Harman-Kardon AVR 147 owner manual Rear Panel Connections

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Rear Panel Connections

￿6-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs.

￿Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

￿Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any standard Video or S-Video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

￿DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD player or other video source.

￿Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speakers. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the White terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on Front Left speaker with the older color coding, while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity.

￿Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity.)

￿Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your surround channel speakers. In confor- mance with the new CEA color code specifica- tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding, while the Gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity.)

￿Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on with the System Power Control switch 2.

Note: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 50 W from the Switched Outlet ￿.

￿Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a TV or other audio or video source.

￿AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall output.

￿Video 2 Component Video Inputs: Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks.

￿Monitor Component Video Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the two Component Video Inputs ￿￿ is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks.

￿Video 1 Component Video Inputs: Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to these jacks.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can be used for RGB signals too, in the same way as described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the jacks with the corresponding color.

RGB connection is not possible if the source out- puts a separate sync signal (see page 15).

￿Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a second VCR or other audio or video source.

￿Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital out- put of an LD player to these jacks.

￿Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source.

￿Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR.

￿Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a TV or other video source.

￿Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source.

￿RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future.

￿RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position unless the AVR 147 is being upgraded.

RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade. A standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front-panel Tone button.

!HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of video sources such as a DVD player, set-top box or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks.

"HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the HDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equipped video display.

NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When connecting a video source product such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box, personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 147, you may use either a composite or S-video connection, but not both.

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Contents AVR 147 Audio/ Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityDescription and Features IntroductionFive channels of high-current amplification Front panel analog A/V inputsUnpacking Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Headphone Jack $ Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Front Panel ControlsDigital Input Selector When playing a # Preset Stations Selector Press thisSee page 35 for more information on the Channel Indicators Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions See page 23-24 for more information Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputsHdmi Connections Scart A/V ConnectionsPower Connections AC Power ConnectionsImportant Note for Adapter Cables Important Notes for S-Video connectionsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Configuration Using the On-Screen DisplaySystem Setup First Turn OnInput Setup Source Input Default Digital Audio Input› Navigation Button CoaxSurround Setup Configuring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Night Mode SettingsStereo-Direct Bypass Mode ‹/› Navigation Buttons ETo take advantage of this feature, press Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQStereo-Digital Mode System Configuration Set Button F Manual SetupSpeaker Setup System Configuration Subwoofer ¤ Button D once to move to the next line ‹/› Navigation Buttons E to choose the appropriate settingDelay Settings Output Level Adjustment ‹ / › Navigation Button E to enterVolume until you can hear the test noise clearly When all channels have the same output levelIs then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Until the word OFF appears to stop the test toneSystem Configuration Maximum bass impact Surround Mode ChartOperation Dolby 3 Stereo ReferenceWide Main speakers and a subwooferControls and Use of Headphones Basic OperationSource Selection Channel Direct InputSurround Mode Selection Digital Audio PlaybackRepeatedly to scroll through the list of available modes Until Surr OFF appears in the Main Information Display ÒSurround Mode Types Digital Bitstream IndicatorsPCM Audio Playback Selecting a Digital SourceSpeaker/Channel Indicators PCM Playback IndicationsSee Figure Incoming BitstreamIncoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes Night ModeIncoming Signal Available Surround Modes Using Tape RecordingOutput Level Adjustment With Source Signals Memory BackupTo change the output level Dim FunctionSystem Setup Turn On Volume LevelSemi-OSD Settings Front-Panel-Display FadeFull-OSD Time Out Adjustment Default Surround ModeFull-OSD Background Color To exit the menu systemTuner Operation Basic Tuner OperationRDS Tuning RDS OperationRDS Display Options Program Search PTYProgramming the Remote Programming the Remote with CodesCode Readout Direct Code EntryProgrammed Device Functions Volume Punch-ThroughMacro Programming Resetting the Remote Memory Channel Control Punch-ThroughFollowed by the AVR Input Selector Button , followed by the same InputFunction List DVDAVR DVD Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetPower Switch 1 is pushed Remote sensor Ú is obscuredTechnical Specifications Center Speaker Size Comp VVideo Table A4 Source Input Settings Harman Consumer Group, Inc
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The Harman-Kardon AVR 147 is an entry-level receiver designed for those who seek quality audio and video experiences without overcomplicating their setup. This model is part of Harman-Kardon's well-known line of audio-video receivers, designed to provide an immersive home theater experience.

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