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AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:48 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.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:48 PM Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 147 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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AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:48 PM Page 6 INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 147 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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AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:48 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.
Surround Select Tuning Tuner Band Preset Stations Source Input Tuning Select Mode Video 3 Video Inputs Volume Digital Input Select Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3/Coaxial 3) Delay Remote IR Sensor 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.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:48 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. Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR or another audio-only recorder. XM Antenna Jack: Plug in an XM antenna module here. The XM antenna module is purchased separately, and should specify that it is for home use with an XM Ready® product.
Subwoofer Output Front Speaker Outputs 6-Channel Inputs Center Speaker Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Surround Speaker Outputs RS-232 Reset RS-232 Mode Optical Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) Optical Digital Audio Output Switched AC Accessory Outlet The Bridge/ DMP Input RS-232 Serial Port HDMI Output HDMI 2 Input Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) HDMI 1 Input Component Video Monitor Outputs Component Video Inputs (1 & 2) XM Antenna Jack AC Power Cord NOTE: To make it easier to follow
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:48 PM Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 147 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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AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume, which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display. DSP Surround: Press this button to select a DSP surround mode (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater). On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this button to activate the on-screen menu system. Channel Level: Press this button to set the output levels for each channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 15 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 help you to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts, which will make setup and operation smoother.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 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.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/10/07 9:42 AM 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.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/10/07 9:42 AM Page 18 CONNECTIONS any of the data. Although this enables the AVR 147 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 147 doesn’t have access to the audio data in the HDMI stream. The AVR 147 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 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. Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle. See Figure 15.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 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 147, 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.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 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.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 22 INSTALLATION Figure 21 – Video 3 A/V and Digital Audio Inputs Figure 19 – Video 1 A/V Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs Remember to connect the audio and video output jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the audio and video input jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio output jacks on the AVR. NOTE: It isn’t possible to make recordings using HDMI or component video connections.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 23 INSTALLATION devices, the display must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) in order to display copy-protected materials. The AVR 147 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products. If your source or video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included).
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 24 INSTALLATION If you used component video for any sources, connect the Component Video Monitor outputs on the receiver to one set of component video inputs on your display. See Figure 30. Make a note of how these inputs are labeled on the display. Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 33, making sure to observe the correct polarity.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 25 INSTALLATION The AVR 147’s remote is factory-programmed to control an iPod docked in The Bridge and many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. If you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps to program the correct codes into the remote. use the same Power code for several different models, while other codes will vary.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 26 INSTALLATION Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 147 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 147. 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 35. Normally, you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is not being used.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 27 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments should be made to configure the AVR 147 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.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 28 INITIAL SETUP Before beginning, eliminate extraneous background noise that might affect the results, such as noisy air conditioning. Try to avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ procedure, a series of very loud test tones will be played through all of the speakers. Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speaker during the procedure.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 29 INITIAL SETUP Figure 45 – EzSet/EQ – Specifying a 7.1 System Press the Set Button when the correct system configuration appears, and EzSet/EQ will do the rest automatically! NOTE: You may interrupt the EzSet/EQ process at any time after the initial warning screen shown in Figure 42 disappears.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 30 INITIAL SETUP EzSet/EQ is capable of measuring the impact room characteristics and speaker placement have on each speaker’s performance, and of making adjustments to low-frequency response to compensate. You may hear EzSet/EQ repeat tones from various speakers a number of times as it performs the equalization. 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.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 31 INITIAL SETUP The first line indicates that the receiver is currently set to the tuner source. In fact, you may hear static if the tuner is set to an unused frequency. You will not be able to make any changes to the tuner, other than selecting a component video input or adjusting the tone controls. It is not recommended that you make either of these changes for the tuner at this time. Press the ‹ Button to view the next source.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 32 INITIAL SETUP The remaining lines in the Input Setup menu activate the tone controls, and may be skipped at this time. We recommend leaving the tone controls at their factory defaults for most listening, in order to enjoy the sound mix created by your favorite movie and music artists. However, if your room or speakers have unusual characteristics, or simply as a matter of personal preference, see the Tone Controls section on page 34 for more information.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 33 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. the Master Power Switch. When the Master Power Switch is turned off, any settings you have programmed, including system configuration and preset radio stations, will be preserved for up to four weeks.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 34 OPERATION Mute Function To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. See Figure 60. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will flash in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio, either press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting. NOTE: The AVR 147 does not have a conventional balance control.