Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc- tions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the oper...
Page 3 - Important Safety Information; Unpacking
3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 146 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and firehazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage...
Page 4 - STAPLE INVOICE HERE
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Page 5 - WARNING; TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 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...
Page 6 - Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon; Audio Section; INTRODUCTION
6 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver,we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of homeentertainment to as many people as possible, adding performance andease-of-use features that enhance the home entertainment...
Page 7 - COM; Audio Inputs
7 COM INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • CD • Tape • 6-Channel direct • /DMP for iPod* audio/video/connectivity Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video) • Video 1 • Video 2 • Video 3 • DVD • Two 100MHz assignable component video inputs • Simplay HD ™ - verified HDMI ™ 1 and 2 (switching only) Digita...
Page 9 - To
9 S urround Mode Tu ning Pre s et S ta tion s S urround S elect Tu ner Band Tu ning Mode S ource S elect Headphone Jack Digital Audio Input s (Optical 3 and C oaxial 3) Video 3 Video Input s Video 3 Analog Audio Input s Po w er Indica tor Main P o wer S witch S tandby/On S witch Volume S ource Indic...
Page 10 - REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS; NOTE
10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two- conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correctspeaker. Remember to observe th...
Page 12 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
12 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 146 remote is capable of controlling up to ten devices, includingthe AVR itself and an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge accessory.During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. Each time you ...
Page 13 - To make it easier to follow the instructions
13 13 IR Tran s mitter Len s Program Indicator Power On AVR S elector AM/FM Te s t Tone S leep D S P S urround On- S creen Di s play C hannel Level Digital Input Tuning Mode Direct S tation Entry Tuning Tone Mode Night Mode Track S kip Tran s port C ontrol s Power Off Mute Input S elector s 6 - C ha...
Page 14 - and
14 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is, the low-frequency capability of each speaker. Usually this is done usingthe on-screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section. Navigation ( ⁄ / ¤ / ‹ / › ) and Set Buttons: These butto...
Page 15 - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER; Typical Home Theater System; Surround Modes
15 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 146 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned. Although it has more connections and features thantwo-channel receivers, many of the principles are similar and the newconcepts are easy to understand. This introductory section will ...
Page 16 - CONNECTIONS; Types of Connections; Speaker Connections; Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.; Subwoofer; Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
16 16 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect the source devices to the receiver. To make it easier to keep them allstraight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a color...
Page 17 - Although HDMI cables are capable of carrying digital; Digital Audio; Analog Audio; Video Connections
17 17 CONNECTIONS Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digitalaudio signals are of higher quality, and are required for listening tosources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital andDTS. There are two types of digital audio connection...
Page 18 - The AVR 146 has been tested and is Simplay HD; Analog Video; A composite or S-video connection to your TV is; Antennas
18 18 CONNECTIONS AVR 146 processing any of the data. Although this enables the AVR 146to be compatible with virtually any HDMI-capable source device and videodisplay, it requires a separate audio connection for each source sincethe AVR 146 doesn’t have access to the audio data in the HDMI stream. T...
Page 19 - Your receiver will sound its best when the same model; SPEAKER PLACEMENT
19 19 Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to place your speakers in their correct locations in the room. Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listeningposition at its center. The distance from the listening position to thevideo display forms the radius of the...
Page 20 - Don’t; Step One – Connect the Speakers; Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer; Step Three – Connect the Antennas; Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. See Figure 18.; Step Four – Connect the Source Components; INSTALLATION
You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver.Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the AVR 146,are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you have finishedmaking all of your connections....
Page 22 - Video 1 Source; Video 2 Source; Video 3 Source; DVD
22 INSTALLATION Video 1 Source Since this source includes audio and video recording output jacks, it isbest suited to a video recorder, such as your VCR or DVR. Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Video 1 Analog Audioinputs and outputs and to any available coaxial or optical digital a...
Page 23 - HDMI 1 Source; HDMI 2 Source; CD; Tape; Step Five – Connect the Video Display
23 HDMI 1 Source The HDMI 1 source is used with a device that is capable of outputtingdigital video through an HDMI connection, such as a DVD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. The HDMI 1 source is not used withany of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 146. Since the AV...
