JBL Stereo Receiver AVR 140 User Manual

AVR 140 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution^®

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon

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.

I Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and

Dolby Pro Logic*II and IIx Decoding,

and the full suite of DTS^®modes,

including DTS-ES^®6.1 Discrete & Matrix

and Neo:6^®

AVR 140 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 140

is truly a multichannel 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 advancements in

surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic II

and IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS

Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel versions of

Harman's own Logic 7 technology.

A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital

processor 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.

I Six channels of high-current

amplification

I Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7^®

processing, available for the first time

with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in

a variety of modes and two modes

of VMAx^®

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR features

connections for four video devices, all with both

composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional

audio inputs are available, and a total of six

digital inputs and two outputs make the

AVR 140 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,

I Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-Channel

Sources Bypasses DSP Processing to

Preserve the Integrity of Analog

Materials

The AVR 140 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 maximum enjoyment from your new receiv-

er, we urge you to read this manual. A few min-

utes spent learning the functions of the various

controls will enable you to take advantage of all

the power the AVR 140 is able to deliver.

I Stereo-Digital Mode for Programmable

Bass Management of Low Frequencies

Between Main Speakers and

Subwoofer

I High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible

component video switching

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 eight-chan-

nel input make the AVR 140 virtually future-

proof, with everything needed to accommodate

tomorrow’s new formats right on board.

I Front panel analog A/V inputs

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.

I Front panel digital inputs for easy con-

nection to portable digital devices and

the latest video game consoles

I Connects to Harman Kardon’s

(optional) for charging, playback and

control of a compatible Apple^®iPod^®

device

Description and Features

Until now, Harman Kardon AVRs have been able

to accommodate almost any source device

equipped with line-level analog, optical digital

or coaxial digital outputs, including most digital

media players. With one simple connection

between the AVR 140 and the optional

The AVR 140 is among the most versatile and

multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat-

ing 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 EX, Dolby Pro

Logic II and IIx, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby 3

Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall

and Theater modes, the AVR offers Harman

International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both

5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more

enveloping field environment and more defined

fly-overs and pans. Although the AVR 140’s

primary use will be in multichannel systems,

advanced technology is at work even when only

two speakers are used, with Harman Inter-

national’s proprietary VMAx^®creating envelop-

ing sound fields from front left and right speak-

ers only.

I Input titling for all input sources

(except tuner)

I Multiple digital inputs and outputs

Harman Kardon

, you are able to listen

to materials stored on your compatible Apple^®

iPod^®**. Your AVR’s system remote control has

been preprogrammed with control codes that

enable you to select tracks for playback and

navigate many of your iPod’s functions, even

from across the room. The Bridge™ will even let

you charge your iPod.

I On-screen menu and display system

with choice of blue or black back-

ground screen

I 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Inputfor

Use with Future Audio Formats

I Extensive bass management options,

including three separate crossover

groupings

The AVR 140’s powerful amplifier uses

traditional Harman Kardon high-current design

technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of

any program selection.

I Main Remote with Internal Codes

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 140 is the perfect combination

of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet

yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant,

easy-to-use package.

INTRODUCTION 3

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Safety Information

Installation Location

Cleaning

Important Safety Information

I To assure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit on

a firm and level surface. When placing the

unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and

any mounting hardware can support the

weight of the product.

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,

soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft

cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a

fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry

immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use

benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any

other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use

abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish

of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near

the unit.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 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.

I Make certain that proper space is provided

both above and below the unit for ventilation.

If this product will be installed in a cabinet or

other enclosed area, make certain that there

is sufficient air movement within the cabinet.

Under some circumstances a fan may be

required.

If you have any questions about the voltage

requirements for your specific model, or about

the line voltage in your area, contact your dealer

before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect

any interconnection cords with other

components, and make certain that you

disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord

attached to your unit. We do not recommend

that extension cords be used with this product.

As with all electrical devices, do not run power

cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy

objects on them. Damaged power cords should

be replaced immediately by an authorized

service depot with a cord meeting factory

specifications.

I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct

sunlight or heating equipment.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to

protect your new receiver during shipment were

specially designed to cushion it from shock and

vibration. We suggest that you save the carton

and packing materials for use in shipping if you

move, or should the unit ever need repair.

I Avoid moist or humid locations.

I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over

them.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC

outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.

If you do not intend to use the unit for any

considerable length of time, disconnect the plug

from the AC outlet.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,

you may wish to flatten it. This is done by

carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom

and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard

inserts may be stored in the same manner.

Packing materials that cannot be collapsed

should be saved along with the carton in a

plastic bag.

I Due to the weight of the AVR 140 and the

heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the

remote possibility that the rubber padding on

the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks

on certain wood or veneer materials. Use cau-

tion when placing the unit on soft woods or

other materials that may be damaged by heat

or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may

be particularly sensitive to absorbing such

marks due to a variety of factors beyond

Harman Kardon's control, including the

nature of the finish, cleaning materials used,

and normal heat and vibration caused by the

use of the product, or other factors. We rec-

ommend that cau-tion be exercised in choos-

ing an installation location for the component

and in normal maintenance practices, as your

warranty will not cover this type of damage to

furniture.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside

this product. Opening the cabinet may present a

shock hazard, and any modification to the

product will void your guarantee. If water or any

metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a

staple accidentally falls inside the unit,

disconnect it from the AC power source

immediately, and consult an authorized service

station.

If you do not wish to save the packaging

materials, please note that the carton and other

sections of the shipping protection are

recyclable. Please respect the environment and

discard those materials at a local recycling

center.

It is important that you remove the protective

plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving

the film in place will affect the performance of

your remote control.

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

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Front Panel Controls

Main Power Switch

System Power Control

Power Indicator

Tuner Band Selector

Set Button

Preset Stations Selector

Speaker/Channel Input Indicator

Input Source Selector

RDS Select Button

Video 3 input jacks

Input Indicators

)

(



Main Information Display

Remote Sensor Window

Digital Input Selector

Channel Select Button

Volume Control

Headphone Jack

Surround Mode Group Selector

Speaker Select Button

Selector Buttons

Tone Mode

Surround Mode Selector

Tuning

Delay

Digital Optical 3 Input

Surround Mode Indicators

Digital Coax 3 Input

Main Power Switch: Press this button to

System Power Control: When the Main

Surround Mode Group Selector: Press

apply power to the AVR. When the switch is

pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby

Power Switch

turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit

off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator

is “ON,” press this button to

this button to select the top-level group of

surround modes. Each press of the button will

select a major mode grouping in the following

order:

mode, as indicated by the orange LED

3. This

button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.

To turn the unit off completely and prevent the

use of the remote control, this switch should be

pressed until it pops out from the front panel so

that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of

the switch.

will turn blue when the unit is on.

Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated

Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP

Modes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes

in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode

to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.

When the unit is in operation, the indicator will

turn blue.

Once the button is pressed so that the name of

the desired surround mode group appears in the

Main Information Display

Surround Mode Selector

, press the

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”

position.

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

to cycle through

listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of head-

phones. Be certain that the headphones have a

standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that

the speakers will automatically be turned off

when the headphones are connected.

the individual modes available. For example, press

this button to select Dolby modes, and then press

the Surround Mode Selector

to choose

from the various mode options.

Speaker Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of selecting the speaker

positions that are used in your listening room.

(See page 16 for more information on setup and

configuration.)

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5

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Front Panel Controls

Selector Buttons: When you are establishing

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These



Input indicators: The current selected

the AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttons

to select from the choices available, as shown in

indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the

speaker type selected for each channel or the

incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center,

right, right surround and left surround speaker

indicators are composed of three boxes, while the

subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights

when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two

outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are

selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the

center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker

has been selected for that position. (See page 20

for more information on configuring speakers.) The

letters inside each of the center boxes display

active input channels. For standard analog inputs,

only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo

input. When a digital source is playing, the indica-

tors will light to display the channels begin

received at the digital input. When the letters

flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See

page 22 for more information on the Channel

Indicators).

mode or function will appear as one of these

indicators. Note that when the unit is turned on,

the entire list of available modes will light briefly,

and then revert to normal operation with only

the active mode indicator illuminated.

the Main Information Display

Ò.

Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or

disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone

controls. When the button is pressed so that the

words TONEINappear in the Main

Main Information Display: This display

delivers messages and status indications to help

you operate the receiver.

Information Display

Ò, the settings of the

Bass and Treble controls and of the Balance

control will affect the output signals. When the

button is pressed so that the words TONE

OUTappear in the Main Information

Remote Sensor Window: The sensor

behind this window receives infrared signals from

the remote control. Aim the remote at this area

and do not block or cover it unless an external

remote sensor is installed.

Display

Ò, the output signal will be “flat,”

without any balance, bass or treble alteration.

Digital Input Selector: When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this button

to select between the Optical and Coaxial

Digital inputs. (See pages 17 and 29 for

more information on digital audio).

Surround Mode Selector: Press this button

to select from among the available surround

mode options for the mode group selected. The

specific modes will vary based on the number of

speakers available, the mode group and if the

input source is digital or analog. For example,

Channel Select Button: Press this button

press the Surround Mode Group Selector

to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic

7, and then press this button to see the mode

choices available. For more information on mode

selection, see page 29.

to begin the process of trimming the channel

output levels using an external audio source.

(For more information on output level trim

adjustment, see page 32).

Input Source Selector: Press this button to

change the input by scrolling through the list of

input sources.

RDS Select Button: Press this button to

Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise

display the various messages that are part of the

RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner.

(See page 36 for more information on RDS).

)

Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjust-

ing volume control will automatically release the

unit from the silenced condition.

button to tune lower frequency stations and the

right side of the button to tune higher frequency

stations. When a station with a strong signal is

reached, MANUALTUNEDor AUTO

Delay: Press this button to begin the

sequence of steps required to enter delay time

settings (See page 22 for more information on

delay times).

TUNEDwill appear in the Main Information

Display

(see page 35 for more information

on tuning stations).

Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the optical

Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button

digital audio output of an audio or video product

to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be

certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid

dust contamination that might degrade future

performance.

will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner

mode. Pressing it again will switch between the

AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed

for some seconds will switch between stereo and

mono receiving and between automatic and

manual tuning mode (See page 35 for more

information on the tuner).

(

Surround Mode Indicators: The current

selected mode or function will appear as one of

these indicators. Note that when the unit is

turned on, the entire list of available modes will

light briefly, and then revert to normal operation

with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

@Set Button: When making choices during the

setup and configuration process, press this button

to enter the desired setting as shown in the

Main Information Display

memory.

into the AVR’s

Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally

used for connection to the output of portable

digital audio devices, video game consoles or

other products that have a coax digital jack.

Preset Stations Selector: Press this

button to scroll up or down through the list of

stations that have been entered into the preset

memory (See page 35 for more information on

tuner programming).

Video 3 Input Jacks: These audio/video

jacks may be used for temporary connection to

video games or portable audio/video products

such as camcorders and portable audio players.

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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Rear Panel Connections

AM Antenna

FM Antenna

Tape Inputs

Tape Outputs

Subwoofer Output

DVD Audio Inputs

CD Inputs

Video 1 Audio Outputs

DMP Connector

8-Channel Direct Inputs

Digital Audio Outputs

Video Monitor Outputs

DVD Video Inputs

Front Speaker Outputs

Video 2 Audio Inputs

Coaxial Digital Inputs

Surround Back Speaker Outputs

Video 1 Video Outputs

Video 1 Video Inputs

Optical Digital Inputs

Video 1 Audio Inputs

Video 2 Video Inputs

Center Speaker Outputs

Surround Speaker Outputs

Switched AC Accessory Outlet

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

AC Power Cord

Video 2 Component Video Inputs

Component Video Outputs

Video 1 Component Video Inputs

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec-

tions for multichannel input/output and speaker

connections, all connection jacks and terminals

have been color coded in conformance with the

latest CEA standards as follows:

FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

Digital Media Player (DMP)

an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

Connector: With the AVR 140 turned off, con-

nect one end of the optional Harman Kardon

to this proprietary connector, and the

other to your compatible Apple iPod. When the

Digital Media Player source is selected, you may

view your iPod’s control and navigation mes-

sages on your video display (if one is connected

to one of the Video Monitor Outputs

in the Upper and Lower Display Lines

You may navigate the iPod and select tracks for

playback using the

DEa, the Set Button

Transport Controls on your AVR remote.

See page 32 for more information.

Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

Front Left:

Front Right:

White

Red

Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

Center:

Green

Blue

Gray

Brown

Tan

Purple

Orange

Yellow

Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

Surround Left:

Surround Right:

Surround Back Left:

Surround Back Right:

Subwoofer (LFE):

Digital Audio:

Composite Video:

B), and

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an

external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this

jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

⁄ ¤ ‹ ›

/ / Buttons

DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to

and

the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audio

or video source.

Component Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: Red

Component Video “Pb”: Blue

CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are

analog output of a compact disc player or CD

changer or any other audio source.

used for connection to source devices such as

DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog

outputs. Depending on the source device in use,

all eight jacks may be used, though in many

cases only connections to the front left/right,

center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer

input) jacks will be used for standard 5.1 audio

signals.

AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna

Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these

supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an

external AM antenna is used, make connections to

the AM and GND terminals in accordance with

the instructions supplied with the antenna.

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on

a VCR or any other Audio recorder.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7

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Rear Panel Connections

Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these

Note: The total power consumption of all

devices connected to the accessory outlets

should not exceed 100 watts from the

Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

jacks to the matching digital input connector on

a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc

recorder.

to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other

audio or video source.

Unswitched Outlet

Switched Outlet

H and 50 W from the

Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV

monitor or video projector to view the on-screen

menus and the output of any standard Video or

S-Video source selected by the receiver’s video

switcher.

a second VCR or other video source.

AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an

unswitched AC wall output.

NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When con-

necting a video source product such as a VCR,

DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box,

personal video recorder or video game to the

AVR 140, you may use either a composite or

S-video connection, but not both.

Video 2 Component Video Inputs:

Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of

an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or

other video source device with component video

outputs to these jacks.

DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD

player or other video source.

Monitor Component Video Outputs:

Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these

Connect these outputs to the component video

inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a

source connected to one of the two

Component Video Inputs JL is selected

the signal will be sent to these jacks.

outputs to the matching + or – terminals on

your left and right speakers. In conformance with

the new CEA color code specification, the White

terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that

should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

Front Left speaker with the older color coding,

while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+"

terminal that should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the

black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–)

terminals on the speakers. See page 12 for more

information on speaker polarity.

Video 1 Component Video Inputs:

Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of

a DVD player to these jacks.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can be

used for RGB signals too, in the same way as

described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected

to the jacks with the corresponding color.

RGB connection is not possible if the source out-

puts a separate sync signal (see page 13).

Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + and – terminals on

your center channel speaker. In conformance

with the new CEA color code specification, the

Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal

that should be connected to the red (+) terminal

on speakers with the older color coding. Connect

the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black

negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page

12 for more information on speaker polarity.)

Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a second VCR

or other audio or video source.

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

the output of a compatible computer sound card

playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD

player or CD player to these jacks. The signal

may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal,

a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM

digital source. Do not connect the RF digital out-

put of an LD player to these jacks.

Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the matching + and – terminals

on your surround channel speakers. In confor-

mance with the new CEA color code specifica-

tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+"

terminal that should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older

color coding, while the Gray terminal should be

connected to the red (+) terminal on the

Surround Back Speaker Outputs: These

speaker terminals are used to power the

surround back left/surround back right speakers

in a 6.1/7.1 channel system.

Surround Right speaker with the older color

coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the

AVR to the matching black negative (–)

terminals for each surround speaker. (See page

12 for more information on speaker polarity.)

Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jack on a VCR.

Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

a VCR or other video source.

Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any device that you

wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on

with the System Power Control switch

Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the

optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV

receiver, the output of a compatible computer

sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD

player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a

DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a

standard PCM digital source.

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any AC device. The

power will remain on at this outlet regardless of

whether the AVR is on or off (in Standby), pro-

vided that the Main Power switch

is on.

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

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Main Remote Control Functions

Power Off Button

IR Transmitter Window

Program Indicator

Power On Button

Input Selectors

AVR Selector

AM/FM Tuner Select

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

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

OSD Button

Dolby Mode Select Button

DTS Digital Mode Selector

Logic 7 Mode Select Button

Transport Controls

Spare Button

Skip Up/Down Buttons

Stereo Mode Select Button

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select

Macro Buttons

RDS Selector Button

Preset Up/Down

Clear Button

Memory Button

Delay/Prev. Ch.

›

Button

Speaker Select

Mute

Volume Up/Down

DMP Selector

TV/Video Selector

Dim Button

NOTE: The function names shown here are each

button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most

buttons have additional functions when used

with other devices. See page 40-41 for a list of

these functions.

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Main Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 140’s remote may

be programmed to control up to seven devices,

including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is

important to remember to press the Input

6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input:

Press this button to select the device connected to

the 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the

When the AVR remote is being programmed for

the codes of another device, these buttons are also

used in the “Auto Search” process (See page 37

for more information on programming the remote.)

8-Channel Direct Inputs

(the input

Selector button

that corresponds to the unit

available will depend on the selection 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 made in the surround mode setting,

see page 28 for more information).

E ^‹Button: This button is used to change the

menu selection or setting during some of the

setup procedures for the AVR.

you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s remote

is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR and

most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cas-

sette decks. The remote is also capable of operat-

ing a wide variety of other products using the

control codes that are part of the remote. Before

using the remote with other products, follow the

instructions on pages 37-39 to program the prop-

er codes for the products in your system.

Test Tone: Press this button to begin the

Set Button: This button is used to enter

sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output levels.

(See page 23 for more information on calibrating

the AVR).

settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in

the setup procedures for delay time, speaker con-

figuration and channel output level adjustment.

Sleep Button: Press this button to place the

Digital Select: Press this button to assign

unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in

the display, the AVR will automatically go into the

Standby mode. Each press of the button changes

the time until turn-off in the following order:

one of the digital inputs NR*Óto a source.

(See page 30 for more information on using

digital inputs.)

It is also important to remember that many of the

buttons on the remote take on different

functions, depending on the product selected

Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a

using the Input Selector Button

4. The

ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset

positions. They are also used to select channel

numbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver has been

selected on the remote, or to select track num-

bers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on

how the remote has been programmed.

descriptions shown here primarily detail the func-

tions of the remote when it is used to operate the

AVR. (See page 40 for information about alter-

nate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn

off the Sleep mode setting.

Note that this button is also used to change

channels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver when

the appropriate source is selected, using the

Power Off Button: Press this button to

place the AVR or a selected device unit in the

Standby mode.

Tuner Mode: Press this button when the

tuner is in use to select between automatic

tuning and manual tuning. When the button is

pressed so MANUALappears in the Main

device Input Selectors

IR Transmitter Window: Point this window

towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the

remote to make certain that infrared commands are

properly received.

Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-

ton to select any of the HALL, THEATER or VMAx

surround modes. Note that depending on the

type of input, some modes are not always avail-

able. (See page 26 for more information about

surround modes.) Note that this button is also

used to tune channels on your TV, VCR and Sat

receiver when the appropriate source is selected

Information Display

Ò, pressing the Tuning

buttons will move the frequency up or

)

down in single-step increments. When the FM

band is in use and AUTOappears in the Main

Program Indicator: This three-color indica-

tor is used to guide you through the process of

programming the remote. (See page 37 for infor-

mation on programming the remote.)

Information Display

Ò, pressing this button

will change to monaural reception making even

week stations audible. (See page 35 for more

information.)

using the device Input Selector

Power On Button: Press this button to turn

on the power to a device selected by pressing one

of the Input Selectors (except Tape).

Night Mode: Press this button to activate

Direct Button: Press this button when the

the Night mode. This mode is available only with

Dolby Digital encoded sources, and it preserves

dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low vol-

ume levels (See page 18 for more information).

tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct

entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the

button simply press the proper Numeric Keys

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these but-

tons will perform three actions at the same time.

First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will power

up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown

on the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, it

will change the remote control so that it controls

the device selected. After pressing one of these

buttons you must press the AVR Selector

to select a station (See page 35 for more

information on the tuner).

Channel Select Button: This button is

used to start the process of setting the AVR’s

output levels with an external source. Once this

⁄ ¤

Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,

these buttons will tune up or down through the

selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but-

button is pressed, use the

buttons

select the channel being adjusted, then press the

Set button

ton

has been pressed or the Band button

button

again to operate the AVR’s functions

⁄ ¤

, followed by the

buttons

on the front panel was held pressed so that

AUTOappears in the Main Information

with the remote.

again, to change the level setting.

(See page 31 for more information.)

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will

Display

Ò, pressing either of the buttons will

switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s

functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will

also turn the AVR on.

cause the tuner to seek the next station with

acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

When the MANUALappears in the Main

⁄ ¤

Buttons: These multipurpose buttons

are used to change or scroll through items in the

on-screen menus or on the front panel or to

make configuration settings such as digital inputs

or delay timing. When changing a setting, first

press the button for the function or setting to be

changed (e.g., press the Digital Select Button

Information Display

Ò, pressing these but-

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

tons will tune stations in single-step increments.

