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... Source Components 23 Step Five - TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Speaker Connections 16 Subwoofer 16 Connecting Source Devices to wide slot, fully insert. For models having a power cord with Canadian ICES-003...
... Source Components 23 Step Five - TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Speaker Connections 16 Subwoofer 16 Connecting Source Devices to wide slot, fully insert. For models having a power cord with Canadian ICES-003...
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...at www.harmankardon.com. At the same time, you for choosing Harman Kardon®! WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM Thank you can choose to the AVR 144, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that enhance the home entertainment experience. If you become more familiar with its operation, please... contact your product on our Web site at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge you to...
...at www.harmankardon.com. At the same time, you for choosing Harman Kardon®! WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM Thank you can choose to the AVR 144, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that enhance the home entertainment experience. If you become more familiar with its operation, please... contact your product on our Web site at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge you to...
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...Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - Generic modes that in the real world. Other modes may be used mostly for dialogue in movies and television programs. This placement allows the dialogue to originate near the actors' faces, for ambient sound while the main action is that include Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater... mode options. Some modes are used for additional power and even distribution of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your home theater. It is directed only to augment smaller, limited-range satellite speakers used , it (plus a subwoofer). channel stereo, including...
...Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - Generic modes that in the real world. Other modes may be used mostly for dialogue in movies and television programs. This placement allows the dialogue to originate near the actors' faces, for ambient sound while the main action is that include Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater... mode options. Some modes are used for additional power and even distribution of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your home theater. It is directed only to augment smaller, limited-range satellite speakers used , it (plus a subwoofer). channel stereo, including...
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... the owner's guide for the TITLE setting in the Installation section that apply to your speakers. Master Menu Screen If you are an experienced home theater user, you to use the menus in the appendix to note this part of the system setup, you complete all of your loudspeakers and ... Svideo or composite video monitor output on the remote to point the cursor to different lines in this INITIAL SETUP section to configure a basic home theater system. INITIAL SETUP Before you whether the speaker is able to play sounds that are very high- You should be displayed when you 've...
... the owner's guide for the TITLE setting in the Installation section that apply to your speakers. Master Menu Screen If you are an experienced home theater user, you to use the menus in the appendix to note this part of the system setup, you complete all of your loudspeakers and ... Svideo or composite video monitor output on the remote to point the cursor to different lines in this INITIAL SETUP section to configure a basic home theater system. INITIAL SETUP Before you whether the speaker is able to play sounds that are very high- You should be displayed when you 've...
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... reference point, and may program the AVR to decrease volume), or by 10 minutes, until the OFF setting is not necessary to begin enjoying your home theater system. Unlike some volume controls on the remote. Although it will need to press the AVR Button to return the remote to equipment. Figure 45...
... reference point, and may program the AVR to decrease volume), or by 10 minutes, until the OFF setting is not necessary to begin enjoying your home theater system. Unlike some volume controls on the remote. Although it will need to press the AVR Button to return the remote to equipment. Figure 45...
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See Figure 57. Each of its advanced functions, which are described in home theater entertainment, using the front-panel controls, press the Surround Mode Button repeatedly until the desired group of modes: Logic 7, Dolby Sur, DTS Sur, DTS Neo:6, ...
See Figure 57. Each of its advanced functions, which are described in home theater entertainment, using the front-panel controls, press the Surround Mode Button repeatedly until the desired group of modes: Logic 7, Dolby Sur, DTS Sur, DTS Neo:6, ...
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...the signal by stopping play of the modes available with . Also, make sure your DVD for the DSP Surround modes (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater) Press the mode button repeatedly to access the submenu for a given input. Surround Select Menu Screen Navigate to the line for the desired ... available with certain input signals or bitstream formats. Be aware that group. A MODE line, which surround modes are present in the Introduction to Home Theater section, surround mode selection is never a time when all speaker locations, look for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to the...
...the signal by stopping play of the modes available with . Also, make sure your DVD for the DSP Surround modes (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater) Press the mode button repeatedly to access the submenu for a given input. Surround Select Menu Screen Navigate to the line for the desired ... available with certain input signals or bitstream formats. Be aware that group. A MODE line, which surround modes are present in the Introduction to Home Theater section, surround mode selection is never a time when all speaker locations, look for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to the...
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..., press the Dim Button on screen. The function of some cable and satellite television systems. If you to OFF, and select your other home theater components, as a universal remote that component. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS System Settings The AVR 144 offers several system settings that appears in the display, and...the semi-OSD display altogether if you may be programmed to operate many buttons will cycle through the three settings of time (20, 30, 40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on the remote. It's possible to remind you that the receiver is changed to 5...
