a/d/s/ AVR 144 INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Audio Inputs

• AM/FM tuner

• CD

• Tape

• 6-Channel direct

Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video)

• Video 1

• Video 2

• Video 3

• DVD

• Two 100MHz assignable component video inputs

Digital Audio Inputs

• Coaxial: Two rear-panel/one front-panel

• Optical: Two rear-panel/one front-panel

Outputs

• Subwoofer output

• Tape (analog audio)

• Video 1 (analog audio and video)

• Video Monitor (composite, S-video and component)

• Headphone

Ease of Use

• On-screen display with composite and S-video; choice of blue or

black background

• Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display

• Color-coded connections

• Programmable seven-device main remote control

• Source input renaming

• A/V Sync Delay

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 144. If any

of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer

service at www.harmankardon.com.

• System remote control

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

�� Three AAA batteries

• Two covers for front-panel jacks

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Contents

Main Page SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Do Not Use Extension Cords Handle the AC Power Cord Gently Page TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING For Canadian model Modle pour les Canadien INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM AVR 144 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video) Digital Audio Inputs Outputs FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Page REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS www.harmankardon.com. Page Page REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER Typical Home Theater System Multichannel Audio Surround Modes Types of Cables Connecting Source Devices to the AVR Audio Connections Digital Audio Analog Audio Video Connections Antennas SPEAKER PLACEMENT FR FL SR SUB C Step One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the Subwoofer Video 1 Source Video 2 Source Video 3 Source DVD CD Tape Step Five Connect Video Display Step Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Step Nine Turn On the AVR 144 Using the On-Screen Menu System Step One Determine Speaker Size Step Two Measure Speaker Distances Step Three Manual Setup Menu Speaker Size Menu Speaker Crossover Menu Delay Adjust Menu Step Four Output Level Calibration meter A. Using the Remote Control With the Test Tone B. Using the Full-OSD Menu Step Five Configure Sources Page Turning On the AVR 144 Sleep Timer Volume Control Mute Function Tone Controls Headphones Source Selection Audio Input Selection Video Input Selection 6-Channel Direct Inputs Using the Tuner Recording Selecting a Surround Mode Audio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio Signals not Digital Audio Signals Surround Modes Table 4 Surround Modes Dolby Surround Settings Default Modes Page Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal ADVANCED FUNCTIONS System Settings Dim Function Advanced Remote Control Functions Punch-Through Programming Macros Resetting the Remote Processor Reset Memory TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AVR 144 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS I Appendix Default Settings, Worksheets, Remote Product Codes Table A1 Source Input Setting Defaults Table A2 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A3 Delay Setting Defaults Table A4 Source Input Settings Table A5 Speaker/Channel Settings Table A6 Remote Control Codes Table A7 System Settings Page Table A8 Remote Control Function List Page Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Page Page Table A10 Remote Control Product Codes VCR Page Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes CD Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes TAPE