(See page 35 for more information.)

select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.

Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will

select between the AM and FM bands.

OSD Button: Press this button to activate

to change a digital input) and then press

the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set

up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.

one of these buttons to scroll through the list of

options or to increase or decrease a setting. The

sections in this manual describing the individual

features and functions contain specific informa-

tion on using these buttons for each application.

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Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this

selector button cycles the AVR through the

various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five- or depending on which device has been selected.

Mute: Press this button to momentarily

to select one of the available Dolby Surround

processing modes. Each press of this button will

select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby

3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby

Digital mode is only available with a digital input

selected and the other modes only as long as a

Dolby Digital source is not playing (except Pro

Logic II with Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings, see

page 31). See page 25 for the available Dolby sur-

round mode options.

silence the AVR or TV set being controlled,

seven-channel surround field from two-channel

program material (from PCM source or analog

input signal). The first press selects the last DTS

Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and each

subsequent press selects the next mode.

When the AVR remote is being programmed to

operate another device, this button is pressed with

the Input Selector button

to begin the pro-

gramming process. (See page 37 for more infor-

mation on programming the remote).

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-pro-

grammed sequence of commands stored in the

remote. (See page 38 for more information on

storing and recalling macros).

raise or lower the system volume.

Digital Media Player (DMP)

DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS

Selector: When Harman Kardon’s

(optional) is connected to

Media Player (DMP) Connector

source is in use the AVR will select the appropri-

ate mode automatically and no other mode will

be available. Pressing this button will display the

mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder,

depending on the surround material played and

the speaker setting. When a DTS source is not in

use, this button has no function. (See page 26 for

the available DTS options.)

Digital

and a

RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-

compatible Apple^®iPod^®is docked in

play the various messages that are part of the RDS

data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 36 for

more information on RDS).

pressing this selector will select the iPod as the

audio source input device for the AVR 140. In

addition, if a video display is connected to one of

the Video Monitor Outputs , the iPod’s

messages will appear on screen, and in the

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,

press these buttons to scroll through the stations

programmed into the AVR’s memory. When CD or

DVD is selected using the Input Selector button

Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to select

Upper and Lower Display Lines

Ò. The

⁄ ¤ ‹ ›

one of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See

page 26 for the available Logic 7 options.)

/ / Buttons DEa, the Set

, these buttons may function as Slow

Button

and the Transport Controls

Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD, CDR).

may be used to navigate the iPod and to operate

many functions. See page 32, and the manuals

for The Bridge and your iPod for more informa-

tion.

Transport Control Buttons: These buttons

Clear Button: Press this button to clear

do not have any functions for the AVR, but they

may be programmed for the forward/reverse play

operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players,

and audio or video- cassette recorders. (See page

40 for more information on programming the

remote.)

incorrect entries when using the remote to directly

enter a radio station’s frequency.

Memory Button: Press this button to enter a

TV/Video Button: This button does not

radio station into the AVR ’s preset memory. Two

underline indicators will flash at the right side of

the Main Information Display

have five seconds to enter a preset memory loca-

tion using the Numeric Keys

have a direct function on the AVR, but when used

with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or

satellite receiver that has a “TV/Video” function,

pressing this button will switch between the out-

put of the player or receiver and the external

video input to that player. Consult the Owner’s

Manual for your specific player or receiver for the

details of how it implements this function.

Ò, you then

Spare Button: This button has no function

when used with the AVR. When used with the

DVD player, it controls the Subtitle On/Off func-

tion.

H. (See page 35

for more information).

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin

Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do

the process for setting the delay times used by

the AVR when processing surround sound. After

pressing this button, the delay times are entered

not have a direct function with the AVR, but

when used with a compatibly programmed CD or

DVD player/changer they will change the tracks

on the disc currently being played.

NOTE: With the press of any remote button the

Input Selector button 45 associated

with the botton pressed will briefly flash red to

confirm the transmission of the command, as

long as there is a function for that button with

the device selected (see function list on

pages 40-41).

by pressing the Set button

and then using

⁄ ¤

the

buttons

to change the setting.

Press the Set button again to complete the

process. (See page 22 for more information).

Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button

to select a stereo playback mode. When the but-

ton is pressed so that SURROUNDOFF

appears in the Main Information Display

with only the Surr Off Surround Mode

a ^›Button: Press this button to change a set-

ting or selection when configuring many of the

AVR’s settings.

Ò,

Dim Button: Press this button to activate

the Dimmer function, which reduces the bright-

ness of the front-panel display, or turns it off

entirely. The first press of the button shows the

default state. Press the button again to change

the display to reduce the brightness by 50%, and

press it again within five seconds and the main

display will go completely dark. Note that this

setting is temporary; regardless of any changes,

the display will always return to full brightness

when the AVR is turned on. The blue illumination

Indicator

(

lit, the AVR will operate in a

Speaker Select: Press this button to begin

bypass mode with true fully analog, two-channel

left/right stereo mode with no surround process-

ing or bass management as opposed to other

modes where digital processing is used. When

the button is pressed so that SURROUND

OFFappears in the Main Information

the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass

Management System for use with the type of

speakers used in your system. Once the button

⁄ ¤

has been pressed, use the

buttons

select the channel you wish to set up.

Press the Set Button and then select the

speaker type (Large, Small or None) appropriate

with the speaker in use. (See page 20 for more

information).

Display

Surround Mode Indicators

Ò, with both the DSP and Surr Off

(

lit, you may

enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound

along with the benefits of bass management.

When the button is pressed so that 5CH

STEREOor 7CHSTEREOappears, the

stereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if

installed. (See page 19 for more information on

stereo playback modes).

around the Power Indicator

will always

remain at full brightness regardless of the setting

to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

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Installation and Connections

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid

surface capable of supporting its weight, you will

need to make the connections to your audio and

video equipment.

tion uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you should

use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the

connection.

We also recommend that the length of cable

used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For

example, use the same length piece of cable to

connect the front-left and front-right or

surround-left and surround-right speakers, even

if the speakers are a different distance from the

AVR.

7. With the AVR 140 turned off, connect the

optional Harman Kardon

Audio Equipment Connections

Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector

Your compatible Apple^®iPod^®may be docked in

when you wish to use it as your audio

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

integrity of the signals.

Note that it is not possible to use the AVR 140 in

a 7.1-channel configuration. Any source informa-

tion that the AVR receives or derives for the sur-

round back left and right channels, e.g. through

source device. Video materials stored on the iPod

are not able to be viewed using the AVR.

8. Connect the front, center and surround

speaker outputs DEFO to the respective

speakers.

When making connections to audio source

equipment or speakers it is always a good

practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall

outlet. This prevents any possibility of

accidentally sending audio or transient signals to

the speakers that may damage them.

the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs

or during 7-

channel Stereo processing, is combined and out-

putted to the single-channel Surround Back

To assure that all the audio signals are carried to

your speakers without loss of clarity or

Speaker Outputs

9. Connections to a subwoofer are normally

made via a line level audio connection from the

resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality

speaker cable. Many brands of cable are

available and the choice of cable may be influen-

ced by the distance between your speakers and

the receiver, the type of speakers you use,

personal preferences and other factors. Your

dealer or installer is a valuable resource to

consult in selecting the proper cable.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to

Subwoofer Output

to the line-level input

the CD inputs

of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a

passive subwoofer is used, the connection first

goes to a power amplifier, which will be connect-

ed to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are

using a powered subwoofer that does not have

line-level input connections, follow the instruc-

tions furnished with the speaker for connection

information.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and

variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed

output unless you find that the input to the

receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so

high that the signal is distorted.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we

recommend that you use a cable constructed of

fine, multistrand copper with an area greater than

2 mm².

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-

sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to

10. If an external multi-channel audio source

with 5.1 outputs such as an external digital

processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is

used, connect the outputs of that device to the

the Tape Input jacks

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape

Output jacks on the AVR.

2. Connect the analog

Cable with an area of 1.5 mm²may be used for

short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recom-

mend that you use cables with an area less than

1mm²due to the power loss and degradation in

performance that will occur.

3. Connect the digital output of any digital

sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player,

advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver,

HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the

output of a compatible computer sound card to

the Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs

8-Channel Direct Inputs

Video Equipment Connections

Cables that are run inside walls should have the

appropriate markings to indicate listing with any

appropriate testing agency standards. Questions

about running cables inside walls should be

referred to your installer or a licensed electrician

who is familiar with the applicable local building

codes in your area.

Video equipment is connected in the same manner

as audio components. Again, the use of high-

quality interconnect cables is recommended to

preserve signal quality. To ensure best video per-

formance S-Video sources should be connected

to the AVR only with their S-Video In/Outputs,

not with their composite video connectors too.

RN*Ó

We recommend connecting the coaxial digital

audio output of your DVD player to the Coax 1

Digital Audio Input

N, since that digital input

is assigned to the DVD source by default.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be

certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the

positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection

now carries a specific color code as noted on

page 8. However, most speakers will still use a

red terminal for the postive (+) connection.

Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the

same terminal on both the receiver and the

speaker.

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital

Outputs

on the rear panel of the AVR to the

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out

jacks to the Video 1 QS or Video 2 In jacks

MTon the rear panel. The Audio and Video

Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected

to the Video 1 Out jacks P7 on the AVR.

matching digital input connections on a CD-R or

MiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with

the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM

and GND screw terminals

2. Although any video device may be connected

to these jacks, we recommend connecting your

video recorder to the Video 1 Audio/Video

Input Jacks SQ so that you may take advan-

tage of the fact that the remote control is prepro-

grammed with video recorder product codes for

the Video 1 device.

For the same reason, we recommend connecting

your cable TV converter or satellite receiver to the

Video 2 Audio/Video Input Jacks MT, and

your television to the Video 3 Audio/Video

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers

adhere to an industry convention of using black

terminals for negative and red ones for positive,

some manufacturers may vary from this configu-

ration. To assure proper phase and optimal per-

formance, consult the identification plate on your

speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.

If you do not know the polarity of your speaker,

ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or

consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM

(75 ohm) connection . The FM antenna may

be an external roof antenna, an inside powered

or wire lead antenna or a connection from a

cable system. Note that if the antenna or connec-

Input Jacks

Ô.

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Installation and Connections

IMPORTANT: If you are only using the television

as a display device (i.e., if you receive your tele-

vision programs through a cable box or satellite

receiver), do not connect the TV’s outputs to the

Video 3 Audio/Video and S-Video Input

viewed on the TV screen in any case, with

Video or S-Video input selected on the TV.

provided for S-Video.

Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow"

cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in

fig. 6) must be connected to the TV Monitor

• When the component video jacks are used,

the on-screen menus will not be visible. You

must switch to the standard composite or

S-Video input on your TV to view those menus.

Output

B, and the volume on the TV must be

Jacks

Ô, or to any other inputs on the AVR.

reduced to minimum.

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks

• All component inputs/outputs can be used for

RGB signals too, in the same way as described

for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the

jacks with the corresponding color.

But this is only correct as long as only the

three RGB video signals are output by the

video source, with a sync signal in the "G"

signal only, without any sync signal output

separately by the source.

Important Note for Adapter Cables:

If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use

are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In”

plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video

”In” jacks on the AVR (and with a VCR connect

the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the VCR).

Note that with some adapter types it may be

just turned around: If no signal is audible/ visible

when the VCR is playing connect the “Out”

plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turned

around. If the adapter plugs are not labeled in

that way, pay attention to the signal flow direc-

tions as shown in the diagrams above and in the

instruction attached to the adapter. If uncertain,

don’t hesitate to consult your dealer.

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD,

MD or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or

HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or

Coaxial Digital Inputs NR*Ó

Remember that the DVD source defaults to the

Coaxial 1 Digital Input . All other sources

default to their analog inputs, although any

source may be assigned to any digital audio

input on the receiver.

SCART A/V Connections

For the connections described above your video

device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S-

Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals:

Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8)

for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks, VCRs for

record and playback even 6 RCA jacks. Any

S-Video device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA

(Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if it´s a play-

back unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and

2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recording

VCR.

5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if

S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output

jacks on the receiver to the composite and

S-Video input of your television monitor or video

projector.

Important Notes for S-Video connections:

1. Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devices

must be connected to the AVR, NOT both,

normal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the

TV, see item below).

6. If your DVD player and monitor both have

component video connections, connect the com-

ponent outputs of the DVD player to the Video

When both connections are made, only the

S-Video signal will be viewed on the screen.

1 Component Video Inputs

L. Note that

even when component video connections are

used the audio connections must still be made

Many european video devices are equipped with

RCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, not

for all audio and video in/outputs needed as

described above, but with a so called Scart or

Euro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with

21 pins, see drawings on next page).

2. Like most common AV units the AVR does not

convert the Video signal to S-Video, only vice

versa. Thus both connections must be made from

the AVR to the TV if both, Video and S-Video

sources, are used, and the appropriate input on

the TV must be selected.

to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs

any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input

jacks RN

7. If another component video device is avail-

able, connect it to the Video 2 Component

In that case the following Scart to Cinch

adapters or cables are needed:

Video Input jacks

for this device should be made to either the

Video 2 Input jacks or any of the Coaxial

or Optical Digital Input jacks NR

J. The audio connections

• Units for playback, such as satellite receivers,

camcorders, DVD or LD players, need an

adapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs, see fig. 1

(normal video devices) or from Scart to 2

RCA+1 S-Video plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Video

devices).

8. If the component video inputs are used,

connect the Component Video Output

the component video inputs of your TV, projector

or display device.

• HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6

RCA plugs, see fig. 2 (normal video), or from

Scart to 4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig. 5

(S-Video VCR). Read carefully the instruction

attached to the adapter to find which of the

six plugs is used for the record signal to the

VCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) and

for the playback signal from the VCR (connect

with the AVR´s In jacks). Do not misconnect

Audio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate to con-

sult your dealer, if you are uncertain.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other

audio/video device that is connected to the AVR

on a temporary, rather than permanent basis,

connect the audio, video and digital audio out-

puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs

*ÓÔ. A device connected to the Video 3

jacks

is selected as the Video 3 input, and

connected to the digital jacks *Óit is

selected as "Optical 3" or "Coaxial 3" input.

(See page 17 for more information on input

configuration.)

• If you use only normal video devices the TV

monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs

to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are

used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs

to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), con-

nected to the SCART input on your TV that is

Video Connection Notes:

• Y/Pr/Pb Component, RGB (see page 13), or

Composite video signals may only be viewed

in their native formats and will not be convert-

ed to the other formats. S-Video signals will be

converted to composite signal. The OSD can be

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System and Power Connections

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC

outlets. They may be used to power accessory

devices, but they should not be used with

high-current draw equipment such as power

amplifiers. The total power draw to the

Black

Yellow

Red

Figure 1:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

playback;

signal flow:

SCART ¡ Cinch

Black

Red

Unswitched Outlet

must not exceed

Blue¹

Yellow

Green¹

White

100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet

50 watts.

Figure 2:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

record and playback;

signal flow:

The Switched

outlet will receive power only

when the unit is on completely. This is recom-

mended for devices that have no power switch

or a mechanical power switch that may be left in

the “ON” position.

SCART ↔ Cinch

Black

Figure 3:

Cinch/SCART-Adapter for

Yellow

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a

Standby mode when they are used with

switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on

using the outlet alone without a remote control

command.

Red

playback;

signal flow:

Cinch ¡ SCART

Red

Figure 4:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

The Unswitched

as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC

outlet and the Main Power Switch is on.

outlet will receive power

Black

S-Video In

signal flow:

SCART ¡ Cinch

The AVR draws significantly more current than

other household devices such as computers that

use removable power cords. For that reason, it is

important that only the cord supplied with the

unit (or a direct replacement of identical capaci-

ty) be used.

Black

Red

Blue¹

Yellow

Figure 5:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for record and playback;

signal flow:

Once the power cord is connected, you are

almost ready to enjoy the AVR 140’s incredible

power and fidelity!

S-Video In

S-Video Out

SCART ↔ Cinch

Red

Figure 6:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

Black

for playback;

S-Video Out

signal flow:

Cinch ¡ SCART

¹Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.

Important Note for the Use of

Note for RGB signal with SCART:

SCART-Cinch Adapters:

If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a

SCART output (as e.g. most DVD players do) and

you want to use that RGB signal, this SCART

output must be connected directly to your TV.

Although the AVR can switch three-way video

signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most

TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also

with SCART) that cannot be switched and pro-

vided by the AVR.

When video sources are connected to the TV

directly with a SCART cable, specific control

signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be

fed to the TV. These specific signals are: With all

video sources, the signal for automatic input

selection that switches the TV automatically to

the appropriate input as soon as the video

source is started. And with DVD players, the

signals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9

format (with 16:9 TVs or with 4:3 TVs with

selectable 16:9 format) and turning the RGB

video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on

the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,

these control signals will be lost and the

appropriate setting of the TV must be made

manually.

RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR only

when no separate sync signal is needed (see last

”Video Connection Note” on page 13).

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As with the side speakers, rear surround

Speaker Selection

speakers should be located so that the bottom of

the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the

listeners’ ears. The speakers should be no more

than six feet behind the rear of the seating area.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is

used, the same model or brand of speaker

should be used for the front-left, center and

front-right speakers. This creates a seamless

front soundstage and eliminates the possibility

of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when

a sound moves across mismatched front-channel

speakers.

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional

sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere

in a room. Actual placement should be based on

room size and shape and the type of subwoofer

used. One method of finding the optimal

location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it

in the front of the room, about 15cm from a

wall, or near the front corner of the room.

Another method is to temporarily place the

subwoofer in the spot where you will normally

sit, and then walk around the room until you

find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best.

Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should

also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s

manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment

with the best location for a subwoofer in your

listening room.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with

Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

Speaker Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel

home-theater system can have a noticeable

impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

5.1-Channel System

Depending on the type of center-channel

speaker in use and your viewing device, place

the center speaker either directly above or below

your TV, or in the center behind a perforated

front-projection screen.

Once the center-channel speaker is installed,

position the left-front and right-front speakers so

that they are as far away from one another as

the center-channel speaker is from the preferred

listening position. Ideally, the front-channel

speakers should be placed so that their tweeters

are no more than 60cm above or below the

tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

6.1-Channel System

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your

TV set unless the speakers are magnetically

shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.

Note that most speakers are not shielded, even

with complete surround sets only the Center

speaker may be.

Depending on the specifics of your room

acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you

may find that imaging is improved by moving the

front-left and front-right speakers slightly

forward of the center-channel speaker. If

possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that

they are aimed at ear height when you are

seated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes

some experimentation to find the correct

location for the front speakers in your particular

installation. Don’t be afraid to move things

around until the system sounds correct. Optimize

your speakers so that audio transitions across

the front of the room sound smooth.

At least 15 cm from celling

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation,

the preferred location for surround speakers is

on the side walls of the room, at or slightly

behind the listening position. In a 6.1-channel

system, a back surround speaker is required, ide-

ally placed at the center of the room's rear wall,

pointing directly towards the front center chan-

nel speaker. The center of the speaker should

face you (see below).

At least 60 cm

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Once the speakers have been placed in the room

and connected, the remaining steps are to pro-

gram the system configuration memories. With

the AVR two kind of memories are used, those

associated individually with the input selected,

e.g. surround modes, and others working global-

ly for all inputs selected like speaker output lev-

els, crossover frequencies or delay times used by

the surround sound processor.

using the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu. (See

page 34). With the semi-OSD system, you may

make adjustments directly, by pressing the but-

tons on the front panel or remote control for the

specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, to

change the digital input for any of the sources,

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you

may find them easier to make via the unit’s on-

screen display system. These easy-to-read

displays give you a clear picture of the current

status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay,

input or digital selection you are making.

press the Digital Select Button

then any of the Selector buttons

⁄ ¤

‹ ›

and

D on the front panel or remote.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you

have made a connection from the Video Monitor

MASTER

First Turn On

Out jack

on the rear panel to the composite

INPUT

SETUP

or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order

to view the AVR’s displays, the correct video input

must be selected on your video display. Note that

the on-screen menus are not available when a

component video display is in use.

You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin

these final adjustments.

AUDIO

SURROUND

SELECT

MANUAL

SETUP

ADVANCED

1. Plug the Power Cable

AC outlet.

into an unswitched

2. Press the Main Power Switch

latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the

switch disappears inside the front panel. Note

in until it

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen

menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display

or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is

important that they not be left on the screen for an

extended period of time. As with any video display,

but particularly with projectors, constant display of

a static image such as these menus or video game

images may cause the image to be permanently

“burned into” the CRT. This type of damage is not

covered by the AVR warranty and may not be cov-

ered by the projector TV set’s warranty.

