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AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 146 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
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AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 6 INTRODUCTION Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions. WWW.HARMANKARDON.
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AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position), and cannot be turned on using the remote control. Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control. Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes.
Main Power Switch Surround Select Tuner Band Preset Stations Source Select Tuning Mode Headphone Jack Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3) Video 3 Video Inputs Video 3 Analog Audio 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.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use twoconductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections).
Subwoofer Output Front Speaker Outputs 6-Channel Inputs Center Speaker Outputs The Bridge/ DMP Input Coaxial Digital Audio Output Surround Speaker Outputs Component Video Inputs (1 & 2) HDMI Output HDMI Input 2 Optical Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) Component Video Monitor HDMI Input 1 Outputs 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 s
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 146 remote is capable of controlling up to ten devices, including the AVR itself and an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge accessory. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. Each time you wish to use the codes for any component, first press the Selector button for that component. This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes for that product.
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AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM 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.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 15 INTRODUCTION 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 to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts, which will make setup and operation smoother.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 16 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect the source devices to the receiver. To make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a color-coding standard. Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up your system. Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2): 1.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 17 CONNECTIONS Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio signals are of higher quality, and are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. There are two types of digital audio connections: coaxial and optical. Either type of digital audio connection may be used for each source device, but never both simultaneously for the same source.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 18 CONNECTIONS AVR 146 processing any of 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 HD™-verified, which guarantees compatibility via the HDMI connection with other products that also bear the Simplay HD logo.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:58 PM Page 19 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to place your speakers in their correct locations in the room. The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from the center speaker, that is, slightly behind and angled toward the listener. If this isn’t feasible, place them behind the listener, with each surround speaker facing the opposite-side front speaker.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 20 INSTALLATION You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver. Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the AVR 146, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished making all of your connections. Step Three – Connect the Antennas Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. See Figure 18.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 21 INSTALLATION NOTE: It’s possible for a source to use none of the connections named for that source. For example, you might connect your DVD player to the Component Video 1 inputs and the Coax 1 digital audio input. However, we will refer to this source as “DVD”, and in Step Five of the Initial Setup section you will program the receiver so that these connections are assigned to the DVD source.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 22 INSTALLATION Video 1 Source Since this source includes audio and video recording output jacks, it is best suited to a video recorder, such as your VCR or DVR. Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Video 1 Analog Audio inputs and outputs and to any available coaxial or optical digital audio input (and the coax digital audio output). See Figure 19. Use either the Video 1 S-video or composite video input and output if you wish to make recordings.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 23 INSTALLATION HDMI 1 Source Tape The HDMI 1 source is used with a device that is capable of outputting digital video through an HDMI connection, such as a DVD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. The HDMI 1 source is not used with any of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 146. The Tape source is used for audio-only recorders, such as a CDR, MiniDisc or cassette deck.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 24 INSTALLATION If you used an HDMI video connection for any of your sources, then connect the HDMI Output on the AVR to an HDMI input on your video display. See Figure 29. As mentioned previously, you will need to make a separate digital audio 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.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 25 INSTALLATION 1. Using the codes in Tables A9–A16 of the Appendix, look up the product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of your source. The number(s) listed is/are potential candidates for the correct code set for your particular device. 2. Turn on your source device. 3. This step places the remote in program mode, and varies slightly, depending on which Input Selector is being programmed. Refer to Figure 33.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 26 INSTALLATION Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 146 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 146. 1. Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. See Figure 34. Normally, you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is not being used.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 27 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments should be made to configure the AVR 146 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. A message may appear briefly at the bottom of the screen.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 28 INITIAL SETUP Your subwoofer’s frequency response will include only the very lowest frequencies, since the subwoofer is only designed to play bass materials. A typical frequency response for a subwoofer is 25Hz – 150Hz. In this case, the higher number is most important and should be noted in the worksheet.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 29 INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 146 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 ‹/› Buttons to select a setting for this speaker.