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Harman Kardon AVR 145 Owner's Manual

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AVR 145
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Designed to Entertain. AVR 145 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 145 INITIAL SETUP Using the On-Screen Menu System Step One – Determine Speaker Size Step Two –...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    • Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. • Due to the weight of the AVR 145 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Harman Kardon has offered a number of receiver models, each an improvement upon its predecessors, leading to the AVR 145, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that offers a wealth of listening and viewing options, all in an elegant package.

  • Page 6: Audio Inputs

    • RS-232 serial port for system upgrades • Switched accessory power outlet Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 145. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control •...

  • Page 7: Front-Panel Controls

    Main Power Switch: This is a mechanical switch that turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position) at all times, and cannot be turned on using the remote control. Standby/On Switch: This is an electrical switch that turns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control.

  • Page 9: Rear-Panel Connections

    Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future. If some of your RS-232 Mode: unless the AVR 145 is being upgraded. RS-232 Reset: A standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front-panel Tone button.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Functions

    EzSet. Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR or another device. The Master Power Switch on the AVR 145’s front panel must first have been switched on. Mute Button: Press this button to mute the AVR 145’s speaker and headphones outputs temporarily.
  • Page 12 IR Transmitter Lens Power On Program/EzSet Indicator AVR Selector AM/FM EzSet (SPL) Test Tone Sleep DSP Surround On-Screen Display Channel Level Digital Input Tuning Mode Direct Station Entry Tuning Tone Mode Night Mode Track Skip Transport Controls EzSet Microphone Mute Power Off Input Selectors 6-Channel Input Selector...
  • Page 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is, the frequency-range capability of each speaker. Usually this is done using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Getting Started section. Navigation and Set Buttons: These buttons are used together to make selections within the on-screen menu system, or when accessing the functions of the four buttons surrounding this area of the remote –...

  • Page 14: Introduction To Home Theater

    Surround sound helps to immerse you in the musical or film presentation for increased realism. The AVR 145 may have up to five speakers connected directly to it (plus a subwoofer). Each speaker is powered by its own amplifier chan- nel inside the receiver.

  • Page 15: Connections

    Figure 3 – Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR The AVR 145 is designed to process audio and video input signals, playing back the audio and displaying the video on a television or moni- tor connected to the AVR. These signals originate in what are known as “source devices,”...

  • Page 16: Audio Connections

    The Bridge/DMP port on the receiver. Dock your iPod (not included) in The Bridge, and you may listen to your materials through your high-per- formance audio system. You may even use the AVR 145 remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on the screen of a video display connected to the AVR.

  • Page 17: Antennas

    Figure 13 – AM Antenna RS-232 Serial Port The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 145 is used only for data. If Harman Kardon releases a software upgrade for the receiver’s operating system at some time in the future, the upgrade may be downloaded to the AVR using this port.

  • Page 18: Speaker Placement

    SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up your speakers in their correct locations in the room. Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle.

  • Page 19: Installation

    AVR 145 Figure 15 – Speaker Connections Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 145 to the line-level input on your subwoofer. Consult the manufacturer’s guide for the subwoofer for additional information. AVR 145 Figure 16 –...
  • Page 20 DVD source. When you select “DVD” as your source using the front panel or the remote, the correct connections for your DVD player will be used. Device Type AVR 145 Source Input VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 TiVo or other...
  • Page 21 Video 2 Source The Video 2 source is used only for playback, never recording. The AVR 145 remote control is programmed to operate many brands and models of cable and satellite television devices, and we recommend connecting your cable or satellite set-top box to this source.

  • Page 22: Step Five - Connect Video Display

    AVR 145. Make sure this device draws no more than 50 watts. The device should have its mechanical or master power switch turned on, and it will power on any time the AVR 145 is turned on. Figure 28 – Switched AC Accesssory Outlet Before plugging the AVR 145’s AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet,...

  • Page 23: Step Eight - Program Sources Into The Remote

    Input Selector buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote. At the factory, the AVR 145’s codes and the codes to control an iPod docked in The Bridge are preprogrammed, and the codes for many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players are also preprogrammed.

