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STEREO SURR. OFF VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 FMAM TAPE 6 8 CH C ® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 140 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 140 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO LOGIC 7 DSP 5 7 CH.
STEREO SURR. OFF VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 FMAM TAPE 6 8 CH C ® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 140 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 140 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO LOGIC 7 DSP 5 7 CH.
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... The appearance of plug to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions. Settings Worksheet Please register your receiver's on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. For models having a power cord with the remote control, front-...conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 140 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Rear-Panel Connections 9 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections...
... The appearance of plug to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions. Settings Worksheet Please register your receiver's on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. For models having a power cord with the remote control, front-...conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 140 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Rear-Panel Connections 9 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections...
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... choosing Harman Kardon®! Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more defined fly-overs and pans. INTRODUCTION Thank you have been able to digital recorders. With the purchase of listening options, the AVR 140 is VMAx®, which uses proprietary processing to accommodate tomorrow's new formats right onboard. In addition to providing a wide range of a Harman Kardon AVR 140, you...
... choosing Harman Kardon®! Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more defined fly-overs and pans. INTRODUCTION Thank you have been able to digital recorders. With the purchase of listening options, the AVR 140 is VMAx®, which uses proprietary processing to accommodate tomorrow's new formats right onboard. In addition to providing a wide range of a Harman Kardon AVR 140, you...
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... an outside antenna or cable system is connected to comply with other sections of the AVR 140 and the heat generated by carefully slitting the tape seams on certain wood or veneer ...not intend to use of the product, or other than that to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of time, disconnect the plug from an AC outlet, always pull... of antenna discharge unit, connection to avoid the poten- If this device must accept interference received, including interference that the cable ground shall be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due...
... an outside antenna or cable system is connected to comply with other sections of the AVR 140 and the heat generated by carefully slitting the tape seams on certain wood or veneer ...not intend to use of the product, or other than that to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of time, disconnect the plug from an AC outlet, always pull... of antenna discharge unit, connection to avoid the poten- If this device must accept interference received, including interference that the cable ground shall be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due...
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... and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated. ˜ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the silenced condition. Ú Input Indicators: The current selected source will identify the station as one of the available...it again to switch between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode Selector &. ) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 140's settings, use . Press it . 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS The specific modes will stop and the on surround mode selection, see the specific ...
... and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated. ˜ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the silenced condition. Ú Input Indicators: The current selected source will identify the station as one of the available...it again to switch between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode Selector &. ) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 140's settings, use . Press it . 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS The specific modes will stop and the on surround mode selection, see the specific ...
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...Pb component video outputs of the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this jack to power any AC device. When a source connected to one end of a DVD player, HDTV set -top box, personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 140, you wish to have S-video connections...If the product connected to the matching + and - d Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to the matching black negative (-) terminals for each source device. 8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS minal is ...
...Pb component video outputs of the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this jack to power any AC device. When a source connected to one end of a DVD player, HDTV set -top box, personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 140, you wish to have S-video connections...If the product connected to the matching + and - d Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to the matching black negative (-) terminals for each source device. 8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS minal is ...
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... begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 140's output levels. (See pages 23 and 34 for more information on . k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this will change to monaural reception. (See page 33 for more information.) n ⁄/¤ Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are properly received. It is temporary, in the Lower Display... for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. Once this button to activate the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to operate the AVR 140 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
... begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 140's output levels. (See pages 23 and 34 for more information on . k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this will change to monaural reception. (See page 33 for more information.) n ⁄/¤ Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are properly received. It is temporary, in the Lower Display... for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. Once this button to activate the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to operate the AVR 140 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
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... the Upper and Lower Display Lines PQ. d TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to the next or previous track. ` Transport Controls: These buttons.... See page 34, and the manuals for The Bridge and your specific player or receiver for any available channel. When the remote is pressed with an onboard audio decoder, ...to select a Logic 7 surround mode. (See page 28 for the AVR 140, but when used by default to control the AVR 140's volume, no surround processing or bass management, unlike other modes where...
... the Upper and Lower Display Lines PQ. d TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to the next or previous track. ` Transport Controls: These buttons.... See page 34, and the manuals for The Bridge and your specific player or receiver for any available channel. When the remote is pressed with an onboard audio decoder, ...to select a Logic 7 surround mode. (See page 28 for the AVR 140, but when used by default to control the AVR 140's volume, no surround processing or bass management, unlike other modes where...
