User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 145 - Owners Guide

Designed to Entertain. TM AVR 145 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 5 7 9 11 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 19 19 19 22 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 28 28 29 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 36 37 38 38 41 42 43 SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS Speaker Connections Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR Audio Connections Digital Audio Analog Audio Video Connections Antennas RS-232 Serial Port SPEAKER PLACEMENT INSTALLATION Step One ­ Connect the Speakers Step Two ­ Connect the Subwoofer Step Three ­ Connect the Antennas Step Four ­ Connect the Source Components Step Five ­ Connect Video Display Step Six ­ Plug in AC Power Step Seven ­ Insert Batteries in Remote Step Eight ­ Program Sources Into the Remote Step Nine ­ Turn On the AVR 145 INITIAL SETUP Using the On-Screen Menu System Step One ­ Determine Speaker Size Step Two ­ Measure Speaker Distances Step Three ­ Manual Setup Menu Speaker Size Menu Speaker Crossover Menu Delay Adjust Menu Step Four ­ EzSet Output Level Calibration Step Five ­ Configure Sources OPERATION Turning On the AVR 145 Sleep Timer Volume Control Mute Function Tone Controls Headphones Source Selection Audio Input Selection Video Input Selection 6-Channel Direct Inputs Using the Tuner Recording Using TheBridge Selecting a Surround Mode ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Audio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio Signals Digital Audio Signals Surround Modes Dolby Surround Settings Default Modes Setting Channel Output Levels Manually System Settings Dim Function TM 43 Advanced Remote Control Functions 43 Punch-Through Programming 43 Macros 44 Resetting the Remote 44 Processor Reset 44 Memory 45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 46 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 46 Trademark Acknowledgements 47 APPENDIX WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. For Canadian model This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Modèle pour les Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. 2 SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. 16. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 17. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. 18. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 20. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch Figure A. Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 21. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 22. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 24. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 25. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 145 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. unit's feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture. Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications. Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit. Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Moving the Unit Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet. Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center. Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV) system installer's attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Installation Location · To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product. · Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required. · Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. · Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment. · Avoid moist or humid locations. · Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. · Due to the weight of the AVR 145 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag. If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control. 4 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.COM Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible, adding performance and ease-ofuse features 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 145, a 5.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that offers a wealth of listening and viewing options, all in an elegant package. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. AVR 145 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section · 40 watts x 5, five channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz ­ 20kHz, <0.07% THD, (surround modes). 200 Watts total. · 50 watts x 2, two channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz ­ 20kHz, <0.07% THD, (surround off mode). 100 Watts total. · High current capability, ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback · All-discrete amplifier circuitry · Dual independent power supplies, for front and surround channels · Triple crossover bass management · 24-Bit, twin-core Cirrus Logic® CS 49510 DSP processor with 32-bit post processor · 192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion · Sampling upconversion to 96kHz Surround Modes · Dolby® Digital · Dolby Pro Logic® II (Movie, Music and Game) · Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 (Reference 2- or 3-speaker; Wide 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-speaker) · Dolby Headphone Version 2 · DTS® (5.1; DTS Stereo) · DTS 96/24TM (DTS Stereo) · DTS Neo:6® (Cinema 3- or 5-channel; Music 5-channel) · Logic 7® (Cinema, Music and Enhance) · Hall 1 and Hall 2 · Theater · 5-Channel Stereo · Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass) 5 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs · AM/FM tuner · CD · Tape · 6-Channel direct · The Ease of Use · EzSetTM automated setup (microphone integrated into remote) · On-screen display with composite and S-video; choice of blue or black background · Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display · Color-coded connections · Programmable eight-device main remote control · Source input renaming · A/V Sync Delay · RS-232 serial port for system upgrades · Switched accessory power outlet Bridge TM /DMP for iPod®* connectivity Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video) · Video 1 · Video 2 · Video 3 · DVD · Two 100MHz assignable component video inputs Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 145. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. · System remote control · AM loop antenna · FM wire antenna · Three AAA batteries Digital Audio Inputs · Two rear-panel/one front-panel coaxial · Two rear-panel/one front-panel optical Outputs · Subwoofer output · Tape (analog audio) · Two covers for front-panel jacks · Video 1 (analog audio and video) · Video Monitor (composite, S-video and component) · One coaxial, one optical (digital audio) · Headphone *Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector. Not compatible with iPod shuffleTM models. Although iPod photo and video models are compatible, images and videos stored on the iPod may not be viewed. 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Main Power Switch: This is a mechanical switch that turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position) at all times, and cannot be turned on using the remote control. Standby/On Switch: This is an electrical switch that 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. When main power is turned off, the LED is dark and the receiver won't respond to any button presses. When main power is turned on, but before the Standby/On Switch is used, the LED turns amber and the receiver is ready to be turned on. When the receiver is turned on, the LED turns blue. Source Select: Press this button to select a source device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g. DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily to these jacks, such as a camera or game console. Remember to select only one type of audio and one type of video connection. Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: The box icons indicate which speaker positions you have configured, and the size (frequency range) of each speaker. When a digital audio input is used, letters will light inside the boxes to indicate which channels are present in the incoming signal. Navigation: These buttons are used together with the following five buttons to make selections. Tone Mode: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and treble). Use the Navigation buttons to make your selections. Speaker: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is, the frequency-range capability of each speaker. Channel Level Adjust: Press this button to set the output levels for each channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position. Digital Input Select: Press this button to select the specific digital audio input (or analog audio input) you used for the current source. Source Indicators: The name of the current source input lights up. The indicated input changes each time the Source Select button is pressed. Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume, which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display. Message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line display in response to commands. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the message OSD ON will appear to remind you to check the video display. Delay: Press this button to set delay times that compensate for placing the speakers at different distances from the listening position. Tuner Band: Press this button to select the tuner as the source, or to switch between the AM and FM bands. Tuning: Press either side of this button to tune a radio station. Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned. Preset Stations: Press this button to select a preset radio station. Headphone Jack: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this jack for private listening. Surround Mode: Press this button to select a type of surround sound (e.g. multichannel) mode. Choose from the Dolby modes, DTS modes, Logic 7 modes, DSP modes or Stereo modes. Surround Select: After you have selected the desired type of surround mode, press this button to select a specific variant of that type of mode. Surround Mode Indicators: One or more of these icons may light up as you select different surround modes. The Message Display also indicates the surround mode. 7 8 Message Display Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Delay Volume Source Indicators Digital Input Select Surround Mode Surround Select Tuning Tuner Band Preset Stations Source Select Headphone Jack Tuning Mode Digital Audio Inputs Video Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Channel Level Adjust Speaker Size Tone Mode Setup Surround Mode Indicators Navigation Power Indicator Standby/On Switch Main Power Switch 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 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative lead to the black terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers. Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this jack. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon to this input for use with your iPod (not included). Make sure the receiver is turned off (in Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge. The TM Bridge 6-Channel Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs of a DVDAudio, SACDTM, Blu-ray DiscTM or HD-DVDTM player (or any other external decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these proprietary formats. Component Video Inputs: If both your video source (e.g., DVD player or HDTV tuner) and your television or video display have analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, then you may connect the component video outputs of your source to one of the two component video inputs. Do not make any other video connections to that source. Video 1, Video 2 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. Remember to use only one type of video connection for each source. See the Connections section for more information on audio and video connection options for each source component. Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one or both of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component-video-capable, you may connect these jacks to the corresponding inputs on your video display. You will also need to connect the composite and/or S-video monitor outputs to your video display if some of your sources use those types of video connections. RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future. Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your VCR or another recorder. Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If some of your sources use composite or S-video connections, then you will need to connect one or both of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your television or video display in order to view the sources. RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position unless the AVR 145 is being upgraded. RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade. A standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front-panel Tone button. Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the AC power cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that consumes more than 50 watts of power. CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using the turntable with a phono preamp. Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your CDR or another audio-only recorder. Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If your source has a compatible digital audio output, connect it to one of these jacks for improved audio performance. Remember to use only one type of digital audio connection for each source. AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord into an unswitched outlet. Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If your source is also an audio recorder, you may connect a compatible digital audio output to the recorder's input for improved recording quality. 9 10 Video 2 A/V Inputs Component Video Monitor Outputs Video 1 A/V Outputs DVD A/V Inputs Component Video Inputs (1 & 2) The Bridge/ DMP Input RS-232 Mode RS-232 Reset Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) AC Power Cord RS-232 Serial Port Video 1 A/V Inputs Video Monitor Outputs Front Speaker Outputs 6-Channel Inputs Center Optical Digital Surround Speaker Audio Output Speaker Outputs Outputs Coaxial Digital Switched AC Optical Digital Audio Output Accessory Audio Inputs (1 & 2) Outlet FM Antenna AM Antenna CD Inputs Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Subwoofer Output 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 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 145 remote is capable of controlling nine 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, you will need to first press the Selector button for that component. This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes for that product. Each Input Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types of components, with only the codes specific to each brand and model changing, depending on which product code is programmed. The device types programmed into each selector may not be changed. Mute Button: Press this button to mute the AVR 145's speaker and headphones outputs temporarily. To end the muting, press this button or adjust the volume. Muting is also canceled when the receiver is turned off. Program/EzSet Indicator: This LED lights up or flashes in one of three colors as the remote is programmed with codes, and during the EzSet procedure. Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the AVR 145 or another device. AVR Selector: Press this button to switch the remote to the codes that operate the receiver. DVD: Controls DVD players and recorders. CD: Controls CD players and recorders. Tape: Controls cassette decks. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo and DVRs. Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set-top boxes. Video 3: Controls televisions and other video displays. The Bridge/DMP: Controls an iPod docked in The Bridge. For example, if you have inserted a disc in your CD player and Iyou would like to skip ahead three tracks, but you then find that the volume is too loud, you would follow this procedure: Input Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote to the codes that operate the source device. AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the tuner as the source, or to switch between the AM and FM bands. 6-Channel Input Selector: Press this button to select the 6Channel Inputs as the audio source. The receiver will use the video input and remote control codes for the last-selected video source. EzSet (SPL) Button: Press this button to run the EzSet output-level calibration procedure. Make sure to point the remote toward the receiver during EzSet. 1. Press the CD Input Selector to switch to the codes that control your CD player. 2. Press the Play Button (in the Transport Controls section) if the disc is not already playing. The Bridge/DMP Selector: Press this button to select an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge as the audio source. The remote will switch to the codes that operate the iPod. 3. Press the Skip Up Button three times to advance three tracks. 4. Press the AVR Button so that you can access the Volume Controls. 5. Press the Volume Down Button until the volume level is satisfactory. Any given button may have different functions, depending on which component is being controlled. Some buttons are labeled with these functions. For example, the Sleep and DSP Surround Buttons are labeled for use as Channel Up/Down Buttons when controlling a television or cable box. See Table A8 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component. Test Tone: Press this button to activate the test tone for manual output-level calibration. TV/Video: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to switch video inputs on some video source components. Sleep Button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which shuts off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes. Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume, which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display. IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated. 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 onscreen menu system. EzSetTM Microphone: This microphone "hears" the test tone used during the EzSet level-setting procedure. Make sure it is pointing toward the receiver when running EzSet. Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR or another device. The Master Power Switch on the AVR 145's front panel must first have been switched on. Channel Level: Press this button to set the output levels for each channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position. Usually this is done while playing an audio selection, such as a favorite CD, after you have calibrated the levels using EzSet, as described in the Getting Started section. 