..., press the Dim Button on screen. The function of some cable and satellite television systems. If you to OFF, and select your other home theater components, as a universal remote that component. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS System Settings The AVR 144 offers several system settings that appears in the display, and...the semi-OSD display altogether if you may be programmed to operate many buttons will cycle through the three settings of time (20, 30, 40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on the remote. It's possible to remind you that the receiver is changed to 5...
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PERFORMANCE, PAGE 3 PHILOSOPHY, PAGE 6 MILESTONES, PAGE 8 DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, PAGE 10 A/V RECEIVERS, PAGE 14 iPOD DOCKING STATION, PAGE 16 ACTIVITY-BASED REMOTE, PAGE 18 STEREO RECEIVERS, PAGE 22 DVD & CD PLAYERS, PAGE 26 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTERS, PAGE 28 MULTIROOM PRODUCTS, PAGE 32 INTEGRATED HOME THEATER SYSTEM, PAGE 36 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS, PAGE 38 HOME THEATER SYSTEMS, PAGE 42 SURROUND YOURSELF, PAGE 44 SPECIFICATIONS, PAGE 46 2
PERFORMANCE, PAGE 3 PHILOSOPHY, PAGE 6 MILESTONES, PAGE 8 DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, PAGE 10 A/V RECEIVERS, PAGE 14 iPOD DOCKING STATION, PAGE 16 ACTIVITY-BASED REMOTE, PAGE 18 STEREO RECEIVERS, PAGE 22 DVD & CD PLAYERS, PAGE 26 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTERS, PAGE 28 MULTIROOM PRODUCTS, PAGE 32 INTEGRATED HOME THEATER SYSTEM, PAGE 36 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS, PAGE 38 HOME THEATER SYSTEMS, PAGE 42 SURROUND YOURSELF, PAGE 44 SPECIFICATIONS, PAGE 46 2
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...home theater to decode audio for true single-wire connectivity. Add USB audio, iPod connectivity and XM-Ready capability to 720p or 1080i. Equally impressive on the video side is processed with virtually every surround mode available. Add the sonic perfection you expect from Harman Kardon... component video switching, the AVR 145 is able to Z. 5 x 40W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver Affordably priced, but high in performance. 15 Pure Harman Kardon, with ease. A high-current amplifier and a wealth of features complete the package to switch your system up and running. Ready for the AVR...
...home theater to decode audio for true single-wire connectivity. Add USB audio, iPod connectivity and XM-Ready capability to 720p or 1080i. Equally impressive on the video side is processed with virtually every surround mode available. Add the sonic perfection you expect from Harman Kardon... component video switching, the AVR 145 is able to Z. 5 x 40W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver Affordably priced, but high in performance. 15 Pure Harman Kardon, with ease. A high-current amplifier and a wealth of features complete the package to switch your system up and running. Ready for the AVR...
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Because the power and flexibility of our new all-in the same chassis, space considerations no longer need to dictate system performance. INTEGRATED HOME THE ATER System Small system size with big system performance. With carefully matched, compact speakers and a powerful subwoofer, you have a great home theater system that fits almost anywhere. 36 That's the goal of an A/V receiver and DVD player are combined in -one home theater system.
Because the power and flexibility of our new all-in the same chassis, space considerations no longer need to dictate system performance. INTEGRATED HOME THE ATER System Small system size with big system performance. With carefully matched, compact speakers and a powerful subwoofer, you have a great home theater system that fits almost anywhere. 36 That's the goal of an A/V receiver and DVD player are combined in -one home theater system.
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... file playback, a built-in progressive-scan DVD player with ease and elegance. HS 500 HS 300 5 x 65W 5.1-Channel Integrated Home Theater System Does your HD pictures become a complete home entertainment system. 5 x 35W 5.1-Channel Integrated Home Theater System These days, music and images originate in a variety of sources, and the HS 300 brings them all to...
... file playback, a built-in progressive-scan DVD player with ease and elegance. HS 500 HS 300 5 x 65W 5.1-Channel Integrated Home Theater System Does your HD pictures become a complete home entertainment system. 5 x 35W 5.1-Channel Integrated Home Theater System These days, music and images originate in a variety of sources, and the HS 300 brings them all to...
