0/07/07 13:45 Side 1 ENGLISH 33639_AVR147_ENG AVR 147 Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER’S MANUAL
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 2 Table of Contents 3 4 4 5 7 9 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 23 23 26 27 30 30 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 43 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Connections Video Connections HDMI Connections SCART A/V Connections Power Connections Speaker Selection Sp
3639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 3 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 147 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 4 Safety Information Important Safety Information READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: – Burning objects (i.e.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 5 ENGLISH Front Panel Controls DIGITAL PRO LOGIC LOGIC 7 DSP HEADPHONE VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 3 STEREO SURR.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 6 Front Panel Controls 7 Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttons to select from the choices available, as shown in the Main Information Display Ò. 8 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone controls.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 7 ENGLISH Rear Panel Connections 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A AM Antenna FM Antenna Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs DMP Connector 6-Channel Direct Inputs Digital Audio Outputs NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input/output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows: Front Left: White Fr
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 8 Rear Panel Connections 9 6-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs. A Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q ENGLISH Main Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button ⁄ / ¤ Buttons ‹ Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up/Down On-Screen Display Button
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 10 Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 147’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button 4 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 11 E ‹ Button: This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR. L OSD Button: Press this button to activate the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR’s parameters. F Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 12 Main Remote Control Functions Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR ’s preset memory. Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display Ò, you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys H. (See page 41 for more information). Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR when processing surround sound.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 13 After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 14 Installation and Connections 4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MD or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs RN*Ó. Remember that the DVD source defaults to the Coaxial 1 Digital Input N. All other sources default to their analog inputs, although any source may be assigned to any digital audio input on the receiver.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 15 • If you use only normal video devices the TV monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), connected to the SCART input on your TV that is provided for S-Video. Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow" cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in fig.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 16 Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front-left, center and front-right speakers. This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front-channel speakers.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 17 Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories. Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode choices manually, we recommend that you take advantage of the power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settings for all other audio parameters.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 18 System Configuration speaker settings will automatically default to “Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE.” The default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 19 ENGLISH System Configuration 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 The Bridge. Figure 3 Since The Bridge is connected to the AVR using a dedicated audio connection, it isn’t possible to select a different audio input for this source. However, there are several special settings used only with The Bridge.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 20 System Configuration When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is selected as the listening mode, three special settings are available to tailor the sound field to your listening room environment and your individual taste and preferences. (When other Dolby Surround modes are selected, dotted lines will indicate that these settings are not active.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 21 3. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D on the remote or the ‹/ › Buttons 7 on the front panel to select the desired option. SUB NONE turns off the feed to the subwoofer, while SUB turns it on. 4. When the desired setting has been entered, press the Set Button F@ to return to normal operation. Stereo-Digital Mode When the Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode is in use a full range signal is always sent to the front left/right speakers.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 22 System Configuration reduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style ear plugs, available at most drug stores, may be used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable level.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 23 • Room Equalization: Each room has unique characteristics that may affect the frequency response at the listening position. For example, doorways and alcoves can increase bass response nearby. Varying surfaces such as hard floors or windows, or soft carpets or draperies, may also affect the way the room responds to sound.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 24 System Configuration speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that the “large” and “small” descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers, but to their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 25 surround modes are selected a Center speaker must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode works well without a Center too. 5. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the ¤ Button D on the remote to move the cursor to SURROUND. Buttons E on the remote 6. Press the to select the option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown on page 23.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 26 System Configuration ‹/› Navigation Buttons E to choose the appropriate setting. Note that the crossover point for the surround speakers and the surround back speakers will be identical. That´s why no crossover point for the surround back speakers is selectable or shown in the menu. Note: These icons are available only when making setup changes without the use of the full OSD mode.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 27 speakers installed and Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode. When the delay time for all speaker positions has been set you may return to the master menu by pressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D until the ➞ cursor is pointing to BACK T O MASTER MENU and then pressing the Set Button F.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 28 System Configuration 5. To turn the test tone on and have it automatically circulate among the channels where a speaker has previously been configured (see page 21), press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D until the ➞ cursor is pointing to the TEST TONE SEQ line on the menu. Next, press the ‹/› Navigation Button E until AUTO is shown.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 29 ENGLISH System Configuration After one input has been adjusted for analog or digital input, speaker type and surround mode, return to the INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER menu and enter the settings for each input that you will use. In most cases, only the digital input and surround mode may be different from one input to the next, while the speaker type will usually be the same (inputs set to GLOBAL).
