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... intended can support the weight of the product. • Make certain that for which the receiver is subject to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used in the same manner. We suggest that you move, or should the unit ..., always pull the plug; This device complies with 120-volt AC current. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 144 has been designed for use with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Other cardboard inserts may present a shock hazard, and any modification to...
... intended can support the weight of the product. • Make certain that for which the receiver is subject to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used in the same manner. We suggest that you move, or should the unit ..., always pull the plug; This device complies with 120-volt AC current. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 144 has been designed for use with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Other cardboard inserts may present a shock hazard, and any modification to...
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In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge you become more familiar with its predecessors, leading to the AVR 144, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that offers a wealth of -use features that enhance the home entertainment experience. To ... our new products and/or special promotions. AVR 144 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 30 Watts x 5, five channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, In the years since our first single-channel component was introduced, Harman Kardon has offered a number of receiver models, ...
In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge you become more familiar with its predecessors, leading to the AVR 144, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that offers a wealth of -use features that enhance the home entertainment experience. To ... our new products and/or special promotions. AVR 144 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 30 Watts x 5, five channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, In the years since our first single-channel component was introduced, Harman Kardon has offered a number of receiver models, ...
Owners Manual
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... connections • Programmable seven-device main remote control • Source input renaming • A/V Sync Delay Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Three AAA batteries • Two covers...
... connections • Programmable seven-device main remote control • Source input renaming • A/V Sync Delay Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Three AAA batteries • Two covers...
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...or satellite television. a video display (television); a DVD player; and loudspeakers. All of these speakers. • Subwoofer - The AVR 144 may have owned. This introductory section will make setup and operation smoother. It may be used in the real world. Although it has... in your personal tastes. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 144 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have up to five speakers connected directly to it (plus a subwoofer). DTS, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) -
...or satellite television. a video display (television); a DVD player; and loudspeakers. All of these speakers. • Subwoofer - The AVR 144 may have owned. This introductory section will make setup and operation smoother. It may be used in the real world. Although it has... in your personal tastes. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 144 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have up to five speakers connected directly to it (plus a subwoofer). DTS, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) -
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... Code Table 3 - At the factory, the AVR 144's codes and the codes to that product type by accessing a large database of "learning" codes from Step 1 above. Turn on your system, follow these advanced programming functions. Input Selectors 4. b) If the device does not turn to control many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players are potential...
... Code Table 3 - At the factory, the AVR 144's codes and the codes to that product type by accessing a large database of "learning" codes from Step 1 above. Turn on your system, follow these advanced programming functions. Input Selectors 4. b) If the device does not turn to control many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players are potential...
Owners Manual
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... low-frequency information to the subwoofer, including both information that channel discretely encoded. INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 144 the capabilities of your speakers are using the Surround Select menu, accessible from your speakers differently for different sources. CENTER: Move the...when a digital signal is configured as when a DVD is just above the low end of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes (using a Harman Kardon HKTS speaker system, select the SMALL setting for the subwoofer. • L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the front...
... low-frequency information to the subwoofer, including both information that channel discretely encoded. INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 144 the capabilities of your speakers are using the Surround Select menu, accessible from your speakers differently for different sources. CENTER: Move the...when a digital signal is configured as when a DVD is just above the low end of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes (using a Harman Kardon HKTS speaker system, select the SMALL setting for the subwoofer. • L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the front...
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...DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • DTS 96/24 • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (44.1kHz or 48kHz) Exclusive to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel recordings by deriving separate information for parties, the left- Requires TONE OUT setting. • Tuner 41 and right-channel...) matrix encoding, Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Tuner • PCM (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) The AVR 144 is a DSP (digital signal processor) mode that form, bypassing all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal. Depending on each ...
...DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • DTS 96/24 • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (44.1kHz or 48kHz) Exclusive to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel recordings by deriving separate information for parties, the left- Requires TONE OUT setting. • Tuner 41 and right-channel...) matrix encoding, Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Tuner • PCM (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) The AVR 144 is a DSP (digital signal processor) mode that form, bypassing all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal. Depending on each ...
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...not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for up to nineteen commands that the Power Indicator turns amber. Memory If the AVR 144 is operating one device but press the same Input (or AVR) Selector in Standby mode by visiting our Web site ... the Sleep Button to erase the macro. Press the Surround Button to end the programming process. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Punch-Through Programming The AVR 144 remote allows you to select one component for at least three minutes. For example, while using the remote to control video functions ...
...not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for up to nineteen commands that the Power Indicator turns amber. Memory If the AVR 144 is operating one device but press the same Input (or AVR) Selector in Standby mode by visiting our Web site ... the Sleep Button to erase the macro. Press the Surround Button to end the programming process. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Punch-Through Programming The AVR 144 remote allows you to select one component for at least three minutes. For example, while using the remote to control video functions ...
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...the Product Support section of our Web site at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from any speaker; or rear-channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not...8226; Wrong device selected • Remote sensor is obscured • Change remote batteries • Press the AVR selector • Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent...additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 144, or installation-related issues, may not create center-
...the Product Support section of our Web site at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from any speaker; or rear-channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not...8226; Wrong device selected • Remote sensor is obscured • Change remote batteries • Press the AVR selector • Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent...additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 144, or installation-related issues, may not create center-
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AVR 144 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, @
AVR 144 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, @
Product Information
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... of perfectly matched components, at a price you have the power and flexibility of Harman Kardon components to the DVD 37's upscaled HDMI output and the AVR 345's DCDi by Faroudja processing, your digital video display can afford. 43 With the AVR 144, DVD 27 and HKTS 15, you can get the best signals possible with...
... of perfectly matched components, at a price you have the power and flexibility of Harman Kardon components to the DVD 37's upscaled HDMI output and the AVR 345's DCDi by Faroudja processing, your digital video display can afford. 43 With the AVR 144, DVD 27 and HKTS 15, you can get the best signals possible with...
Product Information
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... lb Model CP 50 CP 45 CP 40 Channel Configuration 5.1-Channel system 5.1-Channel system 5.1-Channel system Audio/Video Receiver AVR 345 AVR 245 AVR 144 DVD Player DVD 37 DVD 37 DVD 27 Loudspeaker Complement HKTS 18 (black-lacquer finish) HKTS 15 (black-lacquer ...BUS compatible modules. Connects to any analog input source. Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver. Connects to any analog input source. Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver, ABH series expansion hub or compatible A-BUS products Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver, ABH series...
... lb Model CP 50 CP 45 CP 40 Channel Configuration 5.1-Channel system 5.1-Channel system 5.1-Channel system Audio/Video Receiver AVR 345 AVR 245 AVR 144 DVD Player DVD 37 DVD 37 DVD 27 Loudspeaker Complement HKTS 18 (black-lacquer finish) HKTS 15 (black-lacquer ...BUS compatible modules. Connects to any analog input source. Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver. Connects to any analog input source. Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver, ABH series expansion hub or compatible A-BUS products Harman Kardon® A-BUS/READY ® receiver, ABH series...