Harman AVR 142 User Manual

AVR 142

Audio/Video Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

AVR 142

Table of Contents

3 Safety Information
3 Unpacking
4 Remote Control Functions
8 Front Panel Controls
9 Rear Panel Connections
10 Installation and Connections
10 Audio Equipment Connections
10 Video Equipment Connections
11 HDMI Connections
12 System Configuration
12 First Turn On
12 Settings to be Made With Each Input Used
12 Input Setup
12 Speaker Setup
13 Surround Setup
13 Configuring the Surround Off

(Stereo) Modes

13 Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode
14 Stereo Digital Mode
14 Delay Settings
14 Night Mode Settings
14 Output Level Adjustment
16 Operation
16 Basic Operation
16 Source Selection
16 Controls and Use of Headphones
16 Surround Mode Selection
17 Digital Audio Playback
18 Selecting a Digital Source
18 Digital Status
18 Surround Mode Types
19 Night Mode
19 Tape Recording
19 Output Level Trim Adjustment
19 6-Channel Direct Input
19 Display Brightness
20 Memory Backup
20 Tuner Operation
20 RDS Operation
22 Troubleshooting Guide
22 Processor Reset
23 Technical Specifications AVR

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours
F-72500 Château-du-Loir
France

declare in own responsibility, that the product
described in this owners manual is in compliance
with technical standards:

EN55013(2001) & + A2(2006)
EN55020(2002) & + A2(2005)
EN60065:2002
EN61000-3-2(2000)+A2(2005)
EN61000-3-3 (1995)+A1(2001)+A2(2005)
EN61000-4-2(1995) & + A1(1998) & + A2(2001)
EN61000-4-3(2002) & + A1(2002)
EN61000-4-4(2004)

Jurjen Amsterdam
Harman Consumer Group Inc.
04/09

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Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,
certain conventions have been used.

Example – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack

ExamplE

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0

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– (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote.

Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.1.

Keep these instructions.2.

Heed all warnings.3.

Follow all instructions.4.

Do not use this apparatus near water.5.

Clean only with a dry cloth.6.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 7.
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

8.

radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

9.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec­trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on

10.

or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 11.
manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table specified by the manufacturer or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

13.

when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

14.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or

15.

splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
apparatus.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the

16.

AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from the AC receptacle.

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall

17.

remain readily operable.

Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as

18.

sunshine, fire or the like.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the prod­uct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilat­eral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera­ture accompanying the product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a case or similar – Install it away from direct
sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/
or cold.

Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may
fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to
liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do
not place:

Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause 
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall 
and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user
and/or damage to this unit.

Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If
the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC
power plug can be reached easily.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
as long as the Main Power Switch is ON. This state
is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit
is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this
product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock
hazard, and any modification to the product will void
your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as
a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside
the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized service
station.

Installation Location

To assure proper operation and to avoid the ■
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a
firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a
shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting
hardware can support the weight of the product.

Make certain that proper space is provided both

■

above and below the unit for ventilation. If this
product will be installed in a cabinet or other
enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient
air movement within the cabinet. Under some
circumstances a fan may be required.

Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted ■
surface.

■

Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry
cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened
with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe 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.

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.

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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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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Remote Control Functions

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Power On Button

1

Not active

2

IR Transmitter Window

3

Power Off Button

4

Mute

5

Input Selectors

6

6-Channel Direct Input

7

Volume Up/Down

8

HD Mode Selector

9

Speaker Select/Setup

A

OK Button

B

Delay/Status Button

C

Memory/Angle Button

D

Clear Button

E

Preset Up/Down

F

RDS Select/Info Button

G

Playlist

H

A-B

I

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector

J

Stereo Mode Selector

K

Logic 7 Selector

L

Dim Button

M

Transport Buttons

N

Skip Up/Down Buttons (DWN)/(UP)