11 IR Transmitter Lens Power On Program/EzSet Indicator AVR Selector AM/FM EzSet (SPL) Test Tone Sleep DSP Surround On-Screen Display Channel Level EzSet Microphone Mute Power Off Input Selectors 6-Channel Input Selector The Bridge /DMP Selector TV/Video TM Volume Control Not Used Speaker Setup Set Digital Input Delay Numeric Keys Tuning Mode Direct Station Entry Tuning Tone Mode Memory Clear Preset Stations Selectors Disc Skip Macros Surround Mode Selectors Dim Night Mode Track Skip Transport Controls 145 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 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is, the frequency-range capability of each speaker. Usually this is done using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Getting Started section. Navigation and Set Buttons: These buttons are used together to make selections within the on-screen menu system, or when accessing the functions of the four buttons surrounding this area of the remote ­ Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. Surround Mode Selectors: Press any of these buttons to select a type of surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Choose from the Dolby modes, DTS modes, Logic 7 modes or Stereo modes. Each press of a button will cycle to the next available variant of that mode. Not all modes or mode groups are available with all sources. Night Mode: Press this button to activate Night mode with specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Night mode compresses the audio so that louder passages are reduced in volume to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible. Digital Input Select: Press this button to select the specific digital audio input (or analog audio input) you used for the current source. Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are used with many source components to change tracks or chapters. Delay: Press this button to set delay times that compensate for placing the speakers at different distances from the listening position, or to resolve a "lip sync" issue that may be caused by digital video processing. This is done using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section. Dim: Press this button to partially or fully dim the front-panel display. Transport Controls: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are used to control many source components. By default, when the remote is operating the receiver, these buttons will control a DVD player. Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies when using the tuner (after pressing the Direct Button), or to select station presets. Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned. Memory: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press this button, then the numeric keys, to save that station as a radio preset. Tuning: Press these buttons to tune a radio station. Depending on whether the tuning mode has been set to manual or automatic, each press will either change one frequency step at a time, or seek the next frequency with acceptable signal strength. Direct: Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly enter a radio station frequency. Clear: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have started to enter. Preset Stations Selector: Press these buttons to select a preset radio station. Tone Mode: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and treble). Use the Navigation buttons to make your selections. Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used with some optical disc changers to skip to the next disc. Macros: These buttons may be programmed to execute long command sequences with a single button press. They are useful for programming the command to turn on or off all of your components, or for accessing specialized functions for a different component than you are currently operating. 13 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 145 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned. Although it has more connections and features than older 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. If you are already familiar with home theater, you may skip this section and proceed to the Connections section on page 15. (LFE) channel which is directed only to the subwoofer. The LFE channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane, or the power of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your home theater. Many people use two subwoofers, placed on the left and right sides of the room, for additional power and even distribution of the sound. Surround Modes There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to distribute soundtrack information among the various speakers. A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to accurately reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world. The result is a rich variety of surround mode options. Some modes are selected automatically, depending on the signal being received from the source. In many cases, you may select a surround mode manually. Several companies have taken surround sound in slightly differing directions. It is helpful to group the numerous surround modes either by their brand name, or by using a generic name: · Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Modes ­ Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone · DTS Modes ­ DTS, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 · Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) ­ Logic 7 · DSP Modes ­ Generic modes that include Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater · Stereo Modes ­ Generic modes that expand upon conventional twochannel stereo, including DSP Surround Off, Analog Bypass Surround Off and 5-Channel Stereo Table 4 on pages 38 ­ 40 contains detailed explanations of the differences between the various mode groups, and the mode options available within each group. Digital modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are only available with specially encoded programs, such as DVDs and digital cable or satellite television. Other modes may be used with various digital and analog signals to create a different surround presentation, or to use a different number of speakers. Surround mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system, the materials you are watching or listening to, and your personal tastes. Feel free to experiment. Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes your audio/video receiver, which controls the system; a DVD player; a source component for television broadcasts, which may be a cable box, a satellite dish receiver, an HDTV tuner or simply an antenna connected to the TV; a video display (television); and loudspeakers. All of these components are connected by various types of cables for audio and video signals. Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is that several loudspeakers are used in various locations around the room to produce "surround sound." Surround sound helps to immerse you in the musical or film presentation for increased realism. The AVR 145 may have up to five speakers connected directly to it (plus a subwoofer). Each speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver. When more than two speakers are used, it is called a multichannel system. · Front Left and Right ­ The main speakers are used the same way as in a two-channel system. However, you may notice that in many surround modes, these speakers are used more for ambient sound while the main action is moved to the center speaker. · Center ­ The center speaker is usually placed above or below the video screen, and is used mostly for dialogue in movies and television programs. This placement allows the dialogue to originate near the actors' faces, for a more natural sound. · Surround Left and Right ­ The surround speakers are used to improve directionality of ambient sounds. In addition, by using more loudspeakers in the system, more dynamic soundtracks may be played without risk of overloading any one speaker. Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers. Although all of the speakers in the system will be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position, most artists use the surround speaker for ambient effects only, and they program their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers. · Subwoofer ­ A subwoofer is a special-purpose speaker designed to play only the lowest frequencies (the bass). It may be used to augment smaller, limited-range satellite speakers used for the other channels. In addition, many digital-format programs, such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital, contain a special low-frequency effects 14 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. Audio Connections Left Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Subwoofer (SUB) Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Right Bare wire cables are installed as follows: 1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar is revealed. 2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole. 3. Screw the cap back into place until the wire is held snugly. 1 2 3 Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Input Output Figure 2 ­ Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires Subwoofer The subwoofer is a specialized type of loudspeaker that is usually connected in a different way. The subwoofer is used to play only the low frequencies (bass), which require much more power than the other speaker channels. In order to obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers, in which the speaker contains its own amplifier on board. Sometimes the subwoofer is connected to the receiver using the front left and right speaker outputs, and then the front left and right speakers are connected to terminals on the subwoofer. More often, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made from the receiver's Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer. Although the subwoofer output looks similar to the analog audio jacks used for the various components, it is filtered and only allows the low frequencies to pass. Don't connect this output to your other devices. Although doing so won't cause any harm, performance will suffer. Video Connections Component Composite S-Video Y Pb Pr Table 1­ Connection Color Guide Types of Cables This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections that you may use to set up your system. Speaker Cables Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker terminals to each loudspeaker. Speaker cables generally contain two wire conductors, or leads, inside plastic insulation. The two conductors are usually differentiated in some way, by using different colors, or stripes, or even by adding a ridge to the insulation. Sometimes the actual wires are different, one being copper red and the other silver. The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (­). This is called speaker polarity. It's important to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system. If some speakers have their negative terminals connected to the receiver's positive terminals, performance can suffer, especially for the low frequencies. Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker, which is usually colored 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 145 uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept banana plugs or bare-wire cables. Banana plugs are simply plugged into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap. Figure 1 ­ Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs Pre-out Figure 3 ­ Subwoofer Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR The AVR 145 is designed to process audio and video input signals, playing back the audio and displaying the video on a television or monitor connected to the AVR. These signals originate in what are known as "source devices," including your DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television box or MP3 player. Although the tuner is built into the AVR, it also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas. In general, separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal. The types of connections used depend upon what's available on the source device, and for video signals, the capabilities of your video display. + 15 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 commonly used: coaxial and optical. Either type of digital audio connection may be used for each source device, but never both simultaneously for the same source. However, it's okay to make both analog and digital audio connections at the same time to the same source. Multichannel analog connections are used with advanced sources where the digital content is copy-protected and all surround processing is performed inside the source. These types of connections are usually used with DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD and other advanced players. Front Surround Center Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Subwoofer Digital Audio Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look similar to analog jacks, they should not be confused, and you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. Coaxial digital audio cable Figure 4 ­ Coaxial Digital Audio Figure 7 ­ Multichannel Analog Audio Figure 8 ­ The Bridge Coaxial Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs use a gray shutter. Optical digital audio cable Figure 5 ­ Optical Digital Audio Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called "The Bridge/DMP". If you own an iPod with a dock connector, you may separately purchase The Bridge and connect it to The Bridge/DMP port on the receiver. Dock your iPod (not included) in The Bridge, and you may listen to your materials through your high-performance audio system. You may even use the AVR 145 remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on the screen of a video display connected to the AVR. Optical Video Connections Although some sources produce an audio signal only (e.g., CD player, tape deck), many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, you will need to connect one type of video connection for each source (never more than one at the same time for any source). There are three types of analog video connections: composite video, S-video and component video. Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, and vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. Composite video cable Figure 9 ­ Composite Video Due to the nature of digital signals as binary bits, they aren't subject to signal degradation the way analog signals are. Therefore, the quality of coaxial and optical digital audio connections should be the same, although it is important to limit the length of the cable. Whichever type of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that you always select the highest quality cables available within your budget. Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached to each other for most of their length. Most sources that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks, although some older types of sources, such as tape decks, have only analog jacks. For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may wish to make both connections. If you wish to record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources, you may only be able to do so using analog connections. Remember to comply with all laws regarding copyright if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use. Analog audio cable (RCA) Figure 6 ­ Analog Audio L R 16 CONNECTIONS S-video, or "separate" video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable. The plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver, source or video display. Composite video cable Figure 10 ­ S-Video Component video separates the video signal into three components ­ one luminance ("Y") and two subsampled color signals ("Pb" and "Pr") ­ that are transmitted using three separate cables. The "Y" cable is colorcoded green, the "Pb" cable is colored blue and the "Pr" cable is colored red. Component video cable Figure 11 ­ Component Video If it's available on your video display, component video is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by S-video and then composite video. Antennas The AVR 145 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. Figure 12 ­ FM Antenna The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Then connect the two leads to the screw terminals on the receiver. Figure 13 ­ AM Antenna RS-232 Serial Port The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 145 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. 17 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up 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. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen. The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle, about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener. It is best to place the front left/right and center speakers as close to the same height as possible, preferably at about the same height as the listener's ears. In any event the center speaker should be no more than two feet above or below the left/right speakers. 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 the surround speakers behind the listener, with each surround speaker facing the opposite-side front speaker. The surround speakers may be placed a little higher than the listener's ears. The subwoofer's location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omnidirectional. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies, and may create a "boomy" sound. You may wish to experiment over time 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't possible, try to use speakers made by the same manufacturer. SUB C FL 30° 30° FR 110° 110° 150° 150° SL SR Alternate Placement for Side Surround Left Speaker Figure 14 ­ Speaker Placement Alternate Placement for Side Surround Right Speaker 18 INSTALLATION You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver. Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the AVR 145, 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. Remember that your receiver generates heat while it is playing. Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides of the receiver. It is preferable to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. It is also preferable to stack components on separate shelves rather than directly on top of the receiver. Some surface finishes are delicate. Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish. Step Three ­ Connect the Antennas Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. AVR 145 Step One ­ Connect the Speakers If you have not yet done so, place your speakers in the listening room as described in the Speaker Placement section above. Connect the center, front left, front right, surround left and surround right loudspeakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the AVR 145. Remember to maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver. Use the Connection Color Guide on page 15 as a reference. AM FM Figure 17 ­ Antenna Connections Step Four ­ Connect the Source Components AVR 145 AVR 145 C Use the worksheets in the Appendix to note which connections you will use for each of your source devices. For each source, select a source input (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, etc.). In Table 2 we recommend connecting certain types of sources to certain source inputs to make it easier to program and use the remote control. FR FL SR SL Figure 15 ­ Speaker Connections Step Two ­ Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 145 to the line-level input on your subwoofer. Consult the manufacturer's guide for the subwoofer for additional information. Decide which audio connections you will use. If your source device has them, use either the coaxial digital or the optical digital audio connection. Referring to Table 2, we recommend you connect the DVD source to the Coaxial 1 input jack, and the source designated Video 2 to the Optical 2 input jack. However, you may make whatever connections are best for your system. In addition to the digital audio connections, we recommend that you connect the analog audio connections for each source, as a backup to the digital connections. For sources that don't have digital audio outputs, you must use the analog audio connections. For each video source, select one type of video connection. Component video is preferred, but both your source device and your video display must have this type of video capability. If either device does not, then use S-video. Again, if either your source device or your video display doesn't have S-video connections, then use composite video. AVR 145 SUB Figure 16 ­ Subwoofer Connection Referring to Table 2, we recommend that you connect the DVD source to the Component Video 1 inputs, and any one source designated as Video 1, Video 2 or Video 3 to the Component Video 2 inputs. However, you may make whatever video connections are best for your system. 