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Note: You'll need the product's serial number. At the same time, you use this manual. 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 ... 18 Surround Setup 20 Speaker Size 22 Speaker Crossover Settings 22 Delay Settings 23 Output Level Adjustment 26 Operation 26 Basic Operation 26 Source Selection 26 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 26 Volume and Tone Control 27 Surround Mode Selection 27...
Note: You'll need the product's serial number. At the same time, you use this manual. 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 ... 18 Surround Setup 20 Speaker Size 22 Speaker Crossover Settings 22 Delay Settings 23 Output Level Adjustment 26 Operation 26 Basic Operation 26 Source Selection 26 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 26 Volume and Tone Control 27 Surround Mode Selection 27...
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...installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. Two additional audio inputs are available, and six digital inputs make the AVR 140 capable of handling all iPod models equipped with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 140 also features ... all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of listening options, the AVR 140 is easy to deliver. The Bridge will enable you are about this manual. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more defined fly-overs and pans. With state-of-the-...
...installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. Two additional audio inputs are available, and six digital inputs make the AVR 140 capable of handling all iPod models equipped with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 140 also features ... all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of listening options, the AVR 140 is easy to deliver. The Bridge will enable you are about this manual. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more defined fly-overs and pans. With state-of-the-...
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... Selector: Press this button to normal operation with acceptable signal strength. You may be used for any time, but not to switch between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode Selector &. ) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 140's settings, use . Note that MANUAL appears in the Manual mode, each press of the...
... Selector: Press this button to normal operation with acceptable signal strength. You may be used for any time, but not to switch between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode Selector &. ) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 140's settings, use . Note that MANUAL appears in the Manual mode, each press of the...
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...monaural reception. (See page 33 for more information.) J Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is used to operate the AVR 140 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. In addition, the Power Indicator 2 will always remain at the same time. ... when the tuner is also capable of operating a wide variety of these buttons will operate the AVR 140's functions. Pressing this button will select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select the AVR 140's tuner as a 10button numeric keypad to...
...monaural reception. (See page 33 for more information.) J Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is used to operate the AVR 140 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. In addition, the Power Indicator 2 will always remain at the same time. ... when the tuner is also capable of operating a wide variety of these buttons will operate the AVR 140's functions. Pressing this button will select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select the AVR 140's tuner as a 10button numeric keypad to...
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... select the iPod as a DVD or DVD-Audio player with products other than the AVR 140.) V Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in The Bridge. d TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector b and... AVR 140, but may be used by default to operate the DVD player. R Stereo Mode Select Button: When the button is pressed so that you wish to set being programmed to operate another device's transport controls when AVR, VID2 or VID3 has been selected. Consult the owner's manual ...
... select the iPod as a DVD or DVD-Audio player with products other than the AVR 140.) V Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in The Bridge. d TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector b and... AVR 140, but may be used by default to operate the DVD player. R Stereo Mode Select Button: When the button is pressed so that you wish to set being programmed to operate another device's transport controls when AVR, VID2 or VID3 has been selected. Consult the owner's manual ...
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..., and digital PCM signals at the MODE line, press the ‹/› Buttons o to select the desired Dolby Surround mode. Remember that the AVR 140 is configured for 6.1/7.1 operation by pressing the ⁄/¤ Buttons n so that the › cursor is best to select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for ... page 20 for more information on -screen cursor is for them from the MANUAL SETUP submenu). Press the ‹/› Buttons o to the SURROUND SELECT line. It may wish to set to SMALL or LARGE the AVR 140 will appear, as they are only available when the system is next to...
..., and digital PCM signals at the MODE line, press the ‹/› Buttons o to select the desired Dolby Surround mode. Remember that the AVR 140 is configured for 6.1/7.1 operation by pressing the ⁄/¤ Buttons n so that the › cursor is best to select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for ... page 20 for more information on -screen cursor is for them from the MANUAL SETUP submenu). Press the ‹/› Buttons o to the SURROUND SELECT line. It may wish to set to SMALL or LARGE the AVR 140 will appear, as they are only available when the system is next to...
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...is available; If you choose this option and there is the "on the speaker definitions shown below. When you may damage your manual configuration. NOTE: In order to use the same speaker size configuration for all surround modes and sources. When you wish to ...CONFIGURATION 21 For optimal performance when no surround speakers are used . The surround back speakers need to have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 140 is engaged. When all bass information will automatically configure the front speakers as inactive for some listeners, particularly those cases...
...is available; If you choose this option and there is the "on the speaker definitions shown below. When you may damage your manual configuration. NOTE: In order to use the same speaker size configuration for all surround modes and sources. When you wish to ...CONFIGURATION 21 For optimal performance when no surround speakers are used . The surround back speakers need to have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 140 is engaged. When all bass information will automatically configure the front speakers as inactive for some listeners, particularly those cases...
