ENGLISH AVR 142 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 142
Table of Contents 3 3 4 8 9 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 16 16 16 16 16 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 22 22 23 Safety Information Unpacking Remote Control Functions Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Installation and Connections Audio Equipment Connections Video Equipment Connections HDMI Connections System Configuration First Turn On Settings to be Made With Each Input Used Input Setup Speaker Setup Surround Setup Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes Stereo-Direct
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus. 16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 17.
Remote Control Functions 0 1 2 Power On Button Not active 3 4 IR Transmitter Window Power Off Button Mute Input Selectors 6-Channel Direct Input 5 Volume Up/Down HD Mode Selector Speaker Select/Setup 6 7 8 9 A OK Button Delay/Status Button Memory/Angle Button Clear Button Preset Up/Down RDS Select/Info Button Playlist A-B DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector Stereo Mode Selector Logic 7 Selector B Dim Button Transport Buttons Skip Up/Down Buttons (DWN)/(UP)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The combined AVR and DVD remote has some buttons that perform different functions. If you press the AVR Button ,, one set of functions is active, identical to the functions for buttons CD, Tape, Video 1/2/3. If you press the DVD/ HDMI1 Button , some of the buttons change their function as indicated above the button itself, and explained below. Refer to the function table for an overview of functions in both modes.
Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 142 and a HK DVD Player Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to select a stereo playback mode. When the button is pressed so that e e appears in the Main Information Display , the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used.
( Surround Mode Selector/Program Down/ Subtitle Button: Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode. After the button has been pressed, use the buttons % to select the desired surround mode. (See page 16 for more information). When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.
AVR Audio/Video Receiver Front Panel Controls F E D AVR 142 1 2 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the orange LED . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.
ENGLISH Rear Panel Connections AVR 142/230 Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/ OUT jacks of an audio recorder. Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. Video Monitor Output: Connect these jacks to the composite input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the output of any video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.
Installation and Connections 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.
5. Connect the Composite Monitor Output jacks on the receiver to the composite input of your television monitor or video projector. 6. If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections, connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the Video 1 Component Video Inputs . Note that even when component video connections are used the audio connections must still be made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks . 7.
System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories. With the AVR two kind of memories are used, those associated individually with the input selected, e.g. surround modes, and others working independently from any input selected like speaker output levels, or delay times used by the surround sound processor. First Turn On You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin these final adjustments. 1.
5. Press the OK button again, and use the buttons % on the remote to select the option that best describes your system based on the Center speaker definitions shown in preceding section. When is selected, low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they are set for and Sub is turned off. When Sub is on, low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer only.
System Configuration When the AVR is in the Stereo Bypass mode you may still configure the subwoofer output so that it is either turned off, with a full-range signal going to the front left/right speakers, or you may configure it so that the subwoofer feed is activated. The factory default setting is to have the subwoofer turned off for this mode, but you may change that setting by following these steps: To resynchronize the front, center and surround channels, follow these steps: 1.
Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be turned down at first. For the easiest set-up, follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often: 1. Make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured for their “large” or “small” settings (as outlined above). 2.
Operation Basic Operation Source Selection 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: t To select a source, press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote +,. Turning the AVR On or Off t When using the AVR for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch on the front panel to turn the unit on.
When no rear speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be selected with all surround recordings. Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g. "D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD), that are encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information, are received via any digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode will be selected automatically (in addition to the Dolby Digital mode) and will decode a full range 5.1 channel surround sound even from those recordings.
Operation Selecting a Digital Source Surround Mode Types To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or front panel .
Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility while reducing the maximum peak level and lifting the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source. The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital mode is selected.
Operation Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is turned off completely, accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage. This memory will last for approximately 1 week, after which time all information must be reentered. Tuner Operation The AVR’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data.
ENGLISH 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: 1. Press the RDS button until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display . 2. While the PTY is shown, press the Preset Up/ Down button or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTY types.
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed CAUSE t No AC Power SOLUTION t Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Display lights, but no sound or picture t t t t t t t t t Intermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Display brightness is turned off Sound is heard, but Front-Panel Display does not light No sound from any speaker; light around t Amplifier is in protection mode due to Power switch is red possible short t
Audio Section FM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Frequency Range 87.5–108MHz Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 μV/13.2dBf Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70/65dB (DIN) Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel, all channels driven simultaneously Front L&R channels: 35 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 35 Watts, @ < 0.
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