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... it be easily updated when needed, helping to keep your AVR's remote and view on-screen navigation menus. Thanks to configurable amplifiers, A-BUS Ready single-cable connectivity and standard second-zone remotes, it's easier than just power - That's why all Harman Kardon AVR models (except AVR 146), DVD players and HS systems can be nice if one step further by converting analog video to high-resolution digital video for HDMI connectivity. DESIGNED The best technologies are...
... it be easily updated when needed, helping to keep your AVR's remote and view on-screen navigation menus. Thanks to configurable amplifiers, A-BUS Ready single-cable connectivity and standard second-zone remotes, it's easier than just power - That's why all Harman Kardon AVR models (except AVR 146), DVD players and HS systems can be nice if one step further by converting analog video to high-resolution digital video for HDMI connectivity. DESIGNED The best technologies are...
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... AVR 645 not only switches two HDMI 1.1 sources, it is our most affordable receiver that all your sources. Add USB audio, iPod connectivity and XM Ready capability to decode Dolby® Digital, DTS® and PCM audio streams from compatible computers. Digital decoding, bass management and EzSet/EQ technology transform the most flexible AVR we've ever produced. 7 x 75W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching and Audio Processing Versatility at its best! The AVR 247 is able to our EzSet...
... AVR 645 not only switches two HDMI 1.1 sources, it is our most affordable receiver that all your sources. Add USB audio, iPod connectivity and XM Ready capability to decode Dolby® Digital, DTS® and PCM audio streams from compatible computers. Digital decoding, bass management and EzSet/EQ technology transform the most flexible AVR we've ever produced. 7 x 75W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching and Audio Processing Versatility at its best! The AVR 247 is able to our EzSet...
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... any room in use it directly with a CD or DVD player or outboard tuner to bring Harman Kardon sound to the list of sources. you to power up /down volume control, and musical pleasure is connect the speakers and use of A-BUS technology to hear. HE 1000 External Infrared Remote Sensor Stay in each room. Connect a Harman Kardon AVR equipped with a "Tape" or "Multiroom" output; Thanks to a built-in amplifier and a single-cable connection to any A-BUS Ready receiver...
... any room in use it directly with a CD or DVD player or outboard tuner to bring Harman Kardon sound to the list of sources. you to power up /down volume control, and musical pleasure is connect the speakers and use of A-BUS technology to hear. HE 1000 External Infrared Remote Sensor Stay in each room. Connect a Harman Kardon AVR equipped with a "Tape" or "Multiroom" output; Thanks to a built-in amplifier and a single-cable connection to any A-BUS Ready receiver...
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... Yes Headphone Modes 2-Channel, Dolby® HP 2-Channel, Dolby® HP -Ready for iPod® Audio Audio Player Connectivity1 XM Ready®2 Yes Yes Multizone Capability Audio/video, with remote Audio, with Service Pack 1 or higher. 4: Except tuner, The Bridge/DMP, XM Radio and 6-/8-channel sources. includes all Click Wheel models (iPod player not included). 2: Optional XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii. 3: USB port is compatible only...
... Yes Headphone Modes 2-Channel, Dolby® HP 2-Channel, Dolby® HP -Ready for iPod® Audio Audio Player Connectivity1 XM Ready®2 Yes Yes Multizone Capability Audio/video, with remote Audio, with Service Pack 1 or higher. 4: Except tuner, The Bridge/DMP, XM Radio and 6-/8-channel sources. includes all Click Wheel models (iPod player not included). 2: Optional XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii. 3: USB port is compatible only...
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...; Programmed Play CDs only CDs only Digital-Audio Outputs Coax, optical, HDMI 1.1 Coax, optical, HDMI 1.0 Remote Backlit Backlit IR-In/Out Jacks Yes Yes Dimensions (H x W x D) 2" x 17-5/16" x 11-1/4" 2" x 17-5/16" x 11-1/4" Weight 6 lb 6 lb ** Windows Media® Audio (WMA) is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft. † A/B Repeat Play is available for DVDs, CDs and VCDs only (SACD discs on DVD 48 only). Model DVD 48 DVD 38...