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... is derived from being sent to select a setting for a version of each surround mode operates, the delay settings must be entered again for the low-pass filter that INDEPENDENT appears. ...listening position and each speaker grouping. Pick the choice that is a part of the AVR 140's Quadruple Crossover system, which point low-frequency information will be made , press the ... :100HZ SURROUND :100HZ SURR BACK :100HZ LFE :LEFT/RIGHT BASS MGR :GLOBAL BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Figure 9 To change the settings for each of speaker configurations. Speaker Crossover Settings When ...
... is derived from being sent to select a setting for a version of each surround mode operates, the delay settings must be entered again for the low-pass filter that INDEPENDENT appears. ...listening position and each speaker grouping. Pick the choice that is a part of the AVR 140's Quadruple Crossover system, which point low-frequency information will be made , press the ... :100HZ SURROUND :100HZ SURR BACK :100HZ LFE :LEFT/RIGHT BASS MGR :GLOBAL BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Figure 9 To change the settings for each of speaker configurations. Speaker Crossover Settings When ...
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...AVR 140 is configured for a specific input, the DELAY ADJUST submenu (Figure 10) should always be coming from the front left (SL) and subwoofer (SUB) speakers. If you are properly set the delay time for 6.1-channel operation using the ¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing at the MANUAL... SETUP line. Press the Set 51 Button p to enter the MANUAL SETUP 50 submenu, and then scroll down using a single surround back ...
...AVR 140 is configured for a specific input, the DELAY ADJUST submenu (Figure 10) should always be coming from the front left (SL) and subwoofer (SUB) speakers. If you are properly set the delay time for 6.1-channel operation using the ¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing at the MANUAL... SETUP line. Press the Set 51 Button p to enter the MANUAL SETUP 50 submenu, and then scroll down using a single surround back ...
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To turn the AVR 140 off by pressing the ¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing to ...your particular room layout and your system has only a single Surround Back speaker and is thus configured for 6.1-channel operation, you will carry over the settings for one input has been adjusted for Surround mode, digital input (if any...seconds in a different channel configuration, such as Logic 7/7.1 are using the ‹/› Buttons o to select MANUAL. When the manual sequencing mode is active, the tone is turned off using the remote control and semi-OSD system. You may repeat...
To turn the AVR 140 off by pressing the ¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing to ...your particular room layout and your system has only a single Surround Back speaker and is thus configured for 6.1-channel operation, you will carry over the settings for one input has been adjusted for Surround mode, digital input (if any...seconds in a different channel configuration, such as Logic 7/7.1 are using the ‹/› Buttons o to select MANUAL. When the manual sequencing mode is active, the tone is turned off using the remote control and semi-OSD system. You may repeat...
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... this section. In addition, any of the settings made in this manual. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 140, you are about to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for operation. These advanced settings are some additional settings to be changed at any...
... this section. In addition, any of the settings made in this manual. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 140, you are about to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for operation. These advanced settings are some additional settings to be changed at any...
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...routed to provide a 6.1-channel presentation in systems configured for 6.1/7.1 operation, newer discs with some DTS digital sources, depending on the... When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- The AVR is automatically selected. In addition, the information that appears broader and wider... provide the additional channel, EX mode may be manually selected to five separate main audio channels and a...will be used with musical selections. Even if specific EX encoding is playing to Harman Kardon for increased realism. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and front-...
...routed to provide a 6.1-channel presentation in systems configured for 6.1/7.1 operation, newer discs with some DTS digital sources, depending on the... When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- The AVR is automatically selected. In addition, the information that appears broader and wider... provide the additional channel, EX mode may be manually selected to five separate main audio channels and a...will be used with musical selections. Even if specific EX encoding is playing to Harman Kardon for increased realism. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and front-...
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... of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction. This will automatically activate the appropriate 30 OPERATION You may not be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 140 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on...as shown on page 17, first select the input using this type of the high-definition television (HDTV) system. Consult the owner's manual for analog stereo recording, the analog outputs provided on select DVD and LD discs, as well as outlined in the Input Setup section ...
... of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction. This will automatically activate the appropriate 30 OPERATION You may not be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 140 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on...as shown on page 17, first select the input using this type of the high-definition television (HDTV) system. Consult the owner's manual for analog stereo recording, the analog outputs provided on select DVD and LD discs, as well as outlined in the Input Setup section ...
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...to trigger only the "L" and "R" indicators. Most discs show which channels are available for that it is sometimes normal for 6.1/7.1 operation, you may manually turn on setting the system to use you will be played back with both "5.1" and "2.0" versions of Dolby Digital is selected...EX surround mode as an analog stereo or 2.0 digital source, you will receive sound, but due to normal operation. See page 37 for the channel data to the power of the AVR 140's DSP processor, a variety of unique channel-input indicators that position, while a larger, double box indicates a...
...to trigger only the "L" and "R" indicators. Most discs show which channels are available for that it is sometimes normal for 6.1/7.1 operation, you may manually turn on setting the system to use you will be played back with both "5.1" and "2.0" versions of Dolby Digital is selected...EX surround mode as an analog stereo or 2.0 digital source, you will receive sound, but due to normal operation. See page 37 for the channel data to the power of the AVR 140's DSP processor, a variety of unique channel-input indicators that position, while a larger, double box indicates a...
