Harman-Kardon AVR 147 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 V olta ge Before Use Y our A VR 147 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[...]

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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 17 Digital Video 18 Analog Video[...]

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 performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the home entertainment experience . In the years since our first s[...]

7 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM/XM ® * 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 • Simplay HD ™ -verified HDMI ™ 1 and 2 (switching only) Digital Audio Inputs • Coaxial: T [...]

8 Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off . It is usually left pressed in (On position), and cannot be turned on using the remote control. Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control. Power Indi[...]

9 Surround Mode T uning Preset Sta tions Surround Select T uner Band T uning Mode Source Input Select Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3/Coaxial 3) Video 3 Video Inputs Video 3 Analog Audio Inputs Navigation T one Mode Speaker Size Setup Delay Digital Input Select Po wer Indicator Main Power Switch Standby/On S[...]

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. XM Antenna Jack: Plug in an XM antenna module here . The XM antenna module is purchased separately , and should specify that it is for home use with an XM Ready ® product. Y ou will need to subscribe t[...]

11 FM Antenna AM Antenna Video 2 A/V Inputs Video 1 A/V Outputs Video 1 A/V Inputs Video Monitor Outputs XM Antenna Jack RS-232 Serial Port HDMI 1 Input HDMI Output HDMI 2 Input AC Power Cord DVD A/V Inputs Component Video Inputs (1 & 2) Component Video Monitor Outputs The Bridge/ DMP Input RS-232 Reset RS-232 Mode Subwoofer Output Front Speake[...]

12 The A VR 147 remote is capable of controlling up to ten 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, first press the Selector but[...]

13 IR T ransmitter Lens Program Indicator Power On AVR Selector AM/FM XM Radio 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 Controls Not Used Speaker[...]

14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume , which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display . DSP Surround: Press this button to select a DSP surround mode (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater). On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this button to activate the on-screen menu system. Channel Level: Press [...]

15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER The A VR 1 47 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned. Although it has more connections and features than 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 basic[...]

16 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect 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 you[...]

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: coaxial and optical. Either type of digital[...]

18 CONNECTIONS of the data. Although this enables the A VR 1 47 to be compatible with virtually any HDMI-capable source device and video display , it requires a separate audio connection for each source since the A VR 1 47 doesn’t have access to the audio data in the HDMI stream. The A VR 147 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI [...]

19 Before you begin to connect cables , it is important to place your speak- ers 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 . See Figure 15. The speakers should b[...]

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 A VR 147, 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 you[...]

21 Device T ype AVR 1 47 Source Input Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) • One of Component Video 2, Video 1 S-video TiVo ® or other and or Video 1 composite video input audio/video recorder • Any one available coaxial or optical • For recording , use Video 1 S-video or digital [...]

22 INST ALLA TION Figure 19 – Video 1 A/V Inputs and Outputs , and Digital Audio Inputs Remember to connect the audio and video output jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio input jacks on the A VR, and the audio and video input jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio output jacks on the A VR. NOTE: It isn’t possi[...]

23 The A VR 147 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products . If your source or video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). Figure 24 – HDMI 1 and Coaxial 2 Inputs HDMI 2 Source The HDMI 2 source is used with a[...]

24 INST ALLA TION If you used S-video for any sources , or if all of your sources used HDMI or component video , connect the S-video Monitor output on the receiver to an S-video input on your display . See Figure 31 . Make a note of how the input is labeled. If you used composite video for any sources , connect the composite video Monitor output on[...]

25 INST ALLA TION If you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps to program the correct codes into the remote . 1. Using the codes in T ables A9–A16 of the Appendix, look up the product type (e .g ., DVD , cable TV box) and the brand name of your source . The number(s) listed are potential candidates for the correct code set [...]

26 INST ALLA TION Step Nine – T urn On the AVR 147 T wo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 147. 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. S[...]

27 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver , a few adjustments should be made to configure the A VR 147 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 A VR, you should see a blue screen. [...]

28 INITIAL SETUP Before beginning , eliminate extraneous background noise that might affect the results , such as noisy air conditioning . T ry to avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ . IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ procedure , a series of very loud test tones will be played through all of the speakers . Avoid sitting o[...]

29 INITIAL SETUP Figure 45 – EzSet/EQ – Specifying a 7.1 System Press the Set Button when the correct system configuration appears , and EzSet/EQ will do the rest automatically! NOTE: Y ou may interrupt the EzSet/EQ process at any time after the initial warning screen shown in Figure 42 disappears . Press the ¤ Button on the remote , and the c[...]

30 INITIAL SETUP Figure 49 – EzSet/EQ – Speaker Delay NOTE: The A VR 147 is also capable of setting a different type of delay , called A/V Sync Delay . A/V Sync Delay is used to compensate for lip sync problems that may occur when a video display device or set-top box causes delays while digital video signals are processed. It simultaneously ad[...]

31 INITIAL SETUP The first line indicates that the receiver is currently set to the tuner source . In fact, you may hear static if the tuner is set to an unused frequency . Y ou will not be able to make any changes to the tuner , other than selecting a component video input or adjusting the tone controls . It is not recommended that you make either[...]

32 INITIAL SETUP Figure 54 – DMP Setting Menu Screen MODE: The first line of the DMP SETTING menu allows you to select whether the iPod will be used to listen to music (or other audio materials), or view videos or still images , if you have a video or photo iP od. REPEA T : Set REPEA T to ONE, ALL or OFF to repeat one track, all tracks in an albu[...]

33 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 147 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible . The Power Indicator above the two power switches should ligh[...]

34 OPERA TION Mute Function T o temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones , press the Mute Button on the remote . See Figure 60. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will flash in the display as a reminder . T o restore normal audio , either press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume . T ur ning off the A V[...]