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 30 INITIAL SETUP Setting the Speaker Crossover menu correctly ensures that your speakers sound their best. Although you could skip this step the first time you use the receiver, we recommend that you take the few extra minutes to enter the correct crossover settings. You may select from seven possible settings: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 31 INITIAL SETUP rainy scene you may only hear rain falling, with the occasional thunderclap, from the surround speakers while the main dialogue is heard from the center speakers. At times, you may not hear any sounds at all from the surround channels. In order to achieve these effects successfully, it is immportant to calibrate the surround channels to sound as loud as the other channels when a test tone is played.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 32 INITIAL SETUP TEST TONE SEQ: When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will automatically circulate to all channels, pausing for a few moments at each channel and then moving to the next channel several seconds later, as indicated by the blinking cursor. You may adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there by using the ‹ / › Buttons.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 33 INITIAL SETUP 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 146 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.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 34 OPERATION Now that you have installed your system components and completed at least a basic configuration of your receiver, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. Turning On the AVR 146 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber. This indicates that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 35 OPERATION The AVR 146 is designed to reproduce audio with a minimum amount of distortion, which may lead you to think that your hearing and the equipment can handle higher volumes. We urge caution with regard to volume levels. Mute Function To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. See Figure 55. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will flash in the display as a reminder.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 36 OPERATION The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display. If you retitled the source, only the new title will appear. Otherwise, the audio input assigned to the source (analog or one of the digital audio inputs) will also appear. The surround mode will be displayed on the lower line.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 37 OPERATION Example 2: In this example, your multichannel disc player is equipped with an HDMI output. Connect it as follows: a) Connect the player’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 2 input on the AVR. This input is assigned by default to the HDMI 1 source. Figure 62 – Tuner Input Selection b) Connect the player’s HDMI output to the HDMI 1 source input, and make sure to connect the AVR’s HDMI Output to your video display.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 38 OPERATION Recording Table 4 – Using The Bridge Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite and S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs. Thus, to make a recording, you need only make sure to connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks, as described in the Installation section, insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 39 OPERATION 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 146, and you may find a few that become your favorites for certain sources or program types.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 146’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. However, the AVR 146 is a sophisticated component, and is capable of being customized to suit your particular system and your tastes. In this section we describe some of the more advanced adjustments available on the AVR 146. You may save this section for later, when you have become more familiar with your receiver.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 41 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS NOTE: The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete – each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel. Since the AVR 146 is only capable of processing and playing 5.1 channels, the indications EX-OFF or ES-OFF, as appropriate, will always appear for 6.1-channel bitstreams. Refer to Table 5 for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 42 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Dolby Surround Settings In addition to the MODE line, the DOLBY SURROUND submenu includes three settings that are active only when the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode has been selected. See Figure 72. UPSAMPLING: The last line of the Surround Select menu activates upsampling, only available with the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic modes.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 43 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Table 5 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal 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 setting that maintains intelligibility of softer passages while reducing the loudness of dynamic passages to avoid disturbing others. • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 44 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents a matrix-encoded surround presentation. • DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 45 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS System Settings The AVR 146 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 SYSTEM SETUP line of the MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button to display the submenu. See Figure 73.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 46 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example, while using the AVR to control surround modes and other audio functions, you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player. Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV, you may use your cable box to change channels and the AVR to control the volume.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 47 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS enables you to exit the on-screen menu system and return the remote to The Bridge mode, again with just one button press. 1. Simultaneously press and hold the M2 (or other unused) Macro Button and the Mute Button until the Program LED flashes. 2. Press the OSD Button (the first command exits the on-screen menu system; this macro assumes that you have not let the OSD time out). 3.
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AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 49 AVR 146 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 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: 30 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 30 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side) channels: 30 Watts per channel @ <0.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 50 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 Title Tape Tuner 6-Channel INT.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 51 APPENDIX Table A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Title Tuner 6-Channel INT.
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AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 54 APPENDIX Table A8 – Remote Control Function List – continued No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) 41 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time 42 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct 43 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play 44 Clear Clear Clear Clear 45 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 46 Tuning Down Tuning Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 47 Tone Tone mode 48 D.
AVR146-OM.qxd 2/5/07 3:59 PM Page 55 APPENDIX Refer to Tables A9 through A16 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.
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