JBL AVR 140 owner manual Front Panel Controls, Headphone Jack $Speaker/Channel Input Indicator

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Front Panel Controls

1 Main Power Switch

!Tuner Band Selector

ÔVideo 3 input jacks

2 System Power Control

@Set Button

Input Indicators

3 Power Indicator

#Preset Stations Selector

ÒMain Information Display

4 Headphone Jack

$Speaker/Channel Input Indicator

ÚRemote Sensor Window

5 Surround Mode Group Selector

%Input Source Selector

ÛDigital Input Selector

6 Speaker Select Button

^RDS Select Button

ÙChannel Select Button

7 Selector Buttons

&Delay

ıVolume Control

8 Tone Mode

*Digital Optical 3 Input

 

9 Surround Mode Selector

(Surround Mode Indicators

 

)Tuning

ÓDigital Coax 3 Input

 

1Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, 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 the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.

2System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 1is “ON,” press this button to turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator 3will turn blue when the unit is on.

3Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn blue.

4Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of head- phones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphones are connected.

5Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select a major mode grouping in the following order:

Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP Modes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes

Once the button is pressed so that the name of the desired surround mode group appears in the Main Information Display Ò, press the Surround Mode Selector 9to cycle through the individual modes available. For example, press this button to select Dolby modes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector 9to choose from the various mode options.

6Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. (See page 16 for more information on setup and configuration.)

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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 Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back Left Rear Panel ConnectionsSurround Back Right Tan Subwoofer LFE Digital AudioDigital 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 AC Power Connections System and Power ConnectionsCommand WattsSpeaker Selection Speaker PlacementUsing the On-Screen Display System ConfigurationSystem Setup First Turn OnSurround Setup Input SetupNavigation Button Cursor is next to the line readingNight Mode Settings Setting to your taste¤ Button Dso that the cursor is next to ‹/› Navigation Buttons EStereo-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 Operation Surround Mode ChartChannel Conventional stereo recordingsHall Basic Operation Controls and Use of HeadphonesSource Selection Channel/8-Channel Direct InputDigital Audio Playback Surround Mode SelectionUntil Surr OFF appears in the Main Information Display Ò Dolby DigitalDigital Bitstream Indicators Surround Mode TypesRear panel Or front panel *Ó PCM Audio PlaybackSee Figure Speaker/Channel IndicatorsPCM Playback Indications Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals UsingNight Mode Tape RecordingCursor next to the desired item, or place Memory BackupFront-Panel-Display Fade Turn On Volume Level Advanced FeaturesSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentTuner Operation Default Surround ModeFull-OSD Background Color Basic Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS TuningRDS Display Options Program Search PTYProgramming the Remote with Codes Programming the RemoteCode Readout Direct Code EntryProgrammed Device Functions Volume Punch-ThroughMacro Programming Channel Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory4and the Mute button By the AVR Input SelectorAM/FM Function ListAVR DVD Processor Reset Troubleshooting GuidePower Switch 1is pushed Remote sensor Úis obscuredTechnical Specifications Appendix Settings Worksheet Introduction Harman Consumer Group International

AVR 140 specifications

The JBL AVR 140 is an audio receiver that brings the excitement of a cinematic experience right into your living room. Designed with a sleek and modern aesthetic, this receiver combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for both audiophiles and casual users.

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