Harman-Kardon AVR 147 Tuner at this time, › Button selects the sources in the reverse order

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INITIAL SETUP

The first line indicates that the receiver is currently set to the tuner source. In fact, you may hear static if the tuner is set to an unused frequency. You will not be able to make any changes to the tuner, other than selecting a component video input or adjusting the tone controls. It is not recommended that you make either of these changes for

the tuner at this time.

Press the Button to view the next source. The sources will be selected in the following order: Tape, 6-Channel Inputs, XM Radio, DMP/The Bridge, Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, HDMI 2, HDMI 1, DVD and CD. Pressing the

Button selects the sources in the reverse order.

For each of these sources, you may adjust the following settings. At a minimum, you should make sure that sources connected to any of the component video or digital audio inputs have the correct settings. Other settings are optional, and you may adjust them at a later time when you have more experience with the AVR. Refer to the Table A4 worksheet in the appendix that you filled out during installation as you assign inputs to each source.

TITLE: You may change the display name for any source (except the tuner). Not only does this enable you to customize your system; it helps you to select the correct source device even when you have forgotten which physical connections you used.

Move the cursor down to the TITLE line and press the Set Button. A block cursor will blink. See Figure 52.

AUDIO IN: By default, the analog audio inputs are assigned to all sources at the factory, with the following exceptions:

Table 4 – Default Digital Audio Assignments

 

Source Input

Default Digital Audio Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

Coax 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video 2

Optical 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI 1

Coax 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI 2

Optical 2

 

 

 

 

 

If you used a digital audio connection for another source, change this setting to assign the correct digital audio input to the source, even if you also connected the analog audio outputs of the source to the receiver. Move the cursor to this line, and press the /Buttons until the correct digital input appears.

AUTO POLL: The Auto Poll feature is used when both an analog audio and digital audio connection have been made for one source device. If for some reason no digital signal is available, the AVR 147 will switch to the analog inputs for the source. This situation can occur with some cable or satellite television broadcasts, where some channels are broadcast with digital audio and others with analog audio.

For some sources, the Auto Poll feature is unnecessary and may be undesirable. For example, if your DVD player is stopped, you may not want to use the analog audio signal or you may have decided not

to connect analog audio. Move the cursor to this line, and press the /Buttons until OFF appears, disabling the Auto Poll feature. With Auto Poll turned off, the receiver will only check for a signal at the

audio input assigned to the source.

DMP SETTING: If you select DMP/The Bridge as your source input, you will notice that the AUDIO IN line of the INPUT SETUP menu has been replaced by the option GO TO DMP SETTING. See Figure 53.

Figure 52 – Retitling a Source Input

Now you may use the /¤ Buttons to scroll through the alphabet in upper and lower case, as well as numbers and a variety of punctuation marks. When you have selected the desired character, press the Button to move to the next space. You may also press the Button to leave a blank. Press the Set Button when you have finished spelling out the new display name for the source.

COMPONENT IN: If you connected the source to one of the two compo- nent video inputs, make sure the correct set of inputs is displayed at this line. If it isn’t, move the cursor to this line, and then press the Button to change the setting.

Figure 53 – Input Setup Menu Screen for DMP/The Bridge source

Since The Bridge is connected to the AVR using a dedicated connection, it isn’t possible to select a different audio input for this source. However, there are several special settings used only with The Bridge. Selecting GO TO DMP SETTING displays the DMP SETTING menu (see Figure 54).

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Contents AVR Safety Information Important Safety Information Safety InformationStaple Invoice Here Table of Contents Surround Modes IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon Audio SectionDigital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video Inputs With S-VideoFRONT-PANEL Controls Navigation Adjust Input Indicators REAR-PANEL Connections DVD A/V Video 3 Controls televisions and other video displays Remote Control FunctionsChannel Input Selector Press this button to select AVR Selector Power OnRemote Control Functions Multichannel Audio Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Typical Home Theater SystemSpeaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Types of ConnectionsAnalog Audio Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Video ConnectionsRS-232 Serial Port FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureAntennas Analog VideoSpeaker Placement Step Three Connect the Antennas InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the SubwooferVCR, DVR, PVR Video 1 SourceVideo 3 Source Video 2 SourceHdmi 1 Source No video connections are needed Step Five Connect the Video DisplayHdmi 2 Source TapeStep Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerEnter a code from above Turn on your source deviceTwo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR Step Nine Turn On the AVRAfter your desired setting appears Initial SetupUsing the On-Screen Menu System Configure the AVR 147 Using EzSet/EQPlug EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver EzSet/EQ Specifying a 7.1 System What EzSet/EQ DoesEzSet/EQ Completed Configure Sources› Button selects the sources in the reverse order Tuner at this timeAudio input assigned to the source You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver DMP Setting Menu ScreenTurning On the AVR Sleep TimerVolume Control OperationSource Selection HeadphonesMute Function Tone ControlsWe recommend that you connect this player as follows Audio Input SelectionVideo Input Selection Channel Direct InputsChannel Input Selector Using the TunerRecording XM Radio OperationTuning Down Using TheBridgeTMSelect a Surround Mode Remote Selecting a Surround ModeAudio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Advanced FunctionsDolby Surround Settings Passages to avoid disturbing others Default Modes0 or Dolby Digital EX played asDolby Digital 2.0 or Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalPanorama adjusts wraparound surround effect See belowAre available Logic Step One Determine Speaker Size Manual SetupStep Three Manual Setup Menu Step Two Measure Speaker DistancesSpeaker Size Menu Large settingSpeaker Crossover Menu Delay Adjust MenuMake sure all speakers have been connected correctly Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyUsing the Remote Control With the Test Tone Using the Front-Panel or Remote Control Channel CommandUsing the Full-OSD Menu System SettingsTo dim the display Advanced Remote Control FunctionsDim Function Punch-Through ProgrammingTo program, or record a macro, follow these steps Resetting the RemoteProcessor Reset Troubleshooting Guide DTS AVR 147 Technical SpecificationsTable A3 Delay Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A1 Source Input Setting Defaults Table A2 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A5 Speaker/Channel Setting Table A4 Source Input SettingTable A7 System Settings Table A6 Remote Control CodesRemote Control Function List Reference TV VID3 Remote Control Function ListFAV Aiwa Table A10 Table A9Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes CDTable A14 Remote Control Product Codes Tape Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A15 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A15 Table A16 Remote Control Product CodesPage
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AVR 147 specifications

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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