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HOME THE ATER Speaker Systems Our HKTS systems make it easy to choose the right speakers to use with one another. By providing a complete speaker system, they ensure that frequency response, dispersion and dynamic range are carefully matched so that all the speakers in a multichannel system blend, rather than compete with your other home theater components. HKTS systems complement any room décor, and perfectly match Harman Kardon's components and today's flat-screen video displays. 38
HOME THE ATER Speaker Systems Our HKTS systems make it easy to choose the right speakers to use with one another. By providing a complete speaker system, they ensure that frequency response, dispersion and dynamic range are carefully matched so that all the speakers in a multichannel system blend, rather than compete with your other home theater components. HKTS systems complement any room décor, and perfectly match Harman Kardon's components and today's flat-screen video displays. 38
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... on/off and a multicolor LED power indicator. Surround Loudspeakers Unleash the 7.1-channel capability of Harman Kardon receivers and DVD players, as well as today's flat-panel video displays. HKTS 18 HKS 9 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System The HKTS 18 home theater speaker system combines identically voiced two-way satellite and center channel speakers and a magnetically shielded...
... on/off and a multicolor LED power indicator. Surround Loudspeakers Unleash the 7.1-channel capability of Harman Kardon receivers and DVD players, as well as today's flat-panel video displays. HKTS 18 HKS 9 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System The HKTS 18 home theater speaker system combines identically voiced two-way satellite and center channel speakers and a magnetically shielded...
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Surround Loudspeakers Expand your HKTS 15 or any décor. Floor Stands These slim-profile, aluminum-extrusion columns are included. HKTS 15 HKS 6 HTFS 2 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System The HKTS 15 includes five satellite speakers with 3-inch midrange and 1/2-inch high-frequency drivers, and a voice-matched, dual-midrange center channel speaker ...
Surround Loudspeakers Expand your HKTS 15 or any décor. Floor Stands These slim-profile, aluminum-extrusion columns are included. HKTS 15 HKS 6 HTFS 2 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System The HKTS 15 includes five satellite speakers with 3-inch midrange and 1/2-inch high-frequency drivers, and a voice-matched, dual-midrange center channel speaker ...
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...the AVR 144, DVD 27 and HKTS 15, you have the power and flexibility of Harman Kardon components to the HKTS 15 speakers. 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Why settle for the compromise of "home theater in HKTS 18 speakers for spectacular sound, and you can get the best signals possible... what the source. Add in a box" when the CP 40 delivers the high performance of perfectly matched components, at a price you 're connected to the best home theater ever. 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Our most affordable 5.1 system with the CP 50. Thanks to the AVR 245's high-current amplification ...
...the AVR 144, DVD 27 and HKTS 15, you have the power and flexibility of Harman Kardon components to the HKTS 15 speakers. 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Why settle for the compromise of "home theater in HKTS 18 speakers for spectacular sound, and you can get the best signals possible... what the source. Add in a box" when the CP 40 delivers the high performance of perfectly matched components, at a price you 're connected to the best home theater ever. 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Our most affordable 5.1 system with the CP 50. Thanks to the AVR 245's high-current amplification ...
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Harman Kardon music and home theater systems deliver captivating, soul-stirring audio/video performance with the Harman Kardon experience - So surround yourself with advanced, often proprietary, technologies. Surround Yourself You're in -vehicle technology, which includes superb, unequaled audio featuring Logic 7® digital signal processing. We also offer an entirely new category of a Harman Kardon... performance of in elite company when you choose a Harman Kardon entertainment product. You're benefiting from Harman Kardon's partnership with the world's most highly regarded computer,...
Harman Kardon music and home theater systems deliver captivating, soul-stirring audio/video performance with the Harman Kardon experience - So surround yourself with advanced, often proprietary, technologies. Surround Yourself You're in -vehicle technology, which includes superb, unequaled audio featuring Logic 7® digital signal processing. We also offer an entirely new category of a Harman Kardon... performance of in elite company when you choose a Harman Kardon entertainment product. You're benefiting from Harman Kardon's partnership with the world's most highly regarded computer,...
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...lb 49 MS records at 1x only Model HE 1000 Description External infrared remote sensor System Requirements Harman Kardon® or compatible products with built-in /out Remote Backlit Backlit Dimensions (H x W x.../16" x 17-15/16" x 15" 16.5 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...3-5/16" x 2-5/16" Unit Weight 5.7 Ounces Model HS 500 Description 5.1-Channel integrated home theater system Multichannel Power 65W x 5 Speaker System HKTS 14 Surround Formats DTS,® Dolby...
...lb 49 MS records at 1x only Model HE 1000 Description External infrared remote sensor System Requirements Harman Kardon® or compatible products with built-in /out Remote Backlit Backlit Dimensions (H x W x.../16" x 17-15/16" x 15" 16.5 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...3-5/16" x 2-5/16" Unit Weight 5.7 Ounces Model HS 500 Description 5.1-Channel integrated home theater system Multichannel Power 65W x 5 Speaker System HKTS 14 Surround Formats DTS,® Dolby...