35 button lighting up in red. Press that Input Selector again quickly to select the source whose name appears above the button (i.e ., CD , The Bridge or HDMI 2), and the selector will light in green to indicate that you have selected the source whose name is printed above the button. The A VR 1 47 will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned[...]

36 OPERA TION then connect the player’s composite or S-video output to the A VR’s corresponding DVD video input. c) Connect the player’s 6-channel analog audio outputs to the A VR’s 6-Channel Inputs and assign the Component Video 1 inputs to this source using the Input Setup menu, as described in the Initial Setup section. d) Program the pl[...]

37 OPERA TION T o store a station in one of the 30 presets (see Figure 71): 1. T une the desired station. 2. Press the Memory Button on the remote . 3. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number . Figure 71 – Storing a Preset Station XM Radio Operation XM Radio is a satellite-delivered service that offers hundreds of program channels[...]

38 OPERA TION NOTES: 1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital for m, and digital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form. However , you may record a coaxial or optical digital audio source using either type of digital audio output. 2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording . Proprietary for mats such as [...]

39 OPERA TION Selecting a Surround Mode Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes . F eel free to experiment with the many available surround modes on the A VR 1 47, and you may find a few that become your favorites for certain sources or program types . Although more detailed information on surr[...]

40 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the A VR 1 47’s performance is handled automatically , with little intervention required on your part. However , the A VR 147 is a sophisticated component, and is capable of being customized to suit your particular system and your tastes . In this section we describe some of the more advanced adjustments available o[...]

41 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 147 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-[...]

42 Figure 79 – Dolby Surround Menu Screen CENTER WIDTH: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers . A higher number (up to 7) focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage across the three speakers . DIMENSION: This setting affects the depth of the surround pre[...]

43 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS T able 6 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic II Analog decoder that derives five full-range , discrete main audio channels from See below . matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources . Four variants are available . Dolby Pro Logic II V ariant of Dolby Pro Logic II[...]

44 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS T able 6 – Surround Modes (Continued) Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3- or 5-channel • DTS-ES Matrix Cinema modes , enhanced for movie or video presentations . • DTS-ES Discrete • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or [...]

45 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Manual Setup The A VR 1 47 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loudspeak- ers available . The flexibility arises from the A VR 1 47’s capability to be configured to match the characteristics of your particular speakers , and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. EzSet/EQ automatically dete[...]

46 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS If you have run EzSet/EQ but you wish to start the setup process from scratch, use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons to move the cursor to this line , and then use the ‹ / › Buttons to change the setting to NO . The next four lines of the Manual Setup menu are used to access the four submenus used during the setup process . Each subme[...]

47 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button to return to the Manual Setup Menu. The speaker sizes may also be configured without using the on-screen menu system. Press the Speaker Setup Button on the remote , and use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons to select the desired speaker group (Front Speakers , Cente[...]

48 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons to move the cursor to the FL (front left) line; then use the ‹ / › Buttons to change the measurement as needed. Use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons to move to each speaker in tur n – CEN (center), FR (front right), SR (surround right), SL (surround left) and SUB (subwoofer). DELA Y RESET : This line is use[...]

49 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Y ou may also access the Channel command by pressing the Channel Button on the remote . Use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons to select the desired speaker channel and press the Set Button, then use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons again to adjust the level. As with the front-panel controls , a source should be playing for best results . However , th[...]

50 VOLUME DEF AUL T and DEF AUL T VOL SET : These two settings are used together to program a volume level the A VR will always switch to when turned on. This feature avoids discomfort for listeners in case the last user turned the volume ver y high. Press the OSD Button to remove the display from the screen so that you may adjust the volume to a d[...]

51 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS For example , if you wish to watch your TV (programmed into the Video 3 Button) while changing channels using your cable box (Video 2), first press the Video 3 Button until the Program LED flashes . Then press the V olume Down Button, followed by the Video 2 Button. T o undo punch-through programming , follow the same steps a[...]

52 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Processor Reset There may be instances when you wish to fully reset the A VR 1 47 to its factory defaults , or the unit may behave erratically after a power surge . T o correct erratic behavior , first try turning the Master Power Switch off and unplugging the AC Power Cord for at least 3 minutes . Plug the cord back in and t[...]

53 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[...]

54 A VR 147 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[...]

55 APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes T able A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/ CD T ape T uner 6-Channel XM DMP Title INT . TUNER Component Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 [...]

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

57 APPENDIX 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 HDMI 1 VCR, PVR, DVD , Cable , Satellite T ape VCR, PVR, DVD , Cable , Satellite T able A7 – System Settings Feature Default Setting Y our Setting VFD F[...]

58 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 62 Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List. Figure 87 – Remote Control Function List Reference APPENDIX AVR147-OM.qx[...]

59 APPENDIX No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) T iVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) (DMP) XM HDMI 1/2 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On 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 Power Off P ower Off[...]

60 APPENDIX No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) (DMP) XM HDMI 1/2 42 Memory Memor y Audio or Playlist T ime Memory 43 T uning Up T uning Up Next Chapter T rack Direct Cancel Cancel Sleep T uning Up 44 Direct Direct T uner Entry Angle Random Play F AV/Angle FA V Angle/F AV 45 Clear C[...]

61 APPENDIX TV 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[...]

62 APPENDIX TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TECHWOOD 128 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 VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 0[...]

63 APPENDIX CD 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 136 140 141 143 144 147 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FRABA 117 FUNAI [...]

64 SA T 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 [...]

65 APPENDIX T able A15 – continued CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 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 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 21[...]

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