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  • Harman Kardon CP 40 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    ® Designed to Entertain.TM AVR 144 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL
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    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. 12. Polarization. This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current
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    service center. CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV) system installer's attention to article 820-40 any mounting hardware can support the weight of the factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, instructions
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    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Speaker Connections System Settings 42 Dim Function 42 Advanced Remote Control Functions 43 Punch-Through Programming 43 Macros 43 Resetting the Remote 43 Processor Reset 43 Memory 44 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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    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 this manual and refer (surround modes); 150 watts total • 40 Watts x 2, two channels driven at Theater • 5-Channel Stereo • Surround Off (DSP or Analog
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    Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 144. 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 • Two covers for front-panel jacks
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    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 button to tune a radio station. Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with
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    Stations Headphone Jack Digital Audio Inputs Tuner Band Source Select Tuning Mode Analog Audio Inputs Video Inputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product
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    to use only one type of digital audio connection for each source. 6-Channel Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs of a DVD- Audio, SACD™, Blu-ray Disc™ or HD-DVD™ player (or any other external decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these proprietary formats. Component Video Inputs: If both your
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    Output Front Speaker Outputs 6-Channel Inputs Surround Speaker Outputs Center Speaker Outputs Optical Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2) 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
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    (dB) in the Message Display. DSP Surround: Press this button to select a DSP surround mode (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater). On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this button to activate the on- screen menu system. Channel Level: Press this button to set the output levels for each channel so that all speakers
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    Setup Navigation Set Delay Numeric Keys Memory Clear Preset Stations Selectors Disc Skip Macros Surround Mode Selectors 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
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    using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section. 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
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    Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is that several loudspeakers are used you may select a surround mode manually. Several companies have taken surround sound Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - Logic 7 • DSP Modes - Generic modes that include Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater
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    Connections Component Y Composite S-Video Table 1- Connection Color Guide Left Right Input Pb Pr Types of Cables This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections that you may use to set up your system. Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal
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    . Whichever type of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that you always select the highest quality are usually used with DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD and other advanced players. on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug
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    CONNECTIONS Component video cable Figure 10 - 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 144 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that
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    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
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    input on your subwoofer. See Figure 15. Consult the manufacturer's guide for the subwoofer for additional information. AVR 144 SUB Figure 15 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
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    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 2 Analog and • Optical 1 Video 3 (front-panel jacks) • Video 3 Analog and • Either Coax 3 or Optical
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    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 Digital Audio Inputs No video connections are made, although if your system has unusual requirements, you may connect a video device using component
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    preferred, followed by S-video and then composite video. Ideally, this guided you in selecting the video connections for your sources. Next, Monitor Outputs Figure 25 - S-Video and Composite Video Monitor Outputs Consult the manual for your TV to make sure you understand how to select each video
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    codes to control many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players are preprogrammed. If you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps 43 for instructions on these advanced programming functions. NOTE: The AVR 144 remote is preprogrammed to operate the transport controls of Harman Kardon DVD
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    Step Nine - Turn On the AVR 144 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 144. 1. Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is
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    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
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    listening position, you should enter your speaker distances. Step Three - Manual Setup Menu Now you are ready to program these adjustments into 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
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    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 paused. Figure 35 - Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Speaker Crossover Menu On the Manual Setup menu, move the cursor to the SPEAKER X-OVER line and press
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    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 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. Step
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    levels using either the remote control by itself, or using the full-OSD menu system. A. Using the Remote Control With the Test Tone While sitting in the use the ‹/› Buttons to change the setting to ON. Any time you manually move the cursor out of the channel listings area of the screen, this
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    (except the tuner). Not only does this enable you to customize your system; it helps you to select the correct source device even when you have more information. You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver! Figure 40 - Retitling a Source Input Now you may use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to scroll
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    of your receiver, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. Turning On the AVR 144 Gently press the Master Power 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.
