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Main Remote Control Functions

MDolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not playing (except Pro Logic II with Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings, see page 31). See page 25 for the available Dolby sur- round mode options.

NDTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS source is in use the AVR will select the appropri- ate mode automatically and no other mode will be available. Pressing this button will display the mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder, depending on the surround material played and the speaker setting. When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. (See page 26 for the available DTS options.)

OLogic 7 Selector: Press this button to select one of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 26 for the available Logic 7 options.)

PTransport Control Buttons: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR, but they may be programmed for the forward/reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players, and audio or video- cassette recorders. (See page 40 for more information on programming the remote.)

QSpare Button: This button has no function when used with the AVR. When used with the DVD player, it controls the Subtitle On/Off func- tion.

Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD player/changer they will change the tracks on the disc currently being played.

Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to select a stereo playback mode. When the but- ton is pressed so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Main Information Display Ò, with only the Surr Off Surround Mode Indicator (lit, the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround process- ing or bass management as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Main Information Display Ò, with both the DSP and Surr Off Surround Mode Indicators (lit, you may enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass management. When the button is pressed so that 5 CH STEREO or 7 CH STEREO appears, the stereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if installed. (See page 19 for more information on stereo playback modes).

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five- or seven-channel surround field from two-channel program material (from PCM source or analog input signal). The first press selects the last DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and each subsequent press selects the next mode.

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-pro- grammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 38 for more information on storing and recalling macros).

RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis- play the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 36 for more information on RDS).

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR’s memory. When CD or DVD is selected using the Input Selector button 4, these buttons may function as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD, CDR).

Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR ’s preset memory. Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display Ò, you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory loca- tion using the Numeric Keys H. (See page 35 for more information).

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button Fand then using the ⁄/¤ buttons Dto change the setting. Press the Set button again to complete the process. (See page 22 for more information).

›Button: Press this button to change a set- ting or selection when configuring many of the AVR’s settings.

Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the ⁄/¤ buttons Dto select the channel you wish to set up.

Press the Set Button Fand then select the speaker type (Large, Small or None) appropriate with the speaker in use. (See page 20 for more information).

Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the Input Selector button 4to begin the pro- gramming process. (See page 37 for more infor- mation on programming the remote).

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume.

Digital Media Player (DMP)

Selector: When Harman Kardon’s

Digital

(optional) is connected to

Media Player (DMP) Connector

 

and a

compatible Apple® iPod® is docked in

,

pressing this selector will select the iPod as the audio source input device for the AVR 140. In addition, if a video display is connected to one of the Video Monitor Outputs , the iPod’s messages will appear on screen, and in the Upper and Lower Display Lines Ò. The ⁄/¤/‹/› Buttons DE , the Set Button Fand the Transport Controls P may be used to navigate the iPod and to operate many functions. See page 32, and the manuals for The Bridge and your iPod for more informa- tion.

TV/Video Button: This button does not have a direct function on the AVR, but when used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver that has a “TV/Video” function, pressing this button will switch between the out- put of the player or receiver and the external video input to that player. Consult the Owner’s Manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function.

NOTE: With the press of any remote button the Input Selector button 45associated with the botton pressed will briefly flash red to confirm the transmission of the command, as long as there is a function for that button with the device selected (see function list on pages 40-41).

Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Dimmer function, which reduces the bright- ness of the front-panel display, or turns it off entirely. The first press of the button shows the default state. Press the button again to change the display to reduce the brightness by 50%, and press it again within five seconds and the main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary; regardless of any changes, the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on. The blue illumination around the Power Indicator 3will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

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Contents AVR 140 Audio/Video Receiver Declaration of Conformity Table of ContentsFront panel analog A/V inputs Description and FeaturesIntroduction Unpacking Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Front Panel Controls Headphone Jack $Speaker/Channel Input IndicatorMore information on digital audio # Preset Stations Selector Press thisDigital Input Selector When playing a Digital Audio Rear Panel ConnectionsSurround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Tan Subwoofer LFEDigital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder Unswitched OutletDigital Audio Outputs Connect these Spare Button Main Remote Control Functions› Button Speaker Select Mute Volume Up/Down See page 31 for more information Channel/8 Channel Direct InputOptional is connected to Digital Media Player DMPVideo Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Scart A/V Connections Watts System and Power ConnectionsAC Power Connections CommandSpeaker Selection Speaker PlacementFirst Turn On System ConfigurationUsing the On-Screen Display System SetupCursor is next to the line reading Input SetupSurround Setup Navigation Button‹/› Navigation Buttons E Setting to your tasteNight Mode Settings ¤ Button Dso that the cursor is next toStereo-Direct Bypass Mode Configuring the Surround Off Stereo ModesSpeaker Setup Stereo-Digital ModeIndicators is lit you are in the Stereo-Direct Bypass mode Screen menu That option press the ‹ / › Buttons EWithin five seconds, either press the ‹/› buttons Delay SettingsNavigation Button E to enter Output Level AdjustmentButton F Is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly Conventional stereo recordings Surround Mode ChartOperation ChannelHall Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of HeadphonesBasic Operation Source SelectionDolby Digital Surround Mode SelectionDigital Audio Playback Until Surr OFF appears in the Main Information Display ÒPCM Audio Playback Surround Mode TypesDigital Bitstream Indicators Rear panel Or front panel *ÓSee Figure Speaker/Channel IndicatorsPCM Playback Indications Tape Recording UsingOutput Level Adjustment With Source Signals Night ModeCursor next to the desired item, or place Memory BackupFront-Panel-Display Fade Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Advanced FeaturesTurn On Volume Level Semi-OSD SettingsBasic Tuner Operation Default Surround ModeTuner Operation Full-OSD Background ColorProgram Search PTY RDS TuningRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsDirect Code Entry Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote with Codes Code ReadoutProgrammed Device Functions Volume Punch-ThroughMacro Programming By the AVR Input Selector Resetting the Remote MemoryChannel Control Punch-Through 4and the Mute buttonAM/FM Function ListAVR DVD Remote sensor Úis obscured Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Power Switch 1is pushedTechnical Specifications Appendix Settings Worksheet Introduction Harman Consumer Group International

AVR 140 specifications

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