Page 24 - Step Six – Plug in AC Power; Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote
24 INSTALLATION If you used an HDMI video connection for any of your sources, thenconnect the HDMI Output on the AVR to an HDMI input on your videodisplay. See Figure 29. As mentioned previously, you will need to makea separate digital audio connection from each source device to the AVR 146, and you...
Page 25 - Source Input
25 INSTALLATION 1. Using the codes in Tables A9–A16 of the Appendix, look up the product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of yoursource. The number(s) listed is/are potential candidates for thecorrect code set for your particular device. 2. Turn on your source device. 3. This step p...
Page 26 - Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 146; Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 146.; There are several ways in which the AVR 146 may be turned on from; Any time you press one of the Input Selectors on
26 INSTALLATION Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 146 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 146. 1. Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches shouldlight up in amber, indicating that the AVR is in Stan...
Page 27 - INITIAL SETUP; Using the On-Screen Menu System; Buttons on the remote to point the cursor; Step One – Determine Speaker Size
27 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments shouldbe made to configure the AVR 146 to match your actual system. Make sure that you have connected a video display to either the S-videoor composite video monitor output on the receiver. When you turn onyour display a...
Page 28 - Button on the remote to move; Speaker Size Menu
Your subwoofer’s frequency response will include only the very lowest frequencies, since the subwoofer is only designed to play bassmaterials. A typical frequency response for a subwoofer is 25Hz –150Hz. In this case, the higher number is most important and should be noted in the worksheet. The purp...
Page 29 - Speaker Crossover Menu
29 INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 146 the capabilities of your front left and right speakers. Use the ‹ / › Buttons to select either SMALL or LARGE for these speakers. CENTER: Move the cursor to the line for the center speaker, and use the ‹ / › Buttons to select a setting for thi...
Page 30 - Delay Adjust Menu; Step Four – Output Level Calibration
30 INITIAL SETUP Setting the Speaker Crossover menu correctly ensures that your speakerssound their best. Although you could skip this step the first time you usethe receiver, we recommend that you take the few extra minutes toenter the correct crossover settings. You may select from seven possible ...
Page 31 - A. Using the Remote Control With the Test Tone; If you wish to start by resetting all of the levels to
31 INITIAL SETUP rainy scene you may only hear rain falling, with the occasional thunder-clap, from the surround speakers while the main dialogue is heard fromthe center speakers. At times, you may not hear any sounds at all fromthe surround channels. In order to achieve these effects successfully, ...
Page 32 - Step Five – Configure Sources; If you connected the source to one of the two compo-
32 INITIAL SETUP TEST TONE SEQ: When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will auto- matically circulate to all channels, pausing for a few moments at eachchannel and then moving to the next channel several seconds later, asindicated by the blinking cursor. You may adjust the level for any channel...
Page 34 - OPERATION; Turning On the AVR 146; There are several ways in which the AVR 146 may be turned on:; Any time you press one of the remote’s Input Selectors; Sleep Timer; Volume Control
34 OPERATION Now that you have installed your system components and completed at least a basic configuration of your receiver, you are ready to beginenjoying your home theater system. Turning On the AVR 146 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible. The Power Indic...
Page 35 - Mute Function; Tone Controls; Buttons to change the treble or bass settings, as desired. The; The AVR 146 does not have a conventional balance; Headphones; Source Selection; The Bridge/DMP source has no icon in the Source
35 OPERATION The AVR 146 is designed to reproduce audio with a minimum amountof distortion, which may lead you to think that your hearing and theequipment can handle higher volumes. We urge caution with regard to volume levels. Mute Function To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press...
Page 36 - Audio Input Selection; Video Input Selection; -Channel Direct Inputs
36 OPERATION The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display.If you retitled the source, only the new title will appear. Otherwise, theaudio input assigned to the source (analog or one of the digital audioinputs) will also appear. The surround mode will be displayed on thelo...
Page 37 - Using the Tuner
37 OPERATION Example 2: In this example, your multichannel disc player is equippedwith an HDMI output. Connect it as follows: a) Connect the player’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 2 input on the AVR. This input is assigned by default to the HDMI 1 source. b) Connect the player’s HDMI o...
Page 38 - Recording; Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, and; Using; NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK:
38 OPERATION Recording Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite and S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recordingoutputs. Thus, to make a recording, you need only make sure to connectyour audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks, as des...
