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AVR 142
Audio/Video Receiver
OwneR's MAnuAl
AVR 142

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  • Page 1 AVR 142 Audio/Video Receiver OwneR’s MAnuAl AVR 142...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents safety Information Unpacking Remote Control functions front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Installation and Connections Audio Equipment Connections DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Video Equipment Connections HDMI Connections system Configuration first Turn on We, Harman Consumer Group International settings to be Made With Each Input Used 2, route de Tours Input setup f-72500 Château-du-loir...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC splashing and ensure that no objects filled power plug can be reached easily. Read these instructions. with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source apparatus.
  • Page 4: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions 0 Power On Button 1 Not active 2 IR Transmitter Window 3 Power Off Button 4 Mute 5 Input Selectors 6 6-Channel Direct Input 7 Volume Up/Down 8 HD Mode Selector 9 Speaker Select/Setup A OK Button B Delay/Status Button C Memory/Angle Button D Clear Button...
  • Page 5 Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 142 and a HK DVD Player IMPORTANT NOTE: The combined AVR and DVD 6 6-Channel Direct Input: Press this button to C Memory/Angle Button: Press this button to remote has some buttons that perform different select the component connected to the 6-Channel enter a radio station into the AVR’s preset memory.
  • Page 6 Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 142 and a HK DVD Player J Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to P DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTs W Tuner Mode/Zoom: Press this button when select a stereo playback mode. When the button source is in use the AVR will select the appropriate the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning is pressed so that...
  • Page 7: Function List

    Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 142 and a HK DVD Player Function List c Surround Mode Selector/Program Down/ Subtitle Button: Press this button to begin the HK AVR Remote Command HK DVD Remote Command process of changing the surround mode. After the Button Name AVR/TAPE/CD/AUX/VID1/VID2/VID3/HDMI2/HDMI3 DVD/HDMI1...
  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    AVR Audio/Video Receiver Front Panel Controls AVR 142 once the button is pressed so that the name of the such as Dolby or logic 7, and then press this button to 0 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply desired surround mode group appears in the Lower see the mode choices available.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � AVR 142/230 � � � � � � � � � � � 0 Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/ B Video Monitor Output: Connect these jacks to L Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
  • Page 10: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via surface capable of supporting its weight, you will a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer need to make the connections to your audio and video Output A to the line-level input of a subwoofer equipment.
  • Page 11: Hdmi Connections

    Installation and Connections HDMI Connections Connect the Composite Monitor Output B Therefore, the following connections are required when the AVR is used with HDMI sources: jacks on the receiver to the composite input of your HDMI™ is the abbreviation for High-Definition television monitor or video projector.
  • Page 12: System Configuration

    System Configuration Settings to be Made With Each Speaker Setup once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program Input Used This setup tells the AVR which type of speakers are in the system configuration memories.
  • Page 13: Surround Setup

    System Configuration Surround Setup Press the OK button A again, and use the When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the OK button A, and buttons Z on the remote to select the option once the speaker setup has been completed, the next then press the buttons Z on the remote that best describes your system based on the...
  • Page 14: Stereo Digital Mode

    System Configuration When the AVR is in the stereo bypass mode you may To resynchronize the front, center and surround Next press the Night button O on the remote. still configure the subwoofer output so that it is either channels, follow these steps: When the button is pressed, the words D-RaNGE turned off, with a full-range signal going to the front...
  • Page 15 System Configuration NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the speakers before beginning the output level adjustment process, once the settings outlined on the previous pages have make certain that all speaker connections have been have been properly connected. As the test noise been made, the AVR is ready for operation.
  • Page 16: Operation

    Music (with music) surround mode or with in progress. Press the Mute button 4 again to the Harman Kardon exclusive logic 7 Movie Mode, to return to normal operation. create a full range discrete 5.1 channel surround signal...
  • Page 17: Digital Audio Playback

    Dolby Pro logic II Music mode or press any of the surround mode selector buttons the exclusive Harman Kardon logic 7 Music mode for a analog. IJKPQc until the desired mode dramatic improvement in comparison to the Dolby Pro appears.
  • Page 18: Selecting A Digital Source

    Operation Selecting a Digital Source Surround Mode Types • A .1 tells you that an lfE channel is present. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTs 5.1 for Dolby Digital and DTs sources, a three digit To utilize either digital mode you must have programs, as available.
  • Page 19: Night Mode

    Operation Night Mode When a Dolby Digital or DTs source is playing, it Press the OK button A when the name of the is not possible to make an analog recording using desired channel appears in the Main Information A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, the Tape 1 or Video 1 4 record outputs, if Display F and on-screen display, and follow the which enables Dolby Digital input sources to be played...
  • Page 20: Memory Backup

    Operation Memory Backup RDS Operation When the button is pressed so that maNUal appears in the Main Information Display F This product is equipped with a memory backup The AVR is equipped with RDs (Radio Data system), each tap of the selector will increase or decrease the system that preserves tuner presets and system which brings a wide range of information to fM radio.
  • Page 21 Operation Program Search (PTY) An important feature of RDs is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type ( ) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. you may search for a specific Program Type ( ) by following these steps: RDS button BF until the current Press the...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends Power switch 1 is red possible short • Amplifier is in protection mode due to • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot internal problems No sound from surround or center • Incorrect surround mode •...
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications Avr

    Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United states and/or other countries. Designed to Entertain is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
  • Page 24: 2, Route De Tours F-72500 Château-Du-Loir France

    8500 balboa blvd., Northridge, CA 91329 UsA. www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group International: 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-loir, france © 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Part no. CQX1A1441Z...

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