Harman Kardon AVR 147 - Manuals

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 ENGLISH 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. When the switch ispressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the orange LED 3 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the unit off completely and prevent theuse...

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7 ENGLISH Rear Panel 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 AntennaFM AntennaTape InputsTape OutputsSubwoofer OutputDVD Audio InputsCD InputsVideo 1 Audio Outputs DMP Connector 6-Channel Direct InputsDigital Audio Outputs Video Monitor...

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections 9 6-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such asDVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analogoutputs. A Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector ona digital recorder suc...

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 Power Off ButtonIR Transmitter WindowProgram IndicatorPower On ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner Select6-Channel Direct InputTest ButtonSleep ButtonSurround Mode SelectorNight ModeChannel Select Button ⁄ / ¤ Buttons ‹ Button Set Button...

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 147’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices,including the AVR. Before using the remote, it isimportant to remember to press the Input Selector button 4 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’sremote is shipped from the factory...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 ENGLISH Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections to your audio andvideo equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality ...

14 INSTALLATION 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 Video Monitor Output B on the AVR to the matching input on...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 ENGLISH Installation and Connections • If you use only normal video devices the TV monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs toScart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices areused an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugsto Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6),connected t...

16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers isused, the same model or brand of speakershould be used for the front-left, center andfront-right speakers. This creates a seamlessfront soundstage and eliminates the possibility...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 ENGLISH System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in the roomand connected, the remaining steps are toprogram the system configuration memories. Although it is necessary to assign input/outputsettings and surround mode choices manually, werecommend that you take...

18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration speaker settings will automatically default to“Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to“LFE.” The default setting for the surround modesis Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTSwill automatically be selected as appropriatewhen a source with...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 ENGLISH System Configuration Figure 3 Since The Bridge is connected to the AVR using adedicated audio connection, it isn’t possible toselect a different audio input for this source.However, there are several special settings usedonly with The Bridge. Selecting G O T O D M P S...

SYSTEM 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. S U B N O N E turns off the feed to the subwoofer, while S U B <L+R> turns it on. 4. When the desired setting has been entered...

22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration reduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style earplugs, available at most drug stores, may be usedto reduce the sound level to a tolerable level. Ifyou are uncomfortable with, or cannot tolerate,loud sounds and do not use some sort of earprotection, we s...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 ENGLISH System Configuration • Room Equalization: Each room has unique characteristics that may affect the frequencyresponse at the listening position. For example,doorways and alcoves can increase bassresponse nearby. Varying surfaces such as hardfloors or windows, or soft c...

24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration speakers are used, a subwoofer is required toreproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember thatthe “large” and “small” descriptions do not referto the actual physical size of the speakers, but totheir ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Ifyou are in dou...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 29 ENGLISH System Configuration After one input has been adjusted for analog ordigital input, speaker 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 thedigital input and surrou...

30 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL 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 Frequency Effects channel. DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set f...

OPERATION 31 ENGLISH Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema These 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 traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version...

32 OPERATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following instructions should befollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off • When using the AVR for the first ...

OPERATION 33 ENGLISH Operation the Main Information Display Ò and all speakers will be silenced. When the headphoneplug is removed, the audio feed to the speakerswill be restored. • When the headphones are in use, you may takeadvantage of the Dolby Headphone modes tobring added spaciousness to headp...

34 OPERATION Operation In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTSsound tracks, the DVD player must be compatiblewith the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo onthe player’s front panel. Note that early DVDplayers may not be able to play DTS- encodedDVDs. This does not indicate a problem with theAV...

OPERATION 35 ENGLISH Operation satellite receiver, cable set-top or HDTV tuner is inuse if the digital audio is temporarily interruptedwhen channels are changed or when a cable boxswitches from a channel with a digital datastream to a channel with analog audio only. The UNLOCK message is normal, and...

OPERATION 37 ENGLISH Operation Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video sourceselected for listening through the AVR is sent tothe record outputs. This means that any programyou are watching or listening to may be recordedsimply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Out...

38 OPERATION Operation Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Normal output level adjustment for the AVR isestablished using the test tone, as outlined onpage 27-28. In some cases, however, it may bedesirable to adjust the output levels usingprogram material such as a test disc, or aselection y...

SYSTEM SETUP 39 ENGLISH System Setup The AVR 147 is equipped with a number of ad-vanced features that add extra flexibility to theunit’s operation. While it is not necessary to usethese features to operate the unit, they provideadditional options that you may wish to use. Front-Panel-Display Fade In...

40 SYSTEM SETUP System Setup Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment The F U L L O S D menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVRusing a series of on-screen menus. The factorydefault setting for these menus leaves them onthe screen for 20 seconds after a period of inac-tivity before th...

TUNER OPERATION 41 ENGLISH Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 147’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FMand FM Stereo broadcast stations and receivingRDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, orthey may be stored as favorite station presets andrecalled from a 30 position memory. Station Sele...

42 TUNER OPERATION RDS Operation The AVR 147 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), 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 signsor network information, a description of stationprogram type, text messages abo...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 ENGLISH Programming the Remote The AVR 147 is equipped with a powerful remotecontrol that will control not only the receiver’sfunctions, but also most popular brands of audioand video equipment, including CD players, TVsets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers andother h...

44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Example: One blink, followed by a one-secondpause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by four blinks indicatesthat the code has been set to 164. For future reference enter the Setup Codes for theequipment in your system here: DVD ____________ C...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45 ENGLISH Programming the Remote To program the remote for Volume Punch-Through, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 for the unit you wish to have associated with the volumecontrol until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and note that...

No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 5 DVD/ DVD Input Select DVD Input Select DVD Input Select DVD Input Select CD ...

48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit’s operation or thedisplays seem abnormal, the cause may involvethe erratic operation of the system’s memory ormicroprocessor. To correct this problem, first unplug the unit fromthe AC wall outlet and wait ...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49 ENGLISH Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 5 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:40 Watts per channel,...

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/ CD Tape Tuner 6-Channel DMP Title INT. TUNER Video Input Comp V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Composite The Bridge/ Comp V 1 Comp V ...