a/d/s/ AVR 144 manual

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2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc- tions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference . 3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to . 4. Fol[...]

3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our AVR 144 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 about [...]

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5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Speaker Connections 16 Subwoofer 16 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 17 Audio Connections 17 Digital Audio 17 Analog Audio 17 Video Connections 18 Antennas 19 SPEAKER PLACEMENT[...]

6 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 entertainment to as many people as possible , adding perfor mance and ease-of-use features that enhance the home entertainment experience . In the years since our first [...]

7 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • CD • T ape • 6-Channel direct Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video) • Video 1 • Video 2 • Video 3 • DVD • T wo 100MHz assignable component video inputs Digital Audio Inputs • Coaxial: T wo rear -panel/one front-panel • Optical: T wo rear -panel/one front-panel Outputs • Subwoofer outpu[...]

8 Main Power Switch: This is a mechanical switch that tur ns the power supply on or off . It is usually left pressed in (On position) at all times , and cannot be tur ned 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 turn-on using this swi[...]

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10 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- conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker . Remember to obser ve the correct polarity (positive and negative con[...]

11 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 Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) Subwoofer Output Fro nt Speaker Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs 6-Channel Inputs Center Speaker Outputs Opt[...]

12 The AVR 144 remote is capable of controlling seven devices , including the AVR itself . 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 Selector Button for that component. This changes the butto[...]

13 IR T ransmitter Lens Program Indicator Po we r O n AVR Selector AM/FM Dim T est T one Sleep DSP Surround On-Screen Display Channel Level Digital Input T uning Mode Direct Station Entr y T uning T one Mode Night Mode T rack Skip T ransport Controls Power Off Mute Input Selectors 6-Channel Input Selector TV/Video Volume Control (Not Used) Speaker [...]

14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS This is done using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section. Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies when using the tuner (after pressing the Direct Button), or to select station presets . T uning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency step at a time[...]

15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER The AVR 144 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 introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with the b[...]

16 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[...]

17 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[...]

18 18 CONNECTIONS Figure 10 – Component Video If it’s available on your video display , component video is recom- mended as the best quality connection, followed by S-video and then composite video . Antennas The AVR 144 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner . The FM antenna uses[...]

19 19 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 t[...]

20 20 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 AVR 144, 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[...]

21 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 any available Coax or Optical digital audio input. See Figure 17. Use either the Video 1 S-video or [...]

22 INST ALLA TION NOTES: 1. 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. 2. The A VR 144 does not have any digital audio outputs . If you wish to make recordings , your source must be connected to any of the AVR 144’ s an[...]

23 Ta p e The T ape source is used for audio-only recorders , such as a CDR, MiniDisc or cassette deck. Referring to T able 2, connect your recorder to the T ape Analog Audio inputs and outputs , and to any available digital audio input. See Figure 23. Figure 23 – T ape Audio Inputs and Outputs , and Digital Audio Inputs NOTE: Y ou will not be ab[...]

24 INST ALLA TION If the remote seems to operate intermittently , or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the AVR Selector or one of the Input Selectors to light up , then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly , or replace all three batteries with fresh ones . Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 144 re[...]

25 Step Nine – T urn On the AVR 144 T wo steps are required the first time you turn on the A VR 144. 1. Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible . The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber , indicating that the A VR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. See Figure 28. [...]

26 Before you begin enjoying your new receiver , a few adjustments should be made to configure the AVR 144 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 tur n on your display and the AVR, you should see a blue screen. A message may a[...]

27 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[...]

28 INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT : This line tells the A VR 144 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 [...]

29 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[...]

30 INITIAL SETUP If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material, such as a test disc or another audio selection, play it now and adjust the AVR’ s master volume control until the meter measures 75dB . If you are using the AVR’ s internal test tone , then adjust the AVR’ s master volume to –15dB . Adjust the levels using either t[...]

31 INITIAL SETUP Press the ‹ Button to view the next source . The sources will be selected in the following order: T ape , 6-Channel Inputs , Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, DVD and CD . Pressing the › Button selects the sources in the reverse order . For each of these sources , you may adjust the settings below . At a mini- mum, you should make sur[...]

32 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 144 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[...]

