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    AVR 147 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL
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    the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may need for service. 22. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
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    AVR 147 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver
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    STAPLE INVOICE HERE 4
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    Step Four - Setting Channel Output Levels Manually 49 System Settings 50 Dim Function 50 Advanced Remote Control Functions 50 Punch-Through Programming 51 Macros 51 Resetting the Remote 52 Processor Reset 52 Memory 53 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 54 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 54 Trademark
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    that enhance the home entertainment experience. In the years since our first single-channel component was introduced, Harman Kardon has offered a number of receiver models, each an improvement upon its predecessors, leading to the AVR 147, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that offers
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    via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products. Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 147. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ
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    Sensor: This sensor receives infrared 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 147 is placed inside a cabinet, you may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, with an IR
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    3) Source Input Tuning Video 3 Video 3 Analog Audio Inputs Select Mode 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 www.harmankardon.com. 9
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    /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
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    Digital Switched AC Audio Output Accessory Outlet 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.harmankardon.com. 11
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    source, or to switch between the AM and FM bands, or XM Radio. 6-Channel Input Selector: Press this button to select 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
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    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 refer to
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    accessing the functions of the four buttons surrounding this area of the remote - Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. Digital Input Select: Press this button to select the specific digital audio input (or analog audio input) you used for the current source. Delay: Press this button
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    INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 147 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
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    red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, which is colored as shown in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1). Similarly, always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to the black negative terminal on the receiver. The AVR 147 uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept
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    separately and 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 materials through your high-performance audio/video system. You may even use the AVR 147 remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed
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    Port The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 147 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. Complete instructions will be provided at that time. S-video cable
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    by placing the subwoofer where the listener 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
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    the receiver. Use the Connection Color Guide on page 16 as a reference. C AVR 147 it easier to program and use the remote control. Decide which audio connections you will use. If your Video 2 inputs. Any HDMI-capable source devices should be connected to one of the two HDMI inputs. All other source
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    receiver and remote control. However, you may connect any device to any source input. Table 2 - Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 147 Source Input Audio Optical 3 Input DVD Audio/Video, DVD SACD, HD-DVD, Blu-ray Disc • DVD Analog Inputs • 6-Channel Inputs (optional) and
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    1 source is not used with any of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 147. Since the AVR 147 is not capable of processing either the audio or video signal transmitted via the HDMI connection, a coaxial or optical digital audio connection is required. We recommend you connect the
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    on your recorder to the Tape or digital audio output jacks on the AVR. No video connections are needed. TheBridgeTM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you can enjoy audio, video or still images stored on your iPod (not included), use your AVR 147 remote control to operate the iPod, and even
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    the AVR Button to access the codes that control the receiver, or the Input Selector buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote. You may have noticed that three of the Input Selectors look different from the others (see Figure 34). For the DVD/CD, TAPE/The Bridge and HDMI
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    channel or transport controls of another device without having to switch the remote's device mode. See pages 50 through 51 for instructions on these advanced programming functions. NOTE: The AVR 147 remote is preprogrammed to operate the transport controls of Harman Kardon DVD players when the AVR
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    on the remote (i.e., DVD/CD, TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, VID1, VID2 or VID3), the remote will switch modes so that it will only transmit the codes programmed to operate that device. In order to control the receiver, you will need to press the AVR button to return the remote to AVR mode. 26
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    on the front panel have no effect on the OSD system. The Master Menu allows access to five submenus: Input Setup, Surround Select, EzSet/EQ, Manual Setup and System Setup. See Figure 39. Figure 39 - Master Menu Screen If you are an experienced home theater user, you may prefer to use the menus in
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    SETUP Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver. Step Three - Make sure that the AVR 147 and the video display are turned on. Press the OSD Button to display the Master MEASUREMENT at the top of the screen. Use the ‹/› Buttons on the remote to select START. See Figures 44 and 45. Figure 41 - EzSet/
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    SETUP Press the ¤ Button on the remote, and the cursor will move to this section, adjusting the AVR 147's settings to match EzSet speaker channel, based on whether you specified a 5.1- or 7.1-channel system sounds from the other speakers. This preserves the clarity and directionality of surround sound
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    INITIAL SETUP Figure 49 - EzSet/EQ - Speaker Delay NOTE: The AVR 147 is also capable of setting a different type of delay, called A/V Sync Delay. A/V Sync Delay is used to compensate for lip sync problems that may occur when a video display device or set-top box causes delays while digital video
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    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
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    the AVR 147. 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
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    /CD, TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, VID1, VID2 or VID3), the remote will switch modes so that it will only transmit the codes programmed to operate that device. In order to control the receiver, you will need to press the AVR Button to return the remote to AVR mode. To turn the receiver off, press
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    its Input Selector on the remote (see Figure 57). Since the AVR 147 allows for more source input devices than the remote has buttons for, some sources are required to share buttons. These are the DVD and CD sources, the Tape and The Bridge sources, and the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 sources. The first press