O

Night Mode

P

DTS Digital Mode Selector

Q

Dolby Mode Selector

R

Repeat

S

Random

T

Tone Mode/Progressive Scan/Interlaced

Button

U

Tuning Up/Down

V

Direct Button

W

Tuner Mode/Zoom

X

Numeric Keys

Y

Digital Select/Audio Mode

Z

Navigation Buttons

a

Channel Select /Disc Menu Button

b

V.OFF/Test Button

c

Surround Mode Selector/Program Down/

Subtitle Button

d

Sleep/Program Up/Audio Select Button

e

Title

f

AM/FM Tuner Select

g

AVR Selector

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 142 and a HK DVD Player

IMPORTANT NOTE: The combined AVR and DVD

remote has some buttons that perform different
functions. If you press the AVR Button
of functions is active, identical to the functions for
buttons CD, Tape, Video 1/2/3. If you press the DVD/
HDMI1 Button
their function as indicated above the button itself,
and explained below. Refer to the function table for
an overview of functions in both modes. NOTE that
pressing the HDMI1 and DVD Buttons 5 activate
the alternative commands as seen in the Function
List on page 7. The DVD functions work with harman/
kardon DVD players only.

0

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on
the power to the AVR or the DVD selected by pressing
either the AVR or the DVD/HDMI1 Button

5

.

1

This indicator is not active.

2

IR Transmitter Window: Point this window
towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the remote
to make certain that infrared commands are properly
received.

3

Power Off Button: Press this button to place
the AVR or a selected device unit in the Standby mode.
If held for more than 3 seconds, both the AVR and the
DVD switch to Standby.

4

Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence
the AVR or TV set being controlled, depending on
which device has been selected.

5

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons
will perform three actions at the same time. First, if
the AVR is not turned on, this will power up the unit.
Next, it will select the source shown on the button as
the input to the AVR. Finally, the DVD/HDMI1 Button
will switch the double-function remote buttons to
their DVD functions. After pressing the DVD/HDMI1
Button, you must press the AVR Selector button

g

again to operate all the AVR’s functions with the
remote. Note that pressing the DVD Button switches
on BOTH the AVR and the DVD, whereas pressing the
AVR Button just switches on the AVR.

5

, some of the buttons change

g

, one set

g

or

6

6-Channel Direct Input: Press this button to
select the component connected to the 6-Channel
Direct Input
wish to use the Six Channel Direct Input in conjunction
with a video source, you must first select the video
source by pressing one of the Input Selectors
Then press this button to choose the 6-Channel
Direct Input

7

or lower the system volume.

8

active with harman/kardon DVD players only.

9

to begin the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass
Management System for use with the type of speakers
used in your system. Once the button has been
pressed, use the
channel you wish to set up. Press the OK button
and then select the speaker type (see page 12 for more
information.)

For DVD: Press this button to use the DVD’s on-screen
menu system to adjust the player’s configuration
settings. Note that the Info Button
pressed to access the DVD’s Information menu to
obtain detailed disc information, and to configure the
playback mode of the disc.

A

into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in the setup
procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and
channel output level adjustment.

B

begin the process for setting the delay times used
by the AVR when processing surround sound. After
pressing this button, the delay times are entered by
pressing the OK button
buttons
button again to complete the process (See page 14 for
more information).

For DVD: Press while a disc is playing to view banner
display. Use the ARROW buttons to move through
the different features in the Banner Display. When
a symbol is highlighted, press OK on the remote to
select it.

N

as the audio. Note that when you

5

N

as the audio source.

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise

HD Mode Selector (DVD): This function is

Speaker Select/Setup: Press this button

KL

buttons Z to select the

A

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OK Button: This button is used to enter settings

Delay/Status Button: Press this button to

A

and then using the

Z

to change the setting. Press the Set

KL

.

C

Memory/Angle Button: Press this button to
enter a radio station into the AVR’s preset memory.
Two underline indicators will flash at the right side
of the Main Information Display
have five seconds to enter a preset memory location
using the Numeric Keys
information.)

For DVD: Press to access various camera angles on a
DVD (If the DVD contains multiple camera angles) or
to rotate JPEG images.

D

Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect
entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio
station’s frequency.

