JBL AVR 140 owner manual Basic Operation, Source Selection, Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

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Operation

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the setup and configu- ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver:

Turning the AVR On or Off

•When using the AVR for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. Once the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control 2or the Source button %on the front panel or the AVR Selector 5. Note that the Power Indicator 3will turn blue. This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used. The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote 4567or the Source button %on the front panel.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector buttons 4(except VID3) to turn the unit on, press the AVR Selector 5to have the remote control the AVR functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses- sion, simply press the System Power Control

2on the front panel or the Power Off Button 3on the remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlets and the Power Indicator 3 will turn orange.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the orange color of the Power Indicator 3.

When you will be away from home for an extend- ed period of time it is always a good idea to com- pletely turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch 1.

NOTE: All preset memories may be lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch

1for more than two weeks.

Using the Sleep Timer

•To program the AVR for automatic turn-off, press the Sleep Button 9on the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the Main Information Display Òand it will count down until the time has elapsed.

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby

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mode). Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press and hold the Sleep Button 9until the infor- mation display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the words SLEEP OFF appear in the Main Information Display Ò.

Source Selection

•To select a source, press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote 46 7 .

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.

•The input source may also be changed by press- ing the front-panel Input Source Selector but- ton %. Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs.

•As the input is changed, the AVR will auto- matically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode and speaker configuration that were entered during the configuration process for that source.

•The front-panelVideo 3 Inputs Ô, Optical Digital 3 Input *or the Coaxial Digital 3 Input Ómay be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis.

•As the input source is changed, the new input name will appear momentarily as an on-screen display in the lower third of the video display.

The input name will also appear in the Main Information Display Òand a blue LED will light next to the selected input’s name in the front-panelInput Indicators ˆ.

•When a pure audio input (CD, Tuner, Tape,

6/8 Channel Input) is selected, the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs

and Video Monitor Output . This per- mits simultaneous viewing and listening to differ- ent sources.

•When Digital Media Player (DMP) source is selected, if a compatible Apple iPod device is inserted in an optional Harman Kardon that is connected to DMP Connector on the rear panel, function mes- sages will appear on any video display connected

to the AVR’s Video Monitor Outputs , and the remote control may be used to navigate the iPod and access many of its functions. The func- tion messages will also appear in the front-panel display, and the iPod’s battery may be charged.

See the owner’s guides for

and your

iPod for more information.

 

•When a Video source is selected, its audio signal will be fed to the speakers and the video signal for that input will be routed to the appropriate

Monitor Output Jack and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR. If a component video source is connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 Component Inputs, it will be rout- ed to the Component Video Outputs . Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the appropriate video signal (composite, S- Video or component video, see Notes for S-Video on page 13).

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

•There are two input choices available for use with sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD play- er that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs . Select the appropriate input accord- ing to the way your system and source equipment is configured:

•The 6 CH DIRECT INPUT should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and the input source device has its own inter- nal bass management system. This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital con- version and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with sys- tem performance.

•The 8 CH DIRECT INPUT should be used when an input is connected to all eight

8-Channel Direct Inputs and when the

input source device has its own internal bass management system. This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.

Note that when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel Direct Input is in use, you may not select a sur- round mode, as the external decoder determines the processing in use. In addition, there is no signal at the record outputs or bass management when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel Direct Input is in use and the tone or balance controls will not function.

Controls and Use of Headphones

•Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control ıor remote

Volume Up/Down

buttons.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press

the Mute button . This will interrupt the out- put to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted, the word MUTE will blink in the Main Infor- mation Display Ò. Press the Mute button

again to return to normal operation.

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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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