-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 1
ENGLISH A VR 147 Audio/ V ideo Receiver OWNER’S MANU AL 33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 1 ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 2
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 F ront P anel Controls 7 Rear P anel Connections 9 Main Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 13 Audio Connections 13 Video Connections 14 HDMI Connections 14 SCAR T A/V Connections 15 P ower Connections 16 Speak er Selection 16 Speak er Placement 17 System Co ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 3
INTRODUCTION 3 ENGLISH Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 147 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections , the A VR is truly a multichan- nel receiver for the new mill ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 4
4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety Information Important Safety Information READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR UNIT Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar – away from direct sunlight, heat sources , vibr ation, dust, moisture , and/or cold. Avoid installing this unit where for- eign object may fall onto this unit and ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 5
FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 5 ENGLISH 1 Main P ower Switch: Press this button to apply power to the A VR. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode , as indicated by the or ange LED 3 . T his button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. T o turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch sho ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 6
6 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS Front P anel Controls 7 Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the A VR’ s configuration settings , use these buttons to select from the choices av ailable , as shown in the Main Information Display Ò . 8 T one Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance , Bass and T reble tone controls . When the butt ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 7
REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 7 ENGLISH Rear P anel Connections 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W AM Antenna FM Antenna T ape Inputs T ape Outputs Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs DMP Connector 6-Channel Direct Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Video Monitor Outputs DVD Video Inputs F ront Speak ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 8
8 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS Rear P anel Connections 9 6-Channel Direct Inputs: T hese jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs . A Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder . B Video ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q P ower Off Button IR T ransmitter Window Program Indicator P ower On Button Input Selectors A VR Selector AM/FM T uner Select 6-Channel Direct Input T est Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button ? ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 10
IMPORT ANT NO TE: The A VR 147’ s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices , including the A VR. Before using the remote , it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button 4 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addition, the A VR’ s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the A VR and most Har ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 11
E ‹ Button: T his button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the A VR. F Set Button: T his button is used to enter settings into the A VR’ s memory . It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time , speak er configuration and channel output level adjustment. G Digital Select: Press thi ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 12
12 MAIN REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the A VR ’ s preset memory . T wo underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display Ò , you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric K eys H . (See page 41 for more information). ? ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 13
INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 ENGLISH Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to mak e the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality inter- connect cables when making connections ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 14
14 INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections • If your video display has component video inputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the Component Video Outputs K . • If your display does not have digital or component video inputs , connect the V ideo Monitor Output B on the A VR to the matching input on your display . Only one connection is nee ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 15
INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 ENGLISH Installation and Connections • If you use only normal video devices the TV monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs to Scart (fig. 3) only . If also S-V ideo devices are used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), connected to the SCAR T input on your TV that is pro ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 16
16 INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speak ers is used, the same model or brand of speak er should be used for the front-left, center and front-right speak ers. T his creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that o ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 17
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 17 ENGLISH System Configuration Once the speak ers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configur ation memories. Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode choices manually , we recommend that you tak e advantage of the power and precision of ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 18
18 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration speak er settings will automatically default to “Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE. ” T he default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use . Bef ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 19
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 19 ENGLISH System Configuration Figure 3 Since T he Bridge is connected to the A VR using a dedicated audio connection, it isn’t possible to select a different audio input for this source . However , there are sever al special settings used only with T he Bridge . Selecting GO TO D M P SETTING displays the DM P SETTING menu ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 20
20 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is selected as the listening mode , three special settings are available to tailor the sound field to your listening room environment and your individual taste and preferences . (When other Dolby Surround modes are selected, dotted lines will indicate that these settings ar ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 21
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 21 ENGLISH System Configuration 3. Press the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons D on the remote or the ‹ / › Buttons 7 on the front panel to select the desired option. SUB NONE turns off the feed to the subwoofer , while SUB <L+R> turns it on. 4. When the desired setting has been entered, press the Set Button F @ to return to normal o ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 22
22 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration reduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style ear plugs , av ailable at most drug stores , may be used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable level. If you are uncomfortable with, or cannot tolerate , loud sounds and do not use some sort of ear protection, we strongly recommend that you leave the roo ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 23
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 23 ENGLISH System Configuration • Room Equalization: Each room has unique characteristics that may affect the frequency response at the listening position. F or example, doorways and alcoves can increase bass response nearby . V arying surfaces such as hard floors or windows , or soft carpets or dr aperies , may also affect ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 24
24 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration speak ers are used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds . Remember that the “large” and “small” descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speak ers, but to their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds . If you are in doubt as to which category describe ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 25
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 25 ENGLISH System Configuration surround modes are selected a Center speak er must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode works well without a Center too . 5. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the ¤ Button D on the remote to move the cursor to SURROUND . 6. Press the ‹ / › Buttons E on the r ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 26
26 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration ‹ / › Navigation Buttons E to choose the appropriate setting. Note that the crossover point for the surround speak ers and the surround back speakers will be identical. That´s why no crossover point for the surround back speak ers is selectable or shown in the menu. Important Note : All settings fo ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 27
