JBL AVR 140 System Configuration, First Turn On, Using the On-Screen Display, System Setup

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System Configuration

Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to pro- gram the system configuration memories. With the AVR two kind of memories are used, those associated individually with the input selected, e.g. surround modes, and others working global- ly for all inputs selected like speaker output lev- els, crossover frequencies or delay times used by the surround sound processor.

First Turn On

You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin these final adjustments.

1. Plug the Power Cable

into an unswitched

AC outlet.

 

2.Press the Main Power Switch 1in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn orange, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3.Remove the protective plastic film from the main front-panel lens. If left in place, the film may affect the performance of your remote control.

4.Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top of the battery compartment.

5.Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System Power Control 2or the Input Source Selector %on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button 3, AVR Selector 5or any of the Input Selectors 46on the remote. The Power Indicator 3will turn blue to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Òwill also light up.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector buttons 4to turn the unit on, press the AVR Selector 5to have the remote control the AVR functions.

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Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you may find them easier to make via the unit’s on- screen display system. These easy-to-read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay, input or digital selection you are making.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you have made a connection from the Video Monitor Out jack on the rear panel to the composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR’s displays, the correct video input must be selected on your video display. Note that the on-screen menus are not available when a component video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time. As with any video display, but particularly with projectors, constant display of a static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently “burned into” the CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the AVR warranty and may not be cov- ered by the projector TV set’s warranty.

The AVR has two on-screen display modes, “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making con- figuration adjustments, it is recommended that the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place a complete status report or option listing on the screen, making it easier to view the available options and make the settings on the screen. The Semi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only.

Note that when the full OSD system is in use, the menu selections are not shown in the Infor- mation Display Ò. When the full OSD menu system is used, OSD ON will appear in the Main Information Display Òto remind you that a video display must be used.

When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc- tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the on screen display will show a single line of text with the current menu selection. That selection will also be shown in the Main Information

Display Ò.

The full OSD system can always be turned on or off by pressing the OSD button L. When this button is pressed the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made from the individual menus. Note that the menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds after the latest action was made on the screen menu, then they will “time-out” and disappear from the screen. The time-out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCED SELECT menu, and changing the item titled FULL OSD TIME OUT.

The semi-OSD system is also available as a sys- tem default, although it may be turned off by

using the ADVANCED SELECT menu. (See page 34). With the semi-OSD system, you may make adjustments directly, by pressing the but- tons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, to change the digital input for any of the sources, press the Digital Select Button ÛGand then any of the Selector buttons ‹/ › 7 or ⁄/¤ Don the front panel or remote.

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A U D I O S E T U P

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System Setup

The AVR 140 features an advanced memory sys- tem that enables you to establish different con- figurations for the speaker configuration, digital input, surround mode, delay times, crossover fre- quencies and speaker setting for each input source. To ease the speaker setting, the same speaker setting can also be made for all inputs. This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR memorize them. This means, for example, that you may associate different surround modes and analog or digital inputs with different sources, or set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass manage- ment system or the use of the center speaker and/or the Subwoofer. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input.

The factory default settings for the AVR 140 have all inputs configured for an analog audio input except for the DVD input, where the Coaxial Digital Input is the default and the Video 2 input, where the Optical Digital Audio Input

is the default. Once the DSP processing sys- tem is used for the first time for any input, the speaker settings will automatically default to “Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE.” The default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use.

Before using the unit, you will probably want to change the settings for most inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digi- tal or analog inputs and the surround mode asso- ciated with the input. Remember that since the AVR memorizes the settings for each input indi- vidually, you will need to make these adjustments for each input used. However, once they are made, further adjustment is only required when system components are changed.

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Contents AVR 140 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityIntroduction Description and FeaturesFront panel analog A/V inputs Important Safety Information Safety InformationUnpacking Headphone Jack $Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Front Panel ControlsDigital Input Selector When playing a # Preset Stations Selector Press thisMore information on digital audio Rear Panel Connections Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back LeftSurround Back Right Tan Subwoofer LFE Digital AudioDigital Audio Outputs Connect these Unswitched OutletDigital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder › Button Speaker Select Mute Volume Up/Down Main Remote Control FunctionsSpare Button Channel/8 Channel Direct Input See page 31 for more informationDigital Media Player DMP Optional is connected toAudio Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections Scart A/V Connections System and Power Connections AC Power ConnectionsCommand WattsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Configuration Using the On-Screen DisplaySystem Setup First Turn OnInput Setup Surround SetupNavigation Button Cursor is next to the line readingSetting to your taste Night Mode Settings¤ Button Dso that the cursor is next to ‹/› Navigation Buttons EConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Stereo-Direct Bypass ModeIndicators is lit you are in the Stereo-Direct Bypass mode Stereo-Digital ModeSpeaker Setup That option press the ‹ / › Buttons E Screen menuDelay Settings Within five seconds, either press the ‹/› buttonsButton F Output Level AdjustmentNavigation Button E to enter Is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly Surround Mode Chart OperationChannel Conventional stereo recordingsHall Controls and Use of Headphones Basic OperationSource Selection Channel/8-Channel Direct InputSurround Mode Selection Digital Audio PlaybackUntil Surr OFF appears in the Main Information Display Ò Dolby DigitalSurround Mode Types Digital Bitstream IndicatorsRear panel Or front panel *Ó PCM Audio PlaybackPCM Playback Indications Speaker/Channel IndicatorsSee Figure Using Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsNight Mode Tape RecordingFront-Panel-Display Fade Memory BackupCursor next to the desired item, or place Advanced Features Turn On Volume LevelSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode Tuner OperationFull-OSD Background Color Basic Tuner OperationRDS Tuning RDS OperationRDS Display Options Program Search PTYProgramming the Remote Programming the Remote with CodesCode Readout Direct Code EntryMacro Programming Volume Punch-ThroughProgrammed Device Functions Resetting the Remote Memory Channel Control Punch-Through4and the Mute button By the AVR Input SelectorFunction List AM/FMAVR DVD Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetPower Switch 1is pushed Remote sensor Úis obscuredTechnical Specifications Appendix Settings Worksheet Introduction Harman Consumer Group International

AVR 140 specifications

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