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    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 147 is programmed at the factory to use the analog audio inputs for each source (except for the DVD, Video 2, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 sources; see Table 4). To assign
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    DVD video input. c) Connect the player's 6-channel analog audio outputs to the AVR's 6-Channel Inputs and assign the Component Video 1 inputs to this source using the Input Setup menu, as described in the Initial Setup section. d) Program the player's remote control codes into the DVD Input Selector
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    information for select cities. The AVR 147 is "XM Ready," which means that it is able to receive the XM service when an optional XM antenna module is connected and the service activated. As of this writing, the Audiovox® CNP 1000 "Connect and Play" module for home audio use and the XM Mini-Tuner
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    ). When The Bridge is connected to its proprietary input on the AVR 147 and the iPod is docked, you may enjoy the audio, video and still-image materials on your iPod through your high-quality audio/video system, operate the iPod using the AVR remote or the AVR's front-panel controls, view navigation
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    (Front Panel) To select a surround mode using the remote control, locate the button dedicated to the desired group of (Remote) To select a surround mode using the full-OSD menu system, press the OSD Button in home theater entertainment with your AVR 147. As you become more familiar with the receiver,
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    is active. Press the Stereo Button on the remote repeatedly to select this mode. 3. Analog Surround Modes: One of the main benefits of a surround receiver such as the AVR 147 is its ability to process 2-channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound in a variety of modes, even when no
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    to Home Theater section, surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming audio signal, as well as personal taste. There is no harm in experimenting with all of the modes available with any given source material. Table 6 offers a brief description of each mode the AVR 147 is
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    cause any problems for the AVR 147 by doing so. Table 6 - Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. May be encoded for Night mode, which allows the user to apply a compression
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    derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels from See below. matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four variants are available. Logic II that is optimized for music selections. Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions: • Center Width (adjusts width
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    7 Mode Group 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 7 uses 96kHz
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    Speaker Size Without using EzSet/EQ, the AVR 147 can't detect how many speakers you've connected to it; nor can it determine their capabilities. For this part of the system setup, you will need to consult the speaker's technical specifications. The specification you're looking for is the frequency
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    the Manual Setup menu are used to access the four submenus used during the setup /RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 147 the capabilities of your front left instead. As you listen to the receiver, if you find the SMALL setting : If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS speaker system, select the SMALL
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    Press the Set Button to return to the previous display, or wait a few seconds for the AVR to return to normal operation on its own. NOTE: The Speaker/Channel Indicators on the front panel of the receiver (see Figure 82) will display the speaker size settings as follows. For each speaker configured
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    the rotary balance control, the goal of the AVR 147's channel output adjustment process is to examine the output level of each channel independently and ensure that each is heard at the listening position with equal loudness. If you followed the instructions in the Initial Setup section, then you
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    modes. System Settings The AVR 147 offers several system settings that allow you to make the receiver easier to use rather than directly affecting performance. Most of these settings may be accessed from the SYSTEM SETUP menu, which is selected by pressing the OSD Button and navigating to the
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    -panel ‹/› Buttons to change the setting. Advanced Remote Control Functions The AVR 147 remote control not only operates the AVR 147, 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
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    (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 The Bridge). 5. Press the ¤ Button three times
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    not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance. Service centers may be located by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Memory If the AVR 147 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will retain user settings for up to
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    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 service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural
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    AVR 147 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, @
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    APPENDIX Appendix - Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/ DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-Channel XM Title INT. TUNER Component Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2
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    Input --- Component Video Input Audio Input The Bridge/ DMP Auto Poll --- Surround Mode Tape Tuner 6-Channel XM INT. TUNER --- --- --- Tuner 6-Channel XM --- --- --- Table A5 - Speaker/Channel Setting Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/ DMP CD Tape
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    Tape Cassette HDMI 1 VCR, PVR, DVD, Cable, Satellite Tape VCR, PVR, DVD, Cable, Satellite APPENDIX 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
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    APPENDIX Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List. Figure 87 - Remote Control Function List Reference 58 1 23 4567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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    TV Select XM Select Tuner Select 6 Ch. Input Select Channel + TV/VCR Volume Up Channel - OSD Volume Down Menu Up Left Enter Right Down Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AVR Select DVD Select CD Select Tape Select The Bridge (DMP) Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 2 Select VCR Select CBL/SAT Select TV Select
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    Remote Control Function List (continued) No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) 42 Memory Memory Audio or 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 (DMP) XM TheBridgeTM HDMI 1/2 Memory Tuning Up Angle/FAV Clear Preset Up Tuning Down Preset Down Macro 1 Macro 2
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    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 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 147 148 024 123 128 128 132
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    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 139 140 018 048 048 159 147 125 150 167 172 040
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    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 141 143 144 147 185 186 117
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    Remote Control Product Codes - SAT SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR BIRDVIEW CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTRO HOME SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TEECOM TOSHIBA
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    Table A15 - continued CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION 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 65
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    NOTES 66
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    NOTES
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    250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2007 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1183Z
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AVR 147
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL