVDand LDreleasesand Digital inputs areavailable,and atotal of sixdigital • Front Panel Digital Inputs for Easy
Televisionbroadcasts, inputsmaketheAVR120capableof handling Connection to Portable Digital Devices
all the latestdigital audiosources.Coaxand and the LatestVideo Game Consoles
Whilecomplexdigital systemsarehard opticaldigital outputsarealsoavailablefor •Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs
at work within theAVR120to makeall ofthis directconnectionto digital recorders.The
happen,hookupand operationare simple. AVR120'spowerfulamplifier usestraditional • Color-Coded Input, Output and
Color-keyedconnectionsand a programmable HarmanKardonhigh-currentdesigntechnolo- Speaker Terminals Comply With the
remotecontrolmakethe AVR120 easyto use. giesto meetthe widedynamicrangeofany Latest CEAStandards for Easy
To obtainthe maximumenjoymentfrom your programselection. Installation
new receiver,we urgeyouto take afew min-
utesto readthrough this manual.Thiswi
ensurethat connectionsto speakers,source
playbackunitsand other externaldevicesare
madeproperly.Inaddition, a few minutes
spentlearningthe functionsofthe variouscon-
trois will enableyouto takeadvantageof all
HarmanKardoninventedthe high-fidelity
receivermorethanforty-sevenyearsago.With
state-of-the-artcircuitryand time-honoredcir-
cuitdesigns,the AVR120 isoneof the finest
receiverseverofferec byHarmanKardon.
the power the AVR 120 is able to deliver,
f youhaveanyquestionsaboutthis product,
its installationor itsoperation,pleasecontact
yourretaileror custominstaller.Theyareyour
bestlocalsourcesof information.
Description and Features
TheAVR120isamongthe mostversatileand
multifeaturedA/Vreceiversavailable,incorpo-
ratinga wide rangeof listeningoptions.In
additionto DolbyDigitalandDTSdecodingfor
digital sources,a broadchoiceof analogsur-
roundmodesareavailablefor usewith sources
suchas CD,VCR,TV broadcastsand the
AVR120'sown FMIAMtuner.Alongwith the
latest DolbyProLogic* II decodingtechnology,
3olby3 StereoandcustomHallandTheater
modes,only HarmanKardonreceiversoffer
_ogic7®to createawider,moreenveloping
fieldenvironmentand moredefinedfly-overs
andpans.Another HarmanKardonexclusiveis
VMAx%which usesproprietaryprocessingto
createan open,spacioussoundfieldeven
whenonlytwo front speakersareavailable.
-inally,the AVR120 isamongthe veryfewA/V
receiversthat offer decodingof MP3data,so
that you maylistento the latest musicselec-
tionsdirectlyfromcompatiblecomputersor
playbackdeviceswith the 3owerandfidelity
youexpectfrom HarmanKardon.
CAUTION
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock.
do not usethis (polarized)
plugwith an extensioncord.
receptacleor other outlet
unlessthe bladescan
befully insertedto
preventbladeexposure.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangie is in[enoeo [o
alert the user to the 3resence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure real ma_ be of sufficient rnagnl[uoe [o cons[l[u[e a
risk of electric shock to 3ersons
triangle m intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
(servicing) nstructlons in tile
iterature accompanying the app ance
3 INTRODUCTION

Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Verify LineVoltage Before Use
YourAVR120hasbeendesignedfor usewith
120-voltACcurrent.Connectionto a linevolt-
ageother than that for which it isintended
cancreateasafetyand fire hazardand may
damagethe unit.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthevoltage
requirementsforyourspecificmodel,orabout
the linevoltage_nyourarea,contactyourselling
dealerbeforepluggingtheunit intoa walloutlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
propergroundingand,in particular,specifies not occurma particularinstallation, f this
that the cablegroundshallbeconnectedto the equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto
groundingsystemofthe building,ascloseto radioor televisionreception,whichcan be
the point of cableentryas possible, determinecbyturning the equipmentoff and
on, the userisencouragedto try to correctthe
Installation Location interferencebyoneor moreofthe following
• To ensureproperoperationandto avoidthe measures:
potentialfor safetyhazards,placethe unit
on a firmand levelsurface.Whenplacingthe • Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna.
unit on ashelf,be certainthatthe shelfanc • Increasethe separationbetweenthe equip-
anymountinghardwarecansupportthe mentand receiver.
weight of the product.
• Makecertainthat properspaceis provided • Connectthe equipmentinto anoutlet ona
circuitdifferentfromthat to whichthe
bothaboveand 3elowthe unitfor ventila- receiverisconnected.
Toavoidsafetyhazards,useonlythe power tion. If this productwill beinstalledin a
cabinetor other enclosedarea,makecertain
cordattachedto yourunit.Wedo not recom- that thereissufficientair movementwithin
mendthat extensioncordsbe usedwith this
product.As with all electricaldevices,do not the cabinet.Undersomecircumstancesa fan
maybe recuired.
runpowercordsunderrugsor carpetsor place
heavyobjectson them. Damagedpowercords • Donot placethe unitdirectlyon acarpeted
shouldbe replacedimmediatelyby an author- surface.
izedservicedepotwith acordmeetingfactory
specifications.
Handle the ACPower Cord Gently
Whendisconnectingthe powercordfrom an
ACoutlet,alwayspullthe plug, neverpullthe
cord.If youdo not intendto usethe unitfor
anyconsiderablelengthoftime, disconnectthe
plugfrom theAC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
Thereareno user-serviceablecomponents
insidethis product.Openingthe cabinetmay
presentashockhazard,and anymodification
to the productwill voidyourguarantee.Ifwater
or anymetalobjectsuchasa aaperclip,wire
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Thisdevicecomplieswith Part15ofthe FCC
Rules.Operationis subjectto the followingtwo
conditions:(1)this devicemaynot causeharm-
fu, interference,and I2)thisdevicemustaccept
• Avoid installationin extremelyhot or cold interferencereceived,includinginterference
locations,or an areathat isexposedto direct that maycauseundesiredoperation.
sunlightor heatingequipment. NOTE:Changesor modificationsmaycause
• Avoid moistor humidlocations, thisunit to failto complywith Part15of the
• Donot obstructthe ventilation slots on the FCCRulesand mayvoidthe user'sauthorityto
top of the unit, or placeobjectsdirectly operatethe equipment
overthem.
Cleaning
Whenthe unitgetsdirty,wipeit with aclean,
soft,drycloth, f necessary,wipe it with a soft
clothdampenedwith mild soapywater,then a
freshclothwith cleanwater.Wipe dryimmedi-
Unpacking
Thecartonandshippingmaterialsusedto 3ro-
tect yournewreceiverduringshipmentwere
speciallydesignedto cushionit from shockand
vibration.Wesuggestthat yousavethe carton
atelywith adrycloth.NEVERusebenzene, and packing'naterialsfor usein shippingif you
aerosolcleaners,thinner,alcoholor anyother move,or shouldthe unit everneedrepair.
CAW or Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is con-
nected to this product, be certainthat it is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and static charges,
or astapleaccidentallyfallsinsidethe unit,dis- volatilecleaningagent._)onot useabrasive Tominimizethe sizeof the cartonin storac,e,
connectit from theAC powersourceimmedi- cleaners,astheymaydamagethe finishof metal
ately,and consultanauthorizedservicestation, parts.Avoidsprayinginsecticidenearthe unit. youmaywishto flatten it. Thisisdoneby care-
fully slittingthe tapeseamsonthe bottomand
Moving the Unit collapsingthe carton.Othercardboardinserts
Beforemovingthe unit, becertainto discon- maybestoredin the samemanner.Packing
nectanyinterconnectioncordswith other corn- materialsthat cannotbecollapsedshouldbe
ponents,and makecertainthat you disconnect savedalongwith the carton in a plasticbag.
the unit fromthe ACoutlet.
Section810 ofthe NationalElectricalCode,
ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,providesinformation Important Information for the User
with respectto propergroundingofthe mast Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfound to
and supportingstructure,groundingofthe lead- complywith the limitsfor a Class-Bdigital
device,pursuantto Part15ofthe FCCRules.
in wireto an antennadischargeunit,sizeof
groundingconductors,locationof antennadis- Thelimitsaredesignedto providereasonable
chargeunit, connectionto groundingelectrodes protectionagainstharmfulinterferencein a
and requirementsof the groundingelectrode, residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgener-
ates,usesandcanradiateradio-frequencyenergy
NOTETOCAW SYSTEMINSTALLER:This and,if not installedandusedin accordance
reminderisprovidedto call the CATV(Cable with the instructions,maycauseharmfulinter-
TV)systeminstaller'sattentionto article820- ferenceto radiocommunication.However,there
40 of theNECthat providesguidelinesfor isqoguaranteethat harmfulinterferencewill
Ifyou do notwish to savethe packagingmate-
rials,pleasenotethat the cartonand othersec-
tionsof the shippingprotectionarerecyclable.
