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AVR 146 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 2
a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 3
to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 4
STAPLE INVOICE HERE 4 - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 5
Digital Audio Signals 41 Surround Modes 42 Dolby Surround Settings 42 Default Modes 45 System Settings 45 Dim Function 45 Advanced Remote Control Functions 45 Punch-Through Programming 46 Macros 47 Resetting the Remote 47 Processor Reset 47 Memory 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 49 - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 6
your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. AVR 146 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 30 Watts x 5, five channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 7
compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products. Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 146. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • AM loop - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 8
the incoming signal. Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the remote control. It is important to ensure that it is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, such as when the AVR 146 is placed inside a cabinet, you may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 9
Select Tuning Mode Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3) Video 3 Analog Audio Video 3 Inputs Video Inputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 10
/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this input for use with your iPod (not included). Make sure the receiver is turned off (in Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge. 6-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a DVD-Audio, SACD™, Blu-ray Disc™ or - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 11
Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) Optical Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 12
the 6-Channel Inputs as the audio source. The receiver will use the video input and remote control codes for the last-selected video source. Test Tone: Press this button to activate the test tone for manual output-level calibration. TV/Video: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 13
Mute Power Off Input Selectors 6-Channel Input Selector TV/Video Volume Controls Not Used Speaker Setup Navigation Set Delay Numeric Keys Memory Clear Preset Stations Selectors Disc Skip Macros Surround Mode Selectors Dim NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 14
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is, the low-frequency capability of each speaker. Usually this is done using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section. Navigation and Set Buttons: These buttons are used to make - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 15
TO HOME THEATER The AVR 146 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned. Although it has more connections and features than two-channel receivers, many of the principles are similar and the new concepts are easy to understand. This introductory section will help you - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 16
has established a color-coding standard. Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up your system. Table 1- Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Subwoofer (SUB) Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Video Connections Component - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 17
connect it to The Bridge/DMP port on the receiver. See Figure 8. Dock your iPod (not included) in The Bridge, and you may play your audio and video materials through your high-performance system. You may even use the AVR 146 remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 18
the data. Although this enables the AVR 146 to be compatible with virtually any HDMI-capable source device and video display, it requires a separate audio connection for each source since the AVR 146 doesn't have access to the audio data in the HDMI stream. The AVR 146 has been tested and is Simplay - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 19
normally sits and then walking around the room until the low frequencies sound best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. NOTE: Your receiver will sound its best when the same model loudspeaker is used for all positions (other than the subwoofer). If that isn't possible, try to use speakers made by the - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 20
on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver. Use the Connection Color Guide on page 16 as a reference. C AVR 146 FR FL Figure 16 - Speaker Connections SR SL Step Two - Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 146 to the line-level input on your - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 21
the connections shown in Table 2 below in order to simplify programming your receiver and remote control. However, you may connect any device to any source input. Table 2 - Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 146 Source Input Audio Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, TiVo or other - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 22
. The AVR 146 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. Referring to Table 2, connect your set-top box to the Video 2 Analog Audio inputs and to the Optical - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 23
recorder to the Tape or coax digital audio output jack on the AVR. No video connections are needed. TheBridgeTM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you can play audio, video or still images stored on your iPod (not included), use your AVR 146 remote control to operate the iPod, and even charge - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 24
connection from each source device to the AVR 146, and you will also need to consult the owner's guide for your television to learn the proper procedure for disabling or muting the audio. Step Seven - Insert Batteries in Remote The AVR 146 remote control uses three AAA batteries, which are included - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 25
set that correctly operates your source device, it will not be possible to use the AVR remote to control that device. However, you may still connect the source to the AVR 146 and operate it using the device's original remote control. Alternatively, you may wish to consider purchasing Harman Kardon - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 26
INSTALLATION See pages 45 through 46 for instructions on these advanced programming functions. NOTE: The AVR 146 remote is preprogrammed to operate the transport controls of Harman Kardon DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is selected. You may change - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 27
is no need to press the Set Button after your desired setting appears. The Master Menu allows access to four submenus: Input Setup, Surround Select, Manual Setup and System Setup. See Figure 38. Figure 38 - Master Menu Screen If you are an experienced home theater user, you may prefer to use the - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 28
receiver and video display turned on, press the OSD Button on the remote (see Figure 37). Use the ¤ Button on the remote to move the cursor to the MANUAL SETUP line, and press the Set Button to display the Manual Setup menu. See Figure 39. 28 Figure 39 - Manual Setup Menu Screen The Manual Setup - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 29
experience with the AVR. Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button to return to the Manual Setup Menu. The speaker sizes may also be configured without using the on-screen menu system. Press the Speaker Setup Button on the remote, and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to select the - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 30
picture and sound are back in sync. Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button to return to the Manual Setup menu, or press the OSD Button to exit the menu system. You may adjust the delay settings without using the on-screen menu system. Select a surround mode that - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 31
. C. Using the Full-OSD Menu The full-OSD menu system offers the easiest and most flexible manner of setting output levels. Press the OSD Button to display the Master Menu, and then navigate to the MANUAL SETUP line. Press the Set Button to display the Manual Setup menu, and then navigate to - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 32
