Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 146 User Manual

AV R 14 6

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OW NER’S M ANUAL

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S A F E T Y IN F O R M A T IO N

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

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

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.

Your AVR 146 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.

Cleaning

Do Not Use Extension Cords

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.

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.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

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.

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.

Important Information for the User

Do Not Open the Cabinet

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:

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 acciden-

tally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and

consult an authorized service center.

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 conduc-

tors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and

requirements of the grounding electrode.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Installation Location

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of

• 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.

the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 146 and the heat generated by the amplifiers,

there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the

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.

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S TA P L E IN V O IC E H E R E

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Dim Function

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6 IN T R O D U C T IO N

Advanced Remote Control Functions

Punch-Through Programming

Macros

Resetting the Remote

Processor Reset

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10 R E A R -P A N E L C O N N E C T IO N S

12 R E M O T E C O N T R O L F U N C T IO N S

15 IN T R O D U C T IO N T O H O M E T H E A T E R

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Memory

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49 T E C H N IC A L S P E C IF IC A T IO N S

Speaker Connections

Subwoofer

Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

Audio Connections

Digital Audio

Trademark Acknowledgements

50 A P P E N D IX

Analog Audio

Video Connections

Digital Video

Analog Video

Antennas

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20 IN S TA L L A T IO N

Step One – Connect the Speakers

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Step Four – Connect the Source Components

Step Five – Connect the 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 146

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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 – Output Level Calibration

Step Five – Configure Sources

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appli-

ance to rain or moisture.

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Turning On the AVR 146

Sleep Timer

Volume Control

Mute Function

Tone Controls

Headphones

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.

Source Selection

Audio Input Selection

Video Input Selection

6-Channel Direct Inputs

Using the Tuner

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.

Recording

The

Bridge

Using

Selecting a Surround Mode

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Audio Processing and Surround Sound

Analog Audio Signals

Digital Audio Signals

Surround Modes

Dolby Surround Settings

Default Modes

System Settings

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W W W .H A R M A N K A R D O N .C O M

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon^®!

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

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-of-use 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 146, a 5.1-

channel digital audio/video receiver that offers a wealth of listening and

viewing options, all in an elegant package.

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 146 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver

Surround Modes

Audio Section

• Dolby Digital

• 30 Watts x 5, five channels driven at full power at 8 ohms,

20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, (surround modes); 150 watts total

• Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music and Game)

• 40 Watts x 2, two channels driven at full power at 8 ohms,

20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, (surround off mode); 80 watts total

• Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 (Reference 2- or 3-speaker;

Wide 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-speaker)

• High current capability, ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design with low

negative feedback

• Dolby Headphone Version 2

• DTS (5.1; DTS Stereo)

• All-discrete amplifier circuitry

• DTS 96/24^™(DTS Stereo)

• DTS Neo:6^®(Cinema 3- or 5-channel; Music 5-channel)

• Logic 7^®(Cinema, Music and Enhance)

• Hall 1 and Hall 2

• 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

• Theater

• 5-Channel Stereo

• Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass)

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Audio Inputs

• AM/FM tuner

• CD

Ease of Use

• On-screen display with composite and S-video; choice of blue or

black background

• Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display

• Color-coded connections

• Tape

• 6-Channel direct

• Programmable ten-device main remote control

• Source input renaming

The

Bridge

•

/DMP for iPod* audio/video/connectivity

Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video)

• A/V Sync Delay

• Video 1

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The AVR 146 is Simplay HD -verified for compatibility

• Video 2

via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

• Video 3

Supplied Accessories

• DVD

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 146. If any

of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer

service at www.harmankardon.com.

• Two 100MHz assignable component video inputs

™

• Simplay HD -verified HDMI^™1 and 2 (switching only)

• System remote control

• AM loop antenna

Digital Audio Inputs

• Coaxial: Two rear-panel/one front-panel

• FM wire antenna

• Optical: Two rear-panel/one front-panel

• Three AAA batteries

• Two covers for front-panel jacks

Outputs

• Subwoofer output

*Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector. Not compatible

with iPod shuffle models. Images and videos stored on iPod photo and video

models may be viewed.

• Tape (analog audio)

• Video 1 (analog audio and video)

• Video Monitor (composite, S-video and component)

• Digital Audio: (one coaxial)

• Simplay HD-verified HDMI (switching only)

• Headphone

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F R O N T-P A N E L C O N T R O L S

Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply Tuning: Press either side of this button to tune a radio station.

on or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position), and cannot be turned

on using the remote control.

Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency

step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal

Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on

for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using this

switch or the remote control.

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.

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 to indicate that the

receiver is in standby mode and ready to be turned on. When the

receiver is turned on, the LED turns blue.

Headphone Jack: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this jack for

private listening.

Surround Mode: Press this button to select a surround sound

(e.g., multichannel) mode group. Choose from the Dolby modes,

DTS modes, Logic 7 modes, DSP modes or Stereo modes.

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.

Surround Select: After you have selected the desired surround

mode group, press this button to select a specific 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.

Source Indicators: The name of the current source input lights up.

The indicated input changes each time the Source Select button is

pressed.

Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Inputs: Connect a

source component that will only be used temporarily, such as a camera

or game console to these jacks. Remember to use only one type of

audio and one type of video connection.

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 and changes in the incoming signal. 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.

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.

Tuner Band: Press this button to select the tuner as the source, or to

switch between the AM and FM bands.

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R E A R -P A N E L C O N N E C T IO N S

AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and

FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.

The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon

The

Bridge

to this input for use with your iPod (not included). Make

sure the receiver is turned off (in Standby mode) when connecting

The Bridge.

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 6-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs

™

connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal

of a DVD-Audio, SACD , Blu-ray Disc^™or HD-DVD player (or any

on the receiver and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative other external decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these proprietary formats.

lead to the black terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. See the

Component Video Inputs: If both your video source (e.g., DVD

player or HDTV tuner) and your television or video display have analog

Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers.

Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer with a

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.

line-level input, connect it to this jack.

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 either

of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is

component-video-capable, you may connect these jacks to the corre-

sponding 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, and to view the

AVR 146’s on-screen displays.

Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: These jacks may be used to

connect your VCR or another recorder.

HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) is a newer type of connection for transmitting digital audio and

video signals between devices. Although the AVR 146 is not capable

of processing HDMI signals, if your video display is HDMI-capable, you

may connect up to two HDMI sources here, and then connect the

HDMI output to your video display for improved video performance. It is

recommended that you disable the HDMI audio function of your video

display, and make a separate digital audio connection from the source

device to one of the AVR’s coaxial or optical digital audio inputs to

benefit from the AVR 146’s multichannel audio processing.

Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If some of your

sources use composite or S-video connections, connect one or both

of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your television

or video display to view them.

CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect

audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not

connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using it with a phono

preamp.

Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR or

another audio-only recorder.

™

The AVR 146 has been tested and is SimPlay HD verified, which

guarantees compatibility via the HDMI connection with other products

that also bear the SimPlay HD logo.

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.

NOTE: The AVR 146 will not convert other types of video to

HDMI, and you will not be able to view the on-screen displays

using the HDMI connection.

Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also an audio

recorder, you may connect the coaxial digital audio output to the

recorder’s coaxial digital input for improved recording quality.

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R E M O T E C O N T R O L F U N C T IO N S

The AVR 146 remote is capable of controlling up to ten devices, including

the AVR itself and an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge accessory.

During the installation process, you may program the codes for each

of your source components into the remote. Each time you wish to use

the codes for any component, first press the Selector button for that

component. This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes

for that product.

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.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR or another

device. The Master Power Switch on the AVR 146’s front panel must

first have been switched on.

Mute Button: Press this button to mute the AVR 146’s speaker and

headphone outputs temporarily. To end the muting, press this button

or adjust the volume. Muting is also canceled when the receiver is

turned off.

NOTE: Several of the Input Selectors are shared between two

devices. Each press of those Input Selectors will toggle between

the device whose name is printed on the button (selector lights

in red) and the device whose name is printed above the button

(selector lights in green).

Program Indicator: This LED lights up or flashes in one of three colors

as the remote is programmed with codes.

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, except the HDMI 1 and

2 selectors, may not be changed.

Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the AVR 146 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.

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, or an iPod docked in the

optional The Bridge. This will also turn on the receiver and switch the

remote’s mode to operate the source device.

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.

AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the tuner as the source,

or to switch between the AM and FM bands.

HDMI 1 and 2: Each code set controls a source device (VCR/PVR,

DVD player or cable/satellite set-top box) connected to one of these

two inputs.

6-Channel Input Selector: Press this button to select the

6-Channel Inputs as the audio source. The receiver will use the video

input and remote control codes for the last-selected video source.

The Bridge/DMP: Controls an iPod docked in The Bridge.

Test Tone: Press this button to activate the test tone for manual

output-level calibration.

For example, if you have inserted a disc in your CD player and you

would like to skip ahead three tracks, but you then find that the volume

is too loud, you would follow this procedure:

TV/Video: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to

switch video inputs on some video source components.

1. Press the CD Input Selector to switch to the codes that control your

Sleep Button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which

turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to

90 minutes.

CD player.

2. Press the Play Button (in the Transport Controls section) if the disc

is not already playing.

Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume,

which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.

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.

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.

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 televi-

sion or cable box. See Table A8 in the appendix for listings of the

different functions for each type of component.

Channel Level: Press this button to adjust 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 configured the speakers, as described in

the Initial Setup section.

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IR Transmitter Lens

Power On

Program Indicator

Mute

Power Off

Input Selectors

6-Channel Input Selector

TV/Video

AVR Selector

AM/FM

Test Tone

Sleep

Volume Controls

Not Used

DSP Surround

On-Screen Display

Speaker Setup

Channel Level

Navigation

Set

Digital Input

Delay

Numeric Keys

Tuning Mode

Direct Station Entry

Memory

Clear

Preset Stations Selectors

Tuning

Disc Skip

Macros

Tone Mode

Surround Mode Selectors

Night Mode

Dim

Track Skip

Transport Controls

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.

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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.

Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is,

the low-frequency capability of each speaker. Usually this is done using

the on-screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section.

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.

Navigation (⁄/¤/‹/›) and Set Buttons: These buttons are

used 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.

Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are

used with many source components to change tracks or chapters.

Digital Input Select: Press this button to select the specific digital

audio input (or analog audio input) you used for the current source.

Dim: Press this button to partially or fully dim the front-panel display.

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 process-

ing. This may also be done using the on-screen menu system, as

described in the Initial Setup section.

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

or to select station presets. Press the Direct button before entering the

station frequency.

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.

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

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The AVR 146 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver

you have owned. Although it has more connections and features than

two-channel receivers, many of the principles are similar and the new

concepts are easy to understand. This introductory section will help you

to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts, which will make setup

and operation smoother.

recorded in Dolby Digital, contain a special low-frequency effects

(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.

If you are already familiar with home theater, you may skip this section

and proceed to the Connections section on page 16.

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.

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 (televi-

sion); and loudspeakers.

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:

All of these components are connected by various types of cables for

audio and video signals.

Multichannel Audio

• Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Modes – Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II,

Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone

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 immerses you in the musical or film presentation

for increased realism.

• DTS Modes – DTS, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24

• Harman International (Harman Kardon’s Parent Company) –

Logic 7

The AVR 146 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.

• DSP Modes – Generic modes that include Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater

• Stereo Modes – Generic modes that expand upon conventional two-

channel stereo, including DSP Surround Off, Analog Bypass Surround

Off and 5-Channel Stereo

• 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, especially dialogue, is moved to the center

speaker.

Table 5 on pages 43 – 44 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 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.

• 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 speakers 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

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Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):

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.

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.

Table 1– Connection Color Guide

Audio Connections

Left

Right

Front (FL/FR)

Center (C)

Surround (SL/SR)

Subwoofer (SUB)

Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires

Digital Audio Connections

Coaxial

Subwoofer

Optical

Input

Video Connections

Component

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,

as shown in Figure 3.

Composite

S-Video

™

HDMI Connections (switching only)

HDMI

Types of Connections

This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections

that you may use to set up your system.

Speaker Connections

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.

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-colored and the other silver.

Subwoofer

Pre-out

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 posi-

tive terminals, performance can suffer, especially for the low frequencies.

Figure 3 – Subwoofer

Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

The AVR 146 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.

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 146 uses binding-post speaker

terminals that can accept banana plugs

or bare-wire cables.

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.

Banana plugs are simply plugged into the

hole in the middle of the terminal cap.

See Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Binding-Post Speaker

Terminals With Banana Plugs

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Audio Connections

Analog audio

There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital

audio signals are of higher quality, and are required for listening to

sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and

DTS. There are two types of digital audio connections: coaxial and optical.

Either type of digital audio connection may be used for each source

device, but never both simultaneously for the same source. However, it’s

okay to make both analog and digital audio connections at the same

time to the same source.

cable (RCA)

Figure 6 – Analog Audio

Multichannel analog connections are used with some high-definition

sources where the copy-protected digital content is decoded inside

the source. These types of connections are usually used with DVD-

Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD and other multichannel players.