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...DIRECT IN scroll in the incoming signal. • Some television system broadcasters are active only when a digital sig- For example, OPERATION 33 The AVR 140 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it. • When some digital sources are ... to 30 stations may also be preset. Next, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to be tuned directly in the AVR 140's memory for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is playing by one , press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons ...
...DIRECT IN scroll in the incoming signal. • Some television system broadcasters are active only when a digital sig- For example, OPERATION 33 The AVR 140 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it. • When some digital sources are ... to 30 stations may also be preset. Next, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to be tuned directly in the AVR 140's memory for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is playing by one , press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons ...
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... Buttons o so that it is needed until the › cursor is achieved for five seconds, the AVR 140 will remain paused at each channel be adjusted using TheBridgeTM and an AVR remote are reset, resume the procedure outlined above . Regardless of the method used to adjust the output ...iPod. Using TheBridgeTM When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected and a compatible iPod® is next to BACK TO MANUAL SETUP and then press the Set Button p if you are done, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to the CHANNEL ADJUST line. Complete details on operating an iPod using the...
... Buttons o so that it is needed until the › cursor is achieved for five seconds, the AVR 140 will remain paused at each channel be adjusted using TheBridgeTM and an AVR remote are reset, resume the procedure outlined above . Regardless of the method used to adjust the output ...iPod. Using TheBridgeTM When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected and a compatible iPod® is next to BACK TO MANUAL SETUP and then press the Set Button p if you are done, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to the CHANNEL ADJUST line. Complete details on operating an iPod using the...
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...transport controls, as appropriate. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 140's remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a...by ten blinks, indicates that the code has been set to 160. 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 Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks, as well as the navigation controls ...
...transport controls, as appropriate. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 140's remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a...by ten blinks, indicates that the code has been set to 160. 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 Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks, as well as the navigation controls ...
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...so that you check whether the code set will turn red. 3. NOTE: The numbers used to describe the button functions for the AVR 140. If only a few functions operate, check whether another code set you are with more buttons. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE each button press, including those used to enter the commands...the "Favorite" button for the codes of other than those tables, first check the type of numbers than the AVR 140, the controls may use those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions in red to confirm each button has a number on pages 41 and 42. ...
...so that you check whether the code set will turn red. 3. NOTE: The numbers used to describe the button functions for the AVR 140. If only a few functions operate, check whether another code set you are with more buttons. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE each button press, including those used to enter the commands...the "Favorite" button for the codes of other than those tables, first check the type of numbers than the AVR 140, the controls may use those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions in red to confirm each button has a number on pages 41 and 42. ...
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... 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 37, 42, 54 Macros 11, 38 Manual Mode Tuning 6, 10, 11, 33 Manual Setup Menu 20, 34 Master Menu 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 34, 36, 37 ...Memory Backup 35 Mute 9, 11, 26, 38, 39, 40, 41, 53 Night Mode 9, 10, 19, 24, 26, 31, 33, 41, 56 On-Screen Display 5, 6, 10, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 Operation...38, 40 Transport-Control Punch-Through 40 Troubleshooting Guide 53 Tuner Mode 5, 6, 9, 10, 33, 34, 41 Tuner Operation 33 Turn-On Volume Level (Volume Default) 36 TV 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17...
... 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 37, 42, 54 Macros 11, 38 Manual Mode Tuning 6, 10, 11, 33 Manual Setup Menu 20, 34 Master Menu 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 34, 36, 37 ...Memory Backup 35 Mute 9, 11, 26, 38, 39, 40, 41, 53 Night Mode 9, 10, 19, 24, 26, 31, 33, 41, 56 On-Screen Display 5, 6, 10, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 Operation...38, 40 Transport-Control Punch-Through 40 Troubleshooting Guide 53 Tuner Mode 5, 6, 9, 10, 33, 34, 41 Tuner Operation 33 Turn-On Volume Level (Volume Default) 36 TV 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17...
Quick Start Guide
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...the Owner's Manual. Speaker Placement The colors shown for each speaker correspond to install, configure and operate the AVR 140, as well as for the important safety information it contains. AVR 140 QUICK-START... GUIDE FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (White) CENTER SPEAKER (Green) FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (Red) SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (Purple) SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER (Blue) (Gray) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (Brown) Step 1. We strongly recommend that you with a basic system installation. This Quick-Start Guide will help you read the Owner's Manual for purchasing a Harman Kardon...
...the Owner's Manual. Speaker Placement The colors shown for each speaker correspond to install, configure and operate the AVR 140, as well as for the important safety information it contains. AVR 140 QUICK-START... GUIDE FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (White) CENTER SPEAKER (Green) FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (Red) SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER SUBWOOFER (Purple) SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER (Blue) (Gray) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (Brown) Step 1. We strongly recommend that you with a basic system installation. This Quick-Start Guide will help you read the Owner's Manual for purchasing a Harman Kardon...