Figure 1

that the Power Indicator

will turn

System Setup

orange, indicating that the unit is in the

Standby mode.

The AVR 140 features an advanced memory sys-

tem that enables you to establish different con-

figurations for the speaker configuration, digital

input, surround mode, delay times, crossover fre-

quencies and speaker setting for each input

source. To ease the speaker setting, the same

speaker setting can also be made for all inputs.

This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the

way in which you listen to each source and have

the AVR memorize them. This means, for example,

that you may associate different surround modes

and analog or digital inputs with different

sources, or set different speaker configurations

with the resultant changes to the bass manage-

ment system or the use of the center speaker

and/or the Subwoofer. Once these settings are

made, they will automatically be recalled

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the

main front-panel lens. If left in place, the film

may affect the performance of your remote

control.

4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the

remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)

and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top

of the battery compartment.

The AVR has two on-screen display modes,

“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making con-

figuration adjustments, it is recommended that

the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place a

complete status report or option listing on the

screen, making it easier to view the available

options and make the settings on the screen. The

Semi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only.

Note that when the full OSD system is in use, the

menu selections are not shown in the Infor-

mation Display

system is used, OSDONwill appear in the

Main Information Display to remind you

that a video display must be used.

. When the full OSD menu

whenever you select that input.

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System

The factory default settings for the AVR 140 have

all inputs configured for an analog audio input

except for the DVD input, where the Coaxial

Power Control

Selector on the front panel, or via the

remote by pressing the Power On Button

, AVR Selector or any of the Input

Selectors 46 on the remote. The Power

Indicator will turn blue to confirm that the

unit is on, and the Main Information

Display will also light up.

or the Input Source

Digital Input

input, where the Optical Digital Audio Input

is the default. Once the DSP processing sys-

is the default and the Video 2

When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-

tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the

on screen display will show a single line of text

with the current menu selection. That selection

will also be shown in the Main Information

tem is used for the first time for any input, the

speaker settings will automatically default to

“Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to

“LFE.” The default setting for the surround modes

is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS

will automatically be selected as appropriate

when a source with digital encoding is in use.

Display

The full OSD system can always be turned on or

off by pressing the OSD button . When this

Ò.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

buttons to turn the unit on, press the AVR

to have the remote control the AVR

button is pressed the MASTERMENU

(Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made

from the individual menus. Note that the menus

will remain on the screen for 20 seconds after the

latest action was made on the screen menu, then

they will “time-out” and disappear from the

screen. The time-out may be increased to as

much as 50 seconds by going to the

Selector

functions.

Before using the unit, you will probably want to

change the settings for most inputs so that they

are properly configured to reflect the use of digi-

tal or analog inputs and the surround mode asso-

ciated with the input. Remember that since the

AVR memorizes the settings for each input indi-

vidually, you will need to make these adjustments

for each input used. However, once they are

made, further adjustment is only required when

system components are changed.

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, and changing

the item titled FULLOSDTIMEOUT.

The semi-OSD system is also available as a sys-

tem default, although it may be turned off by

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To make this process as quick and as easy as pos-

sible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD sys-

tem with the on-screen menus, and step through

each input.

It is recommended that you record your settings

for each input using the work-sheets in the

appendix to this manual, in the event there is a

power loss or if you need to reenter the settings

for some other reason.

colon. Immediately release the Set Button

as you are now ready to enter the device name.

the discrete function buttons, press the Digital

Input Select Button on the front panel

ÛG

or the remote while the full-OSD is not in use.

Within five seconds, make your input selection

using the Selector buttons on the front panel

⁄ ¤

⁄

Press the

Navigation Button

and

note that a complete set of alpha-numeric charac-

ters will appear with the start of the alphabet in

capital letters followed by the lower-case letters

and then numbers and symbols. When you press

or the

Buttons on the remote until

the desired digital or analog input is shown in the

Main Information Display and in the

lower third of the video display connected to the

the Navigation Button

D, a series of sym-

bols and numbers will appear, followed by a

reverse list of the alphabet in lower-case letters.

Press the button either way until the first letter of

the desired name appears. If you wish to enter a

AVR. Press the Set Button

to enter the new

Input Setup

input assignment.

The first step in configuring the AVR is to select

an input, i.e. to associate an analog or digital

input with each input source in use, e.g. CD or

DVD. Note that once an input is selected, all

settings for the Digital Input, Speaker Configura-

tion, Delay and Surround Mode will ”attach”

themselves to that input and be stored in a

nonvolatile memory. This means that once made,

the selection of an input will automatically recall

those settings. For that reason, the procedures

described below must be repeated for each input

source so that you have the opportunity to

custom tailor each source to your specific

listening requirements. However, once made they

need not be changed again unless you need to

alter a setting.

Some digital video input sources, such as a cable

box or HDTV set-top may change between analog

and digital outputs, depending on which channel

is in use. The AVR’s Auto Polling feature allows

you to avoid losing the audio feed when this hap-

pens by permitting both analog and digital con-

nections to the same source on the AVR. Digital

audio is the default, and the unit will automati-

cally switch to the analog audio if the digital

audio stream stops.

›

blank space as the first character, press the

Navigation Button

When the desired character appears, press the

Navigation Button and repeat the process

›

for the next letter, and continue until the desired

name is entered, up to a maximum of fourteen

characters.

Press the Set Button

to enter the input

name into the system memory and to proceed

with the configuration process.

In cases where only a digital source is used, you

may wish to disable the Auto Polling feature to

prevent the AVR from trying to “find” an analog

source when the digital source is paused. To turn

Auto Polling off for any input, first make certain

that the © cursor is pointing to the AUTO

POLLline on the menu screen. Next, press the

If your system includes any sources that are

equipped with Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs,

the AVR is able to switch them to send the proper

signals to your video display. Both Component

Video Inputs JL may be assigned to any

source for added system flexibility. The default

setting is for the Video 1 Component Video

When using the full-OSD system to make the

setup adjustments, press the OSD button

‹ ›

/ Navigation Button Ea so that OFF

once so that the MASTERMENU(Figure 1)

appears. Note that the ^›cursor will be next to

the INPUTSETUPline. Press the Set button

is highlighted in reverse video. Repeat the proce-

dure at any time by highlighting ONto restore

the Auto Polling feature.

Input

to be assigned to the DVD, with the

assigned to the

Component Video 2 Jacks

to enter the menu and the INPUT

other inputs. If your system does not include com-

ponent video at this time, or if you do not need to

When

DMP has been selected as the

SETUPmenu (Figure 2) will appear on the

screen. Press the ^‹/› buttons Ea until the

desired input name appears in the highlighted

video, as well as being indicated in the front

source input, an additional line will appear in this

menu that lets you select whether you wish to

allow your iPod to continue charging while

change these defaults, press the Navigation

Button

to go to the next setting.

To change the Component Video assignment, first

make certain that the © cursor is pointing to the

COMPONENTINline on the menu screen,

‹ ›

panel Input Indicators



by the blue LED next

docked in

when the AVR 140 is turned

to the desired input name. If the input will use the

standard left/right analog inputs, no further

adjustment is needed.

off and placed in Standby mode. To make your

⁄ ¤

selection, press the

RECHARGEINST-BY. Press the

Buttons

until the

and then press the

Navigation Button

Ea until you see the desired input in the

highlighted video. The clicking noise that you will

hear when the component video inputs is

switched is normal, due to the relay used to

ensure proper isolation between the three inputs.

‹ ›

INPUT

SETUP

:DVD

Buttons Ea until the word YESappears if

you wish charging to continue, and the blue light-

ing on The Bridge will remain lit when the AVR

140 is in Standby mode to indicate that charging

is taking place. The default setting is NO, in

which the docked iPod will not continue to charge

when the AVR 140 is turned off, even though

remains connected to the AVR.

INPUT

NAME:

COMPONENT

IN:COMP

V 1

DIGITAL

IN:COAXIAL

:OFF

When the desired component input has been

AUTO

POLL

selected, press the Navigation Button

BACK

MASTER

go to the next setting.

If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs

with the selected input source, press the

When all needed adjustments have been made,

Figure 2

Button

on the remote while the INPUT

press the Button

until the © cursor is

SETUPmenu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and

note that the on-screen cursor will drop down to

‹ ›

The AVR offers you the option of renaming each

input (except tuner) as it appears in the on-screen

and front panel messages. This is helpful if you

have more than one VCR, if you wish to associate

a specific product brand name with the input, or

to simply enter any name that will help you to

remember which source is being selected.

next to BACKTOMASTERMENUto con-

tinue with the system configuration.

the DIGITALINline. Press the

Buttons

Ea until the name of the desired digital

input appears. To return to the Analog input,

press the buttons until the word ANALOG

appears. When the correct input source appears,

Surround Setup

The next step for that input is to set the surround

mode you wish to use with that input. Since sur-

round modes are a matter of personal taste, feel

free to select any mode you wish – you may

change it later. The Surround Mode chart on page

26 may help you select the mode best suited to

the input source selected. For example you may

select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for most ana-

log inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected

press the button

until the ➝ cursor

⁄

To change the input name, press the

Navigation Button on the remote so that

the © cursor is pointing to NAME. Next, press

and hold the Set Button for a few seconds

until a flashing box appears to the right of the

appears next to BACKTOMASTERMENU,

and press the Set Button

To associate an analog or digital input with the

input source currently selected at any time using

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to digital sources. In the case of inputs such as a

CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish to

set the mode to Stereo, if that is your preferred

Note: When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is

selected and playing, the AVR will select the

appropriate surround mode automatically, no

individual taste and preferences. (When other

Dolby Surround modes are selected, dotted lines

will indicate that these settings are not active.)

listening mode for standard stereo sources, where matter which surround mode was selected for

• Center Width: This setting adjusts the balance

of the vocal information in the front sound-

stage between the center and front left/right

speakers. The lower settings spread the center

channel sound more broadly into the left and

right channels. A higher number (up to “7”)

produces a tighter center channel presenta-

tioin.

it is unlikely that surround encoded material will

be used. Alternatively, the 5 Channel Stereo or

Logic 7 Music mode may also be a good choice

for stereo-only source material.

that input as default. Then no other surround

modes will be available, except VMAx with Dolby

Digital recordings and all Pro Logic II modes with

Dolby Digital 2 channel (2.0) recordings (see

page 29).

It is easiest to complete the surround setup using

the full-OSD on-screen menus. From the

⁄ ¤

To select the mode that will be used as the initial

⁄ ¤

default for an input, first press the

buttons

MASTERmenu (Figure 1), press the

until the on-screen cursor is next to the

buttons

SURROUNDSELECTmenu. Press the

Set Button so that the SURROUND

SELECTmenu (Figure 3) is on the screen.

until the © cursor is next to the

• Dimension: This setting alters the perceived

depth of the surround field by creating a shal-

lower presentation that appears to move

sounds toward the front of the room, or a

deeper presentation that appears to move the

center of the sound field toward the back of

the room. The setting of “O” is a neutral

default, with the range of adjustment shown as

“R-3” for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to

“F-3” for a shallower, front-oriented sound.

desired mode’s master category name. Next,

press the Set Button

to view the sub-

‹ ›

menu. Press the

Buttons Ea to scroll

through the available choices, and then press the

Button

so that the cursor is next to

SURROUND

SELECT

BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue the

setup process.

DOLBY

DTS

SURROUND

LOGIC

DSP(SURR)

VMAx

On the DOLBYSURROUNDmenu (Figure

4), the selection choices include Dolby Digital,

Dolby Pro Logic II or llx Music, Dolby Pro Logic II

or llx Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby 3

Stereo. The Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic

IIx modes are only available when the system is

set for 6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the

Surround Back speakers to “Small” or “Large” as

described on page 21. When a disc is playing that

contains a special “flag” signal in the digital

audio data stream, the EX mode will be selected

automatically. It may also be selected using this

menu or through the front panel or remote con-

trols as shown on page 29. A complete explana-

tion of these modes is found on Page 26-27.

Note that when the Dolby Digital mode is select-

ed there are additional settings available for the

Night mode that are associated with the sur-

round mode only, not with the input. That´s why

these settings must be made only once, not with

each input in use. They are described later in the

next main chapter (see below).

STEREO

• Panorama: Switch this setting on or off to add

an enveloping wrap-around presentation that

increases the perception of sound along the

sides of the room.

BACK

MASTER

Figure 3

⁄ ¤

while the DOLBY

To change these parameters, press the

Navigation Buttons

Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 3)

selects the surround mode category, and within

each of those categories there will be a choice of

the specific mode options. The choice of modes

will vary according to the speaker configuration

in your system.

SURROUNDmenu is on the screen until the

the parameter you wish to change. Then, press

‹ ›

the / Navigation Buttons Ea to alter

the setting to your taste.

When the SURRBACKline of the

SPEAKERSETUPmenu (Figure 7) is set to

NONEthe AVR will be configured for

5.1-channel operation, and only the modes

appropriate to a five-speaker system will appear.

Note that when the Dolby Digital mode is select-

ed there are additional settings available for the

Night mode that are associated with the sur-

round mode only, not with the input. That´s why

these settings must be made only once, not with

each input in use.

When the SURRBACKline of the SPEAK-

ERSETUPmenu (Figure 7) is set to SMALL

or LARGEthe AVR will be configured for

Night Mode Settings

The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that

uses special processing to preserve the dynamic

range and full intelligibility of a movie sound track

while reducing the peak level. This prevents

abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others,

without reducing the sonic impact of a digital

source. Note that the Night mode is only available

when the Dolby Digital surround mode is select-

ed.

6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional modes

such as Dolby Digital EX and 7 STEREO or Logic 7

7.1 will appear. In addition, the modes DTS ES

(Discrete) and DTS+NEO:6 (DTS ES Matrix) avail-

able in the AVR 140 will not appear unless a digi-

tal source is playing the correct bitstream.

* DOLBY SURROUND *

MODE:DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC

CENTER WIDTH:3

DIMENSION

PANORAMA

NIGHT

:OFF

:----

:OFF

In addition, some of the modes available in the

AVR will not appear unless a digital source is

selected and is playing the correct bitstream.

UPSAMPLING

BACK TO SURROUND SELECT

To adjust the Night mode setting from the menu

press the OSD Button

MASTERmenu appears. Then press the

button to access the AUDIOSETUPand

press Set to select the SURROUND

SETUPmenu. Press Set to select the

DOLBYmenu (see fig. 5).

so that the

Remember that when you use only a single, sur-

round back speaker, you will get the benefits of a

6.1/7.1 system, but with only one speaker

installed at the back of the room. The mode indi-

cations will show 7.1 in some cases, but no addi-

tional adjustment is needed for 6.1 operation.

Remember that the AVR will combine the left and

right surround back channel information present

in 7.1 modes such as Logic 7/7.1 and 7-channel

stereo, outputting the information as a single sur-

round back channel.

Figure 4

When the © cursor is pointing to the MODE

line, press the / Navigation Buttons

Ea to select the desired Dolby surround

mode, again remembering that the choice of

available modes will vary with the type of pro-

gram material being played and the number of

speakers in your system configuratioin.

‹ ›

When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic

IIx Music is selected as the listening mode, three

special settings are available to tailor the sound

field to your listening room environment and your

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type of program source (DTS Stereo, DTS 5.1,

DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete). Press the

Buttons Ea to scroll through the choices

that are available for your system and the pro-

gram in use.

On the DSP (SURR) menu, the selection

* DOLBY SURROUND *

MODE:DOLBY DIGITAL

CENTER WIDTH:----

‹ ›

choices made with the

Buttons Ea on

the remote select one of the DSP surround modes

that are designed for use with two-channel stereo

programs to create a variety of sound field pre-

sentations. The choices available are Hall 1, Hall

2, Theater, VMAx Near and VMAx Far. The Hall

and Theater modes are designed for multichannel

installations, while the two VMAx modes are opti-

mized for use in delivering a full surround field

when only the front left and front right speakers

are installed. See pages 27 for a complete expla-

nation of the DSP surround modes. Note that the

Hall and Theater modes are not available when a

Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack is played.

DIMENSION

PANORAMA

NIGHT

:----

:OFF

With no source playing, or while an analog audio

source is playing, you will only be able to view

the DTS Neo:6 surround mode choices. These

include DTS Neo:6 3-channel Cinema mode (rec-

ommended when front left, right and center

speakers are present but no surround speakers

are available), DTS Neo:6 5-channel Cinema

mode (recommended for movies or television),

DTS Neo:6 5-channel Music mode (optimized for

music-only materials), and DTS Neo:6 6-channel

Cinema and Music modes (available when the

Surround Back speaker channels are configured

as either LARGEor SMALL, as described on

page 21).

UPSAMPLING

:----

BACK TO SURROUND SELECT

Figure 5

To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain

that the © cursor is on the NIGHTline of the

‹ ›

DOLBYmenu. Next, press

Buttons

Ea to choose between the following set-

tings.

On the STEREO menu, the selection choices

OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night mode

will not function.

‹ ›

made with the

Buttons Ea on the

remote may either turn the surround processing

off for a traditional two-channel stereo presenta-

tion, or select 5CHStereoor 7CH

Stereodepending on whether the 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 output is in use. The latter modes feed the

stereophonic input signal to both front speakers,

to the rear speakers and to both surround back

speakers (if in use), while the monophonic signal

parts are spread over all speakers, also the

MID: When MID is in the highlighted video,

a mild compression will be applied.

When the 5.1 configuration is in use the AVR will

automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS

MAX: When MAX is in the highlighted video,

a more severe compression algorithm will be

applied.

processing when a DTS data stream is received.

When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES

Discrete mode will automatically be activated

when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag” is

in use and the DTS-ES Matrix mode will be acti-

vated when an ES-Matrix encoded audio track is

received. In both cases the appropriate surround

mode will be indicated in the Main Information

When you want to use the Night mode feature,

we recommend that you select the MID setting as

a starting point and change to the MAX setting

later, if desired.

Center. See page 26-27 for a complete explana-

tion of the 5 CH Stereo and 7 CH Stereo modes.

Note that the Night mode may be adjusted direct-

ly any time that Dolby Digital surround mode is

selected by pressing the Night button

After the selections are made in the Dolby, DTS,

Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press

⁄ ¤

Display

in the front panel display and on the

screen. When a non-ES DTS disc is in use, when

the 6.1/7.1 mode is chosen the unit automatically

will select the DTS + NEO:6 mode to create a full

eight-speaker surround mode. When a DTS 96/24

signal is detected, the AVR 140 defaults to the

DTS surround mode, but reproduces the higher-

resolution materials that are present due to the

higher sampling rate automatically. See page 26

and 27 for a complete explanation of the DTS

modes.

B. When

the

buttons

so that the cursor moves

the button is pressed, the words

to the BACK TO SURRSELECTline and

presss the Set Button

D-RANGEfollowed by the current setting

(MID, MAX, OFF) will appear in the lower

third of the video screen and in the Main In-

⁄ ¤

Configuring the Surround Off

(Stereo) Modes

formation Display

Ò. Press the

buttons

within five seconds to select the desired set-

ting, then press Set

to confirm the setting.

For superior reproduction of two-channel program

materials, the AVR offers two Stereo modes: an

analog Stereo-Direct mode that bypasses the digi-

tal signal processing circuitry for a completely

analog signal path that preserves the purity of the

original signal, and a digital mode that is capable

of providing bass management for optimal distri-

bution of the low frequencies between smaller

speakers and a subwoofer.

The last option line in this menu is the setting to

turn the unit’s upsampling feature on or off. In

normal use, this feature is turned off, which

means that digital sources are processed at their

native sample rate. For example, a 48kHz digital

source will be processed at 48kHz. However, the

AVR allows you to upsample the incoming 48kHz

signals to 96kHz for added resolution.

On the LOGIC7menu, the selection choices

‹ ›

made with the

Buttons Ea on the

remote are determined by whether the 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use. In

either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode

enables Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 pro-

cessing to create fully enveloping, multichannel

surround from either two-channel Stereo or

Matrix-encoded programming such as VHS

cassettes, laserdiscs or television broadcasts

produced with Dolby surround.

Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode

When the analog Stereo-Direct mode is selected

To take advantage of this feature, press the

⁄/¤ Navigation Button nso that the ©

cursor is next to the UPSAMPLING line and

by pressing the Stereo Mode Selector

until SURROUNDOFFappears in the Main

Information Display and the Surround

Mode Indicator for Surround Off is lit, the

‹ ›

press the / Navigation Button Ea so

that ON is highlighted in reverse video. Note that

this feature is only available for the Dolby Pro

Logic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie, Dolby

Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes.

(

In the 5.1 configuration you may select the Logic

7/5.1 Music, Cinema or Enhanced modes. They

work best with two-channel music, surround-

encoded programs or standard two-channel pro-

gramming of any type, respectively. When the

6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the Logic 7/7.1 Music

or Cinema modes are available, but the output

will be in a full eight-channel sound field. Note

that the Logic 7 modes are not available when

either Dolby Digital or DTS Digital soundtracks are

in use.