E

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,
press these buttons to scroll through the stations
programmed into the AVR’s memory. When CD or DVD
is selected using the Input Selector button
these buttons may function as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or
”+10” (CD).

F

RDS Select/Info (DVD) Button: Press this
button to display the various messages that are part of
the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 20
for more information on RDS).

For DVD: Press for detailed informations on the disc
playing (Video/Audio Bit rate, Movie aspect ratio and
others), and for current player settings made. Note
that the unit doesn’t react on any transport button
as long as the info menu is displayed. Press again to
remove information from screen.

G

Playlist (DVD): Press this button to change the
playback order of the disc.

H

A-B (DVD): Press to select section A-B and to
play repeatedly.

I

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this
selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS
Neo:6 modes, which extract a five- channel surround
field from two-channel program material (from PCM
source or analog input signal). The first press selects
the last DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and
each subsequent press selects the next mode in the
following order:

X

F

. (See page 20 for more

, you then

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Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 142 and a HK DVD Player

J

Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to
select a stereo playback mode. When the button
is pressed so that
the Main Information Display

DSp SURR OFF

F

appears in

, the AVR will
operate in a bypass mode with true fully analog,
two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround
processing or bass management as opposed to other
modes where digital processing is used. When the
button is pressed so that
in the Main Information Display

SURROUND OFF

F

, you may

appears

enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along
with the benefits of bass management. When the
button is pressed so that

5 CH STEREO

appears,
the stereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if
installed.(See page 13 for more information on stereo
playback modes).

K

Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to select one
of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 16
for the available Logic 7 options).

L

Dim Button: Press this button to activate the
Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of
the front panel display, or turn it off entirely. The first
press of the button shows the default state, which
is full brightness by indicating
Main Information Display

VFD FUll

F

. Press the button

in the

again within five seconds to reduce the brightness by
50%, as indicated by

VFD HalF

. Press the button
again within five seconds and the main display will go
completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary;
the display will always return to full brightness when
the AVR is turned on. In addition,both the Power
Indicator

2

and the blue accent lighting inside the
volume control will always remain at full brightness
regardless of the setting. This is to remind you that the
AVR is still turned on.

M

Transport Buttons: These buttons operate the

DVD player.

N

Skip Up/Down Buttons (DVD):

(DWN): Press to go to beginning of current track. Press
again quickly to go to beginning of previous track.
After pressing the PAUSE button, each press of this
button will move the image in reverse frame by frame.

(UP): Press to go to beginning of next track. After
pressing the PAUSE

button, each press of this button

will move the image forwards frame by frame.

O

Night Mode: Press this button to activate the
Night mode. This mode is available only with Dolby
Digital encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialog
(center channel) intelligibilty at low volume levels
(See page 14 for more information).

P

DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS
source is in use the AVR will select the appropriate
mode automatically and no other mode will be
available. Pressing this button will display the mode
currently selected by the AVR´s decoder, depending on
the surround material played and the speaker setting.

Q

Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to
select one of the available Dolby Surround processing
modes. Each press of this button will select one of
the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby
Digital. Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only
available with a digital input selected and the other
modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not
playing.

R

Repeat (DVD): Each press of this button
changes the playback mode to repeat a chapter or
track or the entire disc. A repeat icon will appear in the
upper right corner of the screen indicating the current
repeat mode. If the Player Information Screen is active,
the changes will be displayed on screen.

S

Random (DVD): Press for RANDOM playback in
random order.

T

Tone Mode/Progressive Scan/Interlaced
Button: Pressing this button enables or disables the

Bass and Treble tone controls. When the button is
pressed so that the words
Main Information Display

TONE IN

F

, the settings of

appear in the

the Bass and Treble controls will affect the output
signals. When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE OUT

Display

appear in the Main Information

F

, the output signal will be “flat,” without

any bass or treble alteration.

For DVD: Press this button to change the resolution
of the Component Video Output between standard
definition and progressive definition (PAL interlaced
and PAL progressive; NTSC interlaced and NTSC
progressive).
The new setting will become effective after quitting
the Setup menu.