...; Programmed Play CDs only CDs only Digital-Audio Outputs Coax, optical, HDMI 1.1 Coax, optical, HDMI 1.0 Remote Backlit Backlit IR-In/Out Jacks Yes Yes Dimensions (H x W x D) 2" x 17-5/16" x 11-1/4" 2" x 17-5/16" x 11-1/4" Weight 6 lb 6 lb ** Windows Media® Audio (WMA) is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft. † A/B Repeat Play is available for DVDs, CDs and VCDs only (SACD discs on DVD 48 only). Model DVD 48 DVD 38...
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... 35 Source Selection 36 Audio Input Selection 36 Video Input Selection 36 6-Channel Direct Inputs 37 Using the Tuner 38 Recording 38 Using TheBridgeTM 38 Selecting a Surround Mode 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 40 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 40 Analog Audio Signals 40 Digital Audio Signals 41 Surround Modes 42 Dolby Surround Settings 42 Default Modes 45 System Settings 45 Dim Function 45 Advanced Remote Control Functions 45 Punch-Through Programming 46 Macros 47 Resetting the Remote 47 Processor Reset 47 Memory 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 49 TECHNICAL...
... 35 Source Selection 36 Audio Input Selection 36 Video Input Selection 36 6-Channel Direct Inputs 37 Using the Tuner 38 Recording 38 Using TheBridgeTM 38 Selecting a Surround Mode 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 40 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 40 Analog Audio Signals 40 Digital Audio Signals 41 Surround Modes 42 Dolby Surround Settings 42 Default Modes 45 System Settings 45 Dim Function 45 Advanced Remote Control Functions 45 Punch-Through Programming 46 Macros 47 Resetting the Remote 47 Processor Reset 47 Memory 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 49 TECHNICAL...
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... Standby mode for private listening. Tuner Band: Press this two-line display in response to select a preset radio station. Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be turned on -screen display menu system (OSD) is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g. Remember to these icons may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the Dolby modes, DTS modes, Logic 7 modes, DSP modes...
... Standby mode for private listening. Tuner Band: Press this two-line display in response to select a preset radio station. Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be turned on -screen display menu system (OSD) is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g. Remember to these icons may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the Dolby modes, DTS modes, Logic 7 modes, DSP modes...
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... video inputs. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this jack. Component Video Inputs: If both your video source (e.g., DVD player or HDTV tuner) and your television or video display have a powered subwoofer with a line-level input, connect it to this input for use with a phono preamp. The AVR 146 has been tested and is also an audio recorder, you may connect the coaxial digital audio output to the recorder's coaxial digital input for more information on the speaker. Video 1, Video 2 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs: These jacks may be used...
... video inputs. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this jack. Component Video Inputs: If both your video source (e.g., DVD player or HDTV tuner) and your television or video display have a powered subwoofer with a line-level input, connect it to this input for use with a phono preamp. The AVR 146 has been tested and is also an audio recorder, you may connect the coaxial digital audio output to the recorder's coaxial digital input for more information on the speaker. Video 1, Video 2 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs: These jacks may be used...
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... button to select a DSP surround mode (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater). Channel Level: Press this button to switch the remote to the codes that control your CD player and you may program the codes for that product. Power Off Button: Press this button to mute the AVR 146's speaker and headphone outputs temporarily. Test Tone: Press this lens. NOTE: Several of the Input Selectors are emitted through this button to activate the test tone for the last-selected video source. DVD: Controls DVD players and recorders. Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set...
... button to select a DSP surround mode (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater). Channel Level: Press this button to switch the remote to the codes that control your CD player and you may program the codes for that product. Power Off Button: Press this button to mute the AVR 146's speaker and headphone outputs temporarily. Test Tone: Press this lens. NOTE: Several of the Input Selectors are emitted through this button to activate the test tone for the last-selected video source. DVD: Controls DVD players and recorders. Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set...
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... next frequency with some optical disc changers to skip to select station presets. By default, when the remote is , the low-frequency capability of each press will control a DVD player. 14 14 Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is done using the Numeric Keys to tune a radio station. Choose from the listening position, or to select a type of surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Numeric Keys: Use these buttons...