See Figure 7.

NOTE: Although HDMI cables are capable of carrying digital

audio signals, the AVR 146 is not designed to process those

signals. Therefore, if your source and video display are both

HDMI-capable, use the HDMI connections for video only. Make

a separate audio connection from the source device to the

AVR 146, and turn the volume on your TV all the way off.

Front Surround Center

Multichannel

analog audio

cable (RCA)

Subwoofer

Digital Audio

Figure 7 – Multichannel Analog 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. See Figure 4.

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 purchase The Bridge separately and connect it to

The Bridge/DMP port on the receiver. See Figure 8. Dock your iPod

(not included) in The Bridge, and you may play your audio and video

materials through your high-performance system. You may even use

the AVR 146 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.

Coaxial digital

Coaxial

audio cable

Figure 4 – Coaxial Digital Audio

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. See Figure 5.

Figure 8 – The Bridge

Optical

Video Connections

Optical digital

audio cable

Figure 5 – Optical Digital Audio

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 of these sources (never more than one at

the same time for any source).

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.

Digital Video

The AVR 146 is equipped with two HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI is capable of carrying digital

audio and video information using a single cable, thus delivering the

highest possible quality picture and sound.

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. See Figure 6. 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 copyright laws if you

choose to make a copy for your own personal use.

There are different versions of HDMI, depending on the capability of the

source device and the type of signal it is capable of transmitting via the

HDMI connection.

In addition, receivers and processors such as the AVR 146 may handle

the incoming signal in several different ways, depending on their capability

as well. The AVR 146 is only capable of switching the HDMI data. That

is, the incoming audio and video data, including 1080i and 1080p video,

will be passed directly to your HDMI-capable video display, without the

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AVR 146 processing any of the data. Although this enables the AVR 146

to be compatible with virtually any HDMI-capable source device and video

display, it requires a separate audio connection for each source since

the AVR 146 doesn’t have access to the audio data in the HDMI stream.

Component

video cable

™

The AVR 146 has been tested and is Simplay HD -verified, which

Figure 12 – Component Video

guarantees compatibility via the HDMI connection with other products

that also bear the Simplay HD logo.

If it’s available on your video display, HDMI is recommended as the best

quality connection, followed by component video, S-video and then

composite video.

The AVR 146 will not convert analog video signals to the HDMI format,

and the on-screen displays are not visible when using an HDMI source.

Therefore, you will need to connect the composite or S-video monitor

output to your video display (or both, depending on which video

connections your sources use) to view the on-screen menus.

NOTE: A composite or S-video connection to your TV is

required to view the AVR’s on-screen displays.

Antennas

The physical HDMI connection is simple. The connector is shaped for

easy plug-in (see Figure 9). If your video display has a DVI input, you

may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect it to the

AVR’s HDMI Output.

The AVR 146 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. See Figure 13.

Figure 9 – HDMI Connection

Analog Video

Figure 13 – FM Antenna

The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Then connect the two

leads to the screw terminals on the receiver. See Figure 14.

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 plug a

composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, or

vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity)

components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable.

See Figure 10.

Figure 14 – AM Antenna

Composite

video cable

Figure 10 – Composite Video

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. See Figure 11.

S-video cable

Figure 11 – 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

color-coded green, the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cable

is colored red. See Figure 12.

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Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to place your

speakers in their correct locations in the room.

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 them 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.

Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening

position at its center. The distance from the listening position to the

video display forms the radius of the circle. See Figure 15.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Video Display

Center

Subwoofer

Front Right

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

30°

110°

150°

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Speaker

Alternate Placement

for Surround

Alternate Placement

for Surround

Right Speaker

Left Speaker

Figure 15 – Speaker Placement

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You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver.

Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the AVR 146,

are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t

plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished

making all of your connections.

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. See Figure 18.

Remember that your receiver generates heat while it is on. 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 an

unventilated cabinet. It is also preferable to place components on

separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on top of the

receiver. Some surface finishes are delicate. Try to select a location

with a sturdy surface finish.

AVR 146

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.

Figure 18 – Antenna Connections

Connect the center, front left, front right, surround left and surround right

loudspeakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the AVR 146.

See Figure 16. 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 16 as a reference.

Step Four – Connect the Source Components

Use the Table A4 worksheet 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 specific

source inputs to make it easier to program and use the remote control.

AVR 146

Decide which audio connections you will use. If a 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.

Figure 16 – Speaker Connections

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 146 to the line-level input on

your subwoofer. See Figure 17. Consult the manufacturer’s guide for the

subwoofer for additional information.

For each video source, select one type of video connection. HDMI 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

component video, S-video or composite video.

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. Any

HDMI-capable source devices should be connected to one of the two

HDMI inputs. All other source devices should be connected to either the

S- or composite video input for that source. However, you may make

whatever video connections are best for your system.

AVR 146

SUB

Figure 17 – Subwoofer Connection

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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.

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.

Table 2 – Recommended Source Component Connections

Device Type

AVR 146 Source Input

Audio Connections

Video Connections

VCR, DVR, PVR,

TiVo or other

Video 1

• Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs)

and

• One of Component Video 2, Video 1 S-video

or Video 1 Composite Video Input

audio/video recorder

• Any one available coaxial or optical

digital audio input with corresponding

coax digital output

• For recording, use Video 1 S-video or

Composite Video Output, and do not use

component video connections at all

Cable TV, Satellite,

HDTV or other

Video 2

• Video 2 Analog Inputs and

• Optical 1 Input

• One of Component Video 2, Video 2

S-video, Video 2 composite video input

device that delivers

television programs

TV, game console,

camera or other

Video 3 (front-panel jacks) • Video 3 Analog Inputs and

• One of Component Video 2, Video 3 S-video

or Video 3 Composite Video Input

• Either Coax 3 or Optical 3 Input

audio/video device

DVD Audio/Video,

SACD, HD-DVD,

Blu-ray Disc

DVD

• DVD Analog Inputs

• 6-Channel Inputs (optional) and

• Coax 1 Input

• Component Video 1 Input

• HDMI 1 Input

HDMI-capable DVD

player or other audio/

video device

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

• Coaxial 2 digital audio input

HDMI-capable DVD

player or other audio/

video device

• Optical 2 digital audio input

• HDMI 2 Input

CD player

• CD Analog Inputs and

• Any one available coaxial or optical

digital audio input

• Not required

CDR, MiniDisc,

cassette

Tape

• Tape Analog (inputs and outputs) and

• Any one available coaxial or optical

digital audio input

• Not required

• Use corresponding coax digital output

NOTE: The AVR 146 is equipped with a total of six digital audio

inputs, four on the rear panel (Coaxial 1 and 2, Optical 1 and 2)

and two on the front panel (Coaxial 3 and Optical 3), which may

be assigned to any of the eight source inputs (DVD, Video 1

through 3, HDMI 1 and 2, CD and Tape). We recommend

certain digital audio connections simply because, as reflected in

Table A1 of the Appendix, those digital audio inputs are assigned

to those sources by default at the factory. But any digital audio

input may be reassigned to any source. Since you may not be

using all eight source inputs, you may reassign a digital audio

input that is recommended for a source you aren’t using to

another device. Table 2 is a guideline; you may need to make

adjustments to fit your system.

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inputs. 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.

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 any available coaxial or optical digital audio

input (and the coax digital audio output). See Figure 19. 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.

Video 3 Source

The Video 3 source is used only for playback. It is also generally

reserved for components that are only temporarily connected to the

receiver, such as cameras and game consoles, although the remote is

preprogrammed to operate a TV when the Video 3 source is selected.

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. See Figure 21. If possible, use the Component Video

2 inputs. Otherwise, connect the device’s S-video or composite video

output to the matching Video 3 video input.

Figure 19 – Video 1 A/V Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs

Remember to connect the audio and video output jacks on your

recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the

audio and video input jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 or digital

audio output jacks on the AVR.

Figure 21 – Video 3 A/V and Digital Audio Inputs

NOTE: It isn’t possible to make recordings using HDMI or compo-

nent video connections. Keep this in mind as you connect other

source devices that you may wish to make recordings from.

DVD

The DVD source is used for a DVD player. If you have a multichannel

device, such as a Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player, connect it to the

DVD source.

Video 2 Source

The Video 2 source is used only for playback. The AVR 146 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 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.

See Figure 22.

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.

See Figure 20.

Figure 22 – DVD A/V, digital Audio and Component Video Inputs

If your DVD player plays high-resolution audio discs such as SACD or

DVD-Audio or when an HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player is used, 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. See Figure 23.

Figure 20 – 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, connect the TV’s

analog and optical digital audio outputs (if available) to the Video

3 Analog Audio inputs and to one of the front-panel digital audio

Figure 23 – 6-Channel Analog Audio Inputs

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Tape

HDMI 1 Source

The Tape source is used for audio-only recorders, such as a CDR,

MiniDisc or cassette deck.

The HDMI 1 source is used with a device that is capable of outputting

digital video through an HDMI connection, such as a DVD, HD-DVD or

Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. The HDMI 1 source is not used with

any of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 146.

Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Tape Analog

Audio inputs and outputs, and to any available digital audio input

(and the coax digital audio output). See Figure 27.

Since the AVR 146 is not capable of processing either the audio or video

signal transmitted via the HDMI connection, you will need to connect the

source’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 2 digital audio input

on the AVR 146, or use the 6-channel inputs. See Figure 24. You will

also need to make sure your video display is HDMI-capable, and for many

source devices, the display must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth

Digital Content Protection) in order to display copy-protected materials.

The AVR 146 is Simplay HD-verified, for compatibility via the HDMI

connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

Figure 27 – 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 coax digital audio output jack on the AVR.

If your source or video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video

Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included).

No video connections are needed.

The

Bridge

With Harman Kardon’s optional The Bridge, you can play audio, video

or still images stored on your iPod (not included), use your AVR 146

remote control to operate the iPod, and even charge the iPod while it’s

docked in The Bridge.

Figure 24 – HDMI and Coaxial 2 Inputs

HDMI 2 Source

The HDMI 2 source is used with a second device that is capable of

outputting digital video through an HDMI connection, such as a DVD,

HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player. The HDMI 2 source is not used with any

of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 146.

Simply plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge into the special

The Bridge/DMP connector on the rear of the AVR 146. See Figure 28.

Refer to the owner’s manual for The Bridge to select the appropriate

insert to match your iPod.

Since the AVR 146 is not capable of processing either the audio or video

signal transmitted via the HDMI connection, you will need to connect the

source’s optical digital audio output to the Optical 2 digital audio input

on the AVR 146, or use the 6-channel inputs. See Figure 25. You will

also need to make sure your video display is HDMI-capable, and for many

source devices, the display must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth

Digital Content Protection) in order to display copy-protected materials.

Figure 28 – The Bridge/DMP Connector

Step Five – Connect the 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 Video 2 Source, above).

If your source or video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video

Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included).

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, one of these video monitor connections

is required to view the AVR 146’s on-screen menus and displays.

Figure 25 – HDMI 2 and Optical 2 Inputs

First, determine what types of video your display is capable of handling.

Remember that HDMI is preferred, followed by component video,

S-video and then composite video. Ideally, this guided you in selecting

the video connections for your sources.

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 any available digital audio input. See Figure 26.

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.

Figure 26 – CD Audio Inputs and Digital Audio Inputs

No video connections are needed.

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If you used an HDMI video connection for any of your sources, then

connect the HDMI Output on the AVR to an HDMI input on your video

display. See Figure 29. As mentioned previously, you will need to make

a separate digital audio connection from each source device to the

AVR 146, and you will also need to consult the owner’s guide for your

television to learn the proper procedure for disabling or muting the audio.

Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 32, making sure to observe

the correct polarity.

Figure 29 – HDMI Output

If you used component video for any sources, connect the Component

Video Monitor outputs on the receiver to one set of component video

inputs on your display. See Figure 30. Make a note of how these inputs

are labeled on the display.

Figure 32 – Remote Battery Compartment

When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front

panel of the AVR 146. 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.

Figure 30 – Component Video Monitor Outputs

If you used S-video for any sources, or if all of your sources used HDMI

or component video, connect the S-video Monitor output on the receiver

to an S-video input on your display. See Figure 31. Make a note of how

the input is labeled.

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.

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. See Figure 31. Again, make a note of how this input is labeled

on the display.

Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote

The AVR 146 remote not only is capable of controlling 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 an iPod docked in The Bridge.

Figure 31 – S-Video and Composite Video Monitor Outputs

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,

that is, switch the remote to that device mode. 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.

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, select the correct video input

on your video display.

Step Six – Plug in AC Power

You may have noticed that three of the Input Selectors look different

from the others (see Figure 33). For the DVD/CD, TAPE/The Bridge and

HDMI 1/HDMI 2 Selectors, there is a primary source, whose name is

printed on the button, and a secondary source, whose name is printed

in green above the button. To access the code set for the primary source

(which also selects that source input on the AVR and turns on the AVR),

press the Input Selector once. The Input Selector will light in red to

indicate that the primary source is active.

Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to plug

each component’s AC power cord into a working outlet.