AVR will pass the analog source material directly

through to the front left and right speakers,

bypassing the digital processing circuitry.

On the DTSmenu, the selection choices made

In this mode, the front left and right speakers will

automatically be configured as LARGE; it is not

possible to configure these speakers as SMALL.

‹ ›

with the

Buttons Ea on the remote

are determined by a combination of the type of

DTS program material in use and whether the 5.1

or 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use.

When the AVR is in the Stereo Bypass mode you

may still configure the subwoofer output so that

it is either turned off, with a full-range signal

When a DTS source is playing, the choice of

modes for 7.1 systems will vary according to the

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going to the front left/right speakers, or you may

configure it so that the subwoofer feed is

activated.

The factory default setting is to have the sub-

woofer turned off for this mode, but you may

change that setting by following these steps:

the “large” and “small” descriptions do not refer

to the actual physical size of the speakers, but to

their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. If

you are in doubt as to which category describes

your speakers, consult the specifications in the

speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

This setting allows you to use the same speaker

configuration for all inputs, or to have different

settings for each input. In most cases the factory

default setting of GLOBALwill be appropriate,

as most listeners do not need to have individual-

ized speaker settings. However, some listeners,

particularly those with full-range front speakers

that are used for both movies and music may

prefer that different speaker settings be used

when listening to music through a CD player as

opposed to a movie from a DVD player, VCR or

cable/satellite set top.

At last, this menu also makes you chose if the

speaker setting will be the same for each input

source (GLOBAL), or will be set differently for

each input (INDEPENDENT).

1. Press the Speaker Button

6b.

2. Press the Set Button

to activate the

configuration menu.

Notes:

⁄

3. Press the

Buttons

on the remote or

• When "Independent" is selected for the speak-

er settings (see below), they need to be made

for each input individually and you can deter-

mine which speaker should be used depending

on the input source selected. So it´s possible

e.g. to turn off the Center and/or the Sub with

any music source selected and to use them

with any movie input source.

‹ ›

the / Buttons

on the front panel to select

If you wish to customize the speaker size individ-

ually to each input, make certain that the cursor

‹ ›

the desired option. SUBNONEturns off the

feed to the subwoofer, while SUB<L+R>

turns it on.

is on the BASSMGRline and press the

Buttons Ea so that INDEPENDENT

appears in highlighted video. When this setting is

entered all speaker size settings will be shown

with their factory default size in the menu and all

other inputs will turn to INDEPENDENTtoo.

Now you should enter the speaker size settings

prefered for the input selected, as described

below. Remember that in this case the size set-

tings just entered will apply to the current input

ONLY, and you will need to go back to the

INPUTmenu to select another input, and then

return to this menu page again to change the

settings for the next input. Repeat the procedure

for any input where you wish to have a set of

speaker configuration different from the default

settings.

4. When the desired setting has been entered,

press the Set Button

to return to nor-

mal operation.

• With the currently selected input all speaker

settings will be copied to all other surround

modes (as far as speakers are used with them)

and need not be repeated when another sur-

round mode is selected with that input.

Stereo-Digital Mode

When the Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode is in use a

full range signal is always sent to the front

left/right speakers. By its nature, that option does

not pass the signal through the AVR’s digital sig-

nal processing, creating the requirement for full-

range speakers. If your front speakers are band-

width limited, “satellite”speakers, we recommend

that you do NOT use the Bypass mode, but rather

use the DSPSURROUNDOFFmode for

stereo listening.

It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the

speaker setup through the SPEAKERSIZE

menu (Figure 7). So press the OSD Button

to bring up the MASTERMENU(Figure 1),

and then press the Button

three times

so that the cursor is on the MANUALSETUP

line.

NOTE: When the INDEPENDENTsetting is

activated, you may assign different speaker size

settings to each input to accommodate different

bass management settings that match your pref-

erences with the type of program material nor-

mally used with a particular source (for example,

when movies are played from DVD and music

from a CD player). However, the actual speaker

crossover settings are set only once and do not

change with the input selection. The reason is

that, while bass management preferences may

vary, the actual speakers remain the same,

regardless of the bass-management and redirec-

tion settings.

To listen to programs in the two-channel stereo

mode while taking advantage of the bass man-

agement system, press the Stereo Mode

MANUAL

SETUP

SPEAKER

SIZE

Selector

until SURROUNDOFF

X-OVER

ADJUST

MASTER

DELAY

ADJUST

appears in the Main Information Display

and the DSP and SURR.OFFSurround

CHANNEL

BACK

Mode Indicators

the SURR.OFFSurround Mode

Indicators is lit you are in the Stereo-Direct

(Bypass) mode.

(

both light up. When only

(

Figure 6

At this point, press the Set Button

select the SPEAKERSIZEmenu (Figure 7).

and

When this mode is in use, the front left/right

speakers and subwoofer may be configured to

meet the requirements of your specific speakers

using the steps shown in the Speaker Setup sec-

tion below.

SPEAKER

SIZE

2. Begin the speaker size setup process by making

certain that the cursor is pointing toward the

LEFT/RIGHTline, which sets the configura-

tion for the front left and right speakers. If you

wish to make a change to the front speakers’

‹ ›

LEFT/RIGHT:SMALL

CENTER

:SMALL

:SUB

SURROUND

Speaker Setup

SURR

BACK

SUBWOOFER

This menu tells the AVR which type of speakers

are in use. This is important as it adjusts the set-

tings that decide whether your system will use

the "5-channel" or "6-channel/7-channel"

modes, as well as determine which speakers

receive low-frequency (bass) information. For

each of these settings use the LARGEsetting if

the speakers for a particular position are tradi-

tional full-range loudspeakers that are capable of

reproducing sounds below 200Hz.

Use the SMALLsetting for smaller, frequency-

limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce

sounds below 200Hz. Note that when “small”

speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to

reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that

BASS

MGR

:GLOBAL

BACK

MANUAL SETUP

configuration, press the

Buttons Ea so

that either LARGEor SMALLappears, match-

ing the appropriate description from the definitions

shown above.

Figure 7

1. Before you start the speaker setting, you

should determine if you want all inputs being

configured with the same speaker size setting

(GLOBAL) or if all inputs should be configured

individually (INDEPENDENT).

When SMALLis selected, low-frequency front

channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer

output. If you choose this option and there is no

subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-

frequency sounds with front channel signals.

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the front left and front right

outputs. Depending on the choice made in

To configure all inputs for "Global" or "Inde-

pendent" press the Button

the cursor is next to the BASSMGRline.

⁄

twice so that

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the SUBWOOFERline in this menu (see

below), the front left and right bass information

may also be directed to the subwoofer.

Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or Enhanced

surround modes are selected a Center speaker

must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode works well

without a Center too.

when the subwoofer is set to ON, or to the Front

LEFT/RIGHT when subwoofer is set to OFF.

When LARGEis selected the system will adjust

so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround

processing/decoding modes are available, and a

full-range signal will be sent to the surround back

channels, with no low-frequency information sent

to the subwoofer output.

NOTE: When the front speakers are set to the

LARGEoption and the surround mode is set to

"Surround Off", or pure two-channel stereo,

when an analog signal source is present it will be

routed directly from the input to the volume

control without being digitized or processed. If

you have full-range front speakers and wish to

remove all digital processing from the circuit

path, select this configuration. If you wish to set

this option for use with only one input, such as a

CD player that uses an external DAC or an

optional, external phono preamp, you must

choose the INDEPENDENTsetting on the

BASSMGRline at the bottom of this menu so

that only those inputs where the analog bypass is

desired will be routed in this fashion, while other

analog inputs such as a VCR or cable box will be

digitized for surround processing.

5. When you have completed your selection for

the center channel, press the Button

on the remote to move the cursor to

SURROUND.

‹ ›

6. Press the

Buttons Ea on the remote

NOTE: It is not possible to configure the AVR for

7.1-channel operation. Do not connect more than

to select the option that best describes the sur-

round speakers in your system based on the speak- one speaker to the Surround Back Speaker

er definitions shown on page 19.

Outputs

O, as doing so may damage your

speakers, the AVR or both. When 7.1-channel

information is received, for example through the

When SMALLis selected, with all digital sur-

round modes low-frequency surround channel

sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is

turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub

is on. With any analog surround mode the rear

bass feed depends on the mode selected and the

setting of the Sub and front speakers.

6/8-Channel Direct Inputs

N, or when deriv-

ing 7-Channel Stereo or Logic 7/7.1 surround

information, the AVR combines the left and right

surround back channel information and outputs it

as a single surround back channel.

7. When you have completed your selection for

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the surround channel outputs (with

all analog and digital surround modes), and

except with Hall and Theater modes, NO surround

channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer out-

put.

the surround channels, press the Button

on the remote to move the cursor to

SUBWOOFER.

Important Note: When a speaker set with a

subwoofer and two front satellites connected to

the Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s

inputs must be connected to the Front speaker

‹ ›

8. Press the

Buttons Ea on the remote

outputs

and LARGEmust be selected for

to select the option that best describes your

system.

the front speakers (and NONEfor the sub-

woofer, see below).

When NONEis selected, surround-sound infor-

mation will be split between the front left and

front right outputs. For optimal performance

when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby

3 Stereo mode should be used.

The choices available for the subwoofer position

will depend on the settings for the other speak-

ers, particularly the front left/right positions.

3. When you have completed your selection for the

front channel, press the Button

on the

remote to move the cursor to CENTER.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be

set to SUB, which is the “on” position.

‹ ›

When you are using surround back speakers with

4. Press the

Buttons Ea on the remote

your system, press the Button

on the

to select the option that best describes your center

speaker, based on the speaker definitions shown

below.

remote to move the cursor to SURRBACK.

This line serves two functions in that it not only

configures the setting for the surround back

channels when they are present, it also tells the

AVR’s processing system to configure the unit for

either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

LARGE, three options are available:

When SMALLis selected, low-frequency center

channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they

are set to LARGEand Sub is turned off (see be-

low). When Sub is on, low frequency center chan-

nel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer only.

• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, press

‹ ›

the

Buttons Ea on the remote so

that NONEappears in the on-screen menu.

When this option is selected, all bass informa-

tion will be routed to the front left/right “main”

speakers.

NOTE: In order to adjust the speaker settings for

the surround back channels, a multichannel sur-

round mode, such as Logic 7, Dolby Pro Logic,

DTS Neo:6, 5-channel stereo, Hall 1 or 2 (5-chan-

nel) or Theater (5-channel), must first be selected,

or a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source

must be playing. This enables the system to acti-

vate the surround back processing mode.

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO

center channel signal will be sent to the sub-

woofer output (except when the Pro Logic II

Music mode is in use).

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR, you

have the option to have the front left/right

“main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at

all times, and have the subwoofer operate only

when the AVR is being used with a digital

source that contains a dedicated Low

Frequency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This

allows you to use both your main and sub-

woofer speakers to take advantage of the spe-

cial bass created for certain movies. To select

‹ ›

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround

mode for the particular input source for which

you are configuring your speakers, the AVR will

not make the LARGE option available for the

center speaker. This is due to the requirements of

Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a

problem with your receiver.

‹ ›

Press the

Buttons on the remote to select the

option that best describes the speakers in use at

the left and right back surround positions based

on the definitions on this page:

When NONEis selected, the system will adjust

so that only 5.1-channel surround processing/

decoding modes are available and the surround

back amplifier channels will not be used.

that option press the

Buttons Ea on

the remote so that LFEappears in the on-

screen menu.

When NONEis selected, no signals will be sent

to the center-channel output. The receiver will

operate in a “phantom” center channel mode.

Center-channel information will be sent to the

left and right front channel outputs and the cen-

ter channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer

output when L/R+LFEis selected in the

SUBWOOFERline in this menu (see below).

This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to

use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with

the main front left/right speakers, regardless of

the type of program source or Surround mode

‹ ›

When SMALLis selected the system will adjust

so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround

processing/decoding modes are available, and

low-frequency information below the crossover

point (identical with the one for the surround

speakers) will be sent to the subwoofer output

you are listening to, press the

Buttons

Ea on the remote so that L/R+LFE

appears in the on-screen menu. When this

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option is selected, a full-range signal will be

sent to the front left/right “main” speakers.

The subwoofer will receive the front left and

right bass frequencies under the crossover fre-

quency selected in another setting on this

menu, as described below, and also the LFE

soundtrack.

cal to the information for the speakers, or if an

exact match is not possible, pick the closest

choice that is ABOVE the speaker’s lowfrequency

limit to avoid the creation of a low-frequency

“hole” where your system will have no bass

information.

on the remote control. Once the button is

pressed, FRONTSPEAKERwill appear in

both the lower third of the video display and the

Main Information Display

Ò.

‹ ›

Within five seconds, either press the

buttons

⁄ ¤

on the front panel or the

buttons

In cases where LARGEhas been selected as

the front channel speaker option and

on the remote to select a different speaker posi-

tion, or press the Set Button to begin

9.When all initial speaker “size” settings have

been made, you now have the option to take

advantage of the AVR’s Quadruple Crossover sys-

tem, which allows individual crossover settings to

be made for each speaker group. In systems where

full-range or tower speakers are used for the

front soundstage or where different brands or

models are in use at the various speaker posi-

tions, this feature allows you to custom tailor the

bass management and redirection circuits with a

precision not previously possible.The low-fre-

quency crossover point is set by the design of your

speakers. It is defined as the frequency which is the

lowest possible frequency the speaker is capable of

reproducing. Before making any changes to the

settings for the crossover point we suggest that

you find the crossover point for the speakers in

each of the three groupings, front left/right, center

front and surrounds by looking at the specifications

page of the speaker’s owner’s manual, by getting

that information from the manufacturer’s Web site,

or by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer’s

customer service department.You will need this fig-

ure to accurately configure the next group of set-

tings.

L/R+LFEhas been selected as the

subwoofer option, the front channel sound

information below the crossover point selected

for the L/R front speakers (when fronts are set to

"Small") will be sent to BOTH the front channel

speakers and the subwoofer.

the adjustment process for the front left and

right speakers.

When the Set button

has been pressed

and the system is ready for a change to the front

speaker setting, the on-screen display and Main

Information Display

will read FRONT

The crossover settings for the Left/Right, Center,

Surround and Surround Back speakers are used

to determine where bass information is sent

when it is derived from the main channels of a

source. The setting for the menu line shown as

LFEis used to impose a low-pass filter point

for the information in the Low Frequency Effects

(LFE) channel that is a part of Dolby Digital- and

DTS-encoded source material. While the LFE

channel, which is the “.1” you see in surround

sound designations, is restricted to low fre-quen-

cy sounds, some mixes may include information

that is higher in frequency than your subwoofer

is capable of reproducing. To prevent unwanted

sounds from being sent to subwoofers that can-

not handle them and which do not have a built-

in low-pass filter, the LFEoption line enables

you to select a setting for the low-pass filter that

is part of the subwoofer feed from the LFE chan-

nel. The settings available are the same as those

tied to any one of the four available speaker

positions on this submenu. We recommend that

you use the frequency that is just slightly higher

than the upper capability limit of your sub-

woofer, as shown in the sub’s Owner’s Manual.

When the cursor is on the LFEline, press the

‹ ›

LARGEor FRONTSMALLdepending on

‹ ›

the current setting. Press the

buttons

on the

⁄ ¤

the front panel or the

buttons

remote until the desired setting is shown, using

the instructions for “large” or “small” shown

earlier, then press the Set button

@F.

If another speaker position needs to be changed,

‹ ›

press the

buttons

on the front panel or

⁄ ¤

the

buttons

on the remote to select a

different speaker position, press the Set button

‹ ›

and then the

buttons

on the

⁄ ¤

front panel or the

buttons

remote until the correct speaker setting is shown

and press the Set button

again to

confirm the selection.

To assist in making these settings, the icons in

the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

will change as the speaker type is selected at

each position. When only the inner icon box is

lit, the speaker is set for “small.” When the inner

box and the two outer boxes with circles inside

them are lit, the speaker is set for “large." When

no indicator appears at a speaker location, that

position is set for “none” or “no” speaker.

The factory default setting for all speaker positions

is 100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all chan-

nels, then no adjustments are needed and you may

skip this section. However, should you wish to

change one of the settings, please proceed to the

SPEAKERX-OVERsubmenu, as shown in

Figure 8.

/ Navigation Buttons

to choose the

Note: These icons are available only when

making setup changes without the use of the

full OSD mode.

SPEAKER

X-OVER

appropriate setting.

LEFT/RIGHT:100HZ

Note that the crossover point for the surround

speakers and the surround back speakers will be

identical. That´s why no crossover point for the

surround back speakers is selectable or shown in

the menu.

CENTER

:100HZ

SURROUND

SURR

LFE

BACK

As an example, in the Figure below, all speakers

are set for “large,” and a subwoofer is set.

:LEFT/RIGHT

:GLOBAL

BASS

MGR

BACK

MANUAL

SETUP

Important Note: All settings for the crossover

points will be "Global", i.e. they will be identical

for all inputs no matter if the BASSMANAGER

(see above) was configured for "Global" or

"Independent".

Figure 8

To change the setting for any of the four speaker

groups Left/Right, Center, Surround or Surround

⁄ ¤

Back, press the

Buttons

until the

10. When all speaker selections have been

cursor is next to the line where you wish to

make a change and then press the

made, press the Button

until the cursor

‹ ›

Buttons

is next to the BACKTOMANUALSETUP

Ea until the desired setting appears. The

available choices at which point low-frequency

information will be sent to the subwoofer (or to

the Front Left/Right speakers in case subwoofer

is set to OFF), rather than to the speaker chan-

nel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz,

150Hz and 200Hz. Pick the choice that is identi-

line and press the Set Button

to return to

Delay Settings

the Manual setup submenu.

Due the different distances between the listen-

ing position for the front channel speakers and

the surround speakers, the amount of time it

takes for sound to reach your ears from the front

or surround speakers is different. You may com-

11. The Speaker Configuration may also be

changed at any time without using the full-OSD

on-screen menu system by pressing the

Speaker Selector

on the front panel or

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pensate for this difference through the use of the

delay settings to adjust the timing for the specific

speaker placement and acoustic conditions in

your listening room or home theater.

Output Level Adjustment

* DELAY ADJUST *

Output level adjustment is a key part of the

configuration of any surround-sound product. It

is particularly important for a digital receiver such

as the AVR, as correct outputs ensure that you

hear sound tracks with the proper directionality

and intensity.

FL :

CEN:

FR :

SR :

10FT

SBR: 10FT

SBL: 10FT

SL : 10FT

SUB: 10FT

DELAY RESET:OFF

UNIT: FEET

To re-synchronize the front, center and surround

channels at first measure and note the distance

from the listening/viewing position to the front,

center, surround and surround back (if any)

speakers in meters.

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the

operation of the surround channels. While some

assume that sound should always be coming

from each speaker, most of the time there will be

little or no sound in the surround channels. This

is because they are only used when a movie

director or sound mixer specifically places sound

there to create ambience, a special effect or to

continue action from the front of the room to

the rear. When the output levels are properly

set, it is normal for surround speakers to

operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing

the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the

illusion of an enveloping sound field that dupli-

cates the way you hear sound in a movie theater

or concert hall.

Figure 9

Due to the differences in the way each surround

mode operates, the delay settings must be estab-

lished individually for each surround mode.

However, once the delay settings are configured

for the version of the surround mode with the

most channels, they need not be entered again

for a version of that mode with fewer channels.

For example, once the delay settings are estab-

lished for Dolby Pro Logic IIx – Movie, they will

be carried over to Dolby Pro Logic II – Movie

mode. However, you will need to enter the delay

settings separately for each variant mode, such

as Dolby Pro Logic IIx – Music, Dolby Pro Logic

IIx – Game, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo and

Dolby Digital EX.

Next move the © cursor to the UNITline and

select the unit for distances you prefer to enter,

feet or meter. Then move the © cursor to the

FLline where the first adjustment is made. Now

‹ ›

press the

Buttons Ea until the dis-

tance from the front left speaker to the preferred

listening position is entered. Next press the

Button

once to move to the next line.

Now the © cursor will be at the CENline so

that the delay for the center speaker may be set.

‹ ›

Press the

Buttons Ea until the dis-

tance from the main listening position to the

center speaker is entered. Repeat the procedure

for all active speaker positions by pressing the

When the AVR is configured for 6.1-channel

operation using a single surround back speaker,

the output level adjustments will still provide an

adjustment for separate surround back left and

surround back right positions even though your

system has only one surround back speaker. This

means that the Surround Back channel will seem

to appear twice, and in 6.1 operation this is nor-

mal. The separate SBL/SBR adjustments for 6.1

operation are needed to optimize the balance

between the two discrete channels within the

AVR as they are mixed for output to a single

speaker.