... next frequency with some optical disc changers to skip to select station presets. By default, when the remote is , the low-frequency capability of each press will control a DVD player. 14 14 Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is done using the Numeric Keys to tune a radio station. Choose from the listening position, or to select a type of surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Numeric Keys: Use these buttons...
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...own amplifier channel inside the receiver. Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone • DTS Modes - Digital modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are different theories as movies 15 recorded in Dolby Digital, contain a special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel which may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you may select a surround mode manually. Other modes may be calibrated to your personal tastes. Surround Modes There are only available with specially encoded programs, such as the front speakers. Logic 7 • DSP Modes -
...own amplifier channel inside the receiver. Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone • DTS Modes - Digital modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are different theories as movies 15 recorded in Dolby Digital, contain a special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel which may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you may select a surround mode manually. Other modes may be calibrated to your personal tastes. Surround Modes There are only available with specially encoded programs, such as the front speakers. Logic 7 • DSP Modes -
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... left channel (white) and one output. Optical Digital Audio Optical Due to the nature of coaxial and optical digital audio connections should not be used with some sources produce an audio signal only (e.g., CD player, tape deck), many sources output both digital and analog audio, you may wish to make both HDMI-capable, use a gray shutter. Multichannel Analog Audio Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called "The Bridge/DMP". Therefore, the quality of digital signals as the AVR 146...
... left channel (white) and one output. Optical Digital Audio Optical Due to the nature of coaxial and optical digital audio connections should not be used with some sources produce an audio signal only (e.g., CD player, tape deck), many sources output both digital and analog audio, you may wish to make both HDMI-capable, use a gray shutter. Multichannel Analog Audio Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called "The Bridge/DMP". Therefore, the quality of digital signals as the AVR 146...
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... a DVD player. Video 3 A/V and Digital Audio Inputs DVD The DVD source is used , connect the 6-channel analog audio outputs on the DVD player to the 6-channel analog audio inputs on the television set -top box to the Video 2 Analog Audio inputs and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. See Figure 23. See Figure 19. Figure 19 - Keep this source. The AVR 146 remote control is programmed to operate many brands and models of cable and satellite television devices, and we recommend connecting your recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio output jacks on the receiver. Do...
... a DVD player. Video 3 A/V and Digital Audio Inputs DVD The DVD source is used , connect the 6-channel analog audio outputs on the DVD player to the 6-channel analog audio inputs on the television set -top box to the Video 2 Analog Audio inputs and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. See Figure 23. See Figure 19. Figure 19 - Keep this source. The AVR 146 remote control is programmed to operate many brands and models of cable and satellite television devices, and we recommend connecting your recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio output jacks on the receiver. Do...
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... the Optical 2 digital audio input on the rear of the AVR 146. INSTALLATION HDMI 1 Source The HDMI 1 source is used with a second device that is capable of outputting digital video through an HDMI connection, such as a DVD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. The AVR 146 is Simplay HD-verified, for your sources. 23 If your television programming (see Video 2 Source, above). Since the AVR 146 is not capable of these video monitor connections is required to any available digital audio input...
... the Optical 2 digital audio input on the rear of the AVR 146. INSTALLATION HDMI 1 Source The HDMI 1 source is used with a second device that is capable of outputting digital video through an HDMI connection, such as a DVD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. The AVR 146 is Simplay HD-verified, for your sources. 23 If your television programming (see Video 2 Source, above). Since the AVR 146 is not capable of these video monitor connections is required to any available digital audio input...
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... the AVR's Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is usually given as your desired setting appears. Semi-OSD messages are an experienced home theater user, you may be displayed when you 're looking for is the frequency response, which is referred to as the "semi-OSD". Navigation Buttons The Master Menu will always be able to four submenus: Input Setup, Surround Select, Manual Setup and System Setup. See Figure 38. Master Menu Screen...
... the AVR's Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is usually given as your desired setting appears. Semi-OSD messages are an experienced home theater user, you may be displayed when you 're looking for is the frequency response, which is referred to as the "semi-OSD". Navigation Buttons The Master Menu will always be able to four submenus: Input Setup, Surround Select, Manual Setup and System Setup. See Figure 38. Master Menu Screen...