Before plugging the AVR 146’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.

To access the code set for the secondary source (which also selects that

source input on the AVR and turns on the AVR), press the Input Selector

a second time. The Input Selector will light in green to indicate that the

secondary source is active.

Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote

The AVR 146 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.

The AVR 146’s remote is factory-programmed to control an iPod

docked in The Bridge and many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players.

If you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps to

program the correct codes into the remote.

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1. Using the codes in Tables A9–A16 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 is/are potential candidates for the

correct code set for your particular device.

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 to enter the Program mode.

Then press the Set Button, and the Program Indicator LED will flash

in the code sequence. One flash represents “1”, two flashes for “2”,

and so forth. A series of many fast flashes represents “0”. Record the

codes programmed for each device in Table 3.

2. Turn on your source device.

3. This step places the remote in program mode, and varies slightly,

depending on which Input Selector is being programmed. Refer to

Figure 33.

Table 3 – Remote Control Codes

a) DVD, Tape, Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3 Sources: Press and

hold the Input Selector until the LED on the remote starts to flash,

then release it. Follow the directions in Step 4, below.

Source Input

Product Type

(circle one)

Remote Control Code

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

HDMI 1

VCR, PVR

Cable, Satellite

b) CD Source: Press the DVD/CD Input Selector once and release it,

then quickly press and hold the Input Selector until it turns green,

and the Program LED starts to flash, then release it. Follow the

directions in Step 4, below.

DVD, VCR/PVR,

Cable/Satellite

c) HDMI 1 Source: Press and hold the Input Selector until it turns

red, and the Program LED starts to flash, then release it. Next,

press the Input Selector that corresponds to the device type you

want to program into the HDMI 1 mode, i.e., DVD, VCR/PVR or

CBL/SAT. Then follow the directions in Step 4, below.

HDMI 2

DVD, VCR/PVR,

Cable/Satellite

DVD

CD, CDR

Cassette

Tape

d) HDMI 2 Source: Press and release the Input Selector once, then

quickly press the Input Selector again and hold it until it turns

green, and the Program LED starts to flash, then release it. Next,

press the Input Selector that corresponds to the device type you

want to program into the HDMI 2 mode, i.e., DVD, VCR/PVR or

CBL/SAT. Then follow the directions in Step 4, below.

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 146

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.

Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button’s function

when used to control the AVR 146. 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 each

button’s functions with the various product types.

Figure 33 – Input Selectors

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’s device mode.

See pages 45 through 46 for instructions on these advanced

programming functions.

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.

NOTE: The AVR 146 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.

You may change this punch-through programming at any time.

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5. Once you have programmed 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

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Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 146

Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 146.

1. Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer

visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should

light up in amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is

ready to be turned on. See Figure 34. Normally, you may leave the

Master Power Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is

not being used.

Figure 34 – Power Switches

2. There are several ways in which the AVR 146 may be turned on from

Standby mode.

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure 34.

b) Press the Source Select Button on the front panel. See Figure 35.

Figure 35 – Source Select Button

c) Using the remote, press any one of these buttons: AVR, DVD/CD,

TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, VID1, VID2, VID3, AM/FM or

6CH. See Figure 36.

Figure 36 – AVR and Input Selectors

NOTE: Any time you press one of the Input Selectors on

the remote (i.e., DVD/CD, TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/HDMI 2,

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.

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Before you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments should

be made to configure the AVR 146 to match your actual system.

Make sure that you have connected a video display to either the S-video

or composite video monitor output on the receiver. When you turn on

your display and the AVR, you should see a blue screen. A message

may appear briefly at the bottom of the screen. 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 38 – Master Menu Screen

If you are an experienced home theater user, you may prefer to

use the menus in this order:

Using the On-Screen Menu System

1. System Setup (described in Advanced Functions section)

2. Manual Setup (described here and in Advanced Functions)

3. Input Setup (described in this section)

The full OSD system is accessed by pressing the OSD Button on the

remote. See Figure 37. 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.

4. Surround Select (see Advanced Functions section)

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. We

suggest that you record your configuration settings in the appropriate

places in Tables A3 through A7 in the appendix in case you need to

reenter them after a system reset, or if the AVR’s Master Power Switch

is turned off or the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks.

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 37 – Navigation Buttons

The Master Menu will always be displayed when you first press the

Step One – Determine Speaker Size

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OSD Button. Use the

Buttons on the remote to point the cursor

The AVR 146 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.

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 sub-

menus 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, use the ‹/›Buttons on the remote to change a

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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.

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. Use the Table A5

worksheet 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 allows access to four submenus: Input Setup,

Surround Select, Manual Setup and System Setup. See Figure 38.

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Your subwoofer’s frequency response will include 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 146 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.

Figure 39 – Manual Setup Menu Screen

The Manual Setup menu is the gateway to four submenus: Speaker

Size, Speaker X-over, Delay Adjust and Channel Adjust.

With proper bass management, the AVR 146 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.

Speaker Size Menu

Press the Set Button to display the Speaker Size submenu.

See Figure 40.

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.

The AVR 146 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 Table A3 worksheet

in the appendix. Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from

the listening position, you should enter your speaker distances into the

Delay Adjust menu, which is described in Step Three.

Figure 40 – Speaker Size Menu Screen

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.

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.

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 con-

nected to that position, choose NONE. You may record the speaker size

settings in Table A5 in the appendix.

With the receiver and video display turned on, press the OSD Button on

the remote (see Figure 37). 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. See Figure 39.

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.

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LEFT/RIGHT: This line tells the AVR 146 the capabilities of your front

left and right speakers. Use the ‹/›Buttons to select either SMALL

or LARGE for these speakers.

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 settings

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.

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.

Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the

Set Button to return to the Manual Setup Menu.

The speaker sizes may also be configured without using the on-screen

menu system. Press the Speaker Setup Button on the remote, and

use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to select the desired speaker group (Front

Speakers, Center Speaker, Surround Speakers, Subwoofer). Press the

Set Button to display the current setting for the speaker group, and use

the ⁄/¤ Buttons again to change the setting. Press the Set Button

to return to the previous display, or wait a few seconds for the AVR to

return to normal operation on its own.

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.

NOTE: The Speaker/Channel Indicators on the front panel

of the receiver (see Figure 41) 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.

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. We recommend that you either

upgrade to full-range speakers or add a subwoofer to your system

at the earliest opportunity.

• If you set the front speakers to LARGE, you may select from three

possible settings for the subwoofer.

Figure 41 – Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

• 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.

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.

See Figure 42.

• 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.

Figure 42 – Speaker Crossover Menu Screen

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Setting the Speaker Crossover menu correctly ensures that your speakers This menu requires you to enter the distance from each speaker to the

sound their best. Although you could skip this step the first time you use listening position, which you measured in Step Two – Measure Speaker

Distances and noted in Table A3 in the appendix.

the receiver, we recommend that you take the few extra minutes to

enter the correct crossover settings.

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.

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. You may record the speaker crossover settings in Table A5

in the appendix.

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).

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.

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 lose synchronization. This is known as a

“lip sync” problem. You may delay the audio for all channels by up to

80 milliseconds to compensate.

Examine each of your speaker-group settings in this menu and 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 at

its factory default of the LEFT/RIGHT speaker group.

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 picture and sound are back in sync.

Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the

Set Button to return to the Manual Setup menu.

It is not possible to adjust the speaker crossover settings without using

the on-screen 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.

Move the cursor to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the

Set Button to return to the Manual Setup menu, or press the OSD

Button to exit the menu system.

You may adjust the delay settings without using the on-screen menu

system. Select a surround mode that uses all of the speakers in your

system. Press the Delay Button on the remote to display the A/V SYNC

DELAY message. If you wish to adjust A/V Sync Delay as described in

the above note, press the Set Button to select it. Otherwise, use the

⁄/¤ Buttons to scroll through the list of all loudspeakers in your

system. Press the Set Button when the speaker you wish to adjust is

displayed, and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons again to change the setting.

Press the Set Button to return to the previous display, or wait a few

seconds for the AVR to return to normal operation on its own.

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.

See Figure 43.

Step Four – Output Level Calibration

This is an important step in the configuration process, and should not

be skipped.

Many people assume that during a presentation, such as a movie, the

surround channels will sound as loud as the front channels. However,

this is usually not the case, as directors often steer only ambient of

background sounds to the surround channels. For example, during a

Figure 43 – Delay Adjust Menu Screen

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rainy scene you may only hear rain falling, with the occasional thunder-

clap, from the surround speakers while the main dialogue is heard from

the center speakers. At times, you may not hear any sounds at all from

the surround channels.

In order to achieve these effects successfully, it is immportant to calibrate

the surround channels to sound as loud as the other channels when a

test tone is played. Therefore, calibrating the speaker output levels so

that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position is a critical

step in the setup process.

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 configure each of your speakers.

Figure 44 – Test Tone and Channel Buttons

The goal is for the sound field to sound natural, with no one speaker

being overly emphasized. If you are using one of the commercially

available test discs, follow the instructions included with the disc to

optimize performance.

Sit in the listening position with the remote control, and make sure

to eliminate external noises for the few minutes needed to calibrate

the output levels.

When you have finished making your adjustments, either wait a few

seconds for the AVR to time-out on its own, or press the Set Button

twice with any speaker channel displayed.

You may use a handheld SPL meter (available at most electronics stores)

set to the C-Weighting, Slow scale, or you may calibrate the levels by

ear. Try to adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud.

C. Using the Full-OSD Menu

If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material, such as

a test disc or another audio selection, play it now and adjust the AVR’s

master volume control until the meter measures 75dB.

The full-OSD menu system offers the easiest and most flexible manner

of setting output levels. Press the OSD Button to display the Master

Menu, and then navigate to the MANUAL SETUP line. Press the Set

Button to display the Manual Setup menu, and then navigate to the

CHANNEL ADJUST line. Press the Set Button to display the Channel

Adjust menu. See Figure 45.

If you are using the AVR’s internal test tone, then adjust the AVR’s

master volume to –15dB.

Adjust the 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 listening position, press the Test Button on the

remote (see Figure 44). The test tone will start playing at the front left

channel. After a few seconds, it will move to the center channel, then

the front right channel, surround right, surround left and finally the

subwoofer, displaying the channel name on the front of the receiver

and in the semi-OSD display, as well as the current level setting (varies

between –10dB and +10dB). Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons to adjust

the level setting, and the tone will remain at that channel until several

seconds after your last adjustment. When you have finished adjusting

the levels, press the Test Button again to stop the tone. Measure the

levels by ear or using an SPL meter, as described above.

Figure 45 – Channel Adjust Menu Screen

All of the speaker channels will appear at the top of the screen with their

current level settings. Any channels that have not been programmed using

the Speaker Size menu will display four dashes and will not be accessible.

B. Using the Remote Control With Source Material

Begin playback of your external source material, such as a favorite

CD track or a test disc. While sitting in the listening position, press the

Channel Button on the remote (see Figure 44). The FRONT L LEVEL

message will be displayed on the front panel and in the semi-OSD

display. If you wish to adjust the output level of the front left channel,

press the Set Button and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to adjust the level

between –10dB and +10dB. Press the Set Button to enter the new

setting, and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to select another speaker channel

to adjust: center, front right, surround right, surround left or subwoofer.

CHANNEL RESET: If you wish to start by resetting all of the levels to

their factory defaults of 0dB, navigate to this line and change the setting

to ON. The levels will be reset, and this setting will then revert to OFF.

If you are using an external source to set your output levels, simply

navigate to each channel and use the ⁄/¤Buttons to adjust the

level as desired. If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 146’s

internal test tone, you will need to adjust the TEST TONE SEQ and

TEST TONE lines as follows.

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TEST TONE SEQ: When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will auto- Press the ‹ Button to view the next source. The sources will be selected

matically circulate to all channels, pausing for a few moments at each

channel and then moving to the next channel several seconds later, as

indicated by the blinking cursor. You may adjust the level for any channel

when the test tone is paused there by using the ‹/› Buttons. You may

also use the⁄/¤ Buttons at any time to move the cursor to another

line, and the test tone will follow the cursor.

in the following order: Tape, 6-Channel Inputs, DMP/The Bridge, 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 following settings. At a

minimum, you should make sure that sources connected to any of the

component video or digital audio inputs have 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 Table A4 worksheet in

the appendix that you filled out during installation as you assign inputs

to each source.

When this setting reads MANUAL, the test tone will not move to the

next channel until you use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to move it.

TEST TONE: This line determines whether the test tone is active or not.

To begin the process of setting the levels, 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 setting will automatically

change to OFF, ending the test tone.

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

you to select the correct source device even when you have forgotten

which physical connections you used.

NOTE: Setting the channel levels while one surround mode is

active does not necessarily carry over to all other modes. We

recommend that after you have set the levels satisfactorily in

one mode, you note the results and change to other surround

modes. For those modes that don’t reflect your level settings,

you may either copy the settings you obtained as a short cut, or

re-do the procedure to determine the correct settings for those

surround modes.

Move the cursor down to the TITLE line and press the Set Button.