Delay times are adjustable for all surround

modes. Although all channels will appear on

screen with the default or previously entered dis-

tances, the menu system will only allow you to

adjust the settings for those channels which are

actually used by the current sur-round mode. For

example, when you are listening to music CDs

using the CD input in DSP Surround Off mode,

you may adjust the delay settings for the front

left, front right and subwoofer channels only. The

cursor will simply skip the other channels as you

navigate through the menu. Therefore, the first

time you adjust the delay settings, it is recom-

mended that you select a 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-chan-

nel surround mode, depending on the number of

speakers in your system. For the purposes of set-

ting the delay distances, the Logic 7 modes allow

access to the settings for all channels without

requiring that you play a source.

‹ ›

Button

again and use the

Buttons

Ea to change the setting. Remember that

this last adjustment will only be needed when

you have surround back speakers installed and

Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode.

When the delay time for all speaker positions has

been set you may return to the master menu by

⁄ ¤

pressing the

Navigation Button

until the © cursor is pointing to BACKTO

MASTERMENUand then pressing the Set

Button

The delay settings may be adjusted at any time

using the remote control and while viewing an

on-screen image by pressing the Delay Select

IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be

adjusted for each digital and analog surround

mode individually. This allows you to compensate

for level differences between speakers, that may

also vary with the surround mode selected, or to

increase or decrease the level of certain speakers

intentionally, depending on the surround mode

selected. Note that adjustments made for any

surround mode are effective with all inputs asso-

ciated with the same surround mode.

Button

To change one of the individual speaker positions

directly, press the Delay Select Button

⁄ ¤

followed by the

Navigation Button

When your system includes a surround back

speaker, delay distances should be entered twice

for this speaker, once for the surround back left

channel, and again for the surround back right

channel. This enables the mixing circuit that com-

bines the signals for these channels when a 7.1-

channel surround mode is in use to output the

information correctly.

to select the desired position as that name

appears in the on-screen display and the Lower

Display Line . When the name of the speak-

er position to be adjusted appears press the Set

‹ ›

Button

Navigation Button Ea to enter the

desired delay setting for that speaker and then

within five seconds. Press the

press the Set Button

to enter the setting.

may be

To start with the delay settings at first select the

DELAYADJUSTMENU(Figure 9). If the

system is not already at that point, press the

⁄ ¤

The

Navigation Button

used to select another position, or you may sim-

ply wait five seconds for the system to time out

and return to normal operation.

OSD button

Press the Button

to bring up the master menu.

three times or until the

on-screen © cursor is pointing at the MANUAL

SETUPline. Press the Set Button and

call up the DELAYADJUSTsubmenu.

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Before beginning the output level adjustment

process, make certain that all speaker connec-

tions have been properly made. The system

volume should be turned down at first.

5. To turn the test tone on and have it automati-

cally circulate among the channels where a

speaker has previously been configured (see

⁄ ¤

If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL)

meter for precise level adjustment with the test

tone, open the main Volume Control

to -

page 23), press the

Navigation

15dB and set the individual output level for each

channel so that the meter reads 75dB, C-

Weighted Slow. After all settings are made turn

the main volume down.

Button

until the © cursor is pointing to

For the easiest set-up, follow these steps while

seated in the listening position that will be used

most often:

the TESTTONESEQline on the menu.

‹ ›

Next, press the / Navigation Button

Ea until AUTOis shown. At this time

the test tone will immediately begin to circu-

late clockwise around the room, playing for

two seconds in each speaker before switching

to the next speaker position. The © cursor will

blink next to the active speaker to indicate

which speaker the sound should be coming

from.

You may also make these same adjustments with

complete manual control over the channel being

⁄ ¤

1. Make certain that all speaker positions have

been properly configured for their “large” or

“small” settings (as outlined above) and turn

off the OSD system if it is in use.

adjusted by pressing the

Navigation

Button

until the © cursor is pointing to the

TESTTONESEQline on the menu and then

‹ ›

using the / Navigation Button Ea to

2. Adjust the volume so that it is at -15, as

shown in the on-screen display or Main

select MANUALin the highlighted video. In the

MANUALmode, the test tone will also start

immediately, but the tone will only be moved

⁄ ¤

Information Display

Ò.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will

have a much lower level than normal music, the

volume must be lowered after the adjustment for

all channels is made, but BEFORE you return to

the main menu and the test tone turns off.

3. Select any input associated with the surround

mode for which you want to adjust the output

levels. Remember that the same adjustments

must be made with all other surround modes

you´ve in use.

to another channel by pressing the

Navigation Button

D. When the manual

sequencing mode is active, the tone is turned off

⁄ ¤

by pressing the

Navigation Button

until the © cursor is pointing to the TEST

NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers have

been properly connected. As the test noise circu-

lates, listen to make certain that the sound comes

from the speaker position shown in the Main

‹ ›

TONEline and the / Navigation Button

Ea is then pressed to select OFFin the

highlighted video.

4. Manual output level adjustment is most easily

done through the CHANNELADJUST

menu (Figure 10). If you are already at the

If you find that the output levels are either

uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat the

procedure. Return to Step 2 and adjust the mas-

ter volume either slightly higher or lower to

accommodate your particular room layout and

your tastes. You may repeat this procedure as

many times as necessary to achieve a desired

result. In order to prevent possible damage to

your hearing or your equipment, we emphasize

that you should avoid setting the master volume

above 0dB.

Information Display

Ò. If the sound comes

main menu, press the Button

until

from a speaker location that does NOT match the

position indicated in the display, turn the AVR off

the on-screen © cursor is next to the MAN-

UALSETUPline. If you are not at the main

menu, press the OSD Button vto bring up

the MASTERMENU(Figure 1), and then

using the Main Power Switch

and check the

speaker wiring or connections to external power

amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is

connected to the correct output terminal.

press the Button

three times so that

the on-screen © cursor is next to the

MANUALSETUPline. Press the Set

NOTE: Remember that when your system has

only a single Surround Back speaker and is thus

configured for 6.1-channel operation, you will

hear the test tone twice from the back speaker,

once with the SBL indication and once with the

SBR indication. This is normal, and it allows you

to adjust the output balance for the mixing cir-

cuit that creates a 6.1 output when 7.1 modes

such as Logic 7/7.1 are used.

Button

to bring the MANUAL

SETUPmenu (Figure 6) to the screen, and

then scroll down until the © cursor is pointing

at the CHANNELADJUSTline and press

When all channels have an equal volume level,

⁄ ¤

the Set Button

the adjustment is complete. Use the

Buttons

TESTTONEline, and press the

to move the ➝ cursor next to the

‹

›

CHANNEL

ADJUST

Buttons Ea until the word OFF appears to

stop the test tone.

0dB

SBR:

SBL:

0dB

CEN:

0dB

6. After checking for speaker placement, let the

test noise circulate again, and listen to see

which channels sound louder than the others.

Using the front left speaker as a reference,

‹ ›

SUB:

Note that any time a given surround mode is

selected, even for a different source input, these

output level settings will be used. However, the

output levels must be set independently for each

surround mode, including variations such as

Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie versus Dolby Pro Logic

II-Music. Although this may seem to be tedious, it

is necessary in order to optimize the AVR’s per-

formance when differing methods are employed

to steer the audio materials to the various chan-

nels. However, the AVR will carry over the set-

tings for one mode to the same mode in a differ-

ent channel configuration, such as Dolby Pro

Logic IIx-Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie. If

you wish, as a shortcut to get started quickly, you

may set the levels for Dolby Pro Logic IIx-Movie

and copy down those settings, reentering them

for each of the Dolby modes and entering the

settings only for those speakers which are avail-

able for each mode. Later, it is recommended that

you adjust the output levels while listening to

CHANNEL

TEST

RESET:OFF

TONE

SEQ:AUTO

:OFF

TESY

TONE

BACK

MANUAL

SETUP

press the

Buttons Ea on the remote

to bring all speakers to the same volume level.

Figure 10

‹ ›

When one of the

buttons is pushed, the

When the CHANNELADJUSTmenu first

test noise circulation will pause on the channel

being adjusted to give you time to make the

adjustment. When you release the button, the

circulation will resume after five seconds. The

on-screen cursor © and the test noise can

also be moved directly to the speaker to be

⁄ ¤

appears, the test tone is off. Use the

Navigation Button

to select any channel

for adjustment using an external source, such as

a test disc, from which to judge the output levels.

After the © cursor is pointing to the channel to

‹ ›

be adjusted, press the / Navigation Button

adjusted by pressing the

on the remote.

buttons

Ea to raise or lower the output level.

However, before proceeding with any manual

adjustment we recommend that you first use the

AVR’s internal test tone generator and automatic

sequencer to send a tone to each channel so that

you may verify that all speaker connections have

been properly made.

7. Continue to adjust the individual channels

until the volume level sounds the same from

each speaker. Note that adjustments should be

‹ ›

made with the

Buttons Ea on the

remote only, NOT the main volume controls.

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various sources, as opposed to the test tone. See

page 31 for more information on trimming the

output levels to external source material.

Note: Output level adjustment is not available

for the VMAx or Surround Off mode, as no

surround speakers are used (so level differences

between the speakers in the room cannot occur).

But to compensate level differences between

stereo, VMAx and other surround modes (inde-

pendently from the input selected) the outputs

can be adjusted with the Level Trim Adjustment

procedure, see page 32, also for the Surround Off

(Stereo) and VMAx modes.

Note that any settings changed at any time, also

when the discrete buttons are used only, will be

stored in memory in the AVR, also if it´s turned

off completely, unless it will be reset (see page

42).

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not

adjustable using the test tone. To change the

subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output

Level Trim Adjustment on page 32.

Having completed the setup and configuration

process for your AVR, you are about to

experience the finest in music and home-

theater listening. Enjoy!

When all channels have an equal volume level,

the adjustment is complete. Now turn the

Volume

down to about –40dB, otherwise

After one input has been adjusted for analog or

digital input, speaker type and surround mode,

return to the INPUTSETUPline on the

MASTERmenu and enter the settings for each

input that you will use. In most cases, only the

digital input and surround mode may be different

from one input to the next, while the speaker

type will usually be the same (inputs set to

GLOBAL). But if prefered you can also select

different speaker types or turn speakers on or off

individually for each input in use.

the listening level may be too high as soon as

the source’s music starts to play. To exit this

⁄ ¤

menu, press the

buttons

until the

›

on-screen cursor is next to the BACKTO

MASTERMENUline, and then press the

Set Button

to return to the MASTER

MENU.

The output levels may also be adjusted at any

time using the remote control and semi-OSD sys-

tem. To adjust the output levels in this fashion,

press the Test Button

8. As soon as the

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages

have been made, the AVR is ready for operation.

While there are some additional settings to be

made, these are best done after you have had an

opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and

different kinds of program material. These

advanced settings are described on pages 33 to

34 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings

made in the initial configuration of the unit may

be changed at any time. As you add new or

different sources or speakers, or if you wish to

change a setting to better reflect your listening

taste, simply follow the instructions for changing

the settings for that parameter as shown in this

section.

button is pressed, the test tone will begin to

circulate as indicated earlier. The correct channel

from which the test noise should be heard will be

shown in the lower third of the video screen and

in the Main Information Display

Ò. While

the test noise is circulating, the proper channel

position will also be indicated in the Speaker/

Channel Input Indicators

by a blinking

letter within the correct channel. Turn up the

Volume

until you can hear the test noise

clearly.

⁄ ¤

To adjust the output level, press the

tons

but-

until the desired level is shown in the

display or on screen. Once the buttons are

released, the test noise will begin to circulate

again in five seconds.

When all channels have the same output level,

turn the Volume

down to about –40dB,

otherwise the listening level may be too high as

soon as the source’s music starts to play.

Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector

button again to turn the test tone off and

complete the process.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjust-

ment made will be effective for all inputs, but

only for the actual surround mode selected. To be

effective for any other mode select that mode

(with any input) and repeat the level adjustment

described above. This will also allow you to com-

pensate level differences between speakers, that

may be different with each surround mode, or to

increase or decrease the level of certain speakers

intentionally, depending on the surround mode

selected.

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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.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the

latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special

encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1

soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is

present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to

provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

DTS 5.1

When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is

available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played.

DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated

low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix

When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with

special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels

plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix

mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology

MOVIE

MUSIC

that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels

from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when

DOLBY PRO LOGIC an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. The

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix

surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals. while the Pro Logic II Music

mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with

normal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case.

The Pro Logic II mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from

conventional stereo recordings.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete

MUSIC

MOVIE

GAME

6.1 and 7.1 sound field from matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources in systems

configured for surround back speakers. Both Movie and Music versions of Pro Logic IIx are

available. Movie, Music and Game versions of Pro Logic IIx are available. Game mode ensures that

special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the

subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

Logic 7 Cinema

Logic 7 Music

Logic 7 Enhance

Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the

maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo

material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND

SELECTmenu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,

while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround

speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used

with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers

increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans

that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or

Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening

experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes

also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver

maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is

primarily used with musical programs and is available with the 5.1 surround mode option selected

only. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz

range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader

and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

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Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

DTS Neo:6 Music

These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel

surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select

the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding

is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded,

two-channel stereo program is being played.

When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- or 6-channel configuration may be available,

depending on the number of speakers in your system. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and

right and a center speaker are present; surround-channel information will be mixed into these speakers.

The 6-channel mode will only be available if you have configured your surround back speakers as active.

DTS 96/24

Dolby 3 Stereo

THEATER

DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended

information that improves the harmonics of the source material.

The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as

the artist intended.

Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create center-channel

information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully

mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism.

Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.

The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a

standard live performance theater, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

HALL 1

HALL 2

The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or

medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

VMAx Near

VMAx Far

When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode

delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the

center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field” mode should be selected when

your listening position is less than 1,5 m from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field” mode

may be selected when your listening position is greater than 1,5 m from the speakers.

The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones

are being used, the Far Field mode will push the sound field away from your ears,

reducing the “inside the head” sensation often experienced when using headphones.

5-Channel Stereo

7-Channel Stereo

This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and

back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1

operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in

situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left,

and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono

mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Surround Off (Stereo) These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel

Surround Off (Bypass) presentation of two-channel stereo programs. The Surround Off (Bypass) mode may only be

DSP Surround Off

used with analog source inputs, as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its

entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing

all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Surround Off mode. The

DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the signal

undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies

between the main speakers and a subwoofer.

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mode). Note that the front panel display will dim

to one half brightness when the Sleep function is

programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press

• When a Video source is selected, its audio signal

will be fed to the speakers and the video signal for

that input will be routed to the appropriate

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the setup and configu-

ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and

enjoy. The following instructions should be

followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of

your new receiver:

and hold the Sleep Button

until the infor-

Monitor Output Jack

a TV monitor connected to the AVR. If a component

video source is connected to the Video 1 or

Video 2 Component Inputs, it will be rout-

ed to the Component Video Outputs . Make

and will be viewable on

mation display returns to normal brightness and

the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the

words SLEEPOFFappear in the Main

Information Display

Turning the AVR On or Off

certain that your TV is set to the proper input to

view the appropriate video signal (composite, S-

Video or component video, see Notes for S-Video

on page 13).

• When using the AVR for the first time, you must

Source Selection

press the Main Power Switch

on the front

panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a

Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of

• To select a source, press any of the Source

Selector buttons on the remote 46

the Power Indicator

Standby, you may begin a listening session by

pressing the System Power Control or the

on the front panel or the

3. Once the unit is in

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

• There are two input choices available for use

with sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD play-

er that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct

buttons to turn the unit on, press the

Source button

AVR Selector

to have the remote control the

AVR Selector

5. Note that the Power

AVR functions.

Indicator

will turn blue. This will turn the unit

Inputs

9. Select the appropriate input accord-

on and return it to the input source that was last

used. The unit may also be turned on from Standby

by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons

on the remote 4567 or the Source

• The input source may also be changed by press-

ing the front-panel Input Source Selector but-

ing to the way your system and source equipment

is configured:

ton

%. Each press of the button will move the

• The 6CHDIRECTINPUTshould be

used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in

use and the input source device has its own inter-

nal bass management system. This input passes

the input from the source directly through to the

volume control without any analog to digital con-

version and it mutes the unused input jacks to

prevent unwanted noise from interfering with sys-

tem performance.

input selection through the list of available

inputs.

button

on the front panel.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

• As the input is changed, the AVR will auto-

matically switch to the digital input (if selected),

surround mode and speaker configuration that

were entered during the configuration process for

that source.

buttons (except VID3) to turn the unit on,

press the AVR Selector to have the remote

control the AVR functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses-

sion, simply press the System Power Control

• The front-panel Video 3 Inputs

Digital 3 Input or the Coaxial Digital 3

Input may be used to connect a device such

Ô, Optical

on the front panel or the Power Off Button

on the remote. Power will be shut off to any

equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched

AC Outlets and the Power Indicator

will turn orange.

• The 8CHDIRECTINPUTshould be

used when an input is connected to all eight

as a video game or camcorder to your home

entertainment system on a temporary basis.

8-Channel Direct Inputs

and when the

input source device has its own internal bass

management system. This input passes the input

from the source directly through to the volume

control without any analog to digital conversion

and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent

unwanted noise from interfering with system

performance.

• As the input source is changed, the new input

name will appear momentarily as an on-screen

display in the lower third of the video display.

The input name will also appear in the Main

Information Display

light next to the selected input’s name in the

front-panel Input Indicators

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it

is actually placing the system in a Standby mode,

as indicated by the orange color of the Power

Indicator

and a blue LED will

When you will be away from home for an extend-

ed period of time it is always a good idea to com-

pletely turn the unit off with the front panel

Note that when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel

Direct Input is in use, you may not select a sur-

round mode, as the external decoder determines

the processing in use. In addition, there is no

signal at the record outputs or bass management

when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel Direct Input is

in use and the tone or balance controls will not

function.

• When a pure audio input (CD, Tuner, Tape,

6/8 Channel Input) is selected, the last video input

used remains routed to the Video Outputs

PR and Video Monitor Output

mits simultaneous viewing and listening to differ-

ent sources.

Main Power Switch

NOTE: All preset memories may be lost if the unit

is left turned off with the Main Power Switch

B. This per-

for more than two weeks.

Using the Sleep Timer

• To program the AVR for automatic turn-off, press

• When

Digital Media Player (DMP)

Controls and Use of Headphones

source is selected, if a compatible Apple iPod

device is inserted in an optional Harman Kardon

the Sleep Button

on the remote. Each press

of the button will increase the time before shut

down in the following sequence:

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using

that is connected to

Connector on the rear panel, function mes-

sages will appear on any video display connected

to the AVR’s Video Monitor Outputs , and

DMP

the front panel Volume Control

Volume Up/Down buttons.

or remote

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press

the Mute button . This will interrupt the out-

the remote control may be used to navigate the

iPod and access many of its functions. The func-

tion messages will also appear in the front-panel

display, and the iPod’s battery may be charged.

See the owner’s guides for

iPod for more information.

put to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it

will not affect any recording or dubbing that may

be in progress. When the system is muted, the

word MUTEwill blink in the Main Infor-

The sleep time will be displayed in the Main

Information Display

and it will count down

until the time has elapsed.

and your

mation Display

Ò. Press the Mute button

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,

the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby

again to return to normal operation.

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• To set the output of the AVR so that the output

is “flat,” with the tone and balance controls de-

broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround

sound may be decoded via any of the analog sur-

round modes such as Pro Logic II or IIx Cinema,

Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when they

are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable,

pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a

growing number of made-for-television programs,

sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are

also recorded in surround sound. You may view a

list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories

Web site at www.dolby.com.

correct mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless of

the mode that has been previously selected. For

more information on selecting digital sources, see

the following section of this manual.

activated, press the Tone Mode button

once

or twice so that the words ToneOffappear

momentarily in the Main Information Display

When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are

in use there is no surround processing, as these

inputs take the analog output signals from an

optional, external DVD-Audio or SACD player, or

another source device and carry them straight

through to the volume control.

. To return the tone controls to an active con-

dition, press the Tone Mode button once or

twice so that the words ToneInmomentarily

appear in the Main Information Display

• For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereo

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel

stereo, using the front left and front right speakers

only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and

into the front panel Headphone Jack

4. Note

Even when a program is not listed as carrying

intentional surround information, you may find

that the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music, DTS NEO:6

Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes often

deliver enveloping surround presentations through

the use of the natural surround information

present in all stereo recordings.

that when the headphone’s plug is connected,

the word HEADPHONESINwill scroll once

configured), press the Stereo Button

across the Main Information Display

and

until SURROFFappears in the Main

Information Display Ò.

all speakers will be silenced. When the head-

phone plug is removed, the audio feed to the

speakers will be restored.

Digital Audio Playback

However, for stereo programs without any

Digital audio is a major advancement over older

analog surround processing systems such as

Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five or six discrete

channels: left front, center, right front, left

surround and right surround and with DTS ES

(see below) even surround back (with identical

signals for left and right). Each channel repro-

duces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and

offers dramatically improved dynamic range and

significant improvements to signal-to-noise

ratios. In addition, digital systems have the

capability to deliver an additional channel that is

specifically devoted to low-frequency information.