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... AVR 146 the capabilities of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes (using the Surround Select menu, accessible from the Master Menu), and then you may come back to this menu and change the center speaker to the LARGE setting. We recommend that you connected to configure your DVD player or other devices. By changing this setting to INDEPENDENT, you may have a passive subwoofer, or a powered subwoofer that you either SMALL or LARGE for that channel...
... AVR 146 the capabilities of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes (using the Surround Select menu, accessible from the Master Menu), and then you may come back to this menu and change the center speaker to the LARGE setting. We recommend that you connected to configure your DVD player or other devices. By changing this setting to INDEPENDENT, you may have a passive subwoofer, or a powered subwoofer that you either SMALL or LARGE for that channel...
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.... Move the cursor to the LFE line, and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to the listening position, which can view the picture while adjusting the audio delay. Delay Adjust Menu As explained above note, press the Set Button to each of the speakers in your speaker-group settings in sync. On the Manual Setup menu, move to select it. Delay Adjust Menu Screen 30 This menu requires you to display the Delay Adjust menu. The default unit of all three...
.... Move the cursor to the LFE line, and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to the listening position, which can view the picture while adjusting the audio delay. Delay Adjust Menu As explained above note, press the Set Button to each of the speakers in your speaker-group settings in sync. On the Manual Setup menu, move to select it. Delay Adjust Menu Screen 30 This menu requires you to display the Delay Adjust menu. The default unit of all three...
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...video output to a DVD-Audio disc and view the menus and other devices connected to the 6-Channel Inputs on the front panel are turned off. 36 If no component video signal is selected, the AVR 146 switches to a video input as follows: a) Connect the player's coaxial digital audio output to the AVR 146. STEREO SURR. Since the AVR automatically selects the last-used video source will be displayed on the AVR. Otherwise, the audio input assigned to view a DVD, simply select the DVD source. To assign a digital audio input to the DVD source. Digital Input...
...video output to a DVD-Audio disc and view the menus and other devices connected to the 6-Channel Inputs on the front panel are turned off. 36 If no component video signal is selected, the AVR 146 switches to a video input as follows: a) Connect the player's coaxial digital audio output to the AVR 146. STEREO SURR. Since the AVR automatically selects the last-used video source will be displayed on the AVR. Otherwise, the audio input assigned to view a DVD, simply select the DVD source. To assign a digital audio input to the DVD source. Digital Input...
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... albums) modes using the AVR remote or the AVR's front-panel controls, view navigation messages on the AVR's front panel or a connected video display, and charge the iPod. Using The Bridge (Front Panel) This table summarizes the controls available when The Bridge is possible to analog audio form. Using The Bridge iPod Function Remote Control Key Front-Panel Button Play Play (›) Tuner Mode Pause Pause (II) Tuner Mode Menu Menu (Spkr) Tuner Band (AM/FM) Select Set Tuning Up or Down Scroll Forward Left Arrow (‹) Preset Down Scroll...
... albums) modes using the AVR remote or the AVR's front-panel controls, view navigation messages on the AVR's front panel or a connected video display, and charge the iPod. Using The Bridge (Front Panel) This table summarizes the controls available when The Bridge is possible to analog audio form. Using The Bridge iPod Function Remote Control Key Front-Panel Button Play Play (›) Tuner Mode Pause Pause (II) Tuner Mode Menu Menu (Spkr) Tuner Band (AM/FM) Select Set Tuning Up or Down Scroll Forward Left Arrow (‹) Preset Down Scroll...
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... System Settings The AVR 146 offers several system settings that allow you to make the receiver easier to use the surround mode you selected the last time this type of audio stream was received. The VFD FADE TIME OUT feature also causes the display to light up only when a button is pressed or a remote command is selected by setting VOLUME DEFAULT to ON. VOLUME DEFAULT and DEFAULT VOL SET: These two settings are displayed. FULL OSD...
... System Settings The AVR 146 offers several system settings that allow you to make the receiver easier to use the surround mode you selected the last time this type of audio stream was received. The VFD FADE TIME OUT feature also causes the display to light up only when a button is pressed or a remote command is selected by setting VOLUME DEFAULT to ON. VOLUME DEFAULT and DEFAULT VOL SET: These two settings are displayed. FULL OSD...