Pleaserespectthe environmentand discard
thosematerialsata localrecyclingcenter.
At this time youshouldremovethe protective
plasticfilm fromthe front-panellens.Leaving
the film in placemayaffect the performanceof
your remotecontrol.
4SAFETYINFORMATION

Front Panel Controls
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[] Main Power Switch [] Input Source Selector [] Set Button
[] System Power Control [] FM Mode Selector [] Input Indicators
[] Power Indicator [] Digital Optical 3 Input [] Delay
[] Headphone Jack [] Digital Coax 3 Input [] Digital Input Selector
[] Selector Buttons [] Video 4 Video Input Jacks [] Main Information Display
[] Tone Mode [] Video 4 Audio Input Jacks [] Channel Select Button
[] Surround Mode Selector [] BassControl [] Speaker Select Button
[] Tuning Selector [] Balance Control [] TestTone Selector
[] Tuner Band Selector [] Treble Control [] Surround Mode Indicators
[] Preset Stations Selector [] Volume Control [] Remote SensorWindow
[] Main Power Switch: Pressthis button to [] Power Indicator:ThisLEDwill beillumi-
applypowerto theAVR 120.Whenthe switch natedin amberwhenthe unitis in the Standb'y
ispressedin,the unit is olacedin a Standby modeto signalthatthe unitis readyto be
mode,asindicatedby the amberLED[] sur- turnedon.Whenthe unit isin operation,the
roundingthe System Power Control []. indicatorwill turn green.Shouldthe indicator
Thisbutton MUSTbe pressedin to operatethe turn red,turn the unit off usingthe Main
unit.Toturn the unit off and preventthe use Power Switch[] and checkthe speakerwire
ofthe remotecontrol,this switch shouldbe connectionsto makecertainthat thereareno
presseduntil it popsout from the front 3anel shortcircuits.
sothat the word "OFF"maybe readat the
top of the switch
NOTE:Thisswitchis normallyleft in the "ON"
position.
[] HeadphoneJack:Thisjack may3eusedto
listento theAVR120'soutputthroughapair of
heac3hones.Becertainthat the headphones
haveastandard1/4"stereophoneplug.Note
[] SystemPower Control:Whenthe Main
Power Switch[] is"ON," pressthis button
to turn on theAVR 120;pressit againto turn
the unitoff. Notethat the Power Indicator ingtheAVR120'sconfigurationsettings,use
[] surroundingthe switchwill turn green thesebuttonstoselectfromthe choicesavailable,
when the unit ison. asshowninthe Main Information Display[,[_1.
[] ToneMode: Pressingthis button enables
or disablesthe BassandTrebletone controls.
Whenthe button s pressedsothat the words
TONEIN appearin the Main Information
Display[], the settingsof the Bass[] and
Treble[] controlsmaybeusedto adjustthe
output signals.Whenthe button is pressedso
that thewords TONEOUTappearin the Main
Information DisplayI_], theoutput signal
will be"flat," without anybassor treblealter-
ation,no matterhowthe actua Bassand
TrebleControls[]i"[_ areadjusted
[] SurroundMode Selector: Pressthis but-
thatthe mainroomspeakerswill automatically ton to changethesurroundmodebyscrolling
beturnedoffwhenthe headphonejack isin use. throughthe listof availablemodes.Notethat
dependingonthe typeof input,somemodes
[] SelectorButtons:Whenyouareestablish- arenot alwaysavailable.(Seepage22for more
informationaboutsurroundmodes.)
5 FRONTPANELCONTROLS

Front Panel Controls
[] TuningSelector: Pressthe left sideof the
button to tunelower-frequencystationsand the
rightsideofthe buttonto tune higher-frequency
stations.Whena stationwith a strongsignal
isreached,the TUNEDIndicator [] will be
illuminatedinthe Main Information
Display[]
Totune manually,tap the button lightly and
notethat thetuner will stepuponefrequency
incrementper button press.Whenthe button is
heldfor afew secondsyouwill notethat the
unit will quicby searchthefrequencyband.
Releaseit oncethe fasttuningstarts;thetuner
will automaticallyscanfor the nextstationwith
anacceptablesignalandthenstop.
