Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections Audio Equipment Connections Video Equipment Connections SCART A/V Connections System and Power Connections 17 System Configuration Speaker Selection and Placement First Turn On...
In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advan- tage of all the power the AVR 2000 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your dealer.
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 2000 has been designed for use with 220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch is “ON, ” press this button to turn on the AVR 2000; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch will turn green when the unit is on.
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RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis- play the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR 2000’s tuner. (See page 30 for more information on RDS). Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti- cal digital audio output of an audio or video prod- uct to this jack.
Theater Mode Indicator: This indicator illu- minates to show that the Theater mode is in use. Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 2000 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels.
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Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the Preset/Sleep Number Indicators will show the minutes remaining before the AVR 2000 goes into the Standby mode. (See page 23 for more information on the Sleep function.)
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the ana- log output of a compact disc player or CD changer. fl AC INPUT ~230V/50HZ A MODEL NO. AVR 2000 NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA MADE IN CHINA AC OUTLETS ~230V/50Hz UNSWITCHED / 100W MAX SWITCHED / 50W MAX –...
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(+) terminals on the AVR 2000 to the red (+) terminals on the speaker and the black (–) ter- minals on the AVR 2000 to the black (–) termi- nals on the speakers.
Remote Control Functions Power On Button IR Transmitter Window Program Indicator Power Off Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button Buttons Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up/Down...
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Input Selectors. The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 2000. (See page 36 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)
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RDS Select Button: Press this button to display the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR 2000’s tuner. (See page 30 for more information on RDS). Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 2000’s mem-...
To ensure best video per- formance S-Video sources should be connected to the AVR 2000 only with their S-Video In/ Outputs, not with their composite video connec- tors too. 1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks on the rear panel.
Video signal to S-Video or vice versa. Thus both connections must be made from the AVR 2000 to the TV if both, Video and S-Video sources, are used, and the appropriate input on the TV must be selected.
TV must be made manually. 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 2000 is designed for flexible use with external control components and power ampli- fiers. Remote Control Extension...
System Configuration When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker...
You are now ready to power up the AVR 2000 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cable into an un- switched AC outlet.
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System Configuration With the AVR 2000 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers: 1. Put the AVR 2000 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector button on the front or then the buttons...
The surround mode can also be changed at any time later, and the AVR 2000´s memory system will keep the settings for the input selected, until they are changed again.
Output level adjustment is a key part of the con- figuration process for any surround sound prod- uct. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 2000, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity.
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Note that any settings changed at any time, will be stored in memory in the AVR 2000, also if it´s turned off completely, unless it will be reset (see page 46). The settings will either depend on the input...
Treble Control to suit your listening tastes or room acoustics. • To set the output of the AVR 2000 so that the output is “flat, ” with the Tone controls and the Balance control de-activated, press the Tone Mode button...
Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel. Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel.
(HDTV) system. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 2000 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to...
Music mode for a wider front sound stage (see Surround Mode Chart page 24). MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 2000 is one of the first A/V receivers to provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio format used on specific computer audio files and by portable MP3 players/recorders.
DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 2000 or to select the appropriate audio track and thus lan- guage (”2.0” audio tracks can be played with all surround modes, even with Logic 7, see indicator ”PCM”...
Operation Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 2000 is established using the test tone, as outlined on pages 21 and 22. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.
Operation Tuner Operation The AVR 2000’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiv- ing RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory.
Operation RDS Operation The AVR 2000 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a...
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These stations can be found by selecting TRAFFIC, the option in front of NEWS in the list. The AVR 2000 will find the appropriate station, even if it is not broadcasting traffic information when the search is made.
”001” must be entered. Auto-Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 2000’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows.
Programming the Remote Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR 3000’s remote con- trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a pre-deter- mined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system, changing devices, or other common tasks.
Some commands, such as the volume control, are the same as they are with the AVR 2000. Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote.
Programming the Remote Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 3000’s remote may be programmed to operate so that the channel control function for either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote.
Function List 36 FUNCTION LIST Button Name AVR Function Power Off Power Off Power On Power On Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select CD Input Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2 Video 2 Select VID 3 Video 3 Select VID 4...
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Function List Button Name Tape Power Off Power Off Power On Power On Mute Tape Tape Select VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 AM/FM Sleep Test Volume Up Surround Select Night Spare Volume Down Channel/Guide Speaker/Menu Digital/Exit Delay/Prev. Ch. Tun-M Memory Tune Up...
• Resume play for DVD • Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected To clear the AVR 2000’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first...
Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 40 Watts, @ <...
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