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 35 OPERATION button lighting up in red. Press that Input Selector again quickly to select the source whose name appears above the button (i.e., CD, The Bridge or HDMI 2), and the selector will light in green to indicate that you have selected the source whose name is printed above the button. display on the front panel are assigned to the Component Video 2 inputs by default, and the sources listed in the right column default to the Component Video 1 sources.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 36 OPERATION then connect the player’s composite or S-video output to the AVR’s corresponding 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. Note that not all commands will necessarily be available.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 37 OPERATION To store a station in one of the 30 presets (see Figure 71): 1. Tune the desired station. 2. Press the Memory Button on the remote. 3. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number. Figure 71 – Storing a Preset Station XM Radio Operation XM Radio is a satellite-delivered service that offers hundreds of program channels, as well as local traffic and weather information for select cities.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 38 OPERATION NOTES: 1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, and digital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form. However, you may record a coaxial or optical digital audio source using either type of digital audio output. 2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 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 147, and you may find a few that become your favorites for certain sources or program types.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 147’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. However, the AVR 147 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 147. You may save this section for later, when you have become more familiar with your receiver.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 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 147 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 6 for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 42 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS We suggest that you experiment with the modes to find a setting that meets your needs. The Night mode may also be adjusted without using the full-OSD menu system. With a Dolby Digital program encoded with Night mode playing, press the Night Button on the remote. Each press of the button will cycle through the three settings, with the selected setting being displayed on the front panel and in the semi-OSD display.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 43 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Table 6 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Group Analog decoder that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four variants are available. See below. Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television programs. • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 44 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Table 6 – Surround Modes (Continued) Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Cinema Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3- or 5-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS-ES Matrix • DTS-ES Discrete • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) DTS Neo:6 Music Available only in 5-channel mode, creates a surround presentation suitable for music recordings.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 45 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Manual Setup The AVR 147 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loudspeakers available. The flexibility arises from the AVR 147’s capability to be configured to match the characteristics of your particular speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. EzSet/EQ automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 147’s performance in your system.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 46 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS If you have run EzSet/EQ but you wish to start the setup process from scratch, use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to move the cursor to this line, and then use the ‹/› Buttons to change the setting to NO. The next four lines of the Manual Setup menu are used to access the four submenus used during the setup process. Each submenu’s settings are dependent upon the previous submenu, and therefore we recommend you visit the menus in the order shown.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 47 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 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 desired speaker group (Front Speakers, Center Speaker, Surround Speakers, Subwoofer).
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 48 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to move the cursor to the FL (front left) line; then use the ‹/› Buttons to change the measurement as needed. Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to move to each speaker in turn – CEN (center), FR (front right), SR (surround right), SL (surround left) and SUB (subwoofer). DELAY RESET: This line is used if you wish to reset all of the speaker delay settings to the factory default of 10 feet (3.0 meters) at once.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 49 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS You may also access the Channel command by pressing the Channel Button on the remote. Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to select the desired speaker channel and press the Set Button, then use the ⁄/¤ Buttons again to adjust the level. As with the front-panel controls, a source should be playing for best results.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 50 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS VOLUME DEFAULT and DEFAULT VOL SET: These two settings are used together to program a volume level the AVR will always switch to when turned on. This feature avoids discomfort for listeners in case the last user turned the volume very high. Press the OSD Button to remove the display from the screen so that you may adjust the volume to a desired level while a source is playing.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 51 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS For example, if you wish to watch your TV (programmed into the Video 3 Button) while changing channels using your cable box (Video 2), first press the Video 3 Button until the Program LED flashes. Then press the Volume Down Button, followed by the Video 2 Button. 1. Simultaneously press and hold the Mute Button and the Macro Button containing the macro until the Program LED flashes.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 52 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Processor Reset There may be instances when you wish to fully reset the AVR 147 to its factory defaults, or the unit may behave erratically after a power surge. To correct erratic behavior, first try turning the Master Power Switch off and unplugging the AC Power Cord for at least 3 minutes. Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver back on. If this doesn’t help, try a system reset.
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AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 54 AVR 147 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 50 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: 40 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms 520–1720kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 55 APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 The Bridge/ DMP Video 3 CD Tape Title Tuner 6-Channel XM Comp V 1 INT.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 56 APPENDIX Table A4 – Source Input Setting Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/ DMP CD Tape Title Tuner 6-Channel XM INT.
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AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 58 APPENDIX 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 59 APPENDIX Table A8 – Remote Control Function List No.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 60 APPENDIX Table A8 – Remote Control Function List (continued) No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R 42 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time 43 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter 44 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle 45 Clear Clear Clear Clear 46 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 Prev Chapter Track Increment 47 Tuning Down Tuning Down 48 Tone Tone mode 49 D.
AVR147-OM.qxd 5/2/07 3:49 PM Page 61 APPENDIX Refer to Tables A9 through A16 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.
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