33 OPERA TION Remember that the AVR 144 is designed to reproduce audio with a minimum amount of distortion. This clarity may lead you to believe that your hearing and the equipment can handle higher volumes . We urge caution with regard to volume levels . Mute Function T o temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones , press the Mute Button on [...]

34 OPERA TION 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 . Otherwise , the audio input assigned to the source (analog or one of the digital audio inputs) will also appear . The surround mode will be displayed on the lower line . The same infor mation will al[...]

35 OPERA TION Figure 52 – 6-Channel Input Selector NOTE: The 6-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the volume control, without digitizing or processing them. Therefore , you will need to configure bass management settings (i.e ., speaker size , delay and output level) on your source device so that they match the settings you prog[...]

36 OPERA TION Selecting a Surround Mode Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes . Feel free to experiment with the many available surround modes on the AVR 144, and you may find a few that become your favorites for certain sources or program types . Although more detailed information on surroun[...]

37 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 144’ s performance is handled automatically , with little intervention required on your part. However , the AVR 144 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[...]

38 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. For Dolby Digital EX materials , the incoming bitstream will be displayed as 3/2/.1 EX-ON . For older discs , the display may show EX-OFF . In either case [...]

39 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS T able 4 – 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[...]

40 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 Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie [...]

41 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 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 2/2/.0 [...]

42 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS System Settings The AVR 144 offers several system settings that allow you to make the receiver easier to use rather than directly affecting performance . Most of these settings may be accessed from the SYSTEM SETUP menu, which is selected by pressing the OSD Button and navigating to the SYSTEM SETUP line of the MASTER MENU . [...]

43 Punch-Through Programming The AVR 144 remote allows you to select one component for the remote to operate , while simultaneously setting certain groups of con- trols to operate another component. For example , while using the AVR to control surround modes and other audio functions , you may wish to operate the transport controls of your DVD play[...]

44 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 • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connect[...]

45 A VR 144 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 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: 30 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 30 Watt[...]

46 Appendix – Default Settings, Worksheets, Remote Product Codes T able A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 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 Video Input Audio Input Coax 1 Analog Optical 1 Analog Analog Analog T uner 6-[...]

47 T able A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 CD T ape T uner 6-Channel** Title INT . TUNER Video Input Component Video Input Audio Input T uner 6-Channel Auto Poll --- --- Surround Mode T able A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 CD T ape T uner 6-Channel Bass Manager: Global/Independent N/[...]

48 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 Volume Default Off Default Vol Set –25dB Semi-OSD Time-Out 5 Seconds Fu[...]

49 1 2 456 7 89 1 0 1 1 12 13 14 17 15 16 18 21 19 2 0 22 23 29 30 3 1 32 33 34 3 5 36 37 38 3 9 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 54 24 26 27 25 28 3 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 63 when using the Function List. Figure 63 – Remote Control Function List Reference APPENDIX HKP1482AVR144-[...]

50 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TiV o (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3) 1 Power On Power On P ower On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off P ower Off Power Off Power Off TV Power Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Se[...]

51 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) T ivo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) 44 Direct Direct T uner Entry Angle Random Play F AV/Angle F AV 45 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Next 46 Preset Up Preset T une Up Slow Forward +10 Alt 47 T uning Do wn T uning Down Prev Chapter T rack Increment 48 T one T one mode Progr[...]

52 APPENDIX Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 109 122 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 CROWN 045 [...]

53 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 144 148 MAGNA VOX 030 123 128 132 144 148 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 148 177 180 181 182 NEC 115 121 123 NIKEI 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 077 ORION 207 208[...]

54 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 HKP1482AVR144-om 9/7/06 3:12 PM Page 54[...]

55 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 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 GOLDST AR/LG 018 1[...]

56 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 095 105 109 SANSUI 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020 SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 SYL VANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 T ANDY 017 040 T ASHICO 134 T A TUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TiV o 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010[...]

57 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 136 140 141 143 144 144 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 G[...]

58 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[...]

59 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 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOST AR 395 397 452 453 463 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 H[...]

60 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 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G .I. 001 011 017 096[...]

61 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 053 177 189 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 039 042 113 VIDEOWA Y 124 211 VIEWST AR 019 025 053 [...]

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