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 27 ENGLISH System Configuration speak ers installed and Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode . When the delay time for all speak er positions has been set you may return to the master menu by pressing the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D until the ➞ cursor is pointing to BACK T O MASTER MENU and then pressing the Set Button ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 28
28 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration 5. To turn the test tone on and have it automati- cally circulate among the channels where a speak er has previously been configured (see page 21), press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D until the ➞ cursor is pointing to the TEST TONE SEQ line on the menu. Next, press the ‹ / › Navigation Button E ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 29
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 29 ENGLISH System Configuration After one input has been adjusted for analog or digital input, speak er type and surround mode, return to the INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER menu and enter the settings for each input that you will use . In most cases , only the digital input and surround mode may be different from one input to ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 30
30 OPERA TION Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES DOLBY DIGIT AL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low F requency Effects channel. DTS 5.1 When the speak er configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 31
OPERA TION 31 ENGLISH Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema T hese two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a multi-channel DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and tr aditional Stereo sources . Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of ana ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 32
32 OPERA TION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu- ration of the A VR, it is simple to operate and enjoy . T he following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the A VR On or Off • When using the AVR for the first time , you must press the Main P ower ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 33
OPERA TION 33 ENGLISH Operation the Main Information Display Ò and all speak ers will be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speak ers will be restored. • When the headphones are in use , you may tak e advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listen- ing. Press the Dolby Mode ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 34
34 OPERA TION Operation In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks , the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player’ s front panel. Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DTS- encoded DVDs . T his does not indicate a problem with the A VR, as some players cannot pass the D ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 35
OPERA TION 35 ENGLISH Operation satellite receiver , cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use if the digital audio is temporarily interrupted when channels are changed or when a cable box switches from a channel with a digital data stream to a channel with analog audio only . T he UNLOCK message is normal, and does not indicate any problem with your r ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 36
36 OPERA TION Operation is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example , is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encod- ed for 5.1. Thus , it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L ” and “R? ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 37
OPERA TION 37 ENGLISH Operation T ape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the A VR is sent to the record outputs . T his means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for T ape Outputs 3 or Video 1 Outputs P7 in the reco ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 38
38 OPERA TION Operation Output Level Adjustment With Sour ce Signals Normal output level adjustment for the A VR is established using the test tone , as outlined on page 27-28. In some cases , however , it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 39
SY STEM SETUP 39 ENGLISH System Setup T he A VR 147 is equipped with a number of ad- vanced features that add extr a flexibility to the unit’ s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use . Front-P anel-Display F ade In normal operation, the front-panel d ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 40
40 SY STEM SETUP System Setup Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment T he FULL O SD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the A VR using a series of on-screen menus . T he factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inac- tivity before they disappear from the screen or T ime Out. T ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 41
TUNER OPERA TION 41 ENGLISH T uner Operation Basic T uner Operation T he A VR 147’ s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory . Station Selection 1. Press the AM/FM T uner Selec ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 42
42 TUNER OPERA TION RDS Operation T he A VR 147 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of informa- tion to FM radio . Now in use in many countries , RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station program type , text messages about the station or specifics of a musica ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 43
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 ENGLISH Progr amming the Remote T he A VR 147 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’ s functions , but also most popular br ands of audio and video equipment, including CD players , TV sets , cable boxes , VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. Once the A ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 44
44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause , followed by six blinks , followed by a one- second pause , followed by four blinks indicates that the code has been set to 164. F or future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here: DVD ____________ CD ________________ VID1/VCR ________ VID3/ ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 45
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45 ENGLISH Progr amming the Remote T o program the remote for Volume Punch- T hrough, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and note that the Program Indicator 2 will flash amber . 2 ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 46
No . Button Name A VR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape 1 P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On 2 P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AV R A VR Select A VR Select A VR Select A VR Select 5 DVD / DVD Input Select DVD Input Select DVD Input Select DVD Input Select CD CD Input Select CD Input Select ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 47
No . Button Name VCR (VID 3) TiV o (VID 1) CBL (VID 2) SA T (VID 2) TV (VID 1) (DMP) HDMI 1/2 1 P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On Power On 2 P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off Power Off P ower Off P ower Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AV R A VR Select A VR Select A VR Select A VR Select A VR Select AVR Select A VR Select 5 ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 48
48 TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE T roubleshooting Guide Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit’ s operation or the displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic oper ation of the system’s memory or microprocessor . T o correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and w ait at least three minutes . After the ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 49
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 49 ENGLISH T echnical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average P ower (FTC) 50 W atts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms 5 Channel Surround Modes P ower Per Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 40 W atts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 50
Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes T able A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/ CD T ape T uner 6-Channel DMP Title I NT . TUNER Video Input Comp V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Composite The Bridge/ Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 DMP Audio Input Coax ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 51
T able A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD T ape T uner 6-Channel Title Video Input Audio Input The Bridge/DMP T uner 6-Channel Auto Poll --- --- --- Surround Mode T one Mode Bass T reble T able A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP ...
-
Harman-Kardon AVR 147 - page 52
250 Crossways P ark Drive, Woodbury , New Y ork 11797 www .harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group , Inc.: 2, route de Tours , 72500 Château-du-Loir , F rance © 2007 Harman Kardon, Incorporated P art No.: OM P/N CQX1A1254Z 33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 52 ...
Avez-vous une question à propos de Harman-Kardon AVR 147?
Utiliser le formulaire ci-dessous
Si vous n’avez pas résolu votre problème avec Harman-Kardon AVR 147, avec l'aide du manuel que vous avez trouvé, posez une question en utilisant le formulaire ci-dessous. Si un utilisateur a eu un problème similaire avec Harman-Kardon AVR 147 il est probable qu’il a envie de partager la façon de le résoudre.