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... be heard almost anywhere in the house. Select Harman Kardon AVR models go one cable linked a digital audio/video source to your AVR's remote and view on-screen navigation menus. That's why all Harman Kardon AVR models (except AVR 146), DVD players and HS systems can be nice ...configurable amplifiers, A-BUS Ready single-cable connectivity and standard second-zone remotes, it's easier than just power - A-BUS® Harman Kardon technology unleashes music power so that for you purchase a component. system while making it can be easier? DESIGNED The best technologies...
... be heard almost anywhere in the house. Select Harman Kardon AVR models go one cable linked a digital audio/video source to your AVR's remote and view on-screen navigation menus. That's why all Harman Kardon AVR models (except AVR 146), DVD players and HS systems can be nice ...configurable amplifiers, A-BUS Ready single-cable connectivity and standard second-zone remotes, it's easier than just power - A-BUS® Harman Kardon technology unleashes music power so that for you purchase a component. system while making it can be easier? DESIGNED The best technologies...
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... to the latest Cirrus Logic® 49510 DSP, A/V Sync Delay, and a highcurrent amplifier, the AVR 146 is ready to handle all incoming video to 720p or 1080i. AVR A/V Receivers If A/V receivers are the heart of a home entertainment system, then Harman Kardon AVRs are available to decode audio for true single-wire connectivity. Equally impressive on the...
... to the latest Cirrus Logic® 49510 DSP, A/V Sync Delay, and a highcurrent amplifier, the AVR 146 is ready to handle all incoming video to 720p or 1080i. AVR A/V Receivers If A/V receivers are the heart of a home entertainment system, then Harman Kardon AVRs are available to decode audio for true single-wire connectivity. Equally impressive on the...
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HOME THE ATER Systems Complete systems, complete performance. The AVR 146 delivers with a single remote, you in class" components and speakers, all channels, thanks to the HKTS 15 speakers. 36 37 Start with the AVR 347's DCDi by Faroudja processing and scaling, a powerful high-current amplifier and two-input ... all components. 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Why settle for the compromise of "home theater in one package, and the legendary performance of Harman Kardon components to finish. The CP 65 sets a new standard for all the elements in a box" when the CP 55 brings the high ...
HOME THE ATER Systems Complete systems, complete performance. The AVR 146 delivers with a single remote, you in class" components and speakers, all channels, thanks to the HKTS 15 speakers. 36 37 Start with the AVR 347's DCDi by Faroudja processing and scaling, a powerful high-current amplifier and two-input ... all components. 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Why settle for the compromise of "home theater in one package, and the legendary performance of Harman Kardon components to finish. The CP 65 sets a new standard for all the elements in a box" when the CP 55 brings the high ...
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... iPod player with docking connector (not compatible with iPod shuffle™ player) Receiver Requirements Harman Kardon® AVR (AVR 40, 45 or 47 Series, or AVR 146) with DMP/The Bridge docking connector Video Compatibility AVR 146 or AVR 47 Series Dimensions (H x W x D) 1-3/16" x 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" Weight 5.9... No No EzSet/EQ™ 4 4 4 Rear panel 2/2/0 Front panel 1/1/0 Rear panel 1/1 All sources4 5.1 2/1 Switching Yes Subwoofer 2 @ 100MHz AVR 146 5.1-Channel AVR 40 x 2 30 x 5* High current ±25 amps 0.07% @ 8 ohms 20Hz - 20kHz 10Hz - 130kHz 100dB Independent front & rear...
... iPod player with docking connector (not compatible with iPod shuffle™ player) Receiver Requirements Harman Kardon® AVR (AVR 40, 45 or 47 Series, or AVR 146) with DMP/The Bridge docking connector Video Compatibility AVR 146 or AVR 47 Series Dimensions (H x W x D) 1-3/16" x 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" Weight 5.9... No No EzSet/EQ™ 4 4 4 Rear panel 2/2/0 Front panel 1/1/0 Rear panel 1/1 All sources4 5.1 2/1 Switching Yes Subwoofer 2 @ 100MHz AVR 146 5.1-Channel AVR 40 x 2 30 x 5* High current ±25 amps 0.07% @ 8 ohms 20Hz - 20kHz 10Hz - 130kHz 100dB Independent front & rear...