Page 39 - Selecting a Surround Mode
Selecting a Surround Mode Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as yourindividual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment with the manyavailable surround modes on the AVR 146, and you may find a few thatbecome your favorites for certain sources or program types. Althoughmore d...
Page 40 - Audio Processing and Surround Sound; Analog Audio Signals; DSP Surround Off Mode:; Digital Audio Signals; “1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present.; ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Much of the AVR 146’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. However, the AVR 146 is asophisticated component, and is capable of being customized to suityour particular system and your tastes. In this section we describe someof the more advanced adjustm...
Page 41 - BACK TO SURROUND SELECT:
41 NOTE: The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete – each include a flag meant to signal thereceiver to decode the surround back channel. Since theAVR 146 is only capable of processing and playing 5.1 channels, the indications EX-OFF or ES-OFF, as appropriate,will alw...
Page 42 - Dolby Surround Settings; Default Modes
42 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Dolby Surround Settings In addition to the MODE line, the DOLBY SURROUND submenu includesthree settings that are active only when the Dolby Pro Logic II Musicmode has been selected. See Figure 72. Figure 72 – Dolby Surround Menu Screen CENTER WIDTH: This setting affects how voc...
Page 43 - Table 5 – Surround Modes; Surround Mode
43 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Table 5 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. May be encoded for Night mode, 3/0/.0 ...
Page 45 - System Settings; VOLUME DEFAULT; Dim Function; Punch-Through Programming
45 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS System Settings The AVR 146 offers several system settings that allow you to make thereceiver easier to use rather than directly affecting performance. Most ofthese settings may be accessed from the SYSTEM SETUP menu, whichis selected by pressing the OSD Button and navigating t...
Page 46 - Macros
46 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example,while using the AVR to control surround modes and other audio functions,you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player. Or whileusing the remote to control video functions on your TV, you may useyou...
Page 47 - Resetting the Remote; Processor Reset
47 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS enables you to exit the on-screen menu system and return the remoteto The Bridge mode, again with just one button press. 1. Simultaneously press and hold the M2 (or other unused) Macro Button and the Mute Button until the Program LED flashes. 2. Press the OSD Button (the first ...
Page 48 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; SYMPTOM
48 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make ...
Page 49 - AVR 146 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
49 AVR 146 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:30 Watts per channel@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20...
Page 50 - Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes; Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults; Speaker Position; APPENDIX
50 50 Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-Channel Title INT. TUNER Component Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp...
Page 51 - Table A4 – Source Input Settings
51 51 APPENDIX Table A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-Channel Title INT. TUNER Video Input Component Video Input Audio Input The Bridge/DMP Tuner 6-Channel Auto Poll --- --- --- Surround Mode Table A5 – Speaker/Channel Setting...
Page 52 - Table A6 – Remote Control Codes; Table A7 – System Settings; Feature
52 1 3 6 9 11 13 16 19 22 28 31 2 5 8 15 18 21 24 26 30 4 7 10 12 14 17 20 23 25 27 29 32 34 33 35 37 36 38 39 41 40 42 43 45 44 46 47 49 48 51 52 53 55 54 56 57 58 50 59 61 62 63 65 64 66 67 68 60 Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List. Figure 74 – Remote Control...
Page 53 - Table A8 – Remote Control Function List
53 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3) (DMP) HDMI 1/2 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off TV Power Power Off Power...
Page 54 - Table A8 – Remote Control Function List – continued
54 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3) (DMP) HDMI 1/2 41 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time 42 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel PPV Cancel Sleep 43 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play FAV FAV Angle/FAV 44 ...
Page 55 - TV
55 APPENDIX TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTEC ...
Page 56 - Table A9 – continued; VCR; Table A10 – continued
56 APPENDIX TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TECHWOOD 128 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 YAMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 122 VCR Man...
Page 57 - Table A11 – Remote Control Product Codes –; Table A12 – Remote Control Product Codes –
57 CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 146 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 05...
Page 58 - Table A13 – Remote Control Product Codes –; SAT; Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes –; TAPE; Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes –; CBL
58 SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 ALPHASTAR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329...
Page 59 - Table A15 – continued; Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes –
59 Table A15 – continued APPENDIX CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 124 211 VIEWSTAR 019...