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    MASTER MENU line if you wish to make other changes using the menu system. NOTE: The AVR 144 does not have any conventional balance control. as they are after the speakers have been calibrated. However, you may manually adjust the levels of the left and right channels - decreasing one and increasing
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    lower line. The same information will also appear on screen in the semi-OSD, unless you have set the semi-OSD to OFF in the System Setup menu (see Advanced Functions section). Audio Input Selection The AVR 144 is programmed at the factory to use the analog audio inputs for each
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    settings (i.e., speaker size, delay and output level) on your source device so that they match the settings you programmed using the Manual Setup menu. Consult the owner's guide for your multichannel player for more information. Using the Tuner The AVR 144's built-in tuner may be selected in one of
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    . See Figure 57. To select a surround mode using the full-OSD menu system, press the OSD Button to display the Master Menu. Navigate to the SURROUND that may be made. You are now ready to enjoy the best in home theater entertainment, using your AVR 144. As you become more familiar with the receiver
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    channels and the surround mode. You may also manually select a different surround mode, although for certain Either use the Input Setup menu in the full-OSD system to make this change, or press the Tone Mode , the Logic 7 modes, the Hall and Theater modes and the Stereo modes. Digital Audio Signals
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    available for a given input. There are three methods of manually selecting one of the available surround modes: 1. From the system allows access to submenus for each of the mode groups through the Surround Select menu. See Figure 60. Surround Modes As mentioned in the Introduction to Home Theater
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    you experiment with the modes to find a setting that meets your needs. The Night mode may also be adjusted without using the full-OSD menu system. With a Dolby Digital program encoded with Night mode playing, press the Night Button on the remote. Each press of the button will cycle through the
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    mode, depending on how many physical speakers are in your system. Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide mode may be used with two, it also provides up to 5 discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel. DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • DTS 96/24 • DTS-ES Matrix • DTS-ES Discrete 40
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    below. Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3- or 5-channel modes, enhanced for movie or 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Exclusive to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel recordings by PCM (44.1kHz or 48kHz) Simulates a live-performance theater. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (44
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    amount of time (20, 30, 40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on screen. The full-OSD system may not be deactivated. DEFAULT SURR universal remote that may be programmed to operate many of your other home theater components, as described in the Installation section. Each time you select
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    on. If this doesn't help, you may want to try a system reset. NOTE: A system reset erases all user configurations, including speaker and level settings and a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance. Authorized service centers may be located by visiting
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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE problems • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 144, or installation-related issues, may
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    Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Pro Logic I/II Harman Kardon, Harman International and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman a trademark of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. HD-DVD is
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    APPENDIX Appendix - Default Settings, Worksheets, Remote Product Codes Table A1 - Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 CD Title Component Comp V 1 Video Input Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 1 Audio Input Coax 1 Analog Optical 1 Analog Analog Auto Poll
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    Table A4 - Source Input Settings Source DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 CD Title Video Input Component Video Input Audio Input Auto Poll Surround Mode APPENDIX Tape Tuner 6-Channel** INT. TUNER Tuner 6-Channel --- --- Table A5 - Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD Video 1 Video 2
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    Type (circle one) Video 1 VCR, PVR Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 TV DVD DVD CD CD, CDR Tape Cassette Remote Control Code Table A7 - System Settings Feature Default Setting VFD Fade Time-Out Off Volume Default Off Default Vol Set -25dB Semi-OSD Time-Out 5 Seconds Full-OSD
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    15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
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    Vol Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 22 CH./Guide Channel Trim Title or Disc Menu Continuous Play 23 6 6 37 7 7 7 7 38 8 8 8 8 39 Tun-M Tunning Mode Chapter+ or Zoom Repeat 40 9 9 9 9 41 0 0 0 0 42 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time 43 Tuning Up Tuning Up
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    APPENDIX No. Button Name AVR Function 44 Direct Direct Tuner Entry 45 Clear Clear 46 Preset Up Preset Tune Up 47 Tuning Down Tuning Down 48 Tone Tone mode 49 D. Skip Disc Skip (DVD) 50 Preset Down Preset Tune Down 51 M1 Macro 1 52 M2 Macro 2 53 M3 Macro 3 54 M4 Macro 4 55 Dolby
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    CONTEC CORANDO CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DIGI LINK DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR/LG GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET 027 122 132 192 123
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    Manufacturer/Brand LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NATIONAL NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SAA SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIEMENS
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    APPENDIX Manufacturer/Brand TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA Setup Code Number 045 069 115 123 128 132 069 156 190 191 128 063 129 202 132 160 128 069 128 132 148 123 128 128 045 069 090 122 54
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    ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR/LG HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NAD NATIONAL NEC NORDMENDE OPTIMUS ORION
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    APPENDIX Manufacturer/Brand REALISTIC SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TEKNIKA THOMAS TiVo TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 017 020 040 045 159
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    TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLDSTAR/LG HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MITSUMI MODULAIRE NAD NAKAMICHI NEC
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    019 031 053 061 135 169 166 Table A12 - Remote Control Product Codes - DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR/LG HARMAN KARDON JVC MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number
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    MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTRO HOME FUJITSU GENERAL INSTRUMENT HITACHI DBS HOUSTON TRACKER HUGHES PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA RCA DSS REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TELECOM TOSHIBA UNIDEN ZENITH 472 450 442
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    APPENDIX Table A14 - Remote Control Product Codes - TAPE Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 Table A15 - Remote Control Product Codes - CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR
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    Manufacturer/Brand REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK Setup Code Number 032 003 072 186 183 203 221 222 121 001 188 053 177 189 002 011 163 120 024 028 036
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    NOTES 62
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    NOTES
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    ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1153Z
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®
Designed to Entertain.
TM
AVR 144
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL