Harman Kardon AVR 140 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! Withthe purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 140, you areabout to begin many years of listening enjoyment.Designed to provide all the excitement and detail ofmovie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selec-tions, the AVR 140 accomplishes its mission by har-nessing advanced technologies usually found only inhigher-priced receivers.The AVR 140 has been engineered so that it is easyto take advantage of all the power of its digital tech-nology. However, to obtain the maximum enjoymentfrom your new receiver, we urge you to read thismanual. A few minutes spent learning the functions ofthe various controls will enable you to take advantageof all the power the AVR 140 is able to deliver.If you have any questions about this product, its instal-lation or its operation, please contact your retailer orcustom installer. They are your best local sources ofinformation.Description and FeaturesThe AVR 140 is versatile and multifeatured, incorpo-rating a wide range of listening options. In addition toDolby® Digital and DTS® decoding for digital sources,a broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or stereosurround modes are available for use with your CD,VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 140’s own FM/AMtuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic® IIx,DTS Neo:6®, DTS 96/24®, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Halland Theater modes, the AVR 140 offers HarmanInternational’s exclusive Logic 7® processing in both5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more envelopingfield environment and more defined fly-overs and pans.Another exclusive is VMAx®, which uses proprietaryprocessing to create an open, spacious sound field,even when only two front speakers are available.In addition to providing a wide range of listeningoptions, the AVR 140 is easy to configure so that itprovides the best results with your speakers and spe-cific listening-room environment. On-screen menusmake it simple to enter settings for speaker configura-tions and bass management. A Quadruple Crossoverbass management system makes it possible to enterdifferent crossover settings for each speaker group.For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 140 featuresconnections for four video devices, all with both com-posite and S-video inputs. Two additional audio inputsare available, and six digital inputs make the AVR 140capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources.For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sourcesand progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 140 alsofeatures assignable two-input, wide-bandwidth, low-crosstalk component video switching.The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputsfor direct connection to digital recorders. A videorecording output, subwoofer-out and color-codedeight-channel input make the AVR 140 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomor-row’s new formats right onboard.Until now, Harman Kardon AVRs have been able toaccommodate almost any source device equippedwith line-level analog, optical digital or coaxial digitaloutputs, including most digital media players. With onesimple connection between the AVR 140 and theoptional Harman Kardon , you are able tolisten to materials stored on your compatible iPod®*(not included). Your AVR’s system remote control hasbeen preprogrammed with control codes that enableyou to select tracks for playback and navigate manyof your iPod’s functions, even from across the room.The Bridge will even let you charge your iPod.The AVR 140’s powerful six-channel amplifier usestraditional Harman Kardon high-current design tech-nologies to meet the wide dynamic range of anyprogram selection.Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receivermore than fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitryand time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 140 is theperfect combination of the latest in digital audio tech-nology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an ele-gant, easy-to-use package.n A wide range of digital and matrix surroundmodes, including Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital EX,Dolby Pro Logic® IIx, DTS®, DTS-ES® Discreteand Matrix, DTS 96/24® and DTS Neo:6®n Six channels of high-current amplificationn Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7® processing,available with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing ina variety of modes, and two modes of VMAx®n Programmable remote for control of the AVRand six additional source componentsn High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible componentvideo switching with assignable inputsn Discrete front-panel coaxial and optical digitalinputs for easy connection to portable digitaldevices and video game consolesn Connects to Harman Kardon’s(optional) for charging, playback and controlof a compatible iPod® device (not included)n Input titling for all input sources (except tuner)n Extensive bass management options, includ-ing four separate crossover groupingsn On-screen menu and display system with achoice of a blue or black background screenThe BridgeTMThe BridgeTMINTRODUCTION 3*Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector, including third-generation Click Wheel models and newer. Not compatible with iPod shuffle™ models. AlthoughiPod photo and video models are compatible, images and videos stored on the iPod may not be viewed.