A block cursor will blink. See Figure 47.

Step Five – Configure Sources

This is the last step in the configuration process. In the Installation

section, you physically connected various cables between your source

devices and the AVR. In this section, you will assign the various audio

and video inputs to their sources, ensuring that the AVR uses the

correct connections each time you select a source.

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. See Figure 46.

Figure 47 – 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 compo-

nent 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, and the HDMI 1 and 2

source, which default to the Coaxial 2 and Optical 2 inputs. See Table

A1 in the appendix. If you used a digital audio connection for another

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.

Figure 46 – Input Setup Menu Screen

The first line indicates that the receiver is currently set to the tuner

source. In fact, you may hear static if the tuner is set to an unused

frequency. You will not be able to make any changes to the tuner, other

than selecting a component video input or adjusting the tone controls.

It is not recommended that you make either of these changes for

the tuner at this time.

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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 146

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.

REPEAT: Set REPEAT to ONE, ALL or OFF to repeat one track, all

tracks in an album or playlist, or not to repeat any tracks.

SHUFFLE: Set SHUFFLE to SONGS to play all songs on the iPod in

random order. The ALBUMS setting plays all albums in random order,

with each album’s tracks played in album order.

RESUME: Set RESUME to ON to resume playback of a track from

the point where it was interrupted by turning off the AVR, switching

sources on the AVR, or removing the iPod from The Bridge. Set

RESUME to OFF if you wish to restart play from the beginning of

the track after interruptions.

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.

NOTE: The Resume setting disables the Remember Playback

Position setting that you may set for audio and video files using

later versions of iTunes. Resume affects all files on the iPod until

you manually change the setting either in the DMP SETTING

menu or by using iTunes.

DMP SETTING: If you select DMP/The Bridge as your source input,

you will notice that the AUDIO IN line of the INPUT SETUP menu has

been replaced by the option GO TO DMP SETTING. See Figure 48.

CHARGE IN ST-BY: Your iPod’s battery may be charged while it is

docked in The Bridge with the AVR turned on. Set CHARGE IN ST-BY to

ON to enable charging even when the AVR is in Standby mode (but not

completely off). When CHARGE IN ST-BY is set to OFF, the iPod will

charge only when the AVR is turned on.

NOTE: In order to access the DMP SETTING menu, press the

AVR Selector on the remote so that it operates the AVR 146.

You may then press the OSD Button and use the Navigation

and Set Buttons, as usual, with the on-screen menu system.

When you are ready to return to operation of your iPod using

the remote, remember to press the DMP/The Bridge Selector

so that the transport and other controls operate The Bridge.

Figure 48 – Input Setup Menu Screen for DMP/The Bridge source

To simplify use, you may wish to program two macros on your

remote, one to select the AVR and issue the commands within

the OSD system to display the DMP SETTING menu, and a

second macro to remove the menu from the display and return

the remote to operation of The Bridge. See the Macros section

of the Advanced Functions section of the manual for more

information on programming macros.

Since The Bridge is connected to the AVR using a dedicated audio

connection, it isn’t possible to select a different audio input for this

source. However, there are several special settings used only with

The Bridge. Selecting GO TO DMP SETTING displays the DMP SETTING

menu (see Figure 49).

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

35 for more information.

You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver!

Figure 49 – DMP Setting Menu Screen

MODE: The first line of the DMP SETTING menu allows you to

select whether the iPod will be used to listen to music (or other audio

materials), or view a video or still image, if your iPod is video- or

photo-capable.

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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 146

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. See Figure 50.

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. See Figure 53. 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 50 – Power Switches

There are several ways in which the AVR 146 may be turned on:

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure 50.

b) Press the Source Select Button on the front panel. See Figure 51.

Figure 53 – Sleep Button

When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automati-

cally dim to half-brightness. If you press any button on the remote or

front panel, the display will return to full-brightness. The display will dim

again several seconds after your last command.

If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set, the remaining

time until turn-off will be displayed. You may press the Sleep Button to

change the time until turn-off. Pressing and holding the Sleep Button will

disable the sleep timer, and the SLEEP OFF message will appear.

Figure 51 – Source Select Button/The Bridge

c) Using the remote, press any one of these buttons: AVR, DVD/CD,

TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, VID1, VID2, VID3, AM/FM

or 6CH. See Figure 52.

Volume Control

The volume may be adjusted either by turning the knob on the front

panel (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease

volume), or by pressing the Volume Control Buttons on the remote.

See Figure 54. The volume is displayed as a negative number of

decibels (dB) below the 0dB reference point, and may be changed

in 0.5dB increments.

Unlike the volume controls on some other products, 0dB is the maximum

volume for the AVR 146. Although it’s physically possible to turn the

volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing and your

speakers. For certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be

too high, allowing for damage to equipment.

Figure 52 – AVR and Input Selectors

NOTE: Any time you press one of the remote’s Input Selectors

(i.e., DVD/CD, TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, VID1, VID2,

VID3, AM/FM or 6CH), the remote will switch modes so that it

will only transmit the codes programmed to operate that device.

To control the receiver, press the AVR Button to return the

remote to AVR mode.

Figure 54 – Volume Controls

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The AVR 146 is designed to reproduce audio with a minimum amount

of distortion, which may lead you to think that your hearing and the

equipment can handle higher volumes. We urge caution with regard

to volume levels.

NOTE: The AVR 146 does not have a conventional balance

control. The speaker output level calibration process compen-

sates for any characteristics of your room or speakers, and we

recommend that you leave the settings as they are after you

have completed Initial Setup. However, you may manually adjust

the levels of the left and right channels – decreasing one and

increasing the other by the same amount – using the Channel

Adjust submenu, as described on page 31. This achieves the

same effect as a balance control.

Mute Function

To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute

Button on the remote. See Figure 55. Any recording in progress will not

be affected. The MUTE message will flash in the display as a reminder.

To restore normal audio, either press the Mute Button again, or adjust

the volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting.

Headphones

Plug the 1/4" plug on a pair of headphones into the headphone jack

on the front of the receiver for private listening. See Figure 57. The

first time you use the headphones, the DOLBY H:BP message will be

displayed, indicating that Dolby Headphone surround processing is in

the bypass mode, which delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to

the headphones.

Figure 55 – Mute Button

Tone Controls

You may boost or cut either the treble or the bass frequencies by

up to 10dB.

Figure 57 – Headphone Jack

Press the Tone Mode Button once. See Figure 56. This will indicate

whether the tone controls are in or out of the circuitry. If you wish to

return the tone controls to 0, or “flat” response, press the ⁄/¤

Buttons, until the TONE OUT message appears, which preserves any

changes you have made to the bass or treble settings for later use. To

reactivate your changes, the tone control must again be set to TONE IN.

Press the Surround Select Button on the front panel, or the Dolby

Button on the remote, to switch to Dolby Headphone virtual surround

processing, indicated by the DOLBY H:DH message. Dolby Headphone

delivers an enhanced sound field that emulates a 5.1-channel speaker

system. No other surround modes are available for the headphones.

With the TONE IN message displayed, press the Tone Mode Button

repeatedly to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. Use the

⁄/¤ Buttons to change the treble or bass settings, as desired. The

display will return to normal a few seconds after your last command.

Source Selection

Press the front-panel Source Select Button to scroll through the

sources. The left side of the button scrolls down the list that appears in

the display; the right side scrolls upward. For direct access to the tuner,

press the Tuner Band Button, which switches to the last-used band and

frequency. See Figure 58. For direct access to any source, press its

Input Selector on the remote (see Figure 52).

Figure 56 – Tone Button

You may alternatively adjust the tone controls using the full-OSD menu

system. Press the OSD Button on the remote to view the Master Menu.

The cursor will be pointing to the INPUT SETUP line; press the Set Button

to display that menu and view the current tone settings. If you wish to

make any changes to the TONE, BASS or TREBLE settings, use the

arrow keys on the remote to move the cursor to the line you wish to

change. Once you have changed the setting using the ‹/›Buttons,

simply move the cursor up or down to a different line; it isn’t necessary

to press the Set Button to enter the new setting. When you have finished,

either wait until the display times out and disappears, press the OSD

Button to clear the display, or move the cursor to the BACK TO MASTER

MENU line if you wish to make other changes using the menu system.

Figure 58 – Source Select and Tuner Band Buttons

NOTE: The Bridge/DMP source has no icon in the Source

Indicators display. When selected, the DMP indication will

appear in the message display’s upper line, and one of two

messages will scroll on the right side to indicate whether

The Bridge is unplugged or connected. If you have retitled this

source, then only the new name will appear in the upper line.

The AVR 146 will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned to the

source. If you set the BASS MGR setting in the Speaker X-over menu to

INDEPENDENT, the AVR 146 will change the speaker size configuration

to the one you programmed for the source. If you selected a surround

mode for the source, the AVR 146 will switch to that mode.

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The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display.

If you retitled the source, only the new title will appear. Otherwise, the

audio input assigned to the source (analog or one of the digital audio

inputs) will also appear. The surround mode will be displayed on the

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, as described in the Advanced Functions section.

If no signal is present at the component video input, then the S-video or

composite video input for the source will be selected. It is not possible

to reassign the S-video or composite video inputs to other sources.

For audio-only sources, such as the tuner or CD inputs, when no compo-

nent video signal is present, the last-used video source will be selected.

6-Channel Direct Inputs

Audio Input Selection

If you wish to hear audio through the 6-Channel Direct Inputs together

with video, then connect your multichannel player to the Component

Video 1 Inputs, and connect the player’s 6-channel analog audio

outputs to the 6-Channel Inputs on the AVR. Assign the component

video inputs you selected to the 6-Channel Input source. The AVR will

automatically select the correct component video and audio inputs

when you select this source.

The AVR 146 is programmed at the factory to use the analog audio

inputs for each source (except as indicated in Table A1 in the appendix).

To assign a digital audio input to a source (if you have not done so

using the Input Setup menu during Initial Setup), press the Digital Button

on the remote. The current audio input selection will flash in the display,

and you may press the ⁄/¤ Buttons to scroll through the audio

inputs. When the desired input appears, press the Set Button to select it.

See Figure 59.

If you need to use composite or S-video for your multichannel player,

e.g., if your video display does not have component video inputs, then

you will need to use the video inputs for another source. Since the AVR

automatically selects the last-used video inputs for audio sources, you

would first select the source you connected the video cables to, and

then the 6-Channel Inputs for the audio.

Example 1: You would like to connect a DVD-Audio player to the

AVR 146. You plan on playing a variety of discs using this player,

including conventional DVDs and even CDs as well as multichannel

discs. When playing DVDs and CDs, it is preferable to use a digital

audio connection to obtain the best sound quality and the benefit of any

digital surround formats contained on the DVD. However, when playing

DVD-Audio discs, you will need to use the 6-channel analog audio

connections. In addition, some of these discs contain video materials,

although the player does not have an HDMI output.

Figure 59 – Digital Input Selection

If the Auto Poll feature is ON in the Input Setup menu, and if a digital

audio input has been assigned to the source, the AVR 146 will first

check the digital audio input for a signal. If a signal is present, the

AVR 146 will select the digital audio input. If no signal is present, the

AVR 146 will switch to the analog audio inputs for the source.

We recommend that you connect this player as follows:

a) Connect the player’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 1 input

on the AVR. This input is assigned by default to the DVD source.

Video Input Selection

When a source is selected, the AVR 146 switches to a video input

as follows:

b) Connect the player’s component video outputs to the Component

Video 1 inputs on the AVR, which are assigned by default to the DVD

source. If your video display doesn’t have component video inputs,

then connect the player’s composite or S-video output to the DVD’s

corresponding video input.

The COMPONENT IN line of the Input Setup menu indicates which

of the two component video inputs on the AVR 146 is assigned to

each source. All of the sources listed in the left column of the Source

Indicators display on the front panel are assigned to the Component

Video 2 inputs by default, and the sources listed in the right column

default to the Component Video 1 sources. See Figure 60.

c) Connect the player’s 6-channel analog audio outputs to the AVR’s

6-Channel Inputs and assign the Component Video 1 inputs to

this source using the Input Setup menu, as described in the Initial

Setup section.

DIGITAL

LOGIC 7

VID 1

VID 2

VID 3

DVD

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO

FMAM

DSP

CH. STEREO

SURR. OFF

TAPE

6 CH

d) Program the player’s remote control codes into the DVD Input

Selector. Note that not all commands will necessarily be available.

Figure 60 – Front-Panel Input Indicators

When you wish to view a DVD, simply select the DVD source.

You may reassign either component video input to another source if it

is physically connected to that input, but there is no option to disable

the component video inputs for any source. If a signal is present at the

component video input assigned to that source, it will be selected. If

your device is not using component video, make sure that other devices

connected to the component video inputs are turned off.

When you wish to listen to a DVD-Audio disc and view the menus

and other still images on the disc, first select DVD, and then the

6-Channel Inputs as the source.

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Example 2: In this example, your multichannel disc player is equipped

with an HDMI output. Connect it as follows:

a) Connect the player’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 2 input

on the AVR. This input is assigned by default to the HDMI 1 source.

Figure 62 – Tuner Input Selection

b) Connect the player’s HDMI output to the HDMI 1 source input, and

make sure to connect the AVR’s HDMI Output to your video display.

Radio stations may be selected in one of four ways (see Figure 63):

1. If you know the frequency number, enter it directly by first pressing

the Direct Button on the remote, and then using the Numeric Keys.

c) Connect the player’s 6-channel analog audio outputs to the AVR’s

6-Channel Inputs and then select an unused component video input

at the COMPONENT IN line to avoid inadvertently selecting the video

signal from another device.

2. After you have programmed Preset stations (see below), either enter

the Preset number (1 through 30) using the remote or use the Preset

Stations Button (front-panel or remote), to scroll through the list of

presets.

d) Program the player’s remote control codes into the HDMI 1 Input

Selector.

3. In Auto tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons (front-

panel or remote) the AVR 146 will scan in the chosen direction until

a station with acceptable signal strength is detected. Press the Tuning

Button again to stop scanning.

When you wish to view a DVD, simply select the HDMI 1 source.

When you wish to play a multichannel disc, first select the HDMI 1

source to obtain the correct video signal, then select the 6-Channel

Inputs to select the audio signal.

4. In Manual tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons the

AVR 146 will tune the next frequency increment (0.1MHz for FM, or

10kHz for AM) in the selected direction. Press and hold the Tuning

Button for faster scanning.

To select the 6-Channel Inputs as the source, use either the Source

Selector on the front panel or press the 6CH Input Selector on the

remote. See Figure 61.

Figure 63 – Tuning a Station

Press the Tuning Mode Button (TUN-M on the remote) to switch

between Auto and Manual tuning modes. See Figure 64. When an FM

station has been tuned, pressing the Tuning Mode Button will switch

between stereo and mono tuning, which may improve reception of

weaker stations.

Figure 61 – 6-Channel Input Selector

NOTE: The 6-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly

to the volume control, without digitizing or processing them.

Therefore, you will need to configure bass management settings

(i.e., speaker size, delay and output level) on your source device

so that they match the settings you programmed during Initial

Setup. Consult the owner’s guide for your multichannel player

for more information.

Figure 64 – Tuning Mode

Using the Tuner

To store a station in one of the 30 presets (see Figure 65):

1. Tune the desired station.

The AVR 146’s built-in tuner may be selected in one of three ways

(see Figure 62):

1. Press the Source Selector Button on the front panel repeatedly until

the tuner is selected. The last-used band (AM or FM) will be active.

2. Press the Memory Button on the remote.

3. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number.

2. Press the Tuner Band Button (marked AM/FM). Press this button

again to switch bands.

3. Press the Tuner Input Selector (marked AM/FM) on the remote.

Press this button again to switch bands.

Figure 65 – Storing a Preset Station

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Table 4 – Using The Bridge

Recording

iPod Function

Play

Remote Control Key Front-Panel Button

Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite

and S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recording

outputs. Thus, to make a recording, you need only make sure to connect

your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks, as described

in the Installation section, insert blank media and make sure the recorder

is turned on and recording while the source is playing.

Play (›)

Tuner Mode

Pause

Pause (II)

Tuner Mode

Menu (Spkr)

Set

Tuner Band (AM/FM)

Tuning Up or Down

Preset Down

Preset Up

Select

Scroll Forward

Scroll Reverse

Forward Search/Next Track

Left Arrow (‹)

Right Arrow (›)

Forward/Next (››)

NOTES:

Tuning Up

1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, and

digital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form.

However, you may record a coaxial or optical digital audio

source using either type of digital audio output.

Reverse Search/Previous Track Reverse/Previous (‹‹) Tuning Down

NOTES:

• For the Search function, press and hold the indicated button.

Pressing the Previous Track Button once skips to the beginning

of the current track. Press the Previous Track Button twice to

skip to the beginning of the previous track.

2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording.

Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not

be recorded using the digital audio connections, although if

the source is connected to the AVR using the analog audio

connections, an analog recording may be made.

• The front-panel Tuning Up/Down Buttons perform the Select

function when playback is paused. While a program is playing,

the Tuning Up/Down Buttons are used for the Search and Track

Skip functions.

3. HDMI and Component video sources are not available for

recording.

It is possible to activate Repeat (one track or one album/playlist) and

Shuffle (songs or albums) modes using the DMP SETTING menu (see

Figure 49). This menu may also be used to turn on the Resume feature,

which resumes play of the current track from the point it was interrupted,

or to enable charging while the AVR is in Standby mode.

4. Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright

restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplica-

tion of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.

The

Using Bridge

Access the DMP SETTING menu by pressing OSD to display the

MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button to display the INPUT SETUP

menu. When DMP/The Bridge is selected as the current source, you

may scroll down to the GO TO DMP SETTING line and press the Set

Button to display the DMP SETTING menu. See the Initial Setup section

for more information on using the DMP SETTING menu.

The Bridge is an optional dock that may be used with a compatible iPod

(not included). When The Bridge is connected to its proprietary input

on the AVR 146 and the iPod is docked, you may play the audio, video

and image materials on your iPod through your high-quality system,

operate the iPod using the AVR remote or the AVR’s front-panel controls,

view navigation messages on the AVR’s front panel or a connected

video display, and charge the iPod.

NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK:

• Before attempting to play videos stored on your iPod, check the

Video Settings menu on the iPod and make sure that the TV Out

setting is set to On. The TV Signal setting should be NTSC to

match the capabilities of your video display. Set Widescreen to On

or Off, depending on the aspect ratio of your video display. If your

selection was playing and paused at the time you changed the TV

Out setting, the iPod may require you to navigate its menu system

and reselect the video for the new TV Out setting to take effect.

Resuming play from the Now Playing function may not reflect the

change to the TV Out setting. This is a function of the iPod, not

the AVR 146.

Either press the front-panel Source Selector repeatedly until the message

“DMP/The Bridge is CONNECTED” scrolls across the front-panel and

semi-OSD displays, or press the DMP Button on the remote to select

The Bridge as the input source.

(Left) Figure 66 – Using The Bridge (Remote)

(Above) Figure 67 – Using The Bridge (Front Panel)

• In Video mode, the iPod’s menus will not be visible on your video

display, although you may view them on the iPod’s screen. You

may operate the iPod using the AVR remote, as long as it is in

The Bridge device mode.

• You may view the AVR’s on-screen displays while The Bridge is

in use just as you would with any other video source.

• The MP4 and H.264 video formats often used for videos to be

played on iPods are intended for optimal performance on the iPod’s

small screen. Playback on larger displays may have different results.

This table summarizes the controls available when The Bridge is in use;

see also Figures 66 and 67.

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Selecting a Surround Mode

Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your

individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment with the many

available surround modes on the AVR 146, and you may find a few that

become your favorites for certain sources or program types. Although

more detailed information on surround modes may be found in the

Advanced Functions section, it is easy to select any of the modes

available at a given time:

To select a surround mode using the front-panel controls, press the

Surround Mode Button repeatedly until the desired group of modes is

selected: Logic 7, Dolby, DTS, DSP or Stereo. Then press the Surround

Select Button repeatedly to select the desired mode within the group.

See Figure 68.

Figure 68 – Select a Surround Mode (Front Panel)

To select a surround mode using the remote control, locate the button

dedicated to the desired group of modes: Logic 7, Dolby Sur, DTS Sur,

DTS Neo:6, Surr (DSP) or Stereo. Press that button repeatedly to select

the desired mode. See Figure 69.

Figure 69 – Select a Surround Mode (Remote)

To select a surround mode using the full-OSD menu system, press the

OSD Button to display the Master Menu. Navigate to the SURROUND

SELECT line and press the Set Button to view the Surround Select

menu (see Figure 71). Each of the major surround mode groups is

listed here. Select that group to access the MODE setting for selection

of an individual mode. As explained in the Advanced Functions section,

there are also some additional settings that may be made.

You are now ready to enjoy the best in home theater entertainment with

your AVR 146. As you become more familiar with the receiver, you may

wish to explore some of its advanced functions, which are described in

the following section.

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Much of the AVR 146’s performance is handled automatically, with

little intervention required on your part. However, the AVR 146 is a

sophisticated component, and is capable of being customized to suit

your particular system and your tastes. In this section we describe some

of the more advanced adjustments available on the AVR 146. You may

save this section for later, when you have become more familiar with

your receiver.

Digital Audio Signals

Digital audio signals offer the benefit of greater capacity, which allows

recording artists to encode center and surround channel information

directly into the signal. The result is improved sound quality and startling

directionality, since each of these channels is reproduced discretely.

Alternatively, the artist may encode only two channels, but the digital

signal allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail.

High-resolution recordings usually sound extraordinarily distortion-free

at all frequencies, but especially at high frequencies.

Audio Processing and Surround Sound

Audio signals generated by sources are encoded in a variety of formats

that can affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of

speaker channels and the surround mode. You may also manually select

a different surround mode, although for certain types of audio signals,

the modes available will be limited in certain ways, as described below.

Multichannel digital recordings usually are found in the 5.1-, 6.1- or

7.1-channel formats. The channels included in a 5.1-channel recording

are front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right and LFE.

The LFE channel is denoted as “.1” to represent the fact that it is not

full-range, being limited to the low frequencies.

Analog Audio Signals

6.1-Channel recordings add a single surround back channel, and

7.1-channel recordings add surround back left and surround back

right channels to the 5.1-channel configuration. The AVR 146 is unable

to play the surround back channels in these recordings, and will use

5.1-channel (or fewer) surround modes.

Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels – left and right.

The AVR 146 offers three basic options for playback of analog audio:

1. Analog Bypass Mode: In this mode, the 2-channel signal is passed

directly to the volume control, without being digitized or undergoing

any processing for bass management or surround sound. The

requirements for selecting analog bypass mode are:

Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2.0 (two channels only), Dolby

Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, DTS 96/24 and 2-channel PCM modes in

32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz.

a) The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected. If necessary,

press the Digital Button on the remote and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons

to make the selection.

When a digital signal is received, the AVR 146 detects the encoding

method and the number of channels. The appropriate icon will light

in the front panel for Dolby Digital and DTS signals. The number of

channels encoded will scroll once across the front panel display as

three numbers, separated by slashes (e.g., “3/2/.1”).

b) The tone controls must be disabled by setting TONE MODE to OUT.

Either use the Input Setup menu in the full-OSD system to make

this change, or press the Tone Mode Button on the front panel or

remote and use the ⁄/¤ Buttons until the TONE OUT message

appears.

The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal:

“1” represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that

has been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program

for which the director has chosen a special effect.

c) The Surround Off mode must be selected. The easiest way to

select the Surround Off mode is to press the Stereo Button on the

remote until the Surround Off icon is lit (and the DSP icon is not lit)

in the front-panel display.

“2” indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no

center channel.

2. DSP Surround Off Mode: The DSP Surround Off mode digitizes the

incoming signal and applies the bass management settings, including

speaker configuration, delay times and output levels. This mode is

desirable when your front speakers are small, limited-range satellites

and you are using a subwoofer. Both the DSP and Surround Off icons

will be lit when this mode is active. Press the Stereo Button on the

remote repeatedly to select this mode.

“3” indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are

present.

The second number indicates whether any surround channels are

present:

“0” indicates that no surround information is present.

“1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present.

“2” indicates discrete left and right surround channels.

3. Analog Surround Modes: One of the main benefits of a surround

receiver such as the AVR 146 is its ability to process 2-channel

audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound in a variety

of modes, even when no surround sound has been encoded in the

recording. Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II

modes, the Dolby Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the

Logic 7 modes, the Hall and Theater modes and the Stereo modes.

The third number is used for the LFE channel:

“0” indicates no LFE channel.

“.1” indicates that an LFE channel is present.

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the DVD player’s output setting by stopping play of the disc and checking

the DVD player’s menu system.

NOTE: The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES

Matrix and Discrete – each include a flag meant to signal the

receiver to decode the surround back channel. Since the

AVR 146 is only capable of processing and playing 5.1

channels, the indications EX-OFF or ES-OFF, as appropriate,

will always appear for 6.1-channel bitstreams.

As indicated in Table 5, different surround modes may only be available

with certain input signals or bitstream formats. For any incoming signal,

only a limited number of surround modes are available. Although there is

never a time when all of the AVR 146’s surround modes are available,

there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input.

Refer to Table 5 for more information on which surround modes are

available with different bitstreams.

There are three methods of manually selecting one of the available

surround modes:

When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message, followed by the

sampling rate of the signal (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz), will

scroll once across the front-panel display.

1. From the front panel, press the Surround Mode Button until the

desired mode group (Dolby, DTS, DSP, Stereo, Logic 7) is selected,

and the last-used mode from that group will be activated. Then press

the Surround Select Button repeatedly to scroll through the modes

available within that group.

In addition, the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators will indicate the

number of channels discretely encoded in the signal by displaying a

letter inside that channel’s speaker box. The letters flash when no signal

is present, such as when a DVD is paused. See Figure 70.