  • Page 24: Step Nine - Turn On The Avr 145

    Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is not being used. Figure 31 – Power Switches 2. There are several ways in which the AVR 145 may be turned on from Standby mode. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel.

  • Page 25: Initial Setup

    Before you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments should be made to configure the AVR 145 to match your actual system. Make sure that you have connected a video display to either the S- video or composite video monitor output on the receiver. When you turn on your display and the AVR, you should see a blue screen.

  • Page 26: Step Two - Measure Speaker Distances

    150Hz. In this case, the higher number is most important and should be noted in the worksheet. The purpose of programming this information into the AVR 145 is to program the receiver’s bass management, which determines which speakers the receiver will use to play back the low-frequency (bass) portion of the source program.

  • Page 27: Speaker Crossover Menu

    LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 145 the capabilities of your front left and right speakers. Use the ‹/› Buttons to select either SMALL or LARGE for these speakers. CENTER: Move the cursor to the line for the center speaker, and use the ‹/›...

  • Page 28: Delay Adjust Menu

    INITIAL SETUP The LFE line sets the frequency for a low-pass filter that determines what information is sent to the subwoofer for playback. Since the sub- woofer output combines low-frequency information for all channels, in order to make sure that no information is lost due to different speakers having different capabilities, the subwoofer filter should be matched to the highest crossover frequency used for any speaker group.

  • Page 29: Step Five - Configure Sources

    The tone will circulate a second time, and then the procedure will end. NOTE: In order to optimize performance for each of the many surround modes and their variants, the AVR 145 is able to associate a different set of output level settings with each mode.
  • Page 30 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 145 will switch to the analog inputs for the source. This situation can occur with some cable or satellite television broadcasts, where some channels are broad- cast with digital audio and others with analog audio.

  • Page 31: Operation

    0dB reference point, and may be changed in 0.5dB increments. Unlike some volume controls on other products, 0dB is the maximum volume for the AVR 145. Although it’s physically possible to turn the volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers. For certain more-dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for damage to equipment.

  • Page 32: Mute Function

    The AVR 145 will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned to that source. If you set the BASS MGR setting in the Speaker X-over menu to...

  • Page 33: Audio Input Selection

    If the Auto Poll feature has been left ON in the Input Setup menu, and if a digital audio input has been assigned to the source, the AVR 145 will first check the digital audio input for a signal. If a signal is present, the AVR 145 will select the digital audio input.

  • Page 34: Recording

    Preset Stations Button to scroll through the list of presets. 3. In Auto tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons (front- panel or remote) the AVR 145 will scan in the chosen direction until a station with acceptable signal strength is detected. Press the Tuning Button again to stop scanning.

  • Page 35: Selecting A Surround Mode

    Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment with the many available surround modes on the AVR 145, and you may find a few that become your favorites for certain sources or program types. Although...

  • Page 36: Audio Processing And Surround Sound

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 145’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. However, the AVR 145 is a sophisti- cated component, and is capable of being customized to suit your par- ticular system and your tastes. In this section we describe some of the more advanced adjustments available on the AVR 145.

  • Page 37: Surround Modes

    There is no harm in experimenting with all of the modes available with any given source material. Table 5 offers a brief description of each mode the AVR 145 is capable of using, and also indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may be used with.

  • Page 38: Dolby Surround Settings

    Default Modes During initial use or after a processor reset, the AVR 145 will default to the Logic 7 Music mode for all analog and PCM audio inputs. Subse- quently, when a source input is selected and an analog or PCM signal is received, the AVR will switch to the last surround mode used for that source input/incoming signal combination.
  • Page 39 Surround Mode Description Dolby Pro Logic II Analog decoder that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four variants are available. Dolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and Movie television programs.
  • Page 40 Cinema matrix encoding, Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. Logic 7 The AVR 145 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for Music 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional 2-channel music recordings.

  • Page 41: Setting Channel Output Levels Manually

    Using a handheld SPL meter set to the C-Weighting, Slow scale. Try to adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB. c) Using the AVR 145 remote, press the SPL Button once so that the LED lights steadily. When it’s amber, the level is too low and should be raised.

  • Page 42: System Settings

    ⁄ ¤ desired. If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 145’s internal test tone, you will need to adjust the TEST TONE SEQ and TEST TONE lines as follows. TEST TONE SEQ: When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will auto-...

  • Page 43: Dim Function

    Advanced Remote Control Functions The AVR 145 remote control not only operates the AVR 145, but it also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate many of your other home theater components, as described in the Installation section.

  • Page 44: Resetting The Remote

    Processor Reset There may be instances where you wish to fully reset the AVR 145 to its factory defaults, or the unit may behave erratically after a power surge. For erratic behavior, we recommend you try turning the Master Power Switch off and unplugging the AC Power Cord for at least three minutes.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide

    In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 145, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of "Frequently Asked Questions" which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    AVR 145 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms...

  • Page 47: Appendix

    Appendix – default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source Video 1 Title Component Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Video Input Audio Input Coax 1 Analog Auto Poll Surround Logic 7 Logic 7 Mode* 5CH Music 5CH Music *The default shown is the preferred surround mode for PCM and Analog audio sources.
  • Page 48 APPENDIX Table A4 – Source Input Settings Source Video 1 Title Video Input Component Video Input Audio Input Auto Poll Surround Mode Table A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source Bass Manager : Global/Independent Left/Right Speaker Size Center Speaker Size Surround Speaker Size Subwoofer Left/Right Speaker Crossover Center Speaker Crossover...
  • Page 49 Table A6 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Product Type (circle one) Video 1 VCR, PVR Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 CD, CDR Tape Cassette Table A7 – System Settings Feature Default Setting VFD Fade Time Out Volume Default Default Vol Set -25dB Semi OSD Time Out...
  • Page 50 APPENDIX Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List. Figure 69 – Remote Control Function List Reference...
  • Page 51 Table A8 – Remote Control Function List Button Name AVR Function Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute Mute AVR Select AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select CD Select Tape Tape Input Select Tape Select...
  • Page 52 APPENDIX Button Name AVR Function Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Clear Clear Clear Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward Tuning Down Tuning Down Prev Chapter Tone Tone mode D. Skip Disc Skip (DVD) Disc Skip Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev Macro 1 Macro 1...
  • Page 53 Refer to Tables A9 through A16 when programming the codes for your components into the remote. Table A9 – Remote Control Product Codes – TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO ANAM BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTURION CENTRONIC CITIZEN...
  • Page 54 APPENDIX Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK LUXMAN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MINERVA MITSUBISHI NATIONAL NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK REALISTIC RUNCO SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON...
  • Page 55 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA APPENDIX...
  • Page 56 APPENDIX Table A10 – Remote Control Product Codes – VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI 048 108 109 126 AMPRO AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART CITIZEN COMCAST `006 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DAYTRON...
  • Page 57 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 SALORA SAMSUNG 045 051 095 105 109 SANSUI 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020 SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY 017 040 TASHICO TATUNG...
  • Page 58 APPENDIX Table A11 – Remote Control Product Codes – CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GENEXXA GOLDSTAR/LG HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN KENWOOD...
  • Page 59 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TEAC THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK Table A12 – Remote Control Product Codes – DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL DENON 019 051 003 004 GOLDSTAR/LG...
  • Page 60 APPENDIX Table A13 – Remote Control Product Codes – SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR BIRDVIEW CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 CHAPARRAL 315 316 CITOH DRAKE 313 317 DX ANTENNA 331 352 ECHOSTAR 395 397 ELECTRO HOME FUJITSU 324 329 GENERAL INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 61 Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes – TAPE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON Table A15 – Remote COntrol Product Codes – CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 001 011 ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR 033 113 CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI EAGLE...
  • Page 62 APPENDIX Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT SAMSUNG 003 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 SEAM SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TIMELESS TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 124 211...
  • Page 63 ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1132Z...

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