Harman-Kardon AVR 145 manual

Designed to Entertain . TM A VR 145 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER O W N ER’S M ANUAL[...]

2 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION 5 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 15 CONNECTIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 16 Audio Connections 16 Digital Audio 16 Analog Audio 16 Video Connections 17 Antennas 17 RS-232 Serial Port[...]

SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. Read these instructions . 2. Keep these instructions . 3. Heed all warnings . 4. Follow all instructions . 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dr y cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings . Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions . 8. Do not install near any heat sources[...]

4 Important Safety Information Verify Line V olta ge Before Use Y our A VR 145 has been designed for use with 120-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. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or abo[...]

5 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver , we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertain- ment to as many people as possible , adding performance and ease-of- use features that enhance the home entertainment experience . In the years since our firs[...]

6 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • CD • T ape • 6-Channel direct • /DMP for iPod ® * connectivity Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video) • Video 1 • Video 2 • Video 3 • DVD • T wo 100MHz assignable component video inputs Digital Audio Inputs • T wo rear -panel/one front-panel coaxial • T wo rear -panel/one front-panel o[...]

7 Main Power Switch: This is a mechanical switch that turns the power supply on or off . It is usually left pressed in (On position) at all times , and cannot be turned on using the remote control. Standby/On Switch: This is an electrical switch that turns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in standby mode for quick tur n-on using this swit[...]

8 S urround Mode T uning Pre s et S ta tion s S urround S elect T uner Band T uning Mode S ource S elect Headphone Jack Digital Audio Input s Video Input s Analog Audio Input s Navigation T one Mode S peaker S ize S etup Delay Digital Input S elect Power Indicator Main Power S witch S tandby/On S witch Volume S ource Indicator s Me ss age Di s play[...]

9 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna T erminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two-con- ductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker . Remember to obser ve the correct polarity (positive and nega- tive c[...]

FM Antenna AM Antenna Video 2 A/V Inputs Video 1 A/V Outputs Video 1 A/V Inputs Video Monitor Outputs DVD A/V Inputs Component Video Inputs (1 & 2) Component Video Monitor Outputs AC Power Cord RS-232 Serial Port Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) RS-232 Mode The Bridge/ DMP Input RS-232 Reset Subwoofer Output Front Speaker Outputs Surrou[...]

11 The A VR 145 remote is capable of controlling nine devices , including the A VR itself and an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge accessor y . During the installation process , you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote . Each time you wish to use the codes for any component, you will need to first press the [...]

12 IR T ran s mitter Len s Program/Ez S et Indicator Power On AVR S elector AM/FM Ez S et ( S PL) Te s t T one S leep D S P S urround On- S creen Di s play C hannel Level Digital Input T uning Mode Direct S tation Entr y T uning T one Mode Night Mode T rack S kip Tr a n s port C ontrol s Ez S et Microphone Power Off Mute Input S elector s 6 - C han[...]

13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes , that is , the frequency-range capability of each speaker . Usually this is done using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Getting Started section. Navigation and Set Buttons: These buttons are used together to make selections within the on-screen me[...]

14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER The A VR 145 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned. Although it has more connections and features than older two-channel receivers , many of the principles are similar and the new concepts are easy to understand. This introductor y section will help you to familiarize yourself with the[...]

15 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to con- nect the receiver to the speakers and video display , and to connect the source devices to the receiver . T o make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a color -coding standard. T able 1 may be helpful to y[...]

16 CONNECTIONS Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog . Digital audio signals are of higher quality , and are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes , such as Dolby Digital and DTS . There are two types of digital audio connections commonly used: coaxial and optical. Either t[...]

17 CONNECTIONS S-video , or “separate” video , transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable . The plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins , plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver , source or video dis[...]

18 Before you begin to connect cables , it is important to set up your speakers in their correct locations in the room. Optimally , the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center . The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle . The speakers should be angled so that[...]

19 INST ALLA TION Y ou are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver . Before beginning , make sure that all components , including the A VR 145, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you ha ve finished making all of your connections. Remember that your r[...]

Video 1 Source Since this source includes audio and video recording output jacks , it is best suited to a video recorder , such as your VCR or DVR. Referring to T able 2, connect your recorder to the Video 1 Analog Audio inputs and outputs and to either the Coax 2 or Optical 2 digital audio input (and corresponding digital audio output). Use either[...]