This is the “.1” channel referred to when you see

these systems described as “5.1,” “6.1” or

“7.1”. The bass channel is separate from the

other channels, but since it is intentionally

bandwidth-limited, sound designers have given it

that unique designation.

Surround Mode Selection

surround information the Theater, Hall and 5/7CH

Stereo modes should be tried (effective particularly

with old ”extreme” stereo recordings) and for

mono programs, we suggest that you try the

Theater or Hall modes. And when you use only two

front channel speakers you should select Harman’s

patented VMAx mode, delivering a virtually three

dimensional sound space with two speakers only.

One of the most important features of the

AVR 140 is its ability to reproduce a full multi-

channel surround sound field from digital

sources, analog matrix surround encoded

programs and standard stereo or even mono

programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on person-

al taste, as well as the type of program source

material being used. For example, CDs, motion

pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one

of the major surround-encoding processes, such

as Dolby Surround should be played in either the

Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Movie (with movies) or

Music (with music) surround mode, with any DTS

NEO:6 mode or with Harman Kardon´s exclusive

Logic 7 Movie Mode, to create a full range 5.1

channel or (with Logic 7 and DTS NEO:6) even

7.1 channel surround signal from surround

encoded programs, with a stereophonic left and

right rear signal, just as it was recorded (e.g.

sound being recorded from left rear side will be

heard from that side only, for more details see

chart on page 26).

Surround modes are selected using either the

front panel controls or the remote. To select a

new surround mode from the front panel, first

press the Surround Mode Group Selector

Button

until the desired major surround

mode group such as Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is

selected. Next, press the Surround Mode

Selector Button

to choose the specific

individual surround mode.

To select a surround mode using the remote con-

trol, press the button for the major surround

mode group that includes the mode you wish to

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3^®) is a

standard part of DVD, and is available on

specially encoded LD discs and satellite

broadcasts and it is a part of the new high-

definition television (HDTV) system.

choose from: Dolby

DTS Neo:6 , Logic 7

DSP Surround . The first press of the button

, DTS Surround

, Stereo

will show the current mode from that group if it

is already in use, or the first available mode if you

are currently using another mode. To cycle

through the available modes in that group press

the button again until the desired mode appears

Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g.

"D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD), that are encoded

with Dolby Pro Logic information, are received via

any digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

mode will be selected automatically (in addition

to the Dolby Digital mode) and will decode a full

range 5.1 channel surround sound even from

those recordings (see also "Dolby Digital" on

page 29).

Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is

required to use the AVR to listen to the Dolby

Digital sound tracks available on laser discs.

Connect the RF output of the LD player to the

demodulator and then connect the digital output

of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial

inputs NR*Óof the AVR.

in the Main Information Display

and the

on-screen display.

To select from the DSP modes (Hall 1, Hall 2,

Theater, VMAx Near or VMAx Far) press the

No demodulator is required for use with DVD

players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

To create wide, enveloping sound field environ-

ments and defined pans and flyovers with all

analog stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro

Logic II Music or Emulation mode or Harman

Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 Music mode for a

dramatic improvement in comparison to the

Dolby Pro Logic (I) mode of former times.

Surround Mode Selector

repeatedly to

scroll through the list of available modes.

DTS

As the surround modes change, a blue LED will

light next to the current mode in the Surround

DTS is another digital audio system that is capa-

ble of delivering 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 audio. Although

both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use

different methods of encoding the signals, and

thus they require different decoding circuits to

convert the digital signals back to analog.

Mode Indicators

(

list on the front panel.

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may

only be selected when a digital input is in use. In

addition, when a digital source is present, the

AVR will automatically select and switch to the

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with

matrix surround information, it retains the sur-

round information as long as the program is

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DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on select

DVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-

only DTS CDs. You may use any LD, DVD or CD

player equipped with a digital output to play DTS-

encoded special audio-only CDs with the AVR,

but DTS-LDs can be played on LD players and

DTS-DVDs on DVD players only. All that is

front panel NR*Ó. In order to provide a

backup signal and a source for analog stereo

recording, the analog outputs provided on digital

source equipment should also be connected to

their appropriate inputs on the AVR rear panel

(e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output

Surround Mode Types

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three digit

indication will appear, showing the number of

channels present in the data. An example of this

type of display is 3/2/.1.

from a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs

on the

The first number indicates how many discrete

front channel signals are present.

required is to connect the player’s digital output

to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the

rear panel when you connect the source’s digital

outputs).

• A 3 tells you that separate front left, center and

front right signals are available. This will be dis-

played for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 pro-

grams.

rear panel NR or front panel *Ó

To select a digital source such as DVD, first select

its input using the remote or front panel Input

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS

sound tracks, the DVD player must be compatible

with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on

the player’s front panel. Note that early DVD play-

ers may not be able to play DTS- encoded DVDs.

This does not indicate a problem with the AVR, as

some players cannot pass the DTS signal through

to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt as to

the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS

DVDs, consult the player’s owner’s manual.

Selector

as outlined in this manual in

order to feed its video signal (if any) to the TV

monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for

recording. When the digital input associated with

the input selected (e.g. “DVD”) is not selected

automatically (due to the input settings made

earlier during the system configuration, see page

18), select the digital source by pressing the

• A 2 tells you that separate front left and right

signals are available, but there is no discrete

center channel signal. This will be displayed for

Dolby Digital bit streams that have stereo pro-

gram material.

• A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channel

available in the Dolby Digital bitstream.

Digital Input Selector button

and

on the remote

on the front panel to

⁄ ¤

then using the

buttons

Please note that some DVD players are shipped

with their output set for Dolby Digital only. To

insure that DTS data is being sent to the AVR,

please check the setup menu system on your DVD

player to make certain that DTS data output is

enabled.

The middle number indicates how many discrete

surround channel signals are present.

or the Selector buttons

choose any of the OPTICALor COAXIAL

inputs, as they appear in the Main Information

• A 2 tells you that separate surround left and

right signals are available. This will be displayed

for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

Display

or on-screen display.

When the digital source is playing, the AVR will

automatically detect whether it is a multichannel

Dolby Digital or DTS source or a conventional

PCM signal, which is the standard output from

CD players.

PCM Audio Playback

• A 1 tells you that there is only a single, sur-

round encoded surround channel. This will

appear for Dolby Digital bit streams that have

matrix encoding.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- com-

pressed digital audio system used for compact

discs, Non-Dolby Digital/DTS Laserdiscs and some

special PCM encoded DVDs. The digital circuits in

the AVR are capable of high quality digital-to-ana-

log decoding, and they may be connected directly

to the digital audio output of your CD/DVD or LD

player (LD only for PCM or DTS programs, for

Dolby Digital laser discs an RF adapter is needed,

see ”Dolby Digital” above).

Note that a digital input (e.g. coaxial) remains

associated with any analog input (e.g. DVD) as

soon as it is selected, thus the digital input need

not be re-selected each time the appropriate

input choice (e.g. DVD) is made.

• A 0 indicates that there is no surround channel

information. This will be displayed for two-

channel stereo programs.

The last number indicates if there is a discrete

Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. This is the

“.1” in the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound

and it is a special channel that contains only bass

frequencies.

Digital Bitstream Indicators

Connections may be made to either the Optical

or Coaxial inputs NR on the rear panel or the

When a digital source is playing, the AVR senses

the type of bitstream data that is present. Using

this information, the correct surround mode will

automatically be selected. For example, DTS bit-

streams will cause the unit to switch to DTS

decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable

Dolby Digital decoding. When the unit senses

PCM data, from CDs and LDs and some music

DVDs or certain tracks on normal DVDs, it will

allow the appropriate surround mode to be select-

ed manually. Since the range of available surround

modes depends on the type of digital data that is

present, the AVR uses a variety of indicators to let

you know what type of signal is present. This will

help you to understand the choice of modes and

the input channels recorded on the disc.

front panel Digital Inputs *Ó

• A .1 tells you that an LFE channel is present.

This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and

DTS 5.1 programs, as available.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the

input for the desired source (e.g., CD) to feed its

video signal (if any) to the TV monitor and to pro-

vide its analog audio signal for recording. Next

• A 0 indicates that there is no LFE channel infor-

mation available. However, even when there is

no dedicated LFE channel, low frequency sound

will be present at the subwoofer output when

the speaker configuration is set to show the

presence of subwoofer.

press the Digital Select button

and then

⁄ ¤

use the

buttons

on the remote, or the

on the front panel, until the

desired choice appears in the Main Information

Display , then press the Set button

to confirm the choice.

Selector buttons

• The information in the right side of the display

will tell you if the digital audio data contains a

special flag signal that will automatically

activate the appropriate 6.1 or 7.1 mode. This

will be shown as EX-ON or EX-OFF for Dolby

Digital bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS

bitstreams.

During PCM playback the unit automatically will

turn to the default surround mode or to the

LOGIC7mode but you also may select any

surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS.

When a digital source is playing, the AVR will

display a variety of messages to indicate the type

of bitstream received. These messages will appear

shortly after an input or surround mode is

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode you must have prop-

erly connected a digital source to the AVR.

Connect the digital outputs from DVD players,

HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to

the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or

An UNLOCKmessage may appear in the

changed, and will remain in the Main Informa-

Lower Display Line

Ò. This is your indication

tion Display

for about five seconds before

that the digital audio data stream has been inter-

rupted or is no longer present. When that occurs,

the unit’s digital signal processor has no signal to

the display returns to the normal surround mode

indication.

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lock onto, and is thus “unlocked.” You may see

this message when a DVD is first started until the

stream is playing and the processor determines

which mode to apply; or any time the data stream

is stopped or paused, such as when the menus of

some discs are displayed or when the player is

switching between the different sections of a

disc. You may also see the message when a satel-

lite receiver, cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use

if the digital audio is temporarily interrupted

when channels are changed or when a cable box

switches from a channel with a digital data

stream to a channel with analog audio only. The

UNLOCKmessage is normal, and does not indi-

cate any problem with your receiver. Rather, it

tells you that the incoming data has simply been

paused or is not present for a variety of possible

reasons.

Stereo icon lights in the Surround Mode

Indicators in addition to the DTS icon.

Continue scrolling to engage DTS 5.1 process-

ing or DTS+Neo:6 (6-channel) processing.

(

• If a DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete signal is present, you

may choose a two-channel presentation, a 5.1-

channel presentation or a 6.1-channel presen-

tation (if your AVR has been configured for 6.1

operation). Scroll through the DTS surround

modes until the Stereo icon lights in the

Surround Mode Indicators

(

in addition

to the DTS icon. Continue scrolling to engage

DTS 5.1 processing or DTS-ES Discrete

processing.

These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/SBR

letters that are inside the center boxes of the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

in the

When a Dolby Digital signal with a 3/1/0 or 2/0/0

signal is detected you may select any of the Dolby

surround modes.

front panel Main Information Display

Remember that the AVR 140 is capable of pro-

cessing a 7.1-channel signal, although you may

only connect one surround back speaker to it. It

will automatically combine the left and right sur-

round back channel information, and output it

through the single surround back speaker, if you

have configured that speaker using the

It is always a good idea to check the readout for

the channel data to make certain that it matches

the audio logo information shown on the back of

a DVD package. In some cases you will see indi-

cation for “2/0/0” even when the disc contains a

full 5.1, or 3/2/.1 signal. When this happens,

check the audio output settings for your DVD

player or the audio menu selections for the specif-

ic disc being played to make certain that the play-

er is sending the correct signal to the AVR.

When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signals

are being played, the AVR will automatically

switch to the proper surround mode, and no other

processing may be selected. When a Dolby Digital

signal with a 3/1/0 or 2/0/0 signal is detected you

may select any of the Dolby surround modes.

SPEAKERSIZEmenu (Figure 7).

When a standard analog stereo or matrix

surround signal is in use, only the “L” and “R”

indicators will light, as analog signals have only

left and right channels.

If the EX flag is off, and your receiver has been

configured for 6.1/7.1 operation, you may manu-

ally turn on EX processing as appropriate by sim-

ply selecting the Dolby Digital EX surround mode

as described on pages 18 and 26. When the ES

flag is not present in a DTS bitstream, you may

benefit from a 6.1-channel presentation by select-

ing the DTS+Neo:6 surround mode as described

on pages 18 and 26. In that mode, the DTS Neo:6

algorithms will be used to derive the surround

back channel from the DTS bit-stream informa-

tion.

Digital signals, however, may have one, two, five,

six or seven separate channels, depending on the

program material, the method of transmission

and the way in which it was encoded. When a

digital signal is playing, the letters in these

indicators will light in response to the specific sig-

nal being received. It is important to note that

although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to

as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or

audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby

Digital programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is

sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital

soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and “R”

indicators.

PCM Playback Indications

PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code

Modulation, which is the type of digital signal

used for standard CD playback, and other non-

Dolby Digital and non-DTS digital sources such as

Mini-Disc. When a PCM signal is detected, the

Main Information Display

will briefly

show a message with the letters PCM, in addition

to a readout of the sampling frequency of the

digital signal.

When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signals

are being played, the AVR will automatically

switch to the proper surround mode, and no other

processing may be selected, with these excep-

tions:

In most cases this will be 48KHZ, though in

the case of specially mastered, high-resolution

audio discs you will see a 96KHZindication.

The PCM48KHZindication will also appear

when modes or inputs are changed for analog

sources. In those cases the system is telling you

the sampling frequency used internally at the

output of the analog-to-digital converters that

change the incoming signal from a VCR, tape

deck, the tuner, or other ana-log source to digital.

• When a Dolby Digital 2.0 signal is detected, you

may choose to listen to it in its native form. To

do so, scroll through the Dolby surround modes

until the Stereo icon lights in the Surround

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both

“5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound-

track. When playing a DVD, always be certain to

check the type of material on the disc. Most discs

show this information in the form of a listing or

icon on the back of the disc jacket. When a disc

does offer multiple soundtrack choices, you may

have to make some adjustments to your 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 or to select the appropriate audio

track and thus language. It is also possible for the

type of signal feed to change during the course of

a DVD playback. In some cases the previews of

special material will only be recorded in 2.0

audio, while the main feature is available in 5.1

audio. As long as your DVD player is set for 6-

channel output, the AVR will automatically sense

changes to the bitstream and channel count and

reflect them in these indicators.

Mode Indicators

(

in addition to the Dolby

Digital icon.

Alternatively, you may engage surround pro-

cessing by scrolling through the Dolby Pro Logic

II and IIx modes, and the Dolby Pro Logic icon

will light in addition to the Dolby Digital icon.

Speaker/Channel Indicators

In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the

AVR features a set of unique channel-input

indicators that tell you how many channels of

digital information are being received and/or

whether the digital signal is interrupted.

(See Figure).

• As indicated above, when the EX flag is not

present in a Dolby Digital bitstream, you may

scroll through the Dolby surround modes to

manually select Dolby Digital EX processing.

• When a DTS 5.1 signal is detected, you may lis-

ten to it as a two-channel presentation, a 5.1-

channel presentation or a 6.1-channel presen-

tation (if your AVR is configured for 6.1 opera-

tion). To hear a two-channel presentation, scroll

through the DTS sur-round modes until the

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Important Note: When a digital surround

source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the letters

SBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels will

appear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6.1 source

is played. Then this surround mode will be indi-

cated in the front display and on-screen display.

With all other recordings the icons for the sur-

round back speakers may light (when those

speakers have been configured) to indicate that a

signal will be fed to them (Matrix decoded with

NEO:6, LOGIC 7 or 7 CH Stereo), but no letters

inside will light as the unit will not receive an

input signal for the surround back channels.

• Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD

movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that

some future digital sources may not be compatible

with the AVR.

MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

• To make an analog recording from a digital

source is possible, but only from a PCM source

(not Dolby Digital or DTS) and correctly only with

"Surround Off" mode (with any Surround mode

only the L/R front signals will be fed to the record

outputs).

• Note that not all digitally encoded programs

and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full

5.1 or 6.1 channel audio. Consult the program

guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to

determine which type of audio has been record-

ed on the disc. The AVR will automatically sense

the type of digital surround encoding used,

Using

When Harman Kardon’s

connected and a compatible Apple^®iPod^®is

docked in The Bridge, press the DMP

Selector Button to choose the iPod as the

input source. Pressing the DMP

Selector Button will also activate the AVR

(optional) is

indicate it in the Channel Input Indicators

and adjust to accommodate it.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,

you normally may not be able to select some of

the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro

Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH/7CH

Stereo or Logic 7, except with specific Dolby

Digital 2.0 recordings that can be played with

the Pro Logic II modes too (see page 26).

Indicators

also flash to indicate when a bit-

stream has been interrupted. This will happen

when a digital input source is selected before the

playback starts, or when a digital source such as

a DVD is put into a Pause mode. The flashing

indicators remind you that the playback has

stopped due to the absence of a digital signal

and not through any fault of the AVR. This is

normal, and the digital playback will resume

once the playback is started again.

remote’s control codes for the iPod, and you may

also use the front-panel controls to operate the

iPod. You may also select

source from the front panel by repeatedly press-

ing the Input Source Selector until DMP

appears in the Upper Display Line

although no Input Indicator will light.

DMP as the

• When a digital source is playing, it is NOT pos-

sible to make an analog recording using the



When The Bridge is properly connected and a

com-patible iPod is properly docked, the Upper

Tape

or Video 1

record outputs, even if

the source is connected to any digital input of

the AVR only, as long as "Surround Off" mode is

selected (possible with a PCM source only). But

the analog two channel signal, even of a Dolby

Digital (not DTS) source, the ”Downmix” to

Stereo or Dolby Surround, can be recorded by

connecting its analog audio outputs to the

appropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR.

Additionally, the digital signals will be passed

Night Mode

Display Line

will read DMP/CON-

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night

mode, which enables Dolby Digital input sources

to be played back with full digital intelligibilty

while reducing the maximum peak level and

lifting the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents

abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others

without reducing the impact of the digital source.

The Night mode is available only when the Dolby

Digital mode is selected.

NECTED. Once that message appears, use the

remote or front-panel buttons to control the

iPod. See the Function List Table on pages 40-41

for a listing of the remote control buttons that

have been programmed to control the iPod. In

brief, the Reverse Search, Play and Forward

⁄ ¤ ‹ ›

Search Buttons

and the

/ /

Buttons DEa and Set Button

may

through to the Digital Audio Outputs

be used in a similar manner to the corresponding

controls on the iPod. Additional buttons on the

remote may also be used to navigate your iPod’s

albums and playlists. Complete details on operat-

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby

Tape Recording

Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR is sent to

the record outputs. This means that any program

you are watching or listening to may be recorded

simply by placing machines connected to the out-

⁄ ¤

Button

on the remote. Next, press the

ing an iPod using

are furnished with

and an AVR remote

buttons

to select either the middle range or

full compression versions of the Night mode. To

⁄ ¤

turn the Night mode off, press the

buttons

The front-panel controls may be used to access a

limited number of iPod functions. Press the

until the message in the lower third of the

video display and the Main Information

Display reads D-RANGEOFF.

puts for Tape Outputs

or Video 1 Outputs

Tuner Mode Button

current track. The Tuning Selector

to play or pause the

may be

P7 in the record mode.

)

When a digital audio recorder is connected to

any of the Digital Audio Outputs , you are

used to search reverse (left side of button) or for-

ward (right side of button) through the tracks.

The Night mode may also be selected to always

be on as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is

activated at either level of compression using the

options in the DOLBYmenu. See page 18 for

information on using the menus to set this

option.

able to record the digital signal using a CD-R,

MiniDisc or other digital recording system.

Note that all digital signals will be passed

through to both, coaxial and optical, digital

outputs simultanously, no matter which kind of

digital input was selected.

Press the Tuner Band Selector

to call up

‹

›

the iPod’s menu. Press the

scroll, and the Set Button

Buttons

to select.

Output Level Adjustment

With Source Signals

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

• When the digital playback source is stopped, or

in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode,

the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and

the channel position letters inside the Speaker/

NOTES:

Normal output level adjustment for the

AVR is established using the test tone, as out-

• The digital outputs are active only when a digital

signal is present, and they do not convert an ana-

log input to a digital signal, or change the format

of the digital signal (e.g. Dolby Digital to PCM or

vice versa, but coaxial digital signals are converted

to optical signals and vice versa). In additon, the

digital recorder must be compatible with the

output signal. For example, the PCM digital output

from a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R or

lined on page 23. In some cases, however, it may

be desirable to adjust the output levels using

program material such as a test disc, or a selec-

tion you are familiar with. Additionally, the out-

put level for the subwoofer and those for the

Stereo and VMAx modes can only be adjusted

using this procedure.