2. Using the remote, press the button for the desired mode group:

Dolby Sur for the Dolby modes

DTS Sur for the DTS Digital modes

DTS Neo:6 for the DTS Neo:6 modes

Logic 7 for the Logic 7 modes

Stereo for the Stereo or Surround Off modes

Surr for the DSP Surround modes (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater)

Figure 70 – Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

Even when only two channels – left and right – are present in the

signal, the analog surround modes may be used to decode the signal

into the remaining channels.

Press the mode button repeatedly to scroll through the modes

available within that group.

NOTE: Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may also include a Dolby

Surround flag indicating DS-ON or DS-OFF, depending on

whether the two-channel bitstream contains only stereo informa-

tion, or a downmix of a multichannel program that can be

decoded by the Dolby Pro Logic decoder in the AVR. By default,

these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode, but

you may select another Dolby surround mode manually.

3. The full-OSD menu system allows access to submenus for each of

the mode groups through the Surround Select menu. See Figure 71.

Surround Modes

As mentioned in the Introduction to Home Theater section, surround

mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming audio

signal, as well as personal taste. There is no harm in experimenting with

all of the modes available with any given source material. Table 5 offers

a brief description of each mode the AVR 146 is capable of using, and

also indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the

mode may be used with. Additional information about the Dolby and

DTS modes is available on the companies’ Web sites: www.dolby.com

and www.dtsonline.com.

Figure 71 – Surround Select Menu Screen

Navigate to the line for the desired surround mode group, and press

the Set Button to access the submenu for that group. In most cases,

the submenu consists of only two lines:

When in doubt, check the jacket of your DVD for more information on

which surround modes are available on the disc. Usually nonessential

sections of the disc, such as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu,

are only available in Dolby Digital 2.0 (2-channel) or PCM 2-channel

mode. If the main title is playing and the letters in the Speaker/Channel

Input Indicators are not lit for all speaker locations, look for an audio

setup section in the disc’s menu. Also, make sure your DVD player’s

audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than just PCM. Check

1. MODE: Displays the currently selected mode. Use the ‹/›Buttons

to scroll through the available modes.

2. BACK TO SURROUND SELECT: May be used to exit the submenu.

The Dolby Surround submenu adds some advanced settings.

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Dolby Surround Settings

UPSAMPLING: The last line of the Surround Select menu activates

upsampling, only available with the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby

Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic modes. Normally set to OFF,

upsampling, when activated, processes digital sources at a higher

resolution for improved sound quality. This feature can be useful to

eliminate distortion in some low-resolution sources.

In addition to the MODE line, the DOLBY SURROUND submenu includes

three settings that are active only when the Dolby Pro Logic II Music

mode has been selected. See Figure 72.

Default Modes

During initial use or after a processor reset, the AVR 146 will default

to the Logic 7 Music mode for all analog and PCM audio inputs.

Subsequently, when a source input is selected and an analog or PCM

signal is received, the AVR will switch to the last surround mode used

for that source input/incoming signal combination.

Whenever a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS signal is detected, the

AVR 146 will automatically switch to that mode, unless the DEFAULT SURR

MODE setting in the System Setup menu has been changed to OFF. Table 5

reflects that other surround modes are available for use with the multichannel

digital bitstreams. If you would prefer the AVR 146 to use one of those

alternate modes any time the same digital signal is detected, then select

that mode while the multichannel bitstream is present, and then change the

DEFAULT SURR MODE setting in the System Setup menu to OFF.

Figure 72 – Dolby Surround Menu Screen

CENTER WIDTH: This setting affects how vocals sound through the

three front speakers. A higher number (up to 7) focuses the vocal

information tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden

the vocal soundstage across the three speakers.

Table 5 provides descriptions of all surround modes available on the

AVR 146, along with the incoming bitstreams or signals that the particular

mode may be used with. Feel free to experiment and simply cycle through

all of the available modes at any time; you cannot cause any problems for

the AVR 146 by doing so.

DIMENSION: This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation,

allowing you to “move” the sound toward the front or rear of the room.

The setting of “0” is a neutral default. Setting “F-3” moves the sound

mostly toward the front of the room, while setting “R-3” moves the

sound mostly toward the rear.

PANORAMA: With the Panorama mode turned ON, some of the sound

from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers, creating an

enveloping “wraparound” type of effect.

NIGHT MODE: Night mode is available with some Dolby Digital

programs, if it has been encoded in the material. It compresses the

peak sound levels, maintaining the intelligibility of the dialogue and

quieter passages, while reducing the loudness of special effects and

louder passages to avoid disturbing others. Three levels of compression

are available:

OFF: At this setting, there is no compression, as the Night mode

is deactivated.

MID: A mild compression is applied.

MAX: More compression is applied.

We suggest that you experiment with the modes to find a setting that

meets your needs.

The Night mode may also be adjusted without using the full-OSD

menu system. With a Dolby Digital program encoded with Night mode

playing, press the Night Button on the remote. Each press of the button

will cycle through the three settings, with the selected setting being

displayed on the front panel and in the semi-OSD display.

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Table 5 – Surround Modes

Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Digital

Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated

low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. May be encoded for Night mode,

which allows the user to apply a compression setting that maintains

intelligibility of softer passages while reducing the loudness of dynamic

passages to avoid disturbing others.

• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1,

3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials.

• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1,

3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Pro Logic II

Analog decoder that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels

from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four

variants are available.

See below.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Movie

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and

television programs.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic II

Music

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections.

Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions:

• Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage)

• Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage)

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

• Panorama (adjusts wraparound surround effect)

Dolby Pro Logic II

Game

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround

channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming

experience.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic

Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal

containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Virtual Speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when fewer speakers are present, or a more

enveloping sound field is desired.

See below.

Dolby Virtual Speaker When fewer than five main speakers are present, the Reference

• Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode

when signal does not contain center channel

information)

Reference

mode virtualizes the missing speakers with accurate localization.

Select from two- or three-speaker mode, depending on how many

physical speakers are in your system.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide mode may be used with two, three, four or five main speakers to widen

Wide the front soundstage by virtualizing the locations of the left and right speakers.

• Dolby Digital (number of channels available

varies by number of channels in signal)

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Digital Surround Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital,

it also provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel.

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS-ES Matrix (played as 5.1)

• DTS-ES Discrete (played as 5.1)

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Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

DTS Stereo

Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents

a matrix-encoded surround presentation.

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• DTS-ES Matrix

• DTS-ES Discrete

DTS Neo:6

DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS-ES (Matrix or Discrete)

signals and 2-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3- or 5-channel

presentation.

See below.

DTS Neo:6

Cinema

Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3- or 5-channel • DTS-ES Matrix

modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations.

• DTS-ES Discrete

• Analog (2-channel)

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Neo:6

Music

Available only in 5-channel mode, creates a surround presentation suitable

for music recordings.

• DTS-ES Matrix

• DTS-ES Discrete

• Analog (2-channel)

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Logic 7

Exclusive to Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel recordings by

deriving separate information for the surround back channels. This provides

more accurate placement of sound, improves panning and expands the

sound field, even when used with 5.1-channel systems. Logic 7 uses

96kHz processing. Three variants are available.

See below.

Logic 7

Cinema

Especially suited to 2-channel sources containing Dolby Surround or

matrix encoding, Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Logic 7

Music

The AVR 146 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for

2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional

2-channel music recordings.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Logic 7

Logic 7 Enhance circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz – 120Hz range to

• Analog (2-channel)

Enhance

the main speakers for less localized bass performance than would be achieved • Tuner

solely with a subwoofer. Enhance mode is best used with music recordings.

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Hall 1

Hall 1 is a DSP (digital signal processor) mode that simulates a small

concert hall.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Hall 2

Simulates a medium-sized concert hall.

Simulates a live-performance theater.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Theater

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

5-Channel Stereo

DSP Surround Off

Useful for parties, the left- and right-channel information is played through

both the front and surround speakers on each side, while the center speaker

plays a summed mono mix.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal.

The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied, making it

appropriate when a subwoofer is used.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Surround Off

(Analog Bypass)

Maintains an analog input signal in that form, bypassing all digital processing

(i.e., surround and bass management). Requires TONE OUT setting.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

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FULL OSD TIME OUT: At this line you may program the amount of

time (20, 30, 40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible

System Settings

The AVR 146 offers several system settings that allow you to make the

receiver easier to use rather than directly affecting performance. Most of

these settings may be accessed from the SYSTEM SETUP menu, which

is selected by pressing the OSD Button and navigating to the SYSTEM

SETUP line of the MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button to display the

submenu. See Figure 73.

on screen. The full-OSD system may not be deactivated.

DEFAULT SURR MODE: This setting determines how the AVR 146 will

handle Dolby Digital and DTS sources. For the purposes of this setting,

the “default surround mode” means the mode encoded in the program,

such as Dolby Digital 5.1. With this setting ON, the receiver will always

use the default surround mode encoded in the program. When this

setting is changed to OFF, the receiver will use the surround mode

you selected the last time this type of audio stream was detected.

Dolby Digital 2.0 signals default to the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode,

but you may select another Dolby surround mode manually. For PCM

and analog sources, the factory default surround mode is Logic 7

Music. In general, the receiver will use the surround mode selected

the last time that type of signal was received.

OSD BACKGROUND: This setting allows you to choose between a

blue or black background for the full-OSD menus.

NOTE: It isn’t possible to view video sources while the full-OSD

menus are displayed.

Figure 73 – System Setup Menu Screen

Dim Function

VFD FADE TIME OUT: Some people find the brightness of the AVR’s

front-panel display distracting during movies or listening sessions. It’s

possible to dim the front-panel display completely using the Dim function

(see below). This sets the display to remain dark most of the time, lighting

up only when a button is pressed or a remote command is received,

and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. The VFD FADE

TIME OUT feature also causes the display to light up only when

a button is pressed or a change in the incoming signal is detected, but

the display immediately begins to fade to dark. This setting allows you

to program the length of the fade time.

Some people find the front-panel messages to be distracting and would

prefer to dim them or turn them off altogether. When the display is

dimmed or darkened, it will return to full brightness for five seconds

any time a command is received before dimming or darkening again.

To dim the display:

Press the Dim Button on the remote. Each button press will cycle

through the three settings of:

VFD FULL: Normal brightness

Select a time-out period of between 3 and 10 seconds, or select

OFF if you prefer to leave the displays on at all times or to use the

Dim function.

VFD HALF: Display is dimmed but still visible; the light inside the

volume knob goes dark

VOLUME DEFAULT and DEFAULT VOL SET: These two settings are

used together to program a volume level the AVR will always switch to

when turned on. This feature avoids discomfort for listeners in case the

last user turned the volume very high.

VFD OFF: Display goes completely dark except for Power Indicator

to remind you that the receiver is turned on

Advanced Remote Control Functions

The remote control not only operates the AVR 146, but it also serves

as a 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 one of your other components, the AVR remote

switches to the control functions for that component. Since many buttons

have unique functions for each component, refer to the Function List in

the Appendix for assistance in operating your other components. The

function of each button will not necessarily correspond to the label printed

on the button.

Press the OSD Button to remove the display from the screen so that

you may adjust the volume to a desired level while a source is playing.

Make a note of the number that appears in the display, and return to

the SYSTEM SETUP menu. At the DEFAULT VOL SET line, select the

desired volume setting, and activate the feature by setting VOLUME

DEFAULT to ON.

NOTE: Although volume is normally displayed in 0.5dB incre-

ments, the default volume setting only allows whole numbers.

SEMI OSD TIME OUT: At this line you may program the amount of

time (2 to 5 seconds) the two-line semi-OSD on-screen messages

remain, or you may deactivate the semi-OSD display altogether if you

find it distracting. These messages will continue to appear on the front

panel of the receiver.

Punch-Through Programming

The AVR 146 remote’s punch-through feature allows you to select

one component for the remote to operate, while simultaneously setting

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certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example,

while using the AVR to control surround modes and other audio functions,

you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player. Or while

using the remote to control video functions on your TV, you may use

your cable box to change channels and the AVR to control the volume.

Some commands may not be programmed into macros: Mute, Dim,

Channel Up/Down or any of the surround mode commands.

NOTE: Use caution when programming complicated macros.

It isn’t possible to program a pause or delay before sending

commands after Power On, and the component may not be

ready to respond to commands instantaneously after powering on.

NOTE: It is not necessary to program the remote to control

your DVD player’s transport controls while the AVR, VID2 or

VID3 devices are in use, as the remote is preprogrammed at

the factory with this function.

To program, or “record” a macro, follow these steps:

1. Simultaneously press one of the four Macro Buttons or the Power

On Button and the Mute Button to enter program mode.

To program punch-through control while operating any device:

2. Press the Input (or AVR) Selector for each device before you enter

commands to be transmitted to that device. This step counts as one

of the 19 commands allowed for each macro.

1. Press and hold the Input Selector (or AVR selector) for the main

device the remote will be operating until the Program LED flashes

and the remote enters Program mode.