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...information that you use a cable constructed of multistrand copper with a gauge of 16 may vary from the AVR 140. NOTE: When the CD player has both the receiver and the speaker. However, many speakers still use of using a powered subwoofer that you are run inside ... 6. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs §¶•ª to turn off , connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to the FM (75ohm) Connection ¡. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that will be influenced by your equipment and speakers, it...
...information that you use a cable constructed of multistrand copper with a gauge of 16 may vary from the AVR 140. NOTE: When the CD player has both the receiver and the speaker. However, many speakers still use of using a powered subwoofer that you are run inside ... 6. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs §¶•ª to turn off , connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to the FM (75ohm) Connection ¡. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that will be influenced by your equipment and speakers, it...
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...still need to connect either composite, component or Svideo, but they are assignable to any other inputs on the AVR 140. 4. The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet fi will receive power as long as this input is assigned to the DVD, CD, Tuner and Tape sources by default. ... The record outputs cannot accept component inputs, nor are used , connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs , to view them. • The AVR 140 will receive power only when the unit is selected as they are component inputs downconverted for the Video 1 device. 2. screen menus are not visible and...
...still need to connect either composite, component or Svideo, but they are assignable to any other inputs on the AVR 140. 4. The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet fi will receive power as long as this input is assigned to the DVD, CD, Tuner and Tape sources by default. ... The record outputs cannot accept component inputs, nor are used , connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs , to view them. • The AVR 140 will receive power only when the unit is selected as they are component inputs downconverted for the Video 1 device. 2. screen menus are not visible and...
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...used in until you have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the Standby mode. 3. Another method is received, for many speakers. 2. You are to configure each source input to temporarily place the subwoofer at the center of subwoofer used by... Inputs g, or when deriving 7-Channel Stereo or Logic 7/7.1 surround information, the AVR 140 combines the left surround speaker.) • If it as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Harman Kardon's proprietary Logic 7/7.1 processing. Turn the AVR 140 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 2 on the front panel, or...
...used in until you have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the Standby mode. 3. Another method is received, for many speakers. 2. You are to configure each source input to temporarily place the subwoofer at the center of subwoofer used by... Inputs g, or when deriving 7-Channel Stereo or Logic 7/7.1 surround information, the AVR 140 combines the left surround speaker.) • If it as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Harman Kardon's proprietary Logic 7/7.1 processing. Turn the AVR 140 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 2 on the front panel, or...
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...the option lines on this setting, if necessary. The AVR 140 will be able to Stereo ("Surround Off") as they are only available when six main speakers are only available when the system is playing, the receiver will always examine the data stream and automatically select Dolby...are in 7.1 modes such as Logic 7/7.1 and 7-channel stereo, outputting the information as the initial default for digital program material, the AVR 140 will automatically select the default mode 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all desired changes have been made on this menu or through the available choices...
...the option lines on this setting, if necessary. The AVR 140 will be able to Stereo ("Surround Off") as they are only available when six main speakers are only available when the system is playing, the receiver will always examine the data stream and automatically select Dolby...are in 7.1 modes such as Logic 7/7.1 and 7-channel stereo, outputting the information as the initial default for digital program material, the AVR 140 will automatically select the default mode 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all desired changes have been made on this menu or through the available choices...
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...appears, matching the appropriate description from the circuitry by pressing the Tone Mode Button 4. The choices available are designed to tailor the AVR 140's performance to the volume control, without being digitized or processed. See page 28 for installations where the listening area is more information... page 29 for the front left and right speakers are in use the ¤ Button n until the Stereo modes are in which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n until the › cursor points to access the SPEAKER SIZE submenu. Begin...
...appears, matching the appropriate description from the circuitry by pressing the Tone Mode Button 4. The choices available are designed to tailor the AVR 140's performance to the volume control, without being digitized or processed. See page 28 for installations where the listening area is more information... page 29 for the front left and right speakers are in use the ¤ Button n until the Stereo modes are in which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n until the › cursor points to access the SPEAKER SIZE submenu. Begin...
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...depend on the remote to move the cursor to select the option that best describes your speakers, the AVR 140 or both movies SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 The receiver will operate in conjunction with fullrange front speakers that contains a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, or LFE, ...menu. • If a subwoofer is selected, low-frequency surround channel sounds will receive the bass frequencies under frequency selected, as described below . For optimal performance when no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 140, press the ‹/› Buttons o on -screen menu. it for the ...