[] Digital Coax3 Input: Thisjack isusedfor [] Digital Input Selector:Whenplayinga
connectionto the outputof portableaudio sourcethat hasa digital output, pressthis
devices,videogameconsolesor other products button to selectbetweenthe Optical i"l_J_
that havea coaxdigitaljack. andCoaxial []_t Digital inputs.(Seepages
[] Video 4 Video Input Jacks:Thesejacks
maybeusedfortemporaryconnectionto the
compositeor S-Videooutput of videogames,
camcordersor otherportablevideo products.
[] Video 4 Audio Input Jacks:Theseaudio
jacksmay3eusedfor temporaryconnectionto
videogamesor portableaudio/videoaroducts
suchascamcordersanc portableaudio players.
[] Tuner BandSelector: Pressingthis button
will automaticallyswitchtheAVR120to the
Tunermode.Pressingit againwill switch
betweenthe AM andFMfrequencybands.(See
page25for moreinformationon thetuner.) [] BalanceControl:Turnthis controlto
changethe relativevolumefor the front
[] BassControl:Turnthis controlto modify
the low-frequencyoutputof theleft/rightchan-
nelsbyasmuchas_+10dB,whenthe unitisin
the "SurroundOff" mode.Setthiscontrolto a
suitable3ositionfor yourtasteor roomacoustics.
left/rightchannels.
[] Preset Stations Selector: _ressthis
button to scroll up or down throuch the list or
stations that have been entered nto the preset
memory. (Seepage 26 for more information on
tuner presets.)
[] Input SourceSelector: Pressthis button
NOTE:Forproperoperationof the surround
modesthiscontrolshouldbeat the midpoint
or "12 o'clock" position.
[] TrebleControl:Turnthiscontrolto modify
the highfrequencyoutputofthe left/rightchan-
to changethe inputbyscrollingupor down nelsbyasmuchas_+10dB,whenthe unitisin
throughthe list of input sources.
[] FM Mode Selector:Pressthis button to
selectAutoor Manualtuning.Whenthe button
ispressedsothat theAUTOIndicator []
lights,thetunerwill searchfor the nextstation
with an acceptablesignalwhentheTuning
the "SurroundOff" mode.Setthiscontrolto a
suitable3ositionfo[ yourtasteor roomacoustics.
[] Volume Control:Turnthis knobclockwise
to increasethe volume,counterclockwiseto
decreasethe volume.If the AVR120 ismuted,
23-25 for moreinformationon digitalaudio.)
[] Main Information Display:Thisdisplay
deliversmessagesandstatusindicationsto
helpyouoperatethe receiver.(Seepages7-8
fora completeexplanationof the Information
Display.)
[] Channel Select Button: Pressthis button
to begin the process of trimming the channel
output levels usinc an external audio source.
(For more information on output level trim
adjustment, see page 26,)
[] Speaker Select Button: Pressthis button
to beginthe processof configuringthe unitto
matchthe typeof speakersusedinyourlisten-
inc room.(Seepages16119for moreinforma-
tion on speakersetupandconfiguration.)
[] TestTone Selector: Pressthisbutton to
beginthe processof adjustingthe channelout-
put levelsusingthe internaltest tone asa ref-
erence.(Formoreinformationon output level
adjustment,seepage18.)
[] Surround Mode Indicators: A greenLED
will light infront of the surroundmodethat is
currentlyin use.
[] Remote SensorWindow: Thesensor
behindthis windowreceivesinfraredsignals
from the remotecontrol.Aimthe remoteatthis
areaanddo not blockor coverit.
Selector[]_ ispressed.Whenthe buttonis
pressedsothattheAUTOIndicator [] isnot
lit, eachpressofthe Tuning Selector[]_
will increasethe frequency.Thisbuttonmayalso
beusedto switchbetweenStereoand Mono
modesfor FMradioreception.Whenweak
receptionisencountered,pressthe button until
theSTEREOIndicator [] goesoutto switch
to Monoreception.Pressand holdagainto
switchbackto STEREOmode.(Seepage25for
adjustingthe Volume Control[] _ will
automaticallyreleasethe unitfrom the silenced
condition.
[] Set Button: Whenmakingchoicesduring
thesetupand configurationprocess,pressthis
buttonto enterthedesiredsettingasshown
nthe Main Information Display[] into the
AVR120'smemory.Thesetbuttonmayalso
beusedto changethe displaybrightness.