3. For the Power On command, DO NOT press the Power On Button.

Press the Mute Button instead.

2. Select the type of punch-through programming.

a) To program volume control punch-through, press the Volume

Up Button.

4. Press the Power Off Button to program the Power Off command.

5. Press the Sleep Button to end the programming process.

b) To program channel control punch-through, press the Volume

Down Button.

It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within a macro. However, you may

erase the macro as follows:

c) To program transport control punch-through, press the Play Button.

1. Simultaneously press and hold the Mute Button and the Macro

Button containing the macro until the LED flashes.

3. Press the Input Selector (or AVR Selector) for the device whose

volume, channel or transport controls you would like to be active

while operating the device you selected in the first step. The LED

will flash green to confirm the programming.

2. Press the Surround Button to erase the macro.

Here are two macros that you may find useful when listening to an

iPod docked in The Bridge:

For example, if you wish to watch your TV (programmed into the Video

3 Button) while changing channels using your cable box (Video 2), first

press and hold the Video 3 Button until the LED flashes. Then press the

Volume Down Button, followed by the Video 2 Button.

The purpose of the first macro is to access the DMP SETTING menu

(Figure 49) while listening to The Bridge with one button press.

1. Simultaneously press and hold the M1(or other unused) Macro

Button and the Mute Button until the Program LED flashes.

To undo punch-through programming, follow the same steps as above,

but press the same Input (or AVR) Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

2. Press the AVR Button (the first command switches the remote to

AVR mode).

You may reassign the transport control punch-through programming

for the AVR, VID2 and VID3 devices to other devices, such as CD.

If you wish to remove transport control punch-through altogether

for the AVR, VID2 or VID3 device, follow the same procedure as for

programming punch-through, but in Step 3 press either of the other

two of these three special selector buttons. For example, to remove

punch-through transport control from the VID3 device so that pressing

any of the transport controls will have no effect, press and hold VID3

and the Mute Button until the Program Indicator LED flashes in amber,

then press the Play Button, followed by either the AVR or VID2 Button.

3. Press the OSD Button (the second command activates the on-screen

menu system).

4. Press the Set Button (the third command selects the INPUT SETUP

menu; this macro assumes the current source is The Bridge).

5. Press the ¤ Button three times (the fourth, fifth and sixth

commands navigate to the GO TO DMP SETTING line).

6. Press the Set Button again (the seventh command selects the

DMP SETTING menu).

Macros

Macros are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands

that are executed with a single button press. Macros are well suited

for power on and off commands, or to send out a favorite multidigit

channel number with one button press, or to have the ability to send out

a code sequence to control another device while the remote is operating

one device but with more flexibility than the built-in punch-through controls.

7. Press the Sleep Button to end the programming process. You have

now programmed the first macro, which will display the DMP SETTING

menu after you have selected The Bridge as your source input.

After you have made your selections in the DMP SETTING menu, such

as turning on repeat playback or shuffle mode, the second macro

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enables you to exit the on-screen menu system and return the remote

to The Bridge mode, again with just one button press.

1. Simultaneously press and hold the M2 (or other unused) Macro

Button and the Mute Button until the Program LED flashes.

2. Press the OSD Button (the first command exits the on-screen menu

system; this macro assumes that you have not let the OSD time out).

3. Press The Bridge Input Selector (the second command selects

The Bridge as the source).

4. Press the Sleep Button to end the programming process. You have

now programmed the second macro, which may be used after

running the first macro to exit the OSD system quickly and return

the remote’s operation to The Bridge.

Resetting the Remote

To reset the remote to its factory defaults, simultaneously press and hold

any Input Selector and the “0” Numeric Key. When the Program LED

flashes in amber, enter the code “333”. When the green LED goes out,

the remote will have been fully reset.

Processor Reset

There may be instances when you wish to fully reset the AVR 146 to its

factory defaults, or the unit may behave erratically after a power surge.

To correct erratic behavior, first try turning the Master Power Switch

off and unplugging the AC Power Cord for at least 3 minutes. Plug the

cord back in and turn the receiver back on. If this doesn’t help, try a

system reset.

NOTE: A system reset erases all user configurations, including

speaker and level settings and tuner presets. After a reset, you

will need to re-enter all of these settings.

To reset the AVR 146, place the receiver in Standby mode (press the

front-panel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber).

Then press and hold the front-panel Surround Mode Button for at least

5 seconds until the RESET message appears in the display.

If the receiver still does not function correctly after a processor

reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for

assistance. Service centers may be located by visiting our Web site

at www.harmankardon.com.

Memory

If the AVR 146 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will

retain user settings for up to four weeks.

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SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main

Power Switch is pushed

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights, but no sound

or picture

• Intermittent input connections

• Make certain that all input and speaker connections

are secure

• Mute is on

• Volume control is down

• Press Mute Button

• Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker;

light around power switch is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to internal problems

• Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and

speaker ends

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service center

No sound from surround or

center speakers

• Incorrect surround mode

• Input is monaural

• Incorrect configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Select a mode other than Stereo

• There is no surround information from mono sources

• Check speaker mode configuration

• The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Wrong device selected

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Change remote batteries

• Press the AVR selector

• Make certain front-panel sensor is in line of sight of remote

or connect an optional remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused

display and digital audio stops

• Resume play for DVD

• Check that Digital Input is selected

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 146, or installation-related issues, may

be found in the list of "Frequently Asked Questions" which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

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Audio Section

Stereo Mode

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

520–1720kHz

45dB

Loop 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

±10kHz, 30dB

40 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Selectivity

Five-Channel Surround Modes

Power per Individual Channel

Video Section

Front L&R channels:

30 Watts per channel

Television Format

NTSC

Input Level/Impedance

Output Level/Impedance

Video Frequency Response

(Composite and S-Video)

Video Frequency Response

(Component Video)

HDMI

1Vp-p/75 ohms

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:

30 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Surround (L & R Side) channels:

30 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

10Hz–100MHz (–3dB)

Switching

General

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level)

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 120V/60Hz

65W idle, 540W maximum

(5 channels driven)

200mV/47k ohms

100dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

Dimensions

Width

Height

(Product)

(Shipping)

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

17-5/16 inches (440mm) 22 inches (559mm)

6-1/2 inches (165mm)

15 inches (382mm)

Pro Logic I/II

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

DTS

40dB

55dB

10-1/2 inches (267mm)

18-3/4 inches (476mm)

Depth

(Product)

21.1 lb (9.6kg)

(Shipping)

26.0 lb (11.8kg)

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

Weight

10Hz –130kHz

±25 Amps

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

40V/µsec

Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the

Slew Rate

The

United States and/or other countries. Designed to Entertain and

Industries, Incorporated.

are trademarks of Harman International

Bridge

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

87.5–108.0MHz

IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

40dB @ 1kHz

±400kHz, 70dB

80dB

“DTS” and “DTS ES Neo:6” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

Apple, iTunes and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Shuffle is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

90dB

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.

™

The AVR 146 is Simplay HD -verified for compatibility

via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

The Simplay HD logo and the Simplay, Simplay HD and Simplay Labs trademarks are owned by

Silicon Image, Inc. and are used under license from Silicon Image, Inc. and/or Simplay Labs, LLC.

Please register your AVR 146 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.

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A P P E N D IX

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults

Source

DVD

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

The Bridge/DMP CD

INT. TUNER

Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1

Tape

Tuner

6-Channel

Title

Component Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 1

Video Input

Audio Input Coax 1

Auto Poll On

Coax 2

Off

Optical 2

Off

Analog

Optical 1

Analog

The Bridge/DMP Analog

Analog

Tuner

---

6-Channel

---

Surround Logic 7

Mode*

Logic 7

5CH Music 5CH Music 5CH Music 5CH Music 5CH Music 5CH Music 5CH Music

5CH Music 5CH Music 5CH Music 5CH Music

*The default shown is the preferred surround mode for PCM and Analog audio sources.

Table A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

Source

DVD

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2

DMP

Video 3

The Bridge/ CD

Tape

Tuner

6-Channel

Bass Manager: Global

Left/Right Speaker Size

Center Speaker Size

Surround Speaker Size

Subwoofer

Small

Sub

Small

Sub

Small

Sub

Small

Sub

Small

Sub

Small

Sub

Small

Sub

Small

Sub

Small

Sub

Large

Sub

Small

Sub

Left/Right Speaker Crossover 100Hz

Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz

Surround Speaker Crossover 100Hz

Subwoofer Crossover

100Hz

N/A

Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right

Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right N/A

Table A3 – Delay Setting Defaults

Speaker Position

Front Left

Distance From Speaker to Listening Position

Your Delay Settings

10 Feet

0mS

Center

Front Right

Surround Right

Surround Left

Subwoofer

A/V Sync Delay

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Table A4 – Source Input Settings

Source

DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2

Video 3

The Bridge/DMP CD

Tape

Tuner

6-Channel

Title

INT. TUNER

Video Input

Component Video Input

Audio Input

Auto Poll

The Bridge/DMP

---

Tuner

6-Channel

---

Surround Mode

Table A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings

†

Source

DVD

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 The Bridge/DMP CD

Tape

Tuner

6-Channel

Bass Manager:

N/A

Global/Independent

Left/Right Speaker Size

Center Speaker Size

N/A

Surround Speaker Size

Subwoofer

Left/Right Speaker Crossover

Center Speaker Crossover

Surround Speaker Crossover

Subwoofer Crossover

††

Left/Right Channel Level

††

Center Channel Level

††

Surround Channel Level

††

Subwoofer Channel Level

^†The 6-channel inputs are “direct” inputs, meaning their signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing. Thus, the speaker sizes are always full-range,

and it isn’t possible to adjust speaker size crossover.

^††Channel levels vary by surround mode rather than source input.

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A P P E N D IX

Table A6 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

DVD

Product Type (circle one)

Remote Control Code

VCR, PVR

Cable, Satellite

DVD, VCR/PVR, Cable/Satellite

DVD

CD, CDR

Cassette

Tape

Table A7 – System Settings

Feature

Default Setting

Your Setting

VFD Fade Time-Out

Volume Default

Default Vol Set

Off

–25dB

Semi-OSD Time-Out 5 Seconds

31 32 33

Full-OSD Time-Out

Default Surr Mode

OSD Background

20 Seconds

39 40

Blue

42 43 44

46 47 48 49

51 52 53

63 64

Refer to the numbered buttons in this drawing when using the Function List.

Figure 74 – Remote Control Function List Reference

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Table A8 – Remote Control Function List

The

Bridge

No. Button Name AVR Function

DVD

CD/CD-R

Tape

VCR (VID1)

TiVo (VID1)

CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2)

TV (VID3)

(DMP) HDMI 1/2

Power On

Power On/Off Power On

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

TV Power

Mute

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

AVR

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

AVR Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select

DVD/CD

The

Bridge

Tape/

Tape Select Tape Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select

HDMI 1/2

VID 1 (VCR)

HDMI 1 Select

HDMI 2 Select

Video 1 Select

HDMI 1 Select

HDMI 2 Select

VCR Select

HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select

HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select

VCR Select

SAT Select

TV Select

VCR Select

VID 2 (CBL/SAT) Video 2 Select

CBL/SAT Select

TV Select

CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL Select

CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select

10 VID 3 (TV)

11 AM/FM

12 6CH

Video 3 Select

Tuner Select

TV Select

Tuner Select

Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select

Tuner Select

6/8 Ch. Input

Select

6/8 Ch. Input

Select

6/8 Ch. Input

Select

6/8 Ch. Input

Select

6/8 Ch. Input

Select

6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input

Select

6/8 Ch. Input

Select

6/8 Ch. Input

Select

13 Sleep/CH+

14 Test Tone

15 T/V

Sleep

Audio

Channel +

Test Tone

TV/DVD or V. OFF Input Select

Volume Up Volume Up

TV/VCR

TV Input

TV/CBL

TV/SAT

TV/VCR

TV/Video

16 Vol Up

Volume Up

Channel –

Volume Up

Channel –

Volume Up

Channel –

Volume Up

Channel –

Volume Up

Channel –

Volume Up

17 Surr/CH–

DSP Surround Mode Disc Menu or Title CDR Select

Select

Channel –

OSD

18 OSD

OSD

Program

OSD

Live TV

OSD

19 Blank

HD Mode

20 Vol Down

21 CH./Guide

Volume Down

Channel Trim

Move/Adjust Up

Volume Down

Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down

Title or Disc Menu Continuous Play

Guide

Info/Guide

Guide

⁄

23 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust

Menu or Setup

Left

Intro Scan

Left

24 ﬁ

25 Set

Move/Adjust Left

Set

Scroll –

Select

Enter

Right

Down

Select

Right

Enter

Right

Down

Enter

Right

Down

Enter

Right

Down

Set/Enter

Right

Down

26 ﬂ

Move/Adjust Right

Right

Scroll +

Move/Adjust Down Down

Digital Input Select Open/Close

Down

Return/Exit

28 Digital/Exit

29 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust

Return or Status

Open/Close

Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel

Prev Channel

38 Tun-M

Tuner Mode

Chapter+ or Zoom Repeat

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Table A8 – Remote Control Function List – continued