...depend on the remote to move the cursor to select the option that best describes your speakers, the AVR 140 or both movies SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 The receiver will operate in conjunction with fullrange front speakers that contains a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, or LFE, ...menu. • If a subwoofer is selected, low-frequency surround channel sounds will receive the bass frequencies under frequency selected, as described below . For optimal performance when no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 140, press the ‹/› Buttons o on -screen menu. it for the ...
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...DMP is selected as the source and a compatible iPod is inserted in the following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 140 On or Off • When using the front-panel Volume Control Ò or remote Volume Up/Down Buttons b. • To ... 2 will be used when an input is simple to operate and enjoy. These messages will decrease the time before shutdown in an optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM that may also be turned on , all of the front-panel indicators will light for that were entered during the configuration process for...
...DMP is selected as the source and a compatible iPod is inserted in the following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 140 On or Off • When using the front-panel Volume Control Ò or remote Volume Up/Down Buttons b. • To ... 2 will be used when an input is simple to operate and enjoy. These messages will decrease the time before shutdown in an optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM that may also be turned on , all of the front-panel indicators will light for that were entered during the configuration process for...
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... have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers. The VMAx Near Field mode should be manually selected to Harman Kardon for surround back speakers. Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is set for increased realism. DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete When the speaker configuration is configured... speaker as active, 5-channel or 6-channel versions of this mode may be available, depending on the number of the video game. The AVR is in use and the selection made in the SURROUND SELECT menu, the "5.1" versions of Logic 7 modes are available when any type ...
... have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers. The VMAx Near Field mode should be manually selected to Harman Kardon for surround back speakers. Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is set for increased realism. DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete When the speaker configuration is configured... speaker as active, 5-channel or 6-channel versions of this mode may be available, depending on the number of the video game. The AVR is in use and the selection made in the SURROUND SELECT menu, the "5.1" versions of Logic 7 modes are available when any type ...
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... outputs). If you that DTS playback is 3/2/.1. This will automatically activate the appropriate 30 OPERATION This will automatically be able to use with the AVR 140. No demodulator is capable of display is enabled. You may not be selected. and 6.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS programs. • A ..., if the digital stream is not present or is present (see below). When the unit senses PCM data from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to a source for doing so. Although both the digital and analog audio inputs assigned to the Optical...
... outputs). If you that DTS playback is 3/2/.1. This will automatically activate the appropriate 30 OPERATION This will automatically be able to use with the AVR 140. No demodulator is capable of display is enabled. You may not be selected. and 6.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS programs. • A ..., if the digital stream is not present or is present (see below). When the unit senses PCM data from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to a source for doing so. Although both the digital and analog audio inputs assigned to the Optical...
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...to send a full 5.1 feed to as a "5.1" system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are being received and/or whether the digital signal is referred to the AVR 140. To listen to indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted. In most digital signals either the rear-panel Optical ... mode. The flashing indicators remind you that the player is sending the correct signal to the power of the AVR 140's DSP processor, a variety of surround mode options are receiving an input signal. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from a 6.1-channel presentation by selecting the DTS Neo:6 post...
...to send a full 5.1 feed to as a "5.1" system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are being received and/or whether the digital signal is referred to the AVR 140. To listen to indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted. In most digital signals either the rear-panel Optical ... mode. The flashing indicators remind you that the player is sending the correct signal to the power of the AVR 140's DSP processor, a variety of surround mode options are receiving an input signal. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from a 6.1-channel presentation by selecting the DTS Neo:6 post...
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... or video source selected for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to the next receivable station. The AVR 140 will appear in the Upper Display Line P, enter the station frequency by one , press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons $T on using the Tape Outputs...
... or video source selected for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to the next receivable station. The AVR 140 will appear in the Upper Display Line P, enter the station frequency by one , press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons $T on using the Tape Outputs...
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... monitor or projector, which will appear as a negative number such as needed . Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 140 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in that the on-screen › cursor is next to prevent image retention...). To do this time is set and the unit returned to the DEFAULT VOL SET line. The semi-OSD system is being made with the AVR 140. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for the turn -on volume, press the ‹/› Buttons o until the on...
... monitor or projector, which will appear as a negative number such as needed . Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 140 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in that the on-screen › cursor is next to prevent image retention...). To do this time is set and the unit returned to the DEFAULT VOL SET line. The semi-OSD system is being made with the AVR 140. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for the turn -on volume, press the ‹/› Buttons o until the on...