21 INST ALLA TION STEPS NOTE: It isn’t possible to make recordings using component video connections . Keep this in mind as you connect other source devices that you may wish to make recordings from. Video 2 Source The Video 2 source is used only for playback, never recording . The A VR 145 remote control is programmed to operate many brands and [...]

Figure 24 – T ape Audio Inputs and Outputs , and Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs Remember to connect the output jacks on your recorder to the T ape or digital audio input jacks on the A VR, and the input jacks on your recorder to the T ape or digital audio output jacks on the A VR. No video connections are made , although if your system has unus[...]

23 INST ALLA TION Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram, making sure to obser ve the correct polarity . Figure 29 – Remote Battery Compartment When using the remote , remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the A VR 145. Make sure no objects , such as furniture , are blocking the remote’s path to the receiver . Bright lights[...]

Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button’s function when used to control the A VR 145. However , the button may perform a very different function when used to control another device . Refer to the Remote Control Function List, T able A8 in the Appendix, for a list of each button’s functions with the various product types . If[...]

25 Before you begin enjoying your new receiver , a few adjustments should be made to configure the A VR 145 to match your actual system. Make sure that you have connected a video display to either the S- video or composite video monitor output on the receiver . When you turn on your display and the A VR, you should see a blue screen. A message may [...]

26 INITIAL SETUP The frequency response for your subwoofer will usually cover only the very lowest frequencies , since the subwoofer is only designed to play bass materials . A typical frequency response for a subwoofer is 25Hz – 150Hz. In this case , the higher number is most important and should be noted in the worksheet. The purpose of program[...]

27 INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT : This line tells the AVR 145 the capabilities of your front left and right speakers . Use the ‹ / › Buttons to select either SMALL or LARGE for these speakers . CENTER: Move the cursor to the line for the center speaker , and use the ‹ / › Buttons to select a setting for this speaker . NOTE: If the receiver is c[...]

28 INITIAL SETUP The LFE line sets the frequency for a low-pass filter that determines what information is sent to the subwoofer for playback. Since the sub- woofer output combines low-frequency information for all channels , in order to make sure that no information is lost due to different speakers having different capabilities , the subwoofer fi[...]

29 INITIAL SETUP The receiver will generate a loud test tone , which sounds like static . In fact, it’s a tone that simultaneously uses all frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz. The tone should be heard first through the front left speaker . It will circu- late to the other speakers in this order: front left, center , front right, sur- round right, sur[...]

30 INITIAL SETUP you to select the correct source device even when you have forgotten which physical connections you used. Move the cursor down to the TITLE line and press the Set Button. A block cursor will blink. Figure 43 – Retitling a Source Input Now you may use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons to scroll through the alphabet in upper and lower case , as[...]

31 OPERA TION Now that you have installed your system components and completed at least a basic configuration of your receiver , you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. T urning On the AVR 145 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visi- ble . The Power Indicator above the two power switches should li[...]

32 OPERA TION Remember that the A VR 145 is designed to reproduce audio with a minimum amount of distortion. This clarity may lead you to think that your hearing and the equipment can handle higher volumes . W e urge caution with regard to volume levels . Mute Function T o temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones , press the Mute Button on [...]

33 OPERA TION INDEPENDENT , the A VR 145 will change the speaker size configuration to the one you programmed for the source . If you selected a surround mode for the source , the A VR 145 will switch to that mode . The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display . If you retitled the source , only the new title will appear[...]

34 OPERA TION Radio stations may be selected in one of four ways: 1. If you know the frequency number , enter it directly by first pressing the Direct Button on the remote , and then using the Numeric Keys . 2. After you have programmed Preset stations (see below), either enter the Preset number (1 through 30) using the remote or use the front- pan[...]

35 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS This table summarizes the controls available when The Bridge is in use . T able 4 – Using The Bridge NOTE: For the Search function, press and hold the indicated but- ton. Pressing the Previous T rack Button once skips to the beginning of the current track. Press the Previous T rack Button twice to skip to the beginning of t[...]

36 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the A VR 145’s performance is handled automatically , with little intervention required on your part. However , the AVR 145 is a sophisti- cated component, and is capable of being customized to suit your par- ticular system and your tastes . In this section we describe some of the more advanced adjustments available[...]

37 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS NOTE: The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete – each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel. Since the A VR 145 is only capable of processing and playing 5.1 channels , the indications EX-OFF or ES-OFF , as appropriate , will always appear for 6.1-[...]

38 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS T able 5 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. May be encoded for Night mode , 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, which al[...]