19 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. When you select "DVD" as your source using the front panel or the remote, the correct connections for your DVD player will be used. Device Type VCR, DVR, PVR, TiVo or other audio/video recorder AVR 145 Source Input Video 1 Audio Connections · Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) and · Either Coax 2 or Optical 2, with corresponding coax or optical digital output · Video 2 Analog and · Optical 1 We recommend connecting your various sources using the connections shown in Table 2 below in order to simplify programming your receiver and remote control. However, you may connect any device to any source input. Video Connections · One of component Video 2, Video 1 S-video or Video 1 composite video · For recording, use Video 1 S-video or composite video output, and do not use component video connections at all · One of component Video 2, Video 2 S-video, Video 2 composite video Cable TV, Satellite, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs TV, game console, camera or other audio/video device DVD Audio/Video, SACD HD-DVD, Blu-ray Disc CD player CDR, MiniDisc, cassette Video 2 Video 3 (front-panel jacks) · Video 3 Analog and · Either Coax 3 or Optical 3 · DVD Analog · 6-Channel inputs (optional) and · Coax 1 · CD Analog and · Either Coax 2 or Optical 2 · Tape Analog (inputs and outputs) and · Either Coax 2 or Optical 2 · Use corresponding coax or optical digital output · One of component Video 2, Video 3 S-video or Video 3 composite video · Component Video 1 DVD CD Tape · Not required · Not required Table 2 ­ Recommended Source Component Connections 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 either the Coax 2 or Optical 2 digital audio input (and corresponding digital audio output). Use either the Video 1 S-video or composite video input and output if you wish to make recordings. If you don't plan on recording, you may use the Component Video 2 inputs. Figure 18 ­ 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. 20 INSTALLATION STEPS DVD NOTE: It isn't possible to make recordings using component video connections. Keep this in mind as you connect other source devices that you may wish to make recordings from. The DVD source is used for a DVD player. If you have a more advanced multichannel device, such as a Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player, connect it to the DVD source. Referring to Table 2, connect your DVD player to the DVD Analog Audio inputs and to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio input. If possible, use the Component Video 1 inputs. Otherwise, connect the DVD player's S-video or composite video output to the matching DVD video input. Video 2 Source The Video 2 source is used only for playback, never recording. The AVR 145 remote control is programmed to operate many brands and models of cable and satellite television devices, and we recommend connecting your cable or satellite set-top box to this source. Referring to Table 2, connect your set-top box to the Video 2 Analog Audio inputs and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. If possible, use the Component Video 2 inputs. Otherwise, connect the set-top box's S-video or composite video output to the matching Video 2 video input. Figure 21 ­ DVD A/V, DIgital Audio and Component Video Inputs If your DVD player plays multichannel lossless discs, such as SACD or DVD-Audio, you will also need to connect the 6-channel analog audio outputs on the DVD player to the 6-channel analog audio inputs on the receiver in order to enjoy these discs to their fullest. Figure 19 ­ Video 2 A/V, DIgital Audio and Component Video Inputs NOTE: If you receive your television programming using your TV with an antenna or direct cable connection, then you will need to connect the analog and optical digital audio (if available on your TV) outputs to the Video 2 Analog Audio inputs and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. Do not connect any video output on the television set to any video input on the receiver. See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver's video monitor outputs to the television. Figure 22 ­ 6-Channel Analog Audio Inputs CD The CD source is used for a strictly audio device, such as a CD player. Referring to Table 2, connect your CD player to the CD Analog Audio inputs and to the Coaxial 2 or Optical 2 Digital Audio input. Video 3 Source The Video 3 source is used only for playback, never recording. It is also generally reserved for components that are only temporarily connected to the receiver, such as cameras and game consoles. When not in use, you may place the supplied covers over the front-panel Video 3 jacks for a cleaner appearance. Simply snap the covers in place. When you wish to use the jacks, gently press on the left side of each cover to pivot it out for removal. Referring to Table 2, connect your camera or game console to the Video 3 Analog Audio inputs and to either the Coaxial 3 or Optical 3 digital audio input. If possible, use the Component Video 2 inputs. Otherwise, connect the component's S-video or composite video output to the matching Video 3 video input. Figure 23 ­ CD Audio Inputs and Digital Audio Inputs No video connections are made, although if your system has unusual requirements, you may connect a video device using component video outputs to the Component Video 2 inputs on the receiver, if those jacks are not in use by another device. Tape The Tape source is used for audio-only recorders, such as a CDR, MiniDisc or cassette deck. Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Tape Analog Audio inputs and outputs, and to either the Coax 2 or Optical 2 Digital Audio input (and corresponding digital audio output). Figure 20 ­ Video 3 A/V and Digital Audio Inputs 21 INSTALLATION Figure 26 ­ Component Video Monitor Outputs Figure 24 ­ Tape Audio Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs Remember to connect the output jacks on your recorder to the Tape or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the input jacks on your recorder to the Tape or digital audio output jacks on the AVR. No video connections are made, although if your system has unusual requirements, you may connect a video device using component video outputs to the component Video 2 inputs on the receiver, if those jacks are not in use by another device. The If you used S-video for any sources, or if all of your sources used component video, connect the S-video Monitor output on the receiver to an S-video input on your display. Make a note of how the input is labeled. If you used composite video for any sources, connect the composite video Monitor output on the receiver to a composite video input on the display. Again, make a note of how this input is labeled on the display. Figure 27 ­ S-Video and Composite Video Monitor Outputs Bridge TM With Harman Kardon's optional The Bridge, you can listen to audio stored on your iPod (not included), use your AVR 145 remote control to operate the iPod, and even charge the iPod while it's docked in The Bridge. Simply plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge into the special The Bridge/DMP connector on the rear of the AVR 145's. Refer to the owner's manual for The Bridge to select the appropriate insert to match your iPod. Consult the manual for your TV to make sure you understand how to select each video input. As you play different source devices that use different types of video connections, you will need to remember to select the correct video input on your video display. Step Six ­ Plug in AC Power Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to plug each component's AC power cord into a working outlet. You may plug one device into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear of the AVR 145. Make sure this device draws no more than 50 watts. The device should have its mechanical or master power switch turned on, and it will power on any time the AVR 145 is turned on. Figure 25 ­ The Bridge/DMP Connector Step Five ­ Connect Video Display Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television programming (see note above). You will need to make a video connection for each type of video used for your sources. In addition, even if you didn't use S-video or composite video for any of your sources, you will still need to use one of these two video monitor connections in order to view the AVR 145's onscreen menus and displays. First, determine what types of video your display is capable of handling. Remember that component video is preferred, followed by S-video and then composite video. Ideally, this guided you in selecting the video connections for your sources. Next, note which types of video connections you used for your source devices. Make sure you didn't use a better type of video connection for a source than your video display can handle. If so, you will need to disconnect the source and use a video connection that's compatible with your display. 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. Make a note of how these inputs are labeled on the display. 