Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Table of Contents; Typographical Conventions; connection jack; – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control; Declaration of Conformity; We, Harman Consumer Group International; Jurjen Amsterdam
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Rear Panel Connections 9 Main Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections 12 Audio Connections 12 Video Connections 13 SCART A/V Connections 14 System and Power Connections 15 Speaker Selection ...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; , you are able to listen
INTRODUCTION 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 140 you are about to begin many years oflistening enjoyment. Designed to provide all theexcitement and detail of movie soundtracks andevery nuance of musical selections, the AVR 140is truly a m...
Page 4 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Safety Information; Important Safety Information; To assure proper operation and to avoid the; Unpacking
4 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR has been designed for use with 220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it is intendedcan create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit. If you ...
Page 5 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 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 of the ...
Page 7 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7 Rear Panel Connections AM AntennaFM AntennaTape InputsTape OutputsSubwoofer OutputDVD Audio InputsCD InputsVideo 1 Audio Outputs DMP Connector 8-Channel Direct InputsDigital Audio Outputs Video Monitor OutputsDVD Video InputsFront Speaker OutputsCenter Speaker OutputsSurroun...
Page 9 - MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Main Remote Control Functions; Buttons
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 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9 Main Remote Control Functions Power Off ButtonIR Transmitter WindowProgram IndicatorPower On ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner Select6-Channel/8-Channel Direct InputTest B...
Page 12 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Audio Equipment Connections; Installation and Connections
12 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 inter-connect cables when making conn...
Page 13 - SCART A/V Connections
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 Installation and Connections viewed on the TV screen in any case, withVideo or S-Video input selected on the TV. • When the component video jacks are used, the on-screen menus will not be visible. Youmust switch to the standard composite or S-Video input on your TV to...
Page 14 - System and Power Connections
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART → Cinch Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART ↔ Cinch Figure 3: Cinch/SCART-Adapter for playback; signal flow: Cinch → SCART Figure 4: SCART...
Page 15 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Speaker Selection
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 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...
Page 16 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; System Configuration; First Turn On; System Setup
16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in the roomand connected, the remaining steps are to pro-gram the system configuration memories. Withthe AVR two kind of memories are used, thoseassociated individually with the input selected,e.g. surround modes, and ot...
Page 18 - Figure 3; Figure 4
18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration to digital sources. In the case of inputs such as aCD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish toset the mode to Stereo, if that is your preferredlistening mode for standard stereo sources, whereit is unlikely that surround encoded material willbe used. A...
Page 20 - Figure 6
20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration going to the front left/right speakers, or you mayconfigure it so that the subwoofer feed isactivated.The factory default setting is to have the sub-woofer turned off for this mode, but you maychange that setting by following these steps: 1. Press the Spe...
Page 23 - Figure 9
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 System Configuration pensate for this difference through the use of thedelay settings to adjust the timing for the specificspeaker placement and acoustic conditions inyour listening room or home theater. To re-synchronize the front, center and surroundchannels at first measur...
Page 26 - OPERATION; Operation; Surround Mode Chart; MODE
26 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. DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is...
Page 27 - Dolby 3 Stereo; Headphones Output
OPERATION 27 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 ...
Page 28 - Basic Operation; S L E E P O F F; Source Selection; Controls and Use of Headphones
28 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 ...
Page 29 - Surround Mode Selection; Digital Audio Playback
OPERATION 29 Operation • To set the output of the AVR so that the outputis “flat,” with the tone and balance controls de-activated, press the Tone Mode button 8 once or twice so that the words T o n e O f f appear momentarily in the Main Information Display Ò . To return the tone controls to an acti...
Page 30 - Surround Mode Types
30 OPERATION Operation DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on selectDVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS CDs. You may use any LD, DVD or CDplayer equipped with a digital output to play DTS-encoded special audio-only CDs with the AVR,but DTS-LDs can be played on LD players andDTS...
Page 32 - Tape Recording
32 OPERATION Operation Important Note: When a digital surround source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the lettersSBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels willappear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6.1 sourceis played. Then this surround mode will be indi-cated in the front display and on-screen display.Wi...
Page 33 - Advanced Features; ON; Memory Backup
OPERATION 33 Advanced Features Operation To adjust the output levels using program materi-al, first select the surround mode for which youwant to trim the speakers (see NOTE below), startyour program material source and set the reference volume for the front left and front rightchannels using the Vo...
Page 34 - INTRODUCTION / ADVANCED FEATURES; Turn On Volume Level
34 INTRODUCTION / ADVANCED FEATURES Turn On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers,when the AVR is turned on, it will always returnto the volume setting in effect when the unitwas turned off. However, you may prefer toalways have the AVR turn on at a specific set-ting, regardles...
Page 35 - TUNER OPERATION; Tuner Operation; Default Surround Mode
TUNER OPERATION 35 Tuner Operation Default Surround Mode In normal operation, when the AVR senses aDolby Digital or DTS digital audio data stream, itwill automatically switch the appropriate defaultsurround mode, with the AVR responding to thedata flags that are encoded on the DVD disc orin the digi...
Page 36 - RDS Operation
36 TUNER OPERATION RDS Operation The AVR 140 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...
Page 37 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE; Programming the Remote; Code Readout
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 37 Programming the Remote The AVR 140 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 home-thea...
Page 38 - Macro Programming
38 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE For future reference enter the Setup Codes for theequipment in your system here: DVD ____________ CD ________________ VID1/VCR ________ VID3/TV __________ VID2/CBL/SAT ______________________ TAPE ______________________________ Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily r...
Page 39 - Channel Control Punch-Through
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 39 Programming the Remote 3. Press either the AVR Selector 5 or the Input Selector 4 , depending on which system’s volume control you wish to have attachedfor the punch-through mode. The Program Indicator 2 will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry...
Page 40 - FUNCTION LIST; Function List
40 FUNCTION LIST Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CDR 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select 8 VID 1 Video 1 Select 9 VID 2...
Page 42 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Troubleshooting Guide; Processor Reset
42 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 ...
Page 43 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Technical Specifications; Audio Section
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 43 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 6 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:40 Watts per channel,@ < 0...
Page 44 - APPENDIX; APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET; Table 1: Input Settings; G L O B A L; Table 4: Output Level
44 APPENDIX APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET FEATURE DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DMP CD TAPE TUNER 6/8 CH. DIRECT Input Title –––––––– Component Video Input Component Component Component Component –––––––––– Component Component Component Component Video 1 (Y/N) Video2 (Y/N) Video 2 (Y/N) Video 2 (Y/N) ...