The

Bridge

No. Button Name AVR Function

DVD

CD/CD-R

Tape

VCR (VID1)

TiVo (VID1)

CBL (VID2)

SAT (VID2)

TV (VID3)

(DMP) HDMI 1/2

41 Memory

Memory

Audio or Playlist Time

42 Tuning Up

43 Direct

Tuning Up

Next Chapter

Angle

Track Direct

Cancel

Clear

PPV

FAV

Cancel

FAV

Sleep

Direct Tuner Entry

Random Play

Clear

Angle/FAV

44 Clear

Clear

Bypass

Music

Alt

45 Preset Up

Preset Tune Up

Slow Forward

Prev Chapter

+10

46 Tuning Down Tuning Down

Track Increment

47 Tone

48 D. Skip

49 Preset Down

50 M1

Tone mode

Disc Skip (DVD)

Disc Skip

Skip

Preset Tune Down Slow Rev

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

Macro 1

Macro 2

Macro 3

Macro 4

51 M2

52 M3

53 M4

54 Dolby Surround Dolby Modes

55 DTS Surround DTS Digital Modes

56 DTS Neo:6

57 Night

DTS Neo:6 Select

Night Mode Select Subtitle On/Off CDP Select

Logic 7 Select

58 Logic 7

59 Stereo

60 Skip Down

61 Skip Up

62 Dim

Stereo Mode Select

Skip – (DVD)

Skip + (DVD)

Dimmer

Step –

Skip –

Skip +

Scan –

Scan +

Thumbs Down Skip – (DVD)

Skip – (DVD)

Skip + (DVD)

Skip – (DVD)

Skip + (DVD)

Step +

Dimmer

R. Search

Play

Thumbs Up

Skip + (DVD)

63 Rewind (‹‹)

64 Play (‹›)

65 F F (››)

66 Record

67 Stop

R. Search (DVD)

Play (DVD)

R. Search

Play

Rewind

R. Search

Play

R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD) Skip–/R. Search R. Search

Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play Play

F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD) Skip+/F. Search F. Search

R. Play/F. Play Play

F. Search (DVD)

F. Search

Record

Stop

Fast Fwd

F. Search

Record

Slow

Record/Pause Record

Stop (DVD)

Stop

Stop (DVD)

Stop

68 Pause

Pause (DVD)

Pause

Pause (DVD)

Pause

Note: When any of the transport controls are pressed while the remote is in AVR, Video 2 or Video 3 mode, the remote will automatically switch to DVD mode and the command will be applied to the

DVD player. If you then press a button native to the original mode, e.g., Volume Down for the AVR, the remote will revert to the original mode. See Punch-Through Programming, described in the Advanced

Functions section, for more information.

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Refer to Tables A9 through A16 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.

Table A9 – Remote Control Product Codes – TV

TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA

027

LLOYTRON

LODGENET

LOGIK

172 173

A MARK

ADMIRAL

AKAI

122 132

069

192

069

123 160

LUXMAN

LXI

128

AMPRO

164

077 146 148

ANAM

045 106 109 112 122

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MATSUI

030 123 128 132 146 148

AOC

122 123 128

115 123 148

BLAUPUNKT

BROKSONIC

CANDLE

CAPEHART

CENTURION

CENTRONIC

CITIZEN

084

148

205 206

MEMOREX

METZ

069 128

123 128

084

059

MGA

115 123 128

123 171

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

084

045

077 115 123 128 160 167 168

045 123 128 132

175 176

CLASSIC

CONCERTO

CONTEC

CORANDO

CORONADO

CRAIG

045

NATIONAL

NEC

148 177 179 180 181 182

128

115 121 123 125

045

NIKEI

045

172

ONKING

ONWA

045

132

045

045 157 158 159

OPTONICA

ORION

077

CROWN

045 132

207 208 209 210 211

CURTIS MATHES

CXC

123 128 132

PANASONIC

PHILCO

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PROSCAN

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

087 148 169

045

045 115 123 128 132 148

DAEWOO

045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116

033 034 035 036 123 128 132 146 148

119 127 128 132

024 123 128

DAYTRON

128 132

DIGI LINK

200

133

DYNASTY

045

059 122 128 132 165

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

063

032 087

115 132

045 128 132 180 196 197

045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159

021 115 123 128 133 146 161 163

162 205

REALISTIC

RUNCO

045 167 196

FUNAI

045

152 153

FUTURETECH

045

SAA

183

029 087 121 123 128 133 146 159 163

SAMPO

SAMSUNG

SANYO

059 123 128

GOLDSTAR/LG

GRUNDIG

HALL MARK

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

INFINITY

INKEL

101 110 122 128 132

020 022 124 128 132 146

193

026 054

128

SCOTT

045 128 132

201

SEARS

128 132 146

123 128 132 144 147

SHARP

077 128 132

148

SIEMENS

SIGNATURE

SONY

084

120

069

JBL

148

028 031 117 130 136 194 212

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

115 123 128 132 146

SOUNDESIGN

SPECTRICON

SSS

045 128

019

122

079 087 134

045

KAWASHO

KEC

173

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

025 123 128 146 148

045

184

077

063

181

KENWOOD

KMC

123 204

132

TATUNG

TECHNICS

KTV

045 123 132 162

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Table A9 – continued

Table A10 – continued

TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

TECHWOOD

TEKNIKA

TELERENT

TERA

128

MARANTZ

MEMOREX

MGA

MITSUBISHI

MULTITECH

NAD

018

045 069 115 123 128 132

017 020 040 052 053 054 076

049

049 131

040

069

156

THOMSON

TMK

190 191

128

139

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDTECH

WARDS

063 129 202

NATIONAL

NEC

NORDMENDE

OPTIMUS

ORION

140

018 048

048

159

132

160

128

069 128 132 148

147

YAMAHA

YORK

123 128

128

PANASONIC

PHILCO

125 150 167 172

040

YUPITERU

ZENITH

045

PHILIPS

040 075

094

076

001 125

055 134 140 142 158 159

095 124 125 157 172

017 020 040 045 159

020

069 090

122

PORTLAND

PULSAR

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

REALISTIC

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

ZONDA

Table A10 – Remote Control Product Codes – VCR

VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA

AKAI

AMPRO

040

045 051 095 105 109

048 116 147

048 108 109 126

076

SANYO

017 020

ASA

134

SCOTT

SEARS

SHARP

SONY

SOUNDESIGN

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

TASHICO

TATUNG

110 112

017 020

129 156

080 129

040

017 040

134

048

040 048

040

AUDIO DYNAMICS

BROKSONIC

CANDLE

CANON

CAPEHART

CITIZEN

COMCAST

CRAIG

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DBX

018 048

110 147

134 135

135 140

094

134

006

045 116

017 094 104

094

018 048

040

TEAC

TEKNIKA

THOMAS

TiVo

DYNATECH

EMERSON

FISHER

040

013 040 042 110 112

017

002 003 004 005 007 008 012

TMK

013

FUNAI

040

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNITECH

VECTOR RESEARCH

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDEOSONIC

WARDS

112 155

045

018

018 040

045

040 045 112

018 040 048

040 050 076 083

076 095 124

113

GO VIDEO

GOLDSTAR/LG

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

018 107

018 049

040 048

018 045

048

018 048 111 132

020 048

040

YAMAHA

ZENITH

KENWOOD

LLOYD

LXI

MAGIN

020 040

045

MAGNAVOX

040

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Table A11 – Remote Control Product Codes – CD

CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ADCOM

AIWA

AKAI

063 069

072 111 118 156 170

050 177 184

REALISTIC

SANSUI

SANYO

058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166

047 081 134 157 172

033 082 095

AUDIO TECHNICA

AUDIOACCESS

AUDIOFILE

BSR

053

125

211

044

SCOTT

SHARP

SHERWOOD

SONY

108

058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181

003 041 058 105 133

103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206

CALIFORNIA AUDIO

CAPETRONIC

CARRERA

CARVER

CASIO

109

070

087

207 208 212 217

124

059 110

177

SOUNDSTREAM

SYMPHONIC

TAEKWANG

TEAC

136 140 141 143 144 146 185 186

117 166

011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137

CLARINETTE

DENON

EMERSON

FISHER

166

187 188 213

052 093 108

055 095

146 154

039

013 074 097 151 155 173

087

THETA DIGITAL

TOSHIBA

VECTOR RESEARCH

VICTOR

FRABA

117

120 130

FUNAI

126

WARDS

095

164

108

016 087

099 214

YAMAHA

YORK

019 031 053 061 135 169

166

GENEXXA

GOLDSTAR/LG

HAITAI

Table A12 – Remote Control Product Codes – DVD

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

INKEL

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

KENWOOD

LOTTE

LUXMAN

LXI

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MCINTOSH

MCS

MITSUMI

MODULAIRE

NAD

NAKAMICHI

NEC

001 002 025 054 190

093

216

098 147

153

176 195 196

030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181

108

077 102

164

039 113

058 084 191 192 193

194

080 098

152

166

013 074 197 198

199 200 201

069

053 055

037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203

065 089 091 092 099 104 212

075 109 119 158 183 204

039 138 149 209

071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215

210

109

126 166 213

024 081 093 150

169

DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

APEX DIGITAL

DENON

GOLDSTAR/LG

HARMAN KARDON

JVC

061

019 051

003 004

005 055 064 066

001 002

006

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MITSUBISHI

NAD

056

059

023

062

ONKYO

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

009 048

024 030 044

056

PIONEER

PROCEED

PROSCAN

RCA

SAMSUNG

SHARP

041 065

060

003 004

053 054

028

NIKKO

ONKYO

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

SONY

043 045

003 004

009 058 067

030 063

005 055 064

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

ZENITH

RCX

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Table A13 – Remote Control Product Codes – SAT

Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes – TAPE

SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

TAPE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ALPHASTAR

ALPHASTAR DBS

ALPHASTAR DSR

BIRDVIEW

472

450

442

425

HARMAN KARDON

001

Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes – CBL

CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

CHANNEL MASTER

CHAPARRAL

CITOH

320 321 325 361

315 316 451

360

313 317 318 413 481

331 352 379 483

395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485

392

324 329 334

303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474

455

463

437 489

366

454 468 484

410

ABC

001 011

ALLEGRO

AMERICAST

ARCHER

111

212

112

DRAKE

DX ANTENNA

ECHOSTAR

ELECTRO HOME

FUJITSU

GENERAL INSTRUMENT

HITACHI DBS

HOUSTON TRACKER

HUGHES

JANIEL

JERROLD

KATHREIN

LEGEND

MACOM

MAGNAVOX

MEMOREX

NEXTWAVE

NORSAT

OPTIMUS

BELCOR

113

CABLE STAR

CITIZEN

033 113

111

COLOUR VOICE

DIGI

085 090

114

EAGLE

186

EASTERN

ELECTRICORD

EMERSON

FOCUS

066 070

039

112

116

453

G.I.

001 011 017 096 097

317 365 369 370 371

461 473

453

423

373

466

487

366 469

457

420

418

375

407

381 404

412 454 468 475

301 439 465 490

458

349 480

442

335 388

339

405

459

347

GC ELECTRONICS

GEMINI

113

032 060

GENERAL

GENERAL INSTRUMENT

GOODMIND

HAMLIN

210

112

056 099 100 101 117 175 208

PACE DSS

HITACHI

001 188

PANASONIC

PANASONIC DBS

PANSAT

PERSONAL CABLE

PHILIPS

JASCO

111

JERROLD

001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162

188 210

LINDSAY

118

MACOM

191

PICO

MAGNAVOX

MOVIE TIME

NSC

017 019 068

035 039

035 190

PRESIDENT

PRIMESTAR

RCA

RCA DSS

REALISTIC

SAMSUNG

SATELLITE SERVICE CO

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SONY

STAR CHOICE DBS

STARCAST

SUPER GUIDE

TEECOM

OAK

197 220

PACE

179

PANASONIC

PANTHER

PHILIPS

053 176 177 189 214

114

013 019 020 085 090

PIONEER

001 041 119 171 209 215 216

POPULAR MECHANICS

PRELUDE

PRIMESTAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

116

120

162

111 112 213

053 214

327 423

330 333 390 391 393 409

302 426 460 461 462 470

323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381

383 389 403 466 479 480

384 385 387 394 419 488

TOSHIBA

UNIDEN

RECOTON

REGAL

REMBRANT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SEAM

116

056 099 100 101 208

032

003 072 186

183 203 221 222

121

ZENITH

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Table A15 – continued

CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

SIGNATURE

SPRUCER

STARCOM

STARGATE

TANDY

001 188

053 081 177 189

002 011 163

120

024

TELECAPATION

TEXSCAN

TFC

028

036

122

TIMELESS

TOCOM

123

170 205

UNITED CABLE

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

VIEWSTAR

ZENITH

011

033 034 039 042 113

124 211

019 025 086 089 190

065 125 211 219

116

ZENTEK

Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes –

THE BRIDGE/DMP

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

HARMAN KARDON

TEN TECHNOLOGIES

001

002

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