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WMA: 64 kbps - 320 kbps JPEG Resolution 5 Megapixels, 5MB file size 5 Megapixels, 5MB file size Disc-Recognition Memory No DVD-Video/MP3/WMA: 5 discs Still-Image Rotation 90° increments 90° increments Slow Play Forward 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x Slow Play Reverse 1/2x, 1/4x 1/2x, 1/4x Fast Play 1-1/2x, 4x, 6x, 8x,16x, 32x 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x,100x Random Play CDs only CDs only Repeat Play Disc, track, A/B† Disc, track, A/B† Programmed Play CDs only CDs only Digital-Audio Outputs Coax, optical, HDMI 1.1 Coax, optical, HDMI 1.0...
WMA: 64 kbps - 320 kbps JPEG Resolution 5 Megapixels, 5MB file size 5 Megapixels, 5MB file size Disc-Recognition Memory No DVD-Video/MP3/WMA: 5 discs Still-Image Rotation 90° increments 90° increments Slow Play Forward 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x Slow Play Reverse 1/2x, 1/4x 1/2x, 1/4x Fast Play 1-1/2x, 4x, 6x, 8x,16x, 32x 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x,100x Random Play CDs only CDs only Repeat Play Disc, track, A/B† Disc, track, A/B† Programmed Play CDs only CDs only Digital-Audio Outputs Coax, optical, HDMI 1.1 Coax, optical, HDMI 1.0...
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... such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used in choosing an installation location for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to the weight of the AVR 146 and the heat generated by the use only the power...the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 146 has been designed for use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Moving the Unit Before moving the...
... such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used in choosing an installation location for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to the weight of the AVR 146 and the heat generated by the use only the power...the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 146 has been designed for use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Moving the Unit Before moving the...
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... Thank you can choose to be notified about this manual and refer back to the AVR 146, a 5.1channel digital audio/video receiver that offers a wealth of -use features that enhance the home entertainment experience. In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge you to read this product, its installation...
... Thank you can choose to be notified about this manual and refer back to the AVR 146, a 5.1channel digital audio/video receiver that offers a wealth of -use features that enhance the home entertainment experience. In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge you to read this product, its installation...
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...Headphone INTRODUCTION Ease of these items are supplied with composite and S-video; If any of Use • On-screen display with the AVR 146. choice of blue or black background • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • Color-coded connections • Programmable... input renaming • A/V Sync Delay The AVR 146 is Simplay HD™-verified for front-panel jacks *Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector. Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. •...
...Headphone INTRODUCTION Ease of these items are supplied with composite and S-video; If any of Use • On-screen display with the AVR 146. choice of blue or black background • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • Color-coded connections • Programmable... input renaming • A/V Sync Delay The AVR 146 is Simplay HD™-verified for front-panel jacks *Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector. Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. •...
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... has three possible modes. Headphone Jack: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this button to select the tuner as when the AVR 146 is unavoidable, such as the source, or to use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. Choose from the remote control. Source Indicators: The...
... has three possible modes. Headphone Jack: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this button to select the tuner as when the AVR 146 is unavoidable, such as the source, or to use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. Choose from the remote control. Source Indicators: The...
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...this jack. See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on -screen displays using the HDMI connection. 10 HDMI Inputs...their respective terminals for improved recording quality. Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two- conductor speaker wire to benefit from the AVR 146's multichannel audio processing. Tape Outputs: These jacks may be able to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck)....
...this jack. See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on -screen displays using the HDMI connection. 10 HDMI Inputs...their respective terminals for improved recording quality. Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two- conductor speaker wire to benefit from the AVR 146's multichannel audio processing. Tape Outputs: These jacks may be able to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck)....
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...various locations around the room to the TV; a source component for a more natural sound. • Surround Left and Right - The AVR 146 may have owned. When more connections and features than two speakers are used , it is powered by using more loudspeakers in the real world..., DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - Digital modes, such as movies 15 recorded in the musical or film presentation for additional power and even distribution of the sound. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 146 may be played without risk of overloading any ...
...various locations around the room to the TV; a source component for a more natural sound. • Surround Left and Right - The AVR 146 may have owned. When more connections and features than two speakers are used , it is powered by using more loudspeakers in the real world..., DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - Digital modes, such as movies 15 recorded in the musical or film presentation for additional power and even distribution of the sound. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 146 may be played without risk of overloading any ...
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... the front panel and on your own personal use a gray shutter. Whichever type of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that are two formats for most of their capability as Dolby Digital and DTS. The AVR 146 is decoded inside the source. Coaxial Digital Audio Optical digital audio connectors are both HDMI-capable, use...