22 Figure 28 ­ Switched AC Accesssory Outlet Before plugging the AVR 145's AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet, make sure that the Master Power Switch on the front panel is popped out so that the word OFF appears on its top. Gently press the button to turn the switch off. This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge. Step Seven ­ Insert Batteries in Remote The AVR 145 remote control uses three AAA batteries, which are included. To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover towards the top of the remote. INSTALLATION Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram, making sure to observe the correct polarity. Figure 30 ­ Input Selectors Figure 29 ­ Remote Battery Compartment 4. Enter a code from Step 1 above. a) If the device turns off, then press the Input Selector again to accept the code, which will flash. The remote will exit the Program mode. b) If the device does not turn off, try entering another code. If you run out of codes, you may search through all of the codes in the remote's library for that product type by pressing the / or ¤ button repeatedly until the device turns off. When the device turns off, enter the code by pressing the Input Selector, which will flash. The remote then exits Program mode. 5. Once you have accepted a code, it's a good idea to try using some other functions to control the device. Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several different models, while other codes will vary. You may wish to repeat this process until you've programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the functions you frequently use. 6. You may find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Input Selector and Mute Button simultaneously to enter the Program mode. Then press the Set Button, and the LED will blink in the code sequence. One blink represents "1", two blinks for "2", and so forth. A series of many fast blinks represents "0". Record the codes programmed for each device here. Source Input Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 DVD CD Tape Product Type (circle one) VCR, PVR Cable, Satellite TV DVD CD, CDR Cassette Remote Control Code When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the AVR 145. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote's path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote's functioning. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR. If the remote seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the AVR Selector or one of the Input Selectors to light up, then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly, or replace all three batteries with fresh ones. Step Eight ­ Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 145 remote is capable of controlling not only the receiver, but it may also be programmed to control many brands and models of VCRs, DVD players, CD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, cassette decks and TVs, as well as The Bridge. It may help to think of the remote as a book with pages. Each page represents the button functions for a different device. In order to access the functions for a particular device, you first need to turn to that page. This is done by pressing 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. At the factory, the AVR 145's codes and the codes to control an iPod docked in The Bridge are preprogrammed, and the codes for many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players are also preprogrammed. If you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps to program the correct codes into the remote. 1. Using the codes in Tables A9­A16 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 are potential candidates for the correct code set for your particular device. 2. Turn on your source device. 3. Put the remote into Program mode by pressing and holding the Input Selector and the Mute button simultaneously until the LED on the remote starts to flash, and then releasing the buttons. Table 3 ­ Remote Control Codes If you are unable to locate a code set that correctly operates your source device, it will not be possible to use the AVR remote to control that device. However, you may still connect the source to the AVR 145 and operate it using the device's original remote control. Alternatively, you may wish to consider purchasing Harman Kardon's optional TC 30 activity-based remote, which is programmed by accessing a large database of product codes on the Internet. The TC 30 is also capable of "learning" codes from your device's original remote. 23 INSTALLATION Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button's function when used to control the AVR 145. However, the button may perform a very different function when used to control another device. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table A8 in the Appendix, for a list of each button's functions with the various product types. If you wish, you may program Macros, which are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press. You may also program "punch-through" codes, which allow the remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of another device without having to switch the remote to the mode for that device. See pages 43 through 44 for instructions on these advanced programming functions. NOTE: The AVR 145 remote is preprogrammed to operate the transport controls of Harman Kardon DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is selected. The volume and mute controls operate the AVR when any device except Tape has been selected. You may change this punch-through programming at any time. Figure 33 ­ AVR and Input Selectors NOTE: Any time you press one of the Input Selectors on the remote (i.e., DVD, CD, TAPE, 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. Step Nine ­ Turn On the AVR 145 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 145. 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. This indicates that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. Normally, you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is not being used. Figure 31 ­ Power Switches 2. There are several ways in which the AVR 145 may be turned on from Standby mode. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. b) Press the Source Select Button on the front panel. Figure 32 ­ Source Select Button c) Using the remote, press any one of these buttons: AVR, DVD, CD, TAPE, VID1, VID2, VID3, AM/FM or 6/8CH. 24 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments should be made to configure the AVR 145 to match your actual system. Make sure that you have connected a video display to either the Svideo 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. This message is part of the on-screen display system, and is referred to as the "semi-OSD". The semi-OSD is activated any time you send a command to the AVR, and any time the AVR detects a change in the incoming signal. Semi-OSD messages are overlaid on top of any video signal, so that you may continue to watch your program while making adjustments to the AVR. Although it's possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the semi-OSD messages, we recommend that you use the full-screen menu system, known as the "full OSD". Figure 35 ­ Master Menu Screen The Master Menu allows access to four submenus: Input Setup, Surround Select, Manual Setup and System Setup. Using the On-Screen Menu System The full OSD system is accessed by pressing the OSD Button on the remote. While the full OSD system is in use, it isn't possible to see any video programming. In addition, an OSD ON message will appear on the front panel of the receiver to remind you to use a video display. If you are an experienced home theater user, you may prefer to use the menus in this order: 1. System Setup (described in Advanced Functions section) 2. Manual Setup (described here and in Advanced Functions) 3. Input Setup (described in this section) 4. Surround Select (see Advanced Functions section) However, we recommend that most users follow the instructions in this INITIAL SETUP section to configure a basic home theater system. You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments. This section requires that you complete all of the steps in the Installation section that apply to your receiver. You should have connected all of your loudspeakers and a video display, as well as your source devices. You should be able to turn on the receiver and view a blue screen on your video display. If necessary, reread the Installation Section before continuing. Figure 34 ­ Navigation Buttons Step One ­ Determine Speaker Size The AVR 145 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 owner's guide for each of your speakers. If you don't have the guide, you may be able to obtain the speaker's technical specifications from the manufacturer's Web site, or by contacting the manufacturer directly. The specification you're looking for is the frequency response, which is usually given as a range, e.g., 100Hz ­ 20kHz (±3dB). This specification tells you whether the speaker is able to play sounds that are very high- or low-pitched, represented by the high and low frequencies. We are concerned with the lowest frequency that each of your main speakers is capable of playing, which is 100Hz in this example, a respectable figure for a typical satellite speaker. Use the worksheets in the appendix to note this number as the crossover for that speaker (not the same as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker's specifications). The Master Menu will always be displayed when you first press the OSD Button. Use the //¤ Buttons on the remote to point the cursor to different lines in the menu. Press the Set Button on the remote to select a line that has no setting to be adjusted, such as one of the submenus listed in the Master Menu, or a line that returns you to a previous menu. Within the submenus, after you have positioned the cursor at a particular line item, you will need to use the Buttons on the remote to change a setting. When the desired setting appears, use the //¤ Buttons to navigate to another line item. Except for the TITLE setting in the INPUT SETUP menu, there is no need to press the Set Button after your desired setting appears. NOTE: The and Set Buttons on the front panel have no effect on the OSD system. 