(Seepage26.)
moreinformationon usingthe tuner,) • [] Input Indicators:AgreenLEDwi light in
[] Digital Optical 3Input: Connectthe opt1- front of the in3utthat iscurrentlybeingusedas
caldigitaloutput ofanaudioorvideo 3roductto the sourcefor theAVR120.
thisjack.Whenthe inputisnot in use,becertain
to keepthe plasticcapinstalledto avoiddust [] Delay: Pressthis button to beginthe
contaminationthat mightdegradefuture sequenceof stepsrequiredto enter delaytime
performance, settings.(Seepage19for moreinformationon
delaytimes.)
6 FRONTPANELCONTROLS

Front Panel Information Display
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[] BitstreamIndicators
[] DTSModeIndicator
[] DolbyDigital Indicator
[] DolbyProLogicIIIndicator
[] Dolby3 StereoIndicator
[] MainInformationDisplay
[] DSPModeIndicator
[] VMAxModeIndicators
[] Logic7 ModeIndicators
[] PresetNumberlSleepTimer
[] NightModeIndicator
[] SpeakerlChannelInput Indicators
[] PresetIndicator
[] SleepIndicator
[] MemoryIndicator
[] StereoIndicator
[] TunedIndicator
[] Auto Indicator
[] AnalogInput Indicator
[] CoaxialDigitalInput Indicators
[] OpticalDigitalInput Indicators
[] BitstreamIndicators:Whentheinputisa
c gitalsource,oneoftheseindicatorswill lion to
displaythespecifictypeofdatasignalin use. DigitalSignalProcessing,or DSParein use.
ThesemodesincludeHallI, Hall2,Theaterand
[] DTSMode Indicator: Thisindicatorlights 5-ChannelStereo.
whena 3TS-encodedsourceisplaying.
[] Dolby Digital Indicator: Thisindicator
lightswhen a DolbyDigitalsourceisbeing
playec
[] Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator: Thisindica-
tor lightswhen the DolbyProLogicIImodehas
beenselected.
NOTE: t ispossibleto seethe Dolby
[] DSPMode Indicator: Thisindicatorlights incomingdata-signalconfiguration.Theleft,
when anyof the surroundmodescreatedby center,right,rightsurroundandleftsurround
[] VMAx Mode Indicators: Thisindicator
lightswhentheVMAxmodeisin use.V11Ax F
appearswhenthe FarFieldVMAxmodeis
selected;V11Ax N a3pearswhenthe Near
FieldVMAxmodeis selected.(Seepage22 for
adescriptionoftheVMAx modes.)
[] Logic7 Mode Indicators: Theseindica-
tors lightwhen the Logic7 _nodeisin use.
speakerindicatorsarecomposedofthree boxes,
whilethe subwooferisa singlebox.Thecenter
boxlightswhena "small"speakerisselected,
andthe two outerboxeslightwhen "large"
speakersareselected.Whennoneofthe boxes
arelit forthe center,surroundorsubwoofer
channels,nospeakerhasbeenassignedto one
of those3ositions.(See3age17for moreinfor-
mationonconfiguringspeakers.)Theletters
insideeachof thecenterboxesdisplayactive
inputchannels.Forstandardanaloginputs,only
the Lanc Rwill light,indicatinga stereoinput.
_roLogicIIindicatorlit simultaneouslywith the LOI$TC ? C appearsfor the Cinemaversio_ Whenadigital sourceisplaying,the indicators
3olbyDigital indicator,eventhoughthe Dolby of Logic7; LOGTC ? 11appearsfor the will lightto displaythechannelsbeingreceived
3igital surroundmodehasbeenselected.Thisis Musicversionof Logic7.(Seepage22 for a at thedigital input.Whenthe lettersflash,the
dueto the specificationsfor DolbyDigital pro- descriptionof the Logic7 modes.) digitalinputhasbeeninterrupted.(Seepages
cessing,whichrequirethat the DolbyProLogicII 18-19 for moreinformationonthe Channel
modeapplyanytime a 2-channelDolbysignal [] Preset NumberlSleep Timer: Whenthe Indicators.)
isdetected.If you desire5.l-channel audio, tuner isin use,thesenumbersindicatethe spe-
cificpresetmemoryocationin use.(Seepage [] Preset Indicator: Thisindicatorlights
checkthe audiosettingsinthe menusfor both
yourDVDplayerandyourDVDdiscto make 26 for moreinformationon presetstations.) whenthe tuner is in useto showthatthe
surethat a5.l-channel DolbyDigitalsound Whenthe Sleepfunction s in use,thesenum- Preset NumberlSleep Timer [] isshowing
track isavailableand hasbeenselected, betsshowhow manyminutesremainbefore the station'spresetmemorynumber.(Seepage
the unit goesinto the Standbymode. 26 for moreinformationontuner presets.)
[] Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: Thisindicator
lightswhenthe Dolby3 Stereomodehasbeen
selected.
[] Main Information Display:Thisdisplay
showsmessagesrelatingto the status,input
source,surroundmode,tuner,volumelevelor
otheraspectsof theAVR120'so3eratio_
[] Night Mode Indicator: Thisindicator [] Sleep Indicator:Thisindicatorlightswhen
lightswhenthe AVR120isin the Night mode, the Sleepfunctionisin use.Thenumbersinthe
whichpreservesthe dynamicrangeof digita .........................................
programmaterialat low volumelevels, the minutesremainingbeforethe AVR120
goesinto the Standbymode.(Seepage21for
[] SpeakerlChannel Input Indicators: These more informationon the Sleepfunction.)
indicatorsaremultipurpose,indicatingeitherthe
speakertypeselectedfor eachchannelorthe
7FRONTPANELINFORMATION DISPLAY

Front Panel Information Display
[] Memory Indicator: Thisindicatorflashes
when enteringpresetsand other information
intothe tuner'smemory.
[] Stereo Indicator: Thisindicatorlightswhen
an -M stationisbeingtunedinstereo.
[] Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when a
station is being received with sufficient signal
strength to provide acceptable listening quality.
[] Auto Indicator: Thisindicatorlightswhen
the tuner'sAuto modeisin use.
[] Analog Input Indicator:Thisindicator
lightswhenan analoginputsourcehasbeen
selected.
[] Coaxial Digital Input Indicators: These
indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital
Input hasbeen selected.
[] Optical Digital Input Indicators: These
indicatorslightto showwhenan OpticalDigital
Inputhasbeenselected.
8FRONTPANELINFORMATION DISPLAY

Rear Panel Connections
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0TapeInputs
TapeOutputs
I_} Video1Audio Inputs
O AM Antenna
Video1Audio Outputs
I_ ::)VDAudio Inputs
:M Antenna
t_ CDInputs
1_ OpticalDigital Output
i_) CoaxialDigitalOutput
li_ DVDVideoInputs
_I VideoMonitorOutputs
i_) SubwooferOutput
_) FrontSpeakerOutputs
SurroundSpeakerOutputs
ti_ SwitchedACAccessoryOutlet
i_ UnswitchedACAccessoryOutlet
i_) AC PowerCord
I_) Video1Video Outputs
Video 1VideoInputs
_) Video2Video Inputs
Video3Video Inputs
i_ OpticalDigita Inputs
_t CoaxialDigitalInputs
_:_Video3Audio Inputs
Video2Audio Inputs
9REARPANELCONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections
_01TapeInputs: Connectthesejacksto the _) Front Speaker Outputs: Connectthese v_ Video 1Video Inputs: Connectthese
PLAY/OUTjacksof an audiorecorder, outputsto thematching+ or-terminalson jacksto the PLAY/OUTcompositeor S-Video
yourfront speakers.Whenmakingspeaker jacksona VCRor othervideosource.
OTapeOutputs: Connectthesejacksto the connections,alwaysmakecertainto maintain
RECORD/INPUTjacksof an audiorecorder, correctpolaritybyconnectingthe blacktermi- _) Video 2 Video Inputs: Connectthese
nalto the negative(-) terminalon the speak- jacksto the PI.AY/OUTcompositeor S-Video
I_) Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connectthese ers.Connectthewhite terminalto the positive jacksonaTV,VCRor othervideosource.
jacksto the PLAY/OUTaudiojacksona VCR (+) terminalonthe leftfront speaker,the red
or othervideo source, terminalto the positive(+) terminalon the _ Video 3 Video Inputs:Connectthese
jacksto the PLAY/OUTcompositeor S-Video
OAMAntenna:ConnecttheAM loopantenna rightfront speakerand the greenterminalto jacksona cabletelevisionbox,satellitedish
suppliedwith the receivertotheseterminals.If an the positive(+) terminalonthe centerfront
externalAMantennaisused,makeconnections speaker.Newersaeakerswil havematching receiver,VCRor othervideosource.