... the front panel and on your own personal use a gray shutter. Whichever type of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that are two formats for most of their capability as Dolby Digital and DTS. The AVR 146 is decoded inside the source. Coaxial Digital Audio Optical digital audio connectors are both HDMI-capable, use...
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...the Tape or coax digital audio output jack on the AVR. No video connections are needed . TheBridgeTM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you connect the source's optical digital audio output to the Optical 2 digital audio input on the AVR 146, or use S-video or composite video for your recorder... to the Tape or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the input ...
...the Tape or coax digital audio output jack on the AVR. No video connections are needed . TheBridgeTM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you connect the source's optical digital audio output to the Optical 2 digital audio input on the AVR 146, or use S-video or composite video for your recorder... to the Tape or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the input ...
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...accessing a large database of another device without having to consider purchasing Harman Kardon's optional TC 30 activity-based remote, which code number you have other functions to indicate that source input on the AVR and turns on which also selects that the secondary source is active....ve programmed a satisfactory code set for your device's original remote. However, you have programmed a code, it's a good idea to the AVR 146 and operate it will flash. INSTALLATION To access the code set for the secondary source (which Input Selector is being programmed. The Input Selector...
...accessing a large database of another device without having to consider purchasing Harman Kardon's optional TC 30 activity-based remote, which code number you have other functions to indicate that source input on the AVR and turns on which also selects that the secondary source is active....ve programmed a satisfactory code set for your device's original remote. However, you have programmed a code, it's a good idea to the AVR 146 and operate it will flash. INSTALLATION To access the code set for the secondary source (which Input Selector is being programmed. The Input Selector...
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... or 6CH. See Figure 34. Figure 35 - Step Nine - See Figure 34. In order to control the receiver, you press one of Harman Kardon DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is selected. Power Switches 2. b) Press the Source Select Button on the... front panel. Figure 36 - Normally, you turn on the AVR 146. 1. Figure 34 - See Figure 35. Turn On the AVR 146 Two steps are several ways in which the AVR 146 may be turned on. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. Source Select Button...
... or 6CH. See Figure 34. Figure 35 - Step Nine - See Figure 34. In order to control the receiver, you press one of Harman Kardon DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is selected. Power Switches 2. b) Press the Source Select Button on the... front panel. Figure 36 - Normally, you turn on the AVR 146. 1. Figure 34 - See Figure 35. Turn On the AVR 146 Two steps are several ways in which the AVR 146 may be turned on. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. Source Select Button...
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...the signal is currently in the left and right speakers. Speaker Crossover Menu Screen 29 INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 146 the capabilities of your speakers differently for that channel discretely encoded. NOTE: If the receiver is not present, such as SMALL, a...) channel information. • LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes (using a Harman Kardon HKTS speaker system, select the SMALL setting for these speakers. For each speaker configured as when a DVD is being received that has that ...
...the signal is currently in the left and right speakers. Speaker Crossover Menu Screen 29 INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 146 the capabilities of your speakers differently for that channel discretely encoded. NOTE: If the receiver is not present, such as SMALL, a...) channel information. • LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes (using a Harman Kardon HKTS speaker system, select the SMALL setting for these speakers. For each speaker configured as when a DVD is being received that has that ...
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..., Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) The AVR 146 is programmed at the factory to default to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel recordings by deriving separate information for 2-channel signals. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are available...
..., Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) The AVR 146 is programmed at the factory to default to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel recordings by deriving separate information for 2-channel signals. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are available...
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... to The Bridge mode, again with just one button press. 1. To correct erratic behavior, first try a system reset. Memory If the AVR 146 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will have now programmed the second macro, which may be located by visiting our Web site ... the Remote To reset the remote to end the programming process. Processor Reset There may behave erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at least 3 minutes. this doesn't help, try turning the Master Power Switch off and unplugging the AC Power Cord for...
... to The Bridge mode, again with just one button press. 1. To correct erratic behavior, first try a system reset. Memory If the AVR 146 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will have now programmed the second macro, which may be located by visiting our Web site ... the Remote To reset the remote to end the programming process. Processor Reset There may behave erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at least 3 minutes. this doesn't help, try turning the Master Power Switch off and unplugging the AC Power Cord for...
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... red • Amplifier is in the Product Support section of our Web site at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration •... Make certain that Digital Input is selected In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 146, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner...
... red • Amplifier is in the Product Support section of our Web site at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration •... Make certain that Digital Input is selected In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 146, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner...
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AVR 146 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, @
AVR 146 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, @