Channel Indicators

will flash. This is nor-

mal and does not indicate a problem with either

the AVR or the source machine. The AVR will

return to digital playback as soon as the data is

available and when the machine is in a standard

play mode.

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Operation

Advanced Features

To adjust the output levels using program materi-

al, first select the surround mode for which you

want to trim the speakers (see NOTE below), start

your program material source and set the

select the channels to be adjusted. At each

The AVR 140 is equipped with a number of ad-

vanced features that add extra flexibility to the

unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use

these features to operate the unit, they provide

additional options that you may wish to use.

‹ ›

channel position use the

Buttons Ea

to change the output level.

Remember, when you are using a disc with test

signal (e.g. pink noise) or an external signal

generator as the source, the goal is to have the

output level at each channel be equal when

heard at the listening position, with any surround

mode selected. When your test source is a normal

disc with music signals, you may adjust the level

for each channel and surround mode as you pre-

fer, e.g. you may lower the center channel level

when you find it to be too high or increase the

level of the rears when you find it to be too low

with specific surround modes.

reference volume for the front left and front right

channels using the Volume Control

Front-Panel-Display Fade

Once the reference level has been set, press the

In normal operation, the front-panel displays and

indicators remain on at full brightness, although

you may also dim them or turn them off as

shown on page 34. As an additional option, you

may also set the AVR so that the displays are on

whenever a button is pressed on the front panel

or remote, but then fade out after a set period of

time.

Channel Select button and note that

FRONTLLEVELwill appear in the Main

Information Display . To change the level,

first press the Set button

the Selector buttons

CÙ

or the

@, and then use

⁄ ¤

buttons

to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the

volume control, as this will alter the reference

setting.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their original

To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode,

Once the change has been made, press the Set

⁄ ¤

factory default of 0dB offset, press the

Buttons

press the OSD Button

to bring the Master

button

tons

and then press the Selector but-

so that the on-screen cursor is next

⁄ ¤

Menu to the screen. Press the

Button

the ADVANCEDline, and press the Set

Button to enter the ADVANCED

Navigation

⁄ ¤

or the

buttons

to select the

to the CHANNELRESETline and press the

next output channel location that you wish to

adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press the

⁄ ¤

‹ ›

Buttons Ea so that the word ON is

highlighted. After the levels are reset, resume the

procedure outlined above to reset the levels to

the desired settings. When all adjustments are

⁄ ¤

Selector buttons

or the

buttons

SELECTmenu (Figure 11).

until WOOFERLEVELappears in the Main

Information Display or on-screen display

(only available if the subwoofer is turned on).

done, press the

Buttons

to move the

* ADVANCED SELECT *

TOMASTERMENUand then press the Set

VFD FADE TIME OUT:OFF

VOLUME DEFAULT:OFF

DEFAULT VOL SET:7 25dB

SEMI OSD TIME OUT:5

FULL OSD TIME OUT:20

DEFAULT SURR MODE:ON

OSD BACKGROUND:BLUE

Press the Set button

when the name of

Button

if you wish to go back to the main

the desired channel appears in the Main

Information Display and on-screen display,

menu to make other adjustments. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD

and follow the instructions shown above to

adjust the level.

Button

to exit the menu system.

BACK TO MASTER MENU

NOTE: The output levels may be separately

trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode.

If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific

mode, select that mode and then follow the instruc-

tions in the steps shown above.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-

nels requiring adjustment have been set. When

all adjustments have been made and no further

adjustments are made for five seconds, the AVR

will return to normal operation.

Figure 11

With the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu on

⁄ ¤

your video display, press the

Button

the VFDFADETIMEOUTline. Next, press

Navigation

With Stereo and Vmax modes the adjustment

procedure described above is the only way to trim

the output level, e.g. to match the Stereo or Vmax

level with other modes.

The channel output may also be adjusted using

the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the

volume to a comfortable listening level using the

‹ ›

the

Navigation Button Ea so that

the amount of time that you wish the displays to

fade out after a button is pressed is shown.

Volume Control

button to bring up the MASTERMENU

(Figure 1). Press the Button three times

ıd. Then, press the OSD

Once this time is set and the unit returned to nor-

mal operation, the displays will remain on for the

time period selected whenever a button is

pressed on the front panel or remote. After that

time they will gradually fade out, with the excep-

tion of the lighting surrounding the Standby/On

Memory Backup

until the on-screen ^›cursor is next to the

MANUALADJUSTline. Press the Set Button

This product is equipped with a memory backup

system that preserves tuner presets and system

configuration information if the unit is turned off

completely, accidentally unplugged or subjected

to a power outage. This memory will last for

approximately two weeks, after which time all

information must be reentered.

to activate the MANUALADJUSTand

⁄ ¤

use the

to scroll to the CHANNEL

to dis-

play the CHANNELADJUSTsubmenu.

ADJUSTline. Press the Set Button

Switch

3, which remains on to remind you that

the AVR is turned on. Note that if the displays

have been turned completely off using the Dim

Button, as shown on page 34, the Fade function

will not operate.

CHANNEL

ADJUST

0dB

SBR:

SBL:

0dB

CEN:

If you wish to make adjustments to other items

on the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, press

⁄ ¤

SUB:

CHANNEL

TEST

RESET:OFF

TONE

SEQ:AUTO

:OFF

TESY

TONE

the

Navigation Button

to place the

BACK

MANUAL

SETUP

MENUline and press the Set Button

make an adjustment to another menu. If you

Figure 10

When the menu appears, the internal test tone

will be turned off. This will allow you to use your

external test disc or other source material as the

⁄ ¤

have completed all adjustments, press the OSD

Button

to exit the menu system.

test signal. Then, use the

Buttons

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Advanced Features

Turn On Volume Level

Semi-OSD Settings

Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment

As is the case with most audio/video receivers,

when the AVR is turned on, it will always return

to the volume setting in effect when the unit

was turned off. However, you may prefer to

always have the AVR turn on at a specific set-

ting, regardless of what was last in use when

the unit was turned off. To change the default

condition so that the same volume level is

always used at turn-on, you will need to make

an adjustment in the ADVANCEDSELECT

menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD

The FULLOSDmenu system is used to

simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR

using a series of on-screen menus. The factory

default setting for these menus leaves them on

the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inac-

tivity before they disappear from the screen or

Time Out. This Time Out is a safety measure to

prevent the menu text from burning into the

CRTs in your monitor or projector, which might

happen if they were left on indefinitely. However,

some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or

shorter period before the Time Out display.

The semi-OSD system places one line messages

at the lower third of the video display screen

whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround

mode or tuner frequency of any of the configura-

tion settings are changed. The semi-OSD system

is helpful in that enables you to have feedback

on any control changes or remote commands

using the video display when it is difficult to

view the front-panel displays. However, you may

occasionally prefer to turn these displays off for

a particular listening session. You may also want

to adjust the length of time the displays remain

on the screen. Both of those options are possible

with the AVR.

button

to bring the MASTERMENU

⁄

(Figure 1) to the screen. Press the button

To change the Full-OSD Time Out, you will need

to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECTmenu (Figure 11). To start the

ADVANCEDline. Press the Set button to

enter the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu

(Figure 11).

To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will need

to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECTmenu (Figure 11). To start the

adjustment, press the OSD button

to bring

the MASTERMENUto the screen. Press the

At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

the VOLUMEDEFAULTline by pressing

⁄ ¤

⁄

button

next to the ADVANCEDline. Press the Set

Button to enter the ADVANCED

adjustment, press the OSD button

to bring

the MASTERMENUto the screen. Press the

⁄

Button

the

buttons

as needed. Next, press

SELECTmenu (Figure 11).

next to the ADVANCEDline. Press the Set

Button to enter the ADVANCED

›

the button

shown in the video display. Next, press the

button

so that the word ONis

At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

the FULLOSDTIMEOUTline by pressing

⁄ ¤

SELECTmenu.

›

once so that the on-screen cursor

is next to the DEFAULTVOLSETline. To

At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

⁄ ¤

the

Buttons

as needed. Next, press

‹ ›

set the desired turn-on volume, press the

‹ ›

buttons Ea until the desired time

buttons Ea or hold them pressed until the

desired volume level is shown on the

DEFAULTVOLSETline. Note that this

setting may NOT be made with the regular vol-

ume controls.

the SEMIOSDline by pressing the

but-

is displayed in seconds. Note that unlike most of

the other options in this menu, this is a perma-

nent setting change, and the time-out entry will

remain in effect until it is changed, even when

the unit is turned off.

›

tons

as needed. Next, press the button

so that the word OFFis shown in the

video display.

Note that this setting is temporary and will

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume

cannot be heard while the setting is being made,

you may wish to determine the setting before

making the adjustment. To do this, listen to any

source and adjust the volume to the desired

remain active only until it is changed or until the

AVR is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the

semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if

they were switched off for the previous listening

session.

If you wish to make other adjustments in the

⁄ ¤

menu, press the

Buttons

until the

or the BACKTOMASTERMENUline and

press the Set button

F. If you have no other

level using the regular volume controls

adjustments to make, press the OSD Button

To change the length of time that the semi-OSD

displays remain on the screen, go to the

ADVANCEDSELECTMenu as outlined

⁄ ¤

When the desired volume level to be used at

turn-on is reached, make a note of the setting as

it appears in the lower third of the video screen

to exit the menu system.

earlier, and press the

buttons

as need-

or in the Main Information Display

Ò.

SEMI-OSDTIMEOUTline. Next, press

‹›

A typical volume level will appear as a negative

number such as -25dB. When making the

‹ ›

the

Buttons Ea until the desired time

adjustment, use the

enter this setting.

buttons Ea to

in seconds is displayed. Note that unlike most of

the other options in this menu, this is a perma-

nent setting change, and the time-out entry will

remain in effect until it is changed, even when

the unit is turned off.

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this

menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in

effect even when the unit is turned off

completely, unless it is changed or turned off in

this menu.

If you wish to make other adjustments in the

⁄ ¤

menu, press the

Buttons

until the on-

If you wish to make other adjustments in the

the BACKTOMASTERMENUline and

⁄ ¤

menu, press the

Buttons

until the on-

the BACKTOMASTERMENUline and

press the Set button

adjustments to make, press the OSD Button

F. If you have no other

press the Set button

F. If you have no other

to exit the menu system.

adjustments to make, press the OSD Button

to exit the menu system.

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Tuner Operation

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

4. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-

ing the Direct button , and then pressing

the Numeric Keys that correspond to the

station’s frequency. Note that for entering num-

bers higher than 100 you need to enter only the

"1" rather than "10", the first "0" will be

added automatically. The desired station will

automatically be tuned after the latest number is

entered. If you press an incorrect button while

entering a direct frequency, press the Clear

Default Surround Mode

⁄ ¤

Buttons

until the on-screen ➝ cur-

In normal operation, when the AVR senses a

Dolby Digital or DTS digital audio data stream, it

will automatically switch the appropriate default

surround mode, with the AVR responding to the

data flags that are encoded on the DVD disc or

in the digital video broadcast. In most cases, this

is the correct mode, but you may have a particu-

lar preference for the mode you wish to hear

when Dolby Digital or DTS is present. The AVR

allows you to set the unit so that it will either

respond to the default or switch to your desired

mode.

sor is next to the desired setting or the BACK

TOMASTERMENUline and press the Set

Button

F. If you have no other adjustments

to make, press the OSD Button

to exit the

menu system.

Basic Tuner Operation

The AVR 140’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM

and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving

RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or

they may be stored as favorite station presets and

recalled from a 30 position memory.

button

to start over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a stereo

station is weak, audio quality will be increased

by switching to Mono mode by pressing the

If you wish to leave the default so that the mode

choice encoded in the disc is always used, no

further action is needed. Simply leave the setting

at the factory default of ON.

Tuner Mode button

ing the Band Selector

that MANUALappears momentarily in the

on the remote or hold-

Station Selection

on the front panel so

1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button

on the remote to select the tuner as an input.

The tuner may be selected from the front panel

by either pressing the Input Source Selector

Main Information Display

and then goes

To set the unit so that it responds to the last sur-

round mode used when a Dolby Digital or DTS

⁄ ¤

out.

Preset Tuning

until the tuner is active or by pressing the

source is playing, press the

Buttons

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be

stored in the AVR’s memory for easy recall using

the front panel controls or the remote.

Tuner Band Selector at any time.

DEFAULTSURRMODEline. Press the

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button

‹ ›

Buttons Ea so that OFFappears,

or Tuner Band Selector again to switch

and the setting will change. The unit will now

use the last mode, not the disc’s default for the

two digitally encoded data streams.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune the

station using the steps outlined above. Then:

between AM and FM so that the desired

frequency band is selected.

1. Press the Memory button

on the

3. Press the Tuner Mode button

remote or hold the Band Selector

on the

This setting does not apply to standard PCM dig-

ital inputs or to analog sources. In those cases,

the unit will always apply the surround or pro-

cessing mode that was last used for that input.

remote. Note that two underscore lines will

appear in the Main Information Display

Ò.

front panel pressed for 3 seconds to select

manual or automatic tuning.

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric

Keys

corresponding to the location where

When the button is pressed so that AUTO

appears in the Main Information Display

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once

entered, the preset number will appear in the

⁄ ¤

Buttons

each press of the Tuning Selectors

will

is next to the desired setting or the RETURN

TOMASTERMENUline and press the Set

Main Information Display

Ò.

put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next

higher or lower frequency station with accept-

able signal strength. An AUTOSTTUNED

indication will momentarily appear when the sta-

tion stops at a stereo FM station, and an AUTO

TUNEDindication will momentarily appear

when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned.

Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to the

next receivable station.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional

stations to be preset.

Button

F. If you have no other adjustments to

make, press the OSD Button

to exit the

menu system.

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously entered

in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys

Full-OSD Background Color

When the full-OSD menu system is in use, the

default display appears with a solid blue back-

ground with white characters. If you wish, you

may select a solid black background as the

default. This setting may be changed by pressing

that correspond to the desired station’s

memory location.

• To manually tune through the list of stored

preset stations one by one, press the Preset

When the button is pressed so that MANUAL

appears in the Main Information Display

Stations Selector buttons

on the

each tap of the Selector will increased or

the OSD Button

MENU. Use the

⁄ ¤

to display the MASTER

Buttons

front panel or remote.

decrease the frequency by one increment. When

the tuner receives a strong enough signal for

adequate reception, MANAULTUNEDwill

to scroll

down to the ADVANCEDline, and press the

Set Button

SELECTsubmenu. Press the

to select the ADVANCED

appear in the Main Information Display

Ò.

⁄ ¤

Buttons

again to scroll to the OSDBACK-

GROUNDline. When BLUEappears, the full-

OSD menus will appear on screen with a solid

‹ ›

blue background. Press the / Buttons

Ea until BLACKappears to display the

full-OSD menus on a solid black background

instead.

This setting will be retained even when the

AVR 140 is turned off to the Standby mode.

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Tuner Operation

Some RDS stations may not include some of

these additional features. If the data required

for the selected mode is not being transmitted,

• COUNTRY: Country Music

• NATIONAL: National Music

• OLDIES: Oldies Music

RDS Operation

The AVR 140 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data

System), which brings a wide range of informa-

tion to FM radio. Now in use in many countries,

RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs

or network information, a description of station

program type, text messages about the station or

specifics of a musical selection, and the correct

time.

the Main Information Display

will show

a NOTYPE, NOTEXTor NOTIME

message after the individual time out.

• FOLK M: Folk Music

In any FM mode the RDS function requires a

strong enough signal for proper operation.

• DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs

• TEST: Emergency Test

Program Search (PTY)

An important feature of RDS is its capability of

encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY)

codes that indicate the type of material being

broadcast. The following list shows the

abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along

with an explanation of the PTY:

As more FM stations become equipped with RDS

capabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-use

center for both information and entertainment.

This section will help you take maximum advan-

tage of the RDS system.

• ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information

You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY)

by following these steps:

1. Press the RDS button

current PTY is shown in the Main Information

Display

until the

RDS Tuning

• (RDS ONLY)

When an FM station is tuned in and it contains

RDS data, the AVR will automatically display the

station’s call sign or other program service in the

• (TRAFFIC)

2. While the PTY is shown, press the Preset

Up/Down button or hold them pressed

Main Information Display

Ò.

• NEWS: News

to scroll through the list of available PTY types,

as shown above starting with the PTY currently

received. To simply search for the next station

transmitting any RDS data, use the Preset

RDS Display Options

• AFFAIRS: Current Affairs

• INFO: Infomation

The RDS system is capable of transmitting a

wide variety of information in addition to the

initial station call sign that appears when a

station is first tuned. In normal RDS operation

the display will indicate the station name,

broadcast network or call letters. Pressing the

Up/Down button

until RDSONLY

• SPORT: Sports

appears in the display.

• EDUCATE: Educational

• DRAMA: Drama

3. Press any of the Tuning Up/Down buttons

, the tuner begins to scan the FM band

RDS button

enables you to cycle

upwards or downwards for the first station that

has RDS data that matches the desired

selection, and acceptable signal strength for

quality reception.

through the various data types in the following

sequence:

• CULTURE: Culture

• SCIENCE: Sciencek

• The station’s call letters (with some private

stations other information too).

4. The tuner will make up to one complete scan

of the entire FM band for the next station that

matches the desired PTY type and has accept-

able reception quality. If no such station is

found, the display will read NONEfor some

seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM

station in use before the search.

• VARIED: Varied Speech Programs

• POPM: Popular Music

• The station’s frequency (FREQ).

• The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the list

below.

• ROCKM: Rock Music

NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific

PTY. The display will show NONE, when such a

station is selected and PTY is active.

• M.O.R.M.: Middle-of-the-Road Music

• LIGHTM: Classical Music

• CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music

• OTHERM: Other Music

NOTE: Some stations transmit constant traffic

information. These stations can be found by

selecting TRAFFIC, the option in front of

NEWSin the list. The AVR will find the next

appropriate station, even if it is not broadcasting

traffic information when the search is made.

• A “text” message (Radiotext, RT) containing

special information from the broadcast station.

Note that this message may scroll across the

display to permit messages longer than the eight

positions in the display. Depending on signal

quality, it may take up to 30 seconds for the text

message to appear; in that time, the word

TEXTwill flash in the Information Display

when RT is selected.

• WEATHER: Weather Information

• FINANCE: Financial Programs

• CHILDREN: Children’s Programs

• SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs

• RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts

• PHONE IN: Phone-In Programs

• TRAVEL: Travel and Touring

• LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby

• JAZZ: Jazz Music

• The current time of day (CT). Note that it may

take up to two minutes for the time to appear,

in that time the word TIMEwill flash in the

information display when CT is selected. Please

note that the accuracy of the time data is

dependent on the radio station, not the AVR.

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Programming the Remote

The AVR 140 is equipped with a powerful remote

control that will control not only the receiver’s

functions, but also most popular brands of audio

and video equipment, including CD players, TV

sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and

other home-theater equipment. Once the AVR’s

remote is programmed with the codes for the

products you own, it is possible to eliminate most

other remotes and replace them with the conve-

nience of a single universal remote control.

(max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step

3 must be repeated first):

the remote’s built-in data base, with each flash of

the red light under the Input Selector indi-

cating that a code has been sent. When the device

a. Enter the first three-digit code number using

to be programmed turns off,immediately release

the Numeric buttons

and press the Input

⁄

the button

D. Note that it may take one

Selector again. Press the remote button

minute or more until the right code is found and

the unit turns off.

of any transport function remotable with the

ﬂ

unit, e.g. Pause or Play

P. If the unit

⁄

4. When the button was not released in time

being programmed starts that function, the

correct code has been entered.

after the unit turned off, the proper code will be

”overrun”. That’s why a function test should be

made: Turn the unit on again and, while the

⁄

b. If the unit does not start the function whose

button was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5a

above with the next three-digit code number

listed in the setup code table for that brand

and product type, until the unit reacts properly

on the transport function transmitted.

Programming the Remote

with Codes

Input Selector

button

still lights red, press the

once, than the button

once

too. When the unit turns off, the right code was

found, when not, the code was ”overrun”. To re-

As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully

programmed for all AVR functions, as well as those

of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players,

CD players and cassette decks as well as the navi-

gation controls for the Apple iPod. In addition, by

following one of the methods below, you may pro-

gram the remote to operate a wide range of

devices from other manufacturers.

find the correct, while the Input Selector

still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make

certain that the product operates properly. Keep

in mind that many manufacturers use a number

of different combinations of codes, so it is a good

idea to make certain that not only does the

Power control work, but that the volume, channel

and transport controls work as they should. If

functions do not work properly, you may need to

use a different remote code.

button

repeatedly to step backwards

through the codes available and observe the

reaction of the unit at each press. As soon as the

unit turns off the correct code is found.