to theAM andGND terminalsinaccordance colorterminalsin accordancewith the new CEA _ Optical Digital Inputs: Connectthe opti-
with the instructionssuppliedwith the antenna, specifications,while existingspeakerstypically cal c gital outputfrom a DVDplayer,HDTV
usearedterminalforthe positive(+) speake[ receiver,LDplayer,satellitereceiver,cablebox,
Video 1Audio Outputs: Connectthese wire connection.(Seepage14formoreinfor- VliniDiscplayeror recorder,or CDplayerto
jacksto the RECORD/INPUTaudiojacks on mationon speakerpolarity.j thesejacks.Thesignalmaybeeithera Dolby
aVCR _ SurroundSpeaker Outputs: Connect 3igital signal,a DTSsignalor a standard_CM
(_ DVDAudio Inputs: Connectthesejacks theseoutputsto the matching+ or- terminals digital source.
to the analogaudiojacksona DVDor other on your leftand right surroundspeakers.When _ Coaxial Digital Inputs:Connectthe coax
videosource, makingspeakerconnectionsalwaysmakecer- digitaloutputfroma DVDplayer,HDTVreceiver,
tain to maintaincorrectpolaritybyconnecting _Dplayer,satellitereceiver,cablebox,MiniDisc
NOTE:Thedefaultsetting forthe audioinput the blackterminalto the negative(-) terminal recorderor CDplayertothesejacks.Thesigna
associatedwith DVDisthe Coaxial Digital on the speakers.Connectthe blueterminalto maybeeitheraDolbyDigitalsignal,DTSsignal
Input 1_. If youconnectthe audiooutputs the positive(+) terminalonthe left surround or astandarcPCMdigitalsource.Do not con-
of a DVDplayerto thesejacks,changethe speakerand the grayterminalto the positive nectthe RFdigital output of an LDplayerto
input settinc asshownon page20. (+) terminal onthe rightsurroundspeaker, thesejacks.
Newerspeakerswill havematchingcolortermi-
FMAntenna:Connectthesuppliedindooror nalsinaccordancewith the newCEAspecifica- _ Video 3 Audio Inputs:Connectthese
anoptionalexternalFMantennato thisterminal, tions,while existingspeakerstypically usea red jacksto the PLAY/OUTaudiojackson aVCR,
terminalfor the 3ositive(+) speakerwirecon- satellitereceiver,cablebox,videogameor
(_) CD Inputs:Connectthesejacksto the out-
put of a compactdiscplayeror CDchanger, nection.(Seepage14for moreinformationon other compositevideosource.
speakerpolarity.)
_) Optical Digital Output: Connectthisjack _ Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connectthese
to the matchingdigital input connectoro_ a qi_Switched AC AccessoryOutlet: This jacksto the PLAY/OUTaudiojackson aVCR,
digital recordersuchas CD-Ror MiniDisc outletmaybeusedto poweranydeviceyou satellitereceiver,cablebox,videogameor
recorder, wishto haveturnedon whentheAVR120is other compositevideosource.
turnedonwith the SystemPowerControl
CoaxialDigital Output: Connectthis Switch P'_I.
jackto the matchingdigital inputconnectoron
a digital recordersuchasa CD-Ror MiniDisc _ UnswitchedACAccessoryOutlet:This
recorder, outlet maybeusedto poweranyAC device.
Thepowerwill remainon at thisoutlet regarc-
_) DVDVideo Inputs: Connectthesejacksto lessof whetherthe AVR120ison or off.
the compositeor S-Videooutput jacksona
DVDor othervideo source. NOTE:Thetotal powerconsumptionof a
devicesconnectedto the accessoryoutlets
i_! Video Monitor Outputs: Connectthis shouldnotexceed100watts.
jackto the compositeor S-Videoinputof aTV
monitororvideo projectorto viewthe output of _ AC Power Cord: ConnecttheACplug to
an unswitchedACwall output.
anystandardvideosourceselectedbythe
receiver'svideoswitcher, i_) Video 1Video Outputs: Connectthese
_) Subwoofer Output: Connectthis jack to jackstothe RECORD/INPUTcorn3ositeor
S-Videojack on aVCR.
the line-levelinput of a poweredsubwoofer.If
an externalsubwooferamplifierisused coq-
nectthis jackto the subwooferamplifierinput.
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