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 30 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel. DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 31 ENGLISH Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a multi-channel surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 32 Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off • When using the AVR for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on.
639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 33 the Main Information Display Ò and all speakers will be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored. • When the headphones are in use, you may take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listening. Press the Dolby Mode Select Button M or the Surround Mode Group Selector 5 to cycle through the three Dolby Headphone modes to select the one that you prefer.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 34 Operation In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player’s front panel. Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DTS- encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a problem with the AVR, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 35 satellite receiver, cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use if the digital audio is temporarily interrupted when channels are changed or when a cable box switches from a channel with a digital data stream to a channel with analog audio only. The UNLOCK message is normal, and does not indicate any problem with your receiver. Rather, it tells you that the incoming data has simply been paused or is not present for a variety of possible reasons. When Dolby Digital 3/2/.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 36 Operation For incoming DTS signals, the following modes are available: Incoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes DTS 1/0/.0, 1/0/.1, 2/0/.0, 2/0/.1, 3/0/.0, 3/0/.1, 3/1/.0 or 3/1/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo DTS 2/2/.0, 2/2/.1, 3/2/.0 or 3/2/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24, DTS Stereo DTS-ES Matrix DTS, DTS Stereo DTS-ES Discrete DTS, DTS Stereo is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a “5.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 37 Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Outputs 3 or Video 1 Outputs P 7 in the record mode.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 38 Operation Dim Function Since the AVR will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed under lowlight conditions, you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indicators so that they do not distract from the video presentation. You may dim the displays using the menu system, as shown on this page, or you may control the brightness directly from the remote.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 39 The AVR 147 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use. Front-Panel-Display Fade In normal operation, the front-panel displays and indicators remain on at full brightness, although you may also dim them or turn them off as shown on page 38.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 40 System Setup Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR using a series of on-screen menus. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disappear from the screen or Time Out.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 41 Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 147’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory. Station Selection 1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 6 on the remote to select the tuner as an input.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 42 Tuner Operation RDS Operation The AVR 147 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station program type, text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection, and the correct time.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 43 The AVR 147 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 44 Programming the Remote Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a onesecond pause, followed by four blinks indicates that the code has been set to 164.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 45 To program the remote for Volume PunchThrough, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and note that the Program Indicator 2 will flash amber. 2. Press the Volume Up button and note that the Program Indicator 2 will stop flashing and stay amber. 3.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 46 Function List No.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 Side 47 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Button Name Power On Power Off Mute AVR DVD CD Tape/ 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 HDMI 1/ HDMI 2 VID 1 (VCR) VID 2 (CBL/SAT) VID 3 (TV) AM/FM 6 Ch. Select Sleep/CH+ Test Tone T/V Volume Up Surround/CH– OSD Blank Volume Down Channel/Guide Speaker/Menu ⁄ fi Set fl ¤ Digital/Exit Delay/Prev. Ch.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 48 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main Power Switch 1 is pushed • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see if outlet is switch controlled Display lights, but no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute button • Turn up volume control • Mute is on • Volume control is down No sound from an
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 49 Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 5 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 40 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels: 40 Watts per channel, @ < 0.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 50 APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET 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 Title Tuner 6-Channel INT.
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 51 Table A4 – Source Input Settings Source Title Video Input Audio Input Auto Poll Surround Mode Tone Mode Bass Treble DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape The Bridge/DMP --- Tuner 6-Channel Tuner --- 6-Channel --- Tuner 6-Channel†† Table A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP Left/Right Speaker Size Center Speaker Size Surround Speaker Size Subwoofer Left/Right
33639_AVR147_ENG 10/07/07 13:45 Side 52 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group, Inc.: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2007 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.