5. Press the Input Selector

again, and note

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your

remote to work with different products.

that the red light will flash three times before

going dark to confirm the entry.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make

certain that the product operates. Keep in mind

that many manufacturers use a number of differ-

ent combinations of codes, and it is a good idea

to make certain that not only the Power control

works, but the volume, channel and transport

controls, as appropriate. If all functions do not

work properly, you may need to Auto-Search for a

different code, or enter a code via the Direct Code

Entry method.

1. Use the tables in the separate setup-code

guide to determine the three-digit code or codes

that match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV),

and the specific brand name. If there is more than

one number for a brand, make note of the differ-

ent choices.

7. If the unit does not react to any code entered,

if the code for your product does not appear in

the tables in the separate setup-code guide, or if

not all functions operate properly, try programm-

ing the remote with the Auto Search Method.

Note on Using the AVR remote with a

Harman Kardon CD Recorder.

As shipped from the factory. the remote is

programmed for controlling Harman Kardon CD

players. It can also control most functions of the

Harman Kardon CD-Recorders (see function list

on page 40) too after the code ”002” is entered

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into the

AVR remote.

3. Press and hold both the Input Selector

for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,

TV) and the Mute button at the same

time. When the Program Indicator turns

Code Readout

When the code has been entered using the Auto

Search method, it is always a good idea to find

out the exact code so that it may be easily reen-

tered if necessary. You may also read the codes to

verify which device has been programmed to a

specific Control Selector button.

amber and begins flashing, release the buttons. It

is important that you begin the next step within

20 seconds.

on the CD Selector button

as described

above. For returning to the CD player control

commands the code ”001” must be entered.

4. If the unit you wish to program into the

AVR remote has a remotable Power on/off func-

tion, follow these steps:

Auto-Search Method

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR’s

remote is not listed in the code tables in the sep-

arate setup-code guide or if the code does not

seem to operate properly, you may wish to pro-

gram the correct code using the Auto Search

method that follows. Note that the Auto Search

method works only with units whose Power func-

tions can be remoted:

1. Press and hold both the Input Selector

for the device you wish to find the code for and

the Mute button at the same time. Note

that the Program Indicator will initally

a. Point the AVR’s remote towards the unit to be

programmed, and enter the first three-digit code

number using the Numeric buttons

H. If the

turn amber and begin flashing. Release the but-

tons and begin the next step within

20 seconds.

unit being programmed turns off, the correct

code has been entered. Press the Input

Selector

again, and note that the red light

2. Press the Set button

F. The Program

under the Input Selector will flash three times

before going dark to confirm the entry.

1. Turn on the product that you wish to include in

the AVR remote.

Indicator will then blink green in a

sequence that corresponds to the three-digit

code, with a one-second pause between each

digit. Count the number of blinks between each

pause to determine the digit of the code. One

blink is the number 1, two blinks is the number 2,

and so forth. Note that a rapid sequence of three

blinks is used to indicate a “0.”

b. If the product to be programmed does NOT

turn off, continue to enter the three-digit code

numbers until the equipment turns off. At this

point, the correct code has been entered. Press

2. Press and hold both the Input Selector

for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,

TV) and the Mute button at the same

time. When the Program Indicator turns

the Input Selector

again and note that

amber and begins flashing, release the buttons. It

is important that you begin the next step within

20 seconds.

the red light under the Input Selector will

flash three times before going dark to confirm

the entry.

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second

pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-

second pause, followed by four blinks indicates

that the code has been set to 164.

3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre-pro-

grammed, point the AVR remote towards the unit

5. If the Power function of the unit to be pro-

grammed cannot be remoted, follow these steps

⁄

to be programmed, and press and hold the but-

ton

D. This will send out a series of codes from

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For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the

equipment in your system here:

• Press the VID 2 Input Selector button

indicate the next command is for “TV”.

To find out what function a particular button has

for a specific device, find the button number on

the Function List and then look in the column for

the device you are controlling. For example, but-

ton number 45 is the”Direct” button for the

AVR, but it is the “Favorite” button for many

cable television boxes and satellite receivers.

Button number 36 is the Delay button for the

AVR, but the Open/Close button for CD players.

• Press the Mute

Power On Command.

• Press the VID 3 Input Selector button

button to store the TV

DVD ____________ CD ________________

VID1/VCR ________ VID3/TV __________

VID2/CBL/SAT ______________________

TAPE ______________________________

Macro Programming

to indicate the next command is for “Sat-

Receiver”.

• Press the Mute

button to store the Sat-

Receiver Power On command.

• Press the Sleep/Channel Up button

Note that the numbers used to describe the

button functions above and on page 40 for the

purposes of describing how a button operates are

a different set of numbers than those used in the

rest of this manual to describe the button func-

tions for the AVR.

complete the process and store the macro

sequence.

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently

used combinations of commands with the press of

a single button on the AVR’s remote control. Once

programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 dif-

ferent remote codes in a pre-determined sequen-

tial order enabling you to automate the process of

turning on your system, changing devices, or other

common tasks. The AVR’s remote can store up to

five separate macro command sequences, one

that is associated with the Power On button

After following these steps, each time you press

the Macro 1 button , the remote will send

all Power On commands.

Erasing Macro Commands

Notes on Using the AVR

Remote With Other Devices.

To remove the commands that have been pro-

grammed into one of the Macro buttons, follow

these steps:

• Manufacturers may use different code sets for

the same product category. For that reason, it is

important that you check to see if the code set

you have entered operates as many controls as

possible. If it appears that only a few functions

operate, check to see if another code set will

work with more buttons.

1. Press the Mute button

button that contains the commands you wish

to erase.

and the Macro

, and four more that are accessed by pressing

the Macro buttons

2. Note that the Program Indicator

will

1. To start programming a macro, press the Mute

button and the Macro button to be

programmed or the Power-On button at the

flash amber, and the red LED under the Input

Selector 45 last used will turn on.

• Depending on the brand and product type used

the functions listed in the Function List tables

may not correspond with the function the unit

reacts on the command. In these cases it’s a good

idea to edit the reaction of the unit into the cor-

responding line of the table or to set up a sepa-

rate list.

3. Within ten seconds, press the Surround

Mode Selector/Channel Down button

same time. Note that the latest selected Input

Selector will light red, and the Program

Indicator

will flash amber.

4. The red LED under the Selector will go out,

and the Program Indicator will turn green

2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by

pressing the button for the actual command step.

Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps,

each button press, including those used to

change devices, counts as a step. The Program

and flash three times before it goes out.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR remote, the

red light under the Input Selector 45 for

the product being operated should flash briefly. If

the Device Control Selector flashes for some but

not all buttons for a particular product, it does

NOT indicate a problem with the remote, but

rather that no function is programmed for the

button being pushed.

5. When the Program Indicator

goes out,

the Macro has been erased.

Indicator

will flash green twice to confirm

Programmed Device Functions

each button press as you enter commands.

Once the AVR’s remote has been programmed for

the codes of other devices, press the appropriate

NOTE: While entering commands for Power On of

any device during a macro sequence, press the

Input Selector

to change the remote from

Mute button

c. DO NOT press the Power ON

control over the AVR to the additional product.

When you press any of these buttons, it will briefly

flash in red to indicate that you have changed the

device being controlled.

button

Volume Punch-Through

• Remember to press the appropriate Input

Selector button before functions are

changed to another device. This is also needed for

the AVR Selector button itself, as long as

The AVR’s remote may be programmed to operate

the Volume Control

and the Mute

When operating a device other than the AVR, the

controls may not correspond exactly to the func-

tion printed on the remote or button. Some com-

mands, such as the volume control, are the same

as they are with the AVR. Other buttons will

change their function so that they correspond to a

secondary label on the remote. For example, the

Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also

function as the Channel Up and Channel Down

buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or

Sat-Receivers.

from either the TV or the AVR in conjunction with

any of the devices controlled by the remote. For

example, since the AVR will likely be used as the

sound system for TV viewing, you may wish to

have the AVR’s volume activated although the

remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR or TV

volume control may be associated with any of the

remote´s devices.

it’s not lit red and AVR functions shall be

programmed.

3. When all the steps have been entered, press

the Sleep button

to enter the commands.

The red light under the Input Selector 45

will blink and then turn off and the Program

Indicator

will flash green twice to confirm

To program the remote for Volume Punch-

Through, follow these steps:

the macro to be programmed.

Example: To program the Macro 1

button

1. Press the Input Selector

wish to have associated with the volume control

and the Mute button at the same time until

the red light illuminates under the Input Selector

and note that the Program Indicator

for the unit you

For some products, however, the function of a

particular button does not follow the command

printed on the remote. In order to see which func-

tion a button controls, consult the Function List

tables printed on page 40-41. To use those

tables, first check the type of device being

controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the

remote control diagram on page 40. Note that

each button has a number on it.

so that it turns on the AVR, TV and a Sat-Receiver,

follow these steps:

• Press the Macro 1 button

and Mute

buttons at the same time and then release them.

• Note that the Program Indicator will flash

amber.

will flash amber.

2. Press the Volume Up button

will stop flash-

and note

• Press the AVR Selector

• Press the Mute button to store the AVR’s

power on command.

that the Program Indicator

ing and stay amber.

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Programming the Remote

3. Press either the AVR Selector

or the

Transport Control Punch-Through

Resetting the Remote Memory

Input Selector , depending on which

The AVR’s remote may be programmed to operate

As you add components to your home-theater

system, occasionally you may wish to totally repro-

gram the remote control without the confusion of

any commands, macros or ”Punch-Through“

programming that you may have done. To do this,

it is possible to reset the remote to the original fac-

tory defaults and command codes by following

these steps. Note, however, that once the remote is

reset, all commands or codes that you have

entered will be erased and will need to be re-

entered:

system’s volume control you wish to have attached

for the punch-through mode. The Program

so that the Transport Control Functions

(Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and

Indicator

will blink green three times and

Record) for a VCR, DVD or CD will operate in con-

junction with one of the other devices controlled

by the remote. For example, while using and con-

trolling the TV, you may wish to start or stop your

VCR or DVD without having to change the device

selected by the AVR or the remote. To program the

remote for Transport Control Punch-Through, fol-

low these steps:

then go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To have the AVR’s volume control acti-

vated even though the remote is set to control

the TV, first press the Video/TV Input Selector

and the Mute button

Next, press the Volume Up button

by the AVR Input Selector

at the same time.

, followed

1. Press the Input Selector

you wish to have the channel control associated

with and the Mute button at the same time

until the red light illuminates, under the Input

Selector and the Program Indicator

flashes amber.

2. Press the Play button

Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber.

3. Press and release the AVR or Input

Selector button for the device that will be

used to change the channels. The Program

Indicator will blink green three times and

for the device

1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons

and the ”O“ button at the same time until

begins to flash

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to

the original configuration after entering a Volume

Punch-Through, you will need to repeat the steps

shown above. However, press the same Input

Selector in steps one and three.

the Program Indicator

amber.

2. Press the ”3“ button

three times.

3. The red LED under the Input Selector

will stop

will

. The Program

Channel Control Punch-Through

go out and the Program Indicator

flashing and turn green.

The AVR’s remote may be programmed to operate

so that the channel control function, performed

4. The Program Indicator

will remain green

until the remote is reset. Note that this may take a

while, depending on how many commands are in

the memory and need to be erased.

with the Sleep

and Surround

buttons,

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. For

example, while using and controlling the VCR,

you may wish to change channels on a cable box

or satellite receiver without having to change the

device selected by the AVR or the remote. To pro-

gram the remote for Channel Control Punch-

Through, follow these steps:

then go out to confirm the data entry.

5. When the Program Indicator

goes out,

Example: To control the transport of a CD player

while the remote is set to control the TV, press the

the remote has been reset to the factory settings.

VID 2/TV Input Selector button

and the

Mute button at the same time. Next, release

them and press the Play button

the CD Input Selector button

P, followed by

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-

Through and return the remote to its original con-

figuration, repeat the steps shown in the example

above. However, press the same Input Selector

in Steps 1 and 3.

1. Press the Input Selector button

device you wish to have the channel control

associated with and the Mute button at the

same time until the red light illuminates under the

Input Selector and the Program

Indicator flashes amber.

2. Press the Volume Down button

for the

NOTE: Before programming the remote for

Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through,

make certain that any programming needed for the

specific TV, CD, DVD, Cable or Satellite Receivers

has been completed.

.The

Program Indicator

will stop flashing and

stay amber.

3. Press and release the AVR

Selector button for the device that will be

used to change the channels. The Program

Indicator will blink green three times and

or Input

then go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the channels using your TV

while the remote is set to control the VCR, first

press the VID 1/VCR Input Selector button

and the Mute button at the same time. Next,

release them and press the Volume Down button

, followed by the same Input Selector button

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-

Through and return the remote to its original con-

figuration, repeat the steps shown in the example

above. However, press the same Input Selector

in Steps 1 and 3.

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Function List

No.

Button Name

AVR Function

DVD

CD/CDR

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Power On

Power Off

AVR

AVR Select

DVD

Tape

VID 1

VID 2

VID 3

DIM

DVD Input Select

CD Input Select

Tape Input Select

Video 1 Select

Video 2 Select

Video 3 Select

DIM

DVD Select

CD Select

DIM

AM/FM

6/8 Ch. Select

Tuner Select

6/8 Ch Input Select

Sleep

Test

Sleep

Test Tone

-/Input Select

T/V select

Volume Up

Surround Select

Night

Spare Button

Volume Down

Channel/Guide

⁄

Volume Up

Surround Mode Select

Night Mode Select

-/CDR Select

-/CDP Select

Subtitle on/off

Volume Down

Channel Trim

Move/Adjust Up

Speaker Adjust

Move/Adjust Left

Set

Move/Adjust Right

Digital Input Select

Move/Adjust Down

Delay Adjust

Title

Left

Enter

Right

Open/Close

Down

Return

Speaker/Menu

ﬁ

Intro/-

Set

ﬂ

Digital/Exit

Delay/Prev. Ch.

Open/Close

Tun-M

Memory

Tune Up

Direct

Clear

Preset Up

Tune Down

OSD

RDS

Preset Down

Tuner Mode

Memory

Tune Up

Direct Tuner Entry

Clear

Preset Tune Up

Tune Down

OSD

Chapter

Audio

Next Chapter

Angle

Clear

Slow Forward

Prev Chapter

Repeat

Time/CDR Display

Random

Clear

+10/-

-/Track Increment

Program

Disc Skip

RDS

Disc Skip

Slow Rev

Preset Tune Down

Dolby

DTS SURR

DTS Neo:6

Logic 7

Stereo

Skip Down

Skip Up

Rewind

Play

Dolby Modes

DTS Digital Modes

DTS Neo:6 Select

Logic 7 Select

Stereo Mode Select

Skip –

Skip +

R. Search

Play

F. Search

-/Record

Stop

Skip +

R. Search

Play

Fast Forward

Record

Stop

F. Search

Stop

Pause

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Function List

No.

Button Name

Tape

VCR (VID 1)

TV (VID 2)

CBL (VID 3)

SAT(VID 3)

(DMP)

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Power On

Power Off

AVR

DVD

Tape

VID 1

VID 2

VID 3

Tape Select

DIM

VCR Select

DIM

TV Select

DIM

VID 3 Select

DIM

VID 3 Select

DIM

AM/FM

6/8 Ch. Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select

Volume Up

Sleep

Test

Channel +

Channel –

Channel +

Channel –

Channel +

Channel –

T/V select

Volume Up

Surround Select

Night

Spare Button

Volume Down

Channel/Guide

⁄

Volume Up

Channel –

Volume Down

Info/Guide

Left

Enter

Right

Exit

Down

Info/Guide

Left

Enter

Right

Exit

Down

Left

Enter

Right

Exit

Left

Enter

Right

Exit

Down

Prev Channel

Speaker/Menu

ﬁ

Scroll –

Select

Scroll +

Repeat

Set

ﬂ

Digital/Exit

Down

Delay/Prev. Ch.

Prev Channel

Shuffle

Tun-M

Memory

Tune Up

Direct

Clear

Preset Up

Tune Down

OSD

RDS

Preset Down

Album +

Sleep

Clear

FAV

Bypass

Music

FAV

Alt

Clear

OSD

Chapter +

Album –

OSD

Chapter –

Dolby

DTS SURR

DTS Neo:6

Logic 7

Stereo

Skip Down

Skip Up

Rewind

Play

Scan –

Scan +

Rewind

Play

Fast Fwd

Record

Stop

Playlist –

Playlist +

R. Search

Play/Pause

F. Search

Rewind

Play

Fast Fwd

Record/Rec.Pause

Stop

Fast Forward

Record

Stop

Day +

Pause

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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged

into a live outlet

Power Switch

is pushed

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

Display lights, but no sound

or picture

• Intermittent input connections

• Make certain that all input and speaker

connections are secure

• Mute is on

• Press Mute button

• Volume control is down

• Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker;

light around Power switch

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short

• Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver

and speaker ends

is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to internal problems

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

No sound from surround or

center speakers

• Incorrect surround mode

• Input is mono

• Select a mode other than Stereo

• There is no surround information from mono sources (except with

Theater and Hall surround modes)

• Incorrect configuration

• Check speaker mode configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Some surround modes may not create rear-channel information

from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Wrong device selected

• Change remote batteries

• Press the AVR Selector

• Remote sensor

is obscured

• Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote or

connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights,

motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the Channel Indicator • Digital audio feed paused

Display and Digital Audio stops

• Resume play for DVD

• Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected

To clear the AVR’s entire system memory includ-

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any

configuration settings you have made for

speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital

input assignments as well as the tuner presets.

After a reset the unit will be returned to the

factory presets, and all settings for these items

must be reentered.

Processor Reset

ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay

times and speaker configuration data, first put

the unit in Standby by pressing the System

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the

displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve

the erratic operation of the system’s memory or

microprocessor.

Power Control button

2. Next press and hold

the Tone Mode button

for three seconds.

The unit will turn on automatically. Note that

once you have cleared the memory in this manner,

it is necessary to re-establish all system configura-

tion settings and tuner presets.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from

the AC wall outlet and wait at least three

minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC

power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the

system still malfunctions, a system reset may

clear the problem.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there

may have been an electronic discharge or severe

AC line interference that has corrupted the

memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

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Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

87.5–108MHz

IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo: 70/68dB (DIN)

Mono/Stereo: 0.2/0.3%

40dB @ 1kHz

400kHz: 70dB

80dB

90dB

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

6 Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

Front L&R channels:

40 Watts per channel,

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

522–1620kHz

45dB

Loop: 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%

10kHz: 30dB

Center channel:

40 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels:

40 Watts per channel,

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Selectivity

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Video Section

Linear (High Level)

200mV/47kohms

100dB

Video Format

PAL/NTSC

1Vp-p/75 ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

Input Level/Impedance

Output Level/Impedance

Video Frequency Response

(Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (-3dB)

Video Frequency

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Analog Decoding

(Pro Logic, etc.)

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

DTS

40dB

55dB

Response (Component)

10Hz–50MHz (-3dB)

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

10Hz–130kHz

25 Amps

General

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 220–240V/50Hz

65W idle, 540W maximum

(6 channels driven)

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

Dimensions (Max)

Width

Unmeasurable

16 µsec

440mm

165mm

382mm

11.1 kg

Rise Time

Slew Rate

Height

Depth

Weight

40V/µsec**

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark, of

Harman International Industries, Inc.

Harman Kardon, Power for the Digital Revolution, The Bridge

and Logic 7 are

registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the Double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

DTS and DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

VMAx is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an

implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

SA-CD is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.

Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

**Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks.

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APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET

Table 1: Input Settings

FEATURE

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

DMP CD

Component

TAPE

TUNER

6/8 CH. DIRECT

Input Title

Component Video Input

––––––––

Component

Video 2 (Y/N)

Component

––––––––––

Video 1 (Y/N) Video2 (Y/N) Video 2 (Y/N)

Video 1 (Y/N) Video 1 (Y/N) Video 1 (Y/N) Video 2 (Y/N)

Digital Audio Input

Auto Poll (On/Off)

Surround Mode

Night Mode

Front L/R Speaker Size*

Center Speaker Size*

Surround L/R Speaker Size*

Surround Back Speaekr Size*

Subwoofer

Front L/R Crossover

Center Crossover

Surround L/R Crossover

Surround Back Crossover

LFE Setting

Table 4: Output Level

Table 5: Advanced Settings

Table 2: Audio Setup (Tone Control Settings)

CONTROL

Tone (In/Out)

Bass

SETTING

CHANNEL

SETTING

FEATURE

SETTING

Left Front

Right Front

VFD Fade Time-Out

Volume Default

Treble

Center

Default Volume Setting

Semi-OSD Time-Out

Full-OSD Time-Out

Default Surround Mode (On/Off)

OSD Background (Blue/Black)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround Back Left

Surround Back Right

Subwoofer

Table 3: Delay Settings

CHANNEL

SETTING

Left Front

Right Front

Center

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround Back

Subwoofer

Unit (Feet/Meters)

*If the GLOBALsetting was selected, you need only indicate speaker sizes for one input.

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