various audio and video inputs to their sources, ensuring that the AVR uses the correct connections each time you select a source. Press the OSD Button to view the Master Menu. The cursor will be pointing to the INPUT SETUP line, and you need only press the Set Button to display the Input Setup menu - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 33
the AVR 146. You may then press the OSD Button and use the Navigation and Set Buttons, as usual, with the on-screen menu system. When you are ready to return to operation of your iPod using the remote, remember to press the DMP/The Bridge Selector so that the transport and other controls operate - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 34
, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, VID1, VID2, VID3, AM/FM or 6CH), the remote will switch modes so that it will only transmit the codes programmed to operate that device. To control the receiver, press the AVR Button to return the remote to AVR mode. Figure 53 - Sleep Button When the sleep timer has been set, the - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 35
the tone controls using the full-OSD menu system. Press the OSD Button on the remote to view the Master Menu. The cursor will be pointing to the INPUT SETUP line; press the Set Button to display that menu and view the current tone settings. If you wish to make any changes to the TONE, BASS or TREBLE - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 36
appear. The surround mode will be displayed on the lower line. The same information will also appear on screen in the semi-OSD, unless you have set the semi-OSD to OFF in the System Setup menu, as described in the Advanced Functions section. Audio Input Selection The AVR 146 is programmed at the - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 37
so that they match the settings you programmed during Initial Setup. Consult the owner's guide for your multichannel player for more information. Using the Tuner The AVR 146's built-in tuner may be selected in one of three ways (see Figure 62): 1. Press the Source Selector Button on the front panel - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 38
current track from the point it was interrupted, or to enable charging while the AVR is in Standby mode. Access the DMP SETTING menu by pressing OSD to display the MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button to display the INPUT SETUP menu. When DMP/The Bridge is selected as the current source, you may scroll - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 39
for selection of an individual mode. As explained in the Advanced Functions section, there are also some additional settings that may be made. You are now ready to enjoy the best in home theater entertainment with your AVR 146. As you become more familiar with the receiver, you may wish to explore - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 40
bypass mode are: a) The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected. If necessary, press the Digital Button on the remote and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to make the selection. b) The tone controls must be disabled by setting TONE MODE to OUT. Either use the Input Setup menu in the full-OSD system - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 41
mode button repeatedly to scroll through the modes available within that group. 3. The full-OSD menu system allows access to submenus for each of the mode groups through the Surround Select menu. See Figure 71. Surround Modes As mentioned in the Introduction to Home Theater section, surround mode - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 42
is received, the AVR will switch to the last surround mode used for that source input/incoming signal combination. Whenever a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS signal is detected, the AVR 146 will automatically switch to that mode, unless the DEFAULT SURR MODE setting in the System Setup menu has - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 43
audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. May be encoded for Night mode, which allows the user to apply a compression setting music selections. Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions: of the surround channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 44
(32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Exclusive to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels. This provides more accurate placement of sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used with 5.1-channel systems. Logic - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 45
remind you that the receiver is turned on Advanced Remote Control Functions The remote control not only operates the AVR 146, 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. Each time you - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 46
the Program LED flashes. 2. Press the AVR Button (the first command switches the remote to AVR mode). 3. Press the OSD Button (the second command activates the on-screen menu system). 4. Press the Set Button (the third command selects the INPUT SETUP menu; this macro assumes the current source is - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 47
so that the Power Indicator turns amber). Then press and hold the front-panel Surround Mode Button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears in the display. If the receiver still does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 48
volume control No sound from any speaker; light around power switch is red • Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short • Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 49
AVR 146 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, @ - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 50
settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI mode for PCM and Analog audio sources. Table A2 - Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/ CD DMP Tape Tuner 6-Channel Bass Subwoofer - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 51
2 Title Video Input Component Video Input Audio Input Auto Poll --- Surround Mode Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD The Bridge/DMP --- Tape Tuner 6-Channel INT. TUNER Tuner --- 6-Channel Table A5 - Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 52
HDMI 2 DVD, VCR/PVR, Cable/Satellite DVD DVD CD CD, CDR Tape Cassette Remote Control Code Table A7 - System Settings Feature Default Setting VFD Fade Time-Out Off Volume Default Off Default Vol Set -25dB Semi-OSD Time-Out 5 Seconds Full-OSD Time-Out 20 Seconds Default Surr Mode - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 53
Remote Control Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3) TheBridgeTM (DMP) HDMI 1/2 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 54
(DMP) HDMI 1/2 PPV controls are pressed while the remote is in AVR, Video 2 or Video 3 mode, the remote will automatically switch to DVD mode and the command will be applied to the DVD player. If you then press a button native to the original mode, e.g., Volume Down for the AVR, the remote - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 55
codes for your components into the remote. Table A9 - Remote Control Product Codes - TV TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code GOLDSTAR/LG GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 146 148 024 123 128 128 132 - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 56
090 122 Table A10 - Remote Control Product Codes - VCR VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AMPRO ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN COMCAST CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR/LG HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 57
Remote Control Product Codes - CD CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLDSTAR/LG HAITAI HARMAN KARDON 141 143 144 146 185 186 117 - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 58
REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TEECOM TOSHIBA Remote Control Product Codes - TAPE TAPE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Table A15 - Remote Control Product Codes - CBL CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 59
036 122 123 170 205 011 033 034 039 042 113 124 211 019 025 086 089 190 065 125 211 219 116 Table A16 - Remote Control Product Codes - THE BRIDGE/DMP Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 TEN TECHNOLOGIES 002 APPENDIX 59 - Harman Kardon AVR 146 | Owners Manual - Page 60
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AVR 146
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL