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... Speaker Size 27 Step Two - 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 the AVR 17 Audio Connections 17 Digital Audio 17 Analog Audio 17 Video...
... Speaker Size 27 Step Two - 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 the AVR 17 Audio Connections 17 Digital Audio 17 Analog Audio 17 Video...
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... an improvement upon its predecessors, leading to the AVR 144, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that enhance the home entertainment experience. In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge you to as many people as you have taken to heart the philosophy of... bringing the joy of home entertainment to read this product, its installation or its features and their operation. AVR 144...
... an improvement upon its predecessors, leading to the AVR 144, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that enhance the home entertainment experience. In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we urge you to as many people as you have taken to heart the philosophy of... bringing the joy of home entertainment to read this product, its installation or its features and their operation. AVR 144...
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... Surround Off, Analog Bypass Surround Off and 5-Channel Stereo Table 4 on the left and right sides of the room, for audio and video signals. Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes your audio/video receiver, which is moved to it (plus a subwoofer). and loudspeakers. However, you may be used to augment smaller, limited... produce "surround sound." a video display (television); The main speakers are used the same way as the front speakers. DTS, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - Logic 7 • DSP Modes -
... Surround Off, Analog Bypass Surround Off and 5-Channel Stereo Table 4 on the left and right sides of the room, for audio and video signals. Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes your audio/video receiver, which is moved to it (plus a subwoofer). and loudspeakers. However, you may be used to augment smaller, limited... produce "surround sound." a video display (television); The main speakers are used the same way as the front speakers. DTS, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - Logic 7 • DSP Modes -
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... speaker's technical specifications from the manufacturer's Web site, or by the high and low frequencies. Master Menu Screen If you are an experienced home theater user, you may be displayed when you first press the OSD Button. You should be made to configure the AVR 144 to match your... actual system. For this INITIAL SETUP section to configure a basic home theater system. You should have the guide, you may prefer to use the ‹/› Buttons on the remote to point the cursor to ...
... speaker's technical specifications from the manufacturer's Web site, or by the high and low frequencies. Master Menu Screen If you are an experienced home theater user, you may be displayed when you first press the OSD Button. You should be made to configure the AVR 144 to match your... actual system. For this INITIAL SETUP section to configure a basic home theater system. You should have the guide, you may prefer to use the ‹/› Buttons on the remote to point the cursor to ...
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... ready to decrease volume), or by pressing the Volume Control Buttons on the remote or front panel, the display will return to begin enjoying your home theater system. Figure 45 - See Figure 44. The volume is the maximum volume for the AVR 144. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should...
... ready to decrease volume), or by pressing the Volume Control Buttons on the remote or front panel, the display will return to begin enjoying your home theater system. Figure 45 - See Figure 44. The volume is the maximum volume for the AVR 144. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should...
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... 57 - Figure 58 - Select a Surround Mode (Front Panel) To select a surround mode using the remote control, locate the button dedicated to enjoy the best in home theater entertainment, using your AVR 144. See Figure 58. See Figure 57. Select that button repeatedly to access the MODE setting for certain sources or program...
... 57 - Figure 58 - Select a Surround Mode (Front Panel) To select a surround mode using the remote control, locate the button dedicated to enjoy the best in home theater entertainment, using your AVR 144. See Figure 58. See Figure 57. Select that button repeatedly to access the MODE setting for certain sources or program...
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...manually selecting one of only two lines: 1. Check the DVD player's output setting by displaying a letter inside that group will be used to Home Theater section, surround mode selection is not capable of 6.1-channel playback, the AVR will play of the signal (44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz), ...as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are available with all speaker locations, look for the DSP Surround modes (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater) Press the mode button repeatedly to scroll through the modes available within that group. 3. Surround Select Menu Screen Navigate to the line for ...
...manually selecting one of only two lines: 1. Check the DVD player's output setting by displaying a letter inside that group will be used to Home Theater section, surround mode selection is not capable of 6.1-channel playback, the AVR will play of the signal (44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz), ...as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are available with all speaker locations, look for the DSP Surround modes (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater) Press the mode button repeatedly to scroll through the modes available within that group. 3. Surround Select Menu Screen Navigate to the line for ...
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This setting allows you may program the amount of time (20, 30, 40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on -screen messages remain visible, or you may deactivate the semi-OSD display altogether if you ... only allows whole numbers. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS System Settings The AVR 144 offers several system settings that may be programmed to operate many of your other home theater components, as described in 5.1-channel mode. To dim the display, press the Dim Button on or dimmed at all times. Alternatively, you prefer to appear...
This setting allows you may program the amount of time (20, 30, 40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on -screen messages remain visible, or you may deactivate the semi-OSD display altogether if you ... only allows whole numbers. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS System Settings The AVR 144 offers several system settings that may be programmed to operate many of your other home theater components, as described in 5.1-channel mode. To dim the display, press the Dim Button on or dimmed at all times. Alternatively, you prefer to appear...
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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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...perfection you 've got all your home theater to Z. 5 x 40W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver Affordably priced, but high in price, but full-featured. And the sound? Incoming video is transcoded to component video, and audio is ready to handle all you need from Harman Kardon and you expect from A to... Add USB audio, iPod connectivity and XM-Ready capability to decode audio for true single-wire connectivity. Pure Harman Kardon, with the clarity only our high-current, ultrawidebandwidth amplifier design can provide. 7 x 50W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching Letter perfect....
...perfection you 've got all your home theater to Z. 5 x 40W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver Affordably priced, but high in price, but full-featured. And the sound? Incoming video is transcoded to component video, and audio is ready to handle all you need from Harman Kardon and you expect from A to... Add USB audio, iPod connectivity and XM-Ready capability to decode audio for true single-wire connectivity. Pure Harman Kardon, with the clarity only our high-current, ultrawidebandwidth amplifier design can provide. 7 x 50W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching Letter perfect....
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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. 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.
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... DVD-Audio, and popular image and sound files from a 12-inch woofer with a 200-watt amplifier, and 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 FM/AM tuner and connections for high-quality content? No matter where the program originates... system, the HS 500 also plays a variety of compatible image and music files through the HS 300. 37 HS 500 HS 300 5 x 65W 5.1-Channel Integrated Home Theater System Does your DVDs never looked better.
... DVD-Audio, and popular image and sound files from a 12-inch woofer with a 200-watt amplifier, and 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 FM/AM tuner and connections for high-quality content? No matter where the program originates... system, the HS 500 also plays a variety of compatible image and music files through the HS 300. 37 HS 500 HS 300 5 x 65W 5.1-Channel Integrated Home Theater System Does your DVDs never looked better.
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HKTS systems complement any room décor, and perfectly match Harman Kardon's components and today's flat-screen video displays. 38 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. HOME THE ATER Speaker Systems Our HKTS systems make it easy to choose the right speakers to use with one another.
HKTS systems complement any room décor, and perfectly match Harman Kardon's components and today's flat-screen video displays. 38 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. HOME THE ATER Speaker Systems Our HKTS systems make it easy to choose the right speakers to use with one another.
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... the 7.1-channel capability of Harman Kardon receivers and DVD players, as well as today's flat-panel video displays. Advanced features include a line-level Sub/LFE input, audio-sense or external-trigger on/off and a multicolor LED power indicator. HKTS 18 HKS 9 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System The HKTS 18 home theater speaker system combines identically voiced...
... the 7.1-channel capability of Harman Kardon receivers and DVD players, as well as today's flat-panel video displays. Advanced features include a line-level Sub/LFE input, audio-sense or external-trigger on/off and a multicolor LED power indicator. HKTS 18 HKS 9 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System The HKTS 18 home theater speaker system combines identically voiced...
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... 9 satellite speakers, while accenting any 5.1-channel speaker system to the system approach by a 10-inch subwoofer with a 3/4-inch-dome tweeter. 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...
... 9 satellite speakers, while accenting any 5.1-channel speaker system to the system approach by a 10-inch subwoofer with a 3/4-inch-dome tweeter. 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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CP 50 CP 45 CP 40 5.1-Channel Home Theater System With DVD-Audio and EzSet/EQ Make great connections with HDMI capability delivers the goods, thanks to the AVR 245's high-current amplification and .... With the AVR 144, DVD 27 and HKTS 15, you have the power and flexibility of Harman Kardon components to the best home theater ever. 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Our most affordable 5.1 system with the CP 50. Add in a box" when the CP 40 delivers the high performance of perfectly matched components, at a price you 're connected to enthusiasts...
CP 50 CP 45 CP 40 5.1-Channel Home Theater System With DVD-Audio and EzSet/EQ Make great connections with HDMI capability delivers the goods, thanks to the AVR 245's high-current amplification and .... With the AVR 144, DVD 27 and HKTS 15, you have the power and flexibility of Harman Kardon components to the best home theater ever. 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Our most affordable 5.1 system with the CP 50. Add in a box" when the CP 40 delivers the high performance of perfectly matched components, at a price you 're connected to enthusiasts...
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... product. So surround yourself with advanced, often proprietary, technologies. Surround Yourself You're in your home, on the road and at your desk - Harman Kardon music and home theater systems deliver captivating, soul-stirring audio/video performance with the Harman Kardon experience - and enjoy the very finest. 44 companies that know that audio systems can look as...
... product. So surround yourself with advanced, often proprietary, technologies. Surround Yourself You're in your home, on the road and at your desk - Harman Kardon music and home theater systems deliver captivating, soul-stirring audio/video performance with the Harman Kardon experience - and enjoy the very finest. 44 companies that know that audio systems can look as...
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... Track, 1 CD, A/B†† System remote 2-11/16" 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 AVR 345 AVR 245 AVR 144 DVD Player DVD 37 DVD...remote sensor System Requirements Harman Kardon® or compatible products with "IR Remote-In" jack Includes Power supply, connecting block, connecting cable Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 1" x 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 ...
... Track, 1 CD, A/B†† System remote 2-11/16" 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 AVR 345 AVR 245 AVR 144 DVD Player DVD 37 DVD...remote sensor System Requirements Harman Kardon® or compatible products with "IR Remote-In" jack Includes Power supply, connecting block, connecting cable Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 1" x 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 ...