39 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic II Analog decoder that derives five full-range , discrete main audio channels See below . from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources . Four variants are available . Dolby Pro Logic II V ariant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie[...]

40 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS-ES (Matrix or Discrete) See below signals and 2-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3- or 5-channel presentation. DTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3- or 5-channel • DTS[...]

41 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver , the balance control enables the user to control the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels , as heard at the listening position. With five main channels plus a subwoofer , imaging becomes both more critical[...]

42 If you are using an external source to set your output levels , simply navi- gate to each channel and use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons to adjust the level as desired. If you would like to set your levels using the A VR 145’s internal test tone , you will need to adjust the TEST TONE SEQ and TEST TONE lines as follows . TEST TONE SEQ: When this setting[...]

43 OSD BACKGROUND: This setting allows you to choose between a blue or black background for the full-OSD menus . NOTE: It isn’t possible to view video sources while the full-OSD menus are displayed. Dim Function Some people find the front-panel messages to be distracting and would prefer to dim them or turn them off altogether . T o dim the displ[...]

44 It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within a macro . However , you may erase the macro as follows: 1. Simultaneously press and hold the Mute Button and the Macro Button containing the macro until the LED flashes . 2. Press the Surround Button to erase the macro . Resetting the Remote T o reset the remote to its factory defaults , enter P[...]

45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights , but no sound • Inter mittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connec[...]

46 A VR 145 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 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 Watt[...]

47 Appendix – default settings, worksheets, remote product codes T able A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD T ape T uner 6-Channel Title INT . TUNER Component Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Video Input Audio Input Coax 1 Analog Optical 1 Analog[...]

48 T able A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD T ape T uner 6-Channel Title INT . TUNER Video Input Component Video Input Audio Input The Bridge/DMP T uner 6-Channel Auto Poll --- --- --- Surround Mode T able A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD T ape T une[...]

49 T able A6 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Product T ype (circle one) Remote Control Code Video 1 VCR, PVR Video 2 Cable , Satellite Video 3 TV DVD DVD CD CD , CDR T ape Cassette T able A7 – System Settings Feature Default Setting Y our Setting VFD Fade Time Out Off V olume Default Off Default V ol Set -25dB Semi OSD Time Out 5 seconds Fu[...]

50 1 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 30 33 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 26 28 32 47 10 13 16 19 22 25 27 29 31 34 36 35 37 39 38 40 41 43 42 44 45 47 46 48 49 51 50 53 54 55 57 56 58 59 60 52 61 63 64 65 67 66 68 69 70 62 Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List. Figure 69 – Remote Control Function List Reference APPENDIX[...]

51 APPENDIX No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T a pe VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) (DMP) 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off TV Power Power Off Power Off Power Off P ower Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mut[...]

52 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T a pe VCR (VID1) Tivo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) (DMP) 45 Direct Direct T uner Entry Angle Random Play F AV F AV 46 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next 47 Preset Up Preset T une Up Slow Forward +10 Music Alt 48 T uning Do wn T uning Down Prev Chapter T rack Increment 49 T one T o[...]

53 APPENDIX Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTEC 045 CORANDO 172 CORONADO 132 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CR[...]

54 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 145 148 MAGNA VOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MA TSUI 148 MEMOREX 069 128 METZ 084 MGA 115 123 128 MINERV A 084 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NA TIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 115 121 123 125 NIKEI 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 077 ORION[...]

55 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 Y AMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 122 APPENDIX[...]

56 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 134 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 COMCAST `006 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DA YTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNA TECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHER 017 FUNAI 040 GE 076 095 124 GO VIDEO 113 GOLDS[...]

57 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 051 095 105 109 SANSUI 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020 SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 SYL V ANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 T ANDY 017 040 T ASHICO 134 T A TUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TiV o 002 003 004 005 007 008 01[...]

58 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 G[...]

59 T able A12 – Remote Control Product Codes – DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number RCX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095 SCOTT 108 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 SYMPHONIC 059[...]

60 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHAST AR 472 ALPHAST AR DBS 450 ALPHAST AR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAP ARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOST AR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 4[...]

61 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 T able A15 – Remote COntrol Product Codes – CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE ST AR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G .I. 001 011 017[...]

62 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 003 072 186 SCIENTIFIC A TLANT A 183 203 221 222 SEAM 121 SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 011 163 ST ARGA TE 120 T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWA Y 124 211 VIEWST AR [...]

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