25 INITIAL SETUP The frequency response for your subwoofer will usually cover 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. The purpose of programming this information into the AVR 145 is to program the receiver's bass management, which determines which speakers the receiver will use to play back the low-frequency (bass) portion of the source program. If you send the lowest notes to small satellite speakers, you won't hear these notes very well, and you may even damage the speaker by going beyond its capabilities. If you send the highest notes to the special-purpose subwoofer, you may not hear them at all. With proper bass management, the AVR 145 divides the source signal at a crossover point. All information above the crossover point is played through the satellite speaker (front left/right, center or surround left/right), and all information below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer. This enables each loudspeaker in your system to perform at its best, delivering an enjoyable sound experience. Figure 36 ­ Manual Setup Menu Screen The Manual Setup menu is the gateway to four submenus. The first three menus ­ Speaker Size, Speaker X-over and Delay Adjust ­ are described here. The fourth menu ­ Channel Adjust ­ is described in the Advanced Functions section. Speaker Size Menu Press the Set Button to display the Speaker Size submenu. Step Two ­ Measure Speaker Distances Ideally, all of your speakers were placed in a circle, each at the same distance from the listening position. However, your room may not be ideal, and you may have had to place some speakers a little further away than others. This could affect the overall sound of the receiver, as sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers blur, due to different arrival times. Fortunately, the AVR 145 has a delay adjustment that enables the receiver to compensate for real-world speaker placements. Before you begin making adjustments, measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position, and note it in the worksheets in the appendix. Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position, you should enter your speaker distances. Figure 37 ­ Speaker Size Menu Screen Step Three ­ Manual Setup Menu Now you are ready to program these adjustments into the receiver. It's best to sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible. Don't worry if you make a mistake; you can always go back and change these settings. With the receiver and video display turned on, press the OSD Button on the remote. Use the ¤ Button on the remote to move the cursor to the MANUAL SETUP line, and press the Set Button to display the Manual Setup menu. The Speaker Size menu lists each of the speaker groups. You will be programming the correct setting for each group, indicating how many speakers are in your system and what their capabilities are, based on the information you obtained in Step One ­ Determine Speaker Size. Each of the main speaker groups can be set to one of three settings: LARGE, SMALL or NONE. These settings don't refer to the physical size of the speaker, but rather to the size of the frequency range of each speaker. These may or may not turn out to be the same. If the lower number of the frequency response for your speakers is less than 100Hz, choose the LARGE setting. If this number is 100Hz or greater, choose the SMALL setting. If you don't have a speaker connected to that position, choose NONE. As you can see, the system requires you to use both speakers in a pair. For example, you can't connect just a front left speaker without a right speaker, or just a right surround (rear) speaker without a left one. However, you can connect only the front speakers, or both front and surround speakers without a center, or the front left/right and center speakers without any surrounds. 26 INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 145 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. NOTE: If the receiver is currently in one of the Logic 7 surround modes, which will be the case the first time you turn on the receiver, you won't be able to set the center speaker to LARGE, due to the requirements of the Logic 7 processor. You may use the SMALL setting instead. As you listen to the receiver, if you find the SMALL setting is not satisfactory, change the surround mode to one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes (using the Surround Select menu, accessible from the Master Menu), and then you may come back to this menu and change the center speaker to the LARGE setting. SURROUND: Move the cursor to the line for the surround, or rear, speakers, and use the Buttons to select a setting for these two speakers. SUBWOOFER: Move the cursor to the line for the subwoofer, which is programmed a little differently. The subwoofer's "size" setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers. · If you set the front speakers to SMALL, the subwoofer setting will be SUB, and you won't be able to change it. All low-frequency information will always be sent to the subwoofer. If you don't have a subwoofer, you may wish to set your front speakers to LARGE so as not to lose this information, but you may need to lower the volume to avoid adverse results. · If you set the front speakers to LARGE, you may select from three possible settings for the subwoofer. · L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the subwoofer, including both information that would normally be played through the front left and right speakers and the special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel information. · LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in the left and right program channels to the front speakers, and directs only the LFE channel information to the subwoofer. · NONE: This setting steers all low-frequency information to the front speakers, and no information to the subwoofer output. Use this setting if you have a passive subwoofer, or a powered subwoofer that you connected to the front speaker outputs. NOTE: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS speaker system, select the SMALL setting for the LEFT/RIGHT, CENTER and SURROUND lines, and the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB. BASS MGR: This advanced setting is used if you wish to configure your speakers differently for different sources. For example, you may prefer to set your speakers to LARGE while listening to CDs from your CD player. By changing this setting to INDEPENDENT, you may have different setFigure 39 ­ Speaker Crossover Menu Screen tings for your CD player and your DVD player or other devices. We recommend that you leave this setting at its factory default of GLOBAL until you have more experience with the AVR. Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button to return to the Manual Setup Menu. NOTE: The Speaker/Channel Indicators on the front panel of the receiver will display the speaker size settings as follows. For each speaker configured as SMALL, a single box will appear in the position for that speaker. For each speaker configured as LARGE, a double box will appear in its position. If a speaker is configured as NONE, no box will appear. The subwoofer will be indicated by a single box, or no box if no subwoofer has been configured. The letters inside the boxes appear when a digital signal is being received that has that channel discretely encoded. The letters flash when the signal is not present, such as when a DVD is paused. Figure 38 ­ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Speaker Crossover Menu On the Manual Setup menu, move the cursor to the SPEAKER X-OVER line and press the Set Button to display the Speaker Crossover menu. Setting the Speaker Crossover menu correctly ensures that your speakers are properly used so that they 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. Depending upon the frequency response of your speakers which you recorded in Step One ­ Determine Speaker Size, for each speaker group select the number that matches or is just above the low end of your speaker's frequency response. 27 INITIAL SETUP The LFE line sets the frequency for a low-pass filter that determines what information is sent to the subwoofer for playback. Since the subwoofer output combines low-frequency information for all channels, in order to make sure that no information is lost due to different speakers having different capabilities, the subwoofer filter should be matched to the highest crossover frequency used for any speaker group. Looking at each of your three speaker-group settings in this menu, determine which group is set to the highest frequency. Move the cursor to the LFE line, and use the Buttons to select that speaker group. If all three speaker groups have the same setting, you may leave the LFE filter to its factory default of the LEFT/RIGHT speaker group. Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button to return to the Manual Setup menu. 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. Use the Buttons to change the setting of OFF to ON. If you change any speaker's setting, this line will automatically revert to OFF. A/V SYNC DELAY: This line allows you to compensate for a situation in which one of your source devices, or your video display, introduces a significant amount of video processing that causes the audio and video parts of the signal to get out of sync. This is known as a "lip sync" problem. You may delay the audio for all channels by up to 80 milliseconds to compensate. NOTE: We recommend that you adjust the A/V Sync Delay using the Delay Button on the remote, rather than in this menu, so that you can view the picture while adjusting the audio delay. With the program playing, press the Delay Button, and the A/V SYNC DELAY message will appear on the front panel and in the semi-OSD display. Press the Set Button to display the current delay setting, and use the Buttons to adjust the setting until the synchronization issue is resolved. Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button to return to the Manual Setup menu, or simply press the OSD Button to exit the menu system. Delay Adjust Menu As explained above in Step Two ­ Measure Speaker Distances, sometimes the speakers are placed at different distances from the listening position, which can muddy the sound, as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired. Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening position, you should not skip this menu. On the Manual Setup menu, move the cursor to the DELAY ADJUST line and press the Set Button to display the Delay Adjust menu. Step Four ­ EzSet Output Level Calibration This is an important step in the configuration process, and should not be skipped. By now you should have connected all of your speakers and sources and your video display. You should have turned on the receiver and used the Manual Setup menus to program each of your speakers as Large or Small. Sit in the listening position with the remote control, and make sure to eliminate external noises for the few minutes needed to run the EzSet procedure. Use the volume control buttons on the remote to adjust the volume to ­15dB. Figure 40 ­ Delay Adjust Menu Screen This menu requires you to enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position, which you measured in Step Two ­ Measure Speaker Distances. The default unit of measurement is in feet. If you wish to change the unit to meters, move the cursor down to the UNIT line, and use the Buttons to change the unit to METER. 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). Now point the remote at the receiver and press the SPL Button until the LED blinks, then press the "5" Key. The procedure works best if you hold the remote at about ear level, pointed toward the receiver. Try not to tilt the remote out of line with the IR receiver on the AVR's front panel. Figure 41 ­ EzSet (SPL) Button 28 INITIAL SETUP The receiver will generate a loud test tone, which sounds like static. In fact, it's a tone that simultaneously uses all frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz. The tone should be heard first through the front left speaker. It will circulate to the other speakers in this order: front left, center, front right, surround right, surround left. The tone pauses for a few moments at each speaker position, while a microphone built into the remote measures the loudness (sound pressure level) of the tone. The remote contains programming that compares the loudness of the tone at each position to a reference and sends commands to the receiver to adjust the output level for that channel until the tone matches the reference. A tri-color LED on the remote indicates EzSet's findings. The LED turns red if the channel's level is too high, amber if the level is too low, and green when the level is correct. The result is that each speaker will be heard equally loud at the listening position. This is important for movie directors, who adjust the loudness of each channel in the recording to produce a desired sound presentation. Usually, the director reduces the loudness of, or even the presence of information in the surround channels so as not to distract the viewer from the main action taking place on screen. If the test tone sounds as loud in the rear speakers as it does coming from the other speakers, then the receiver is performing correctly. As the tone circulates to each speaker position, the semi-OSD system and the front panel will display a message reporting which channel the tone is being sent to. Make sure that the message matches the speaker you are actually hearing the tone from, and that you are hearing a tone from each speaker. If that isn't the case, press the Test Button twice to stop EzSet, and turn off the receiver and unplug it. Then check your speaker-wire connections. The semi-OSD system and front panel will also display the level adjustments being made. The levels may vary from ­10dB to +10dB. If you notice that the levels for all speakers are being adjusted very far in either direction, then stop EzSet by pressing the Test Button twice, and adjust the master volume level higher to compensate for EzSet pushing each speaker close to +10dB, or lower to compensate for EzSet lowering each speaker close to ­10dB. As the levels are being adjusted, the LED on the remote will change until it is green for all channels. The tone will circulate a second time, and then the procedure will end. NOTE: In order to optimize performance for each of the many surround modes and their variants, the AVR 145 is able to associate a different set of output level settings with each mode. While this results in extremely realistic reproduction of surround sound presentations, it does require that you determine the correct settings for each surround mode. The first time you turn on the AVR, it will default to the Logic 7 Music mode. Harman Kardon recommends that at initial set-up you use the default Logic 7 mode, and then copy down the settings produced by EzSet. Change the surround mode either Figure 42 ­ Input Setup Menu Screen using the on-screen Surround Setup menu, or by pressing the desired surround mode group button on the remote, and reenter the same settings for each new mode, selecting all modes you are likely to use. If you prefer, you may run EzSet for the major surround modes, such as Logic 7 (select either Cinema or Music), Dolby (select Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) and DTS (select DTS Neo:6). Then you may copy the resulting level settings for the other mode variants within each group. Advanced users may rerun EzSet for each mode individually. Step Five ­ Configure Sources This is the last step in the configuration process. Press the OSD Button to view the Master Menu. The cursor will be pointing to the INPUT SETUP line, and you need only press the Set Button to display the Input Setup menu. 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. Press the < Button to view the next source. The sources will be selected in the following order: Tape, 6-Channel Inputs, Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, DVD and CD. Pressing the > Button selects the sources in the reverse order. For each of these sources, you may adjust the settings below. At a minimum, you should make sure that sources you connected to either of the component video inputs has the correct settings, and that sources you connected to any of the digital audio inputs also display the correct settings. Other settings are optional, and you may adjust them at a later time when you have more experience with the AVR. Refer to the worksheets you filled out during installation as you assign inputs to each source. TITLE: You may change the display name for any source (except the tuner). Not only does this enable you to customize your system; it helps 29 INITIAL SETUP you to select the correct source device even when you have forgotten which physical connections you used. Move the cursor down to the TITLE line and press the Set Button. A block cursor will blink. 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 32 for more information. You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver! Figure 43 ­ Retitling a Source Input Now you may use the //¤ Buttons to scroll through the alphabet in upper and lower case, as well as numbers and a variety of punctuation marks. When you have selected the desired character, press the > Button to move to the next space. You may also press the > Button to leave a blank. Press the Set Button when you have finished spelling out the new display name for the source. COMPONENT IN: If you connected the source to one of the two component video inputs, make sure the correct set of inputs is displayed at this line. If it isn't, move the cursor to this line, and then press the > Button to change the setting. AUDIO IN: By default, the analog audio inputs are assigned to all sources at the factory other than the DVD and Video 2 sources, which default to Coax 1 and Optical 1, respectively. If you used a digital audio connection for the source, you will need to change this setting to assign the correct digital audio input to the source, even if you also connected the analog audio outputs of the source to the receiver. Move the cursor to this line, and press the Buttons until the correct digital input appears. 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 145 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 is unnecessary and may be undesirable. For example, if your DVD player is stopped, you may not want to use the analog audio signal or you may have decided not to connect analog audio. Move the cursor to this line, and press the Buttons until OFF appears, disabling the Auto Poll feature. With Auto Poll turned off, the receiver will only check for a signal at the audio input assigned to the source. 30 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. To turn the receiver off, press either the Standby/On Switch on the front panel, or press the AVR Button and the OFF Button on the remote. Unless the receiver will not be used for an extended period of time (for example, if you will be on vacation), it is not necessary to turn off 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. Turning On the AVR 145 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. Normally, you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is not being used. Sleep Timer You may program the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically using the sleep timer. Press the Sleep Button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed. Each additional press of the Sleep Button will reduce the time until turn-off by 10 minutes, until the OFF setting is reached, which disables the sleep timer. Figure 44 ­ Power Switches There are several ways in which the AVR 145 may be turned on: a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. b) Press the Source Select Button on the front panel.