Harman-Kardon AVR 155 Introduction, Description and Features, nFront panel analog A/V inputs

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 155 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR is truly a multichan- nel receiver for the new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest advance- ments in surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic II, the full suite of DTS modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 5.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.

The AVR has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color coded connection jacks and terminals make installation fast and simple. However, to obtain the maxi- mum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 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 155 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorpora- ting a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of surround modes for Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR offers Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in 5.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans.

Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create enveloping sound fields from front left and right speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness with headphones.

In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment.

A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital proces- sor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog, two-channel materials, while bass management, available in the surround and Stereo-Digital modes,improves your ability to tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste.

The AVR 155 takes the “video” part of its name seriously. Along with three HDMI inputs and two 100MHz analog component video inputs, the

AVR 155 provides A/V sync delay so that the lip sync errors – commonly seen when digital video processing is used in a source, program or video display – are eliminated. For the ultimate in flexi- bility, the AVR features connections for three video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of four digital inputs and two outputs make the AVR 155 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources.

For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR also features wide-bandwidth, low-crosstalk component video switching.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders. A video recording output and a color-coded six-channel input make the AVR 155 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate to- morrow’s new formats right on board.

An important addition to the AVR 155’s impres- sive list of features is EzSet/EQ™, which auto- mates the configuration process to make it quick- er, easier and more precise. Using the special microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering speaker “size” and crossover information, delay times for all channels and output levels. In addition to the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room equalization so that the signals sent to each speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with your specific combination of speaker type, room size and other factors that influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your system is custom-configured in a few minutes with accuracy that previously required expensive and hard-to-use test equipment.

In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 155 includes a full set of manual configuration settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even fur- ther. A Triple Crossover bass management system makes it possible to enter different crossover set- tings for each speaker group.

The AVR 155’s 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 then fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 155 is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use pack- age.

nDolby* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and DTS®.

nFive channels of high-current amplification

nHarman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7® pro- cessing, along with a choice of Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for use when only two speakers are available

nDolby Headphone to create spacious, open sound fields when using head- phones

nHarman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™ automatically configures speaker set- tings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system setup

nThree HDMI 1.3 and two assignable high-bandwidth analog component inputs for compatibility with the latest high-definition video sources

nStereo-Direct Mode for Two-Channel Sources Bypasses DSP Processing to Preserve the Integrity of Analog Materials

nStereo-Digital Mode for Programmable Bass Management of Low Frequencies Between Main Speakers and Subwoofer

nFront panel analog A/V inputs

nFront panel digital inputs for easy con- nection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles

nInput titling for all input sources (except tuner)

nMultiple digital inputs and outputs

nOn-screen menu and display system with choice of blue or black background screen

nA/V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays

n6-Channel Direct Input for Use with Future Audio Formats

nExtensive bass management options, including three separate crossover groupings

nMain Remote with Internal Codes

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