U

Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,
these buttons will tune up or down through the
selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode

W

has been pressed or the Band button 8 on the
front panel was held pressed so that
in the Main Information Display

aUTO

F

, pressing

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either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the
next station with acceptable signal strength for quality
reception. When the
Information Display

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appears in the Main

F

, pressing these buttons
will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page
20 for more information).

V

Direct Button: Press this button when the
tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry
of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button
simply press the proper Numeric Keys

X

to select
a station (See page 20 for more information on the
tuner).

W

the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning
and manual tuning. When the button is pressed
so
Display
will move the frequency up or down in single-step
increments. When the FM band is in use and
appears in the Main Information Display
pressing this button will change to monaural reception
making even week stations audible. (See page 20 for
more information.)

When a DVD or VCD is playing, press this button to
zoom the picture so that it is enlarged. There are 4
steps to the zoom function, each progressively larger.
Press through each of the zoom stages to return to a
normal picture.

X

button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.
For DVD play you may enter track numbers directly,
followed by OK to go to the track.

Y

to assign one of the digital inputs
source. (See page 10 for more information on using
digital inputs.) Audio Mode: When operating the
DVD, press this button to switch between Audio
Modes.

Z

buttons. They will be used most frequently to select
a surround mode. These buttons are also used to
increase or decrease output levels when configuring
the unit, to select speaker configuration or to select the
digital inputs.

a

button is used to start the process of setting the AVR’s
output levels with an external source. Once this button
is pressed, use the
channel being adjusted, then press the OK button

A

the level setting. (See page 19 for more information.)

DVD Disc Menu: Displays the actual DVD Disc Menu
on the TV screen in play mode. When playing discs
with JPEG images, pressing this button will access the
thumbnails.

b

output of a DVD-player for improved performance
from audio-only discs. Press again to restore video
output.

Tone: Press this button to begin the sequence used
to calibrate the AVR’s output levels. (See page 14 for
more information on calibrating the AVR).

Tuner Mode/Zoom: Press this button when

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appears in the Main Information

F

, pressing the Tuning buttons

U7

aUTO

F

Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-

Digital Select/Audio Mode: Press this button

4G9L to a

Navigation Buttons: These are multi-purpose

Channel Select /Disc Menu Button: This

KL

buttons Z to select the

, followed by the KL buttons again, to change

V.OFF/Test Button: Press to turn off video

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c

Surround Mode Selector/Program Down/

Subtitle Button: Press this button to begin the

process of changing the surround mode. After the
button has been pressed, use the

KL

buttons Z
to select the desired surround mode. (See page 16 for
more information).

When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle
language or to turn subtitles off.

Note: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are
authored, the subtitle languages selected with the
Subtitle Button may not accurately reflect the actual
languages available on the disc. It is recommended
that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.

d

Sleep/Program Up/Audio Select Button:
Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.
After the time shown in the display, the AVR will
automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press
of the button changes the time until turn-off in the
following order:

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn off the
Sleep mode setting.

DVD: Press to access various audio languages on a DVD
(If the DVD contains multiple audio streams).

e

Title: When a disc is playing, press to make the
DVD-player go back to the first section of the disc. If
you are playing a DVD-Audio disc that contains other
formats the DVD is capable of playing, such as linear
PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1, pressing this button may
enable you to switch playback from one audio format
to another.

f

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select
the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this
button when the tuner is in use will select between
the AM and FM bands.

g

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch
the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s functions.
If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the
AVR on.

Function List

Button Name
Power ON
Power OFF Power Off (press and release) Power Off (press and release)

Mute Mute Mute(AVR)
AVR
DVD DVD DVD(AVR)
VID1 VID 1 VID 1(AVR)
HDMI1 HDMI 1 HDMI 1(AVR)
AM/FM
CD CD CD(AVR)
VID2 VID 2 VID 2(AVR)
HDMI2 HDMI 2 HDMI 2(AVR)
AUX AU X AUX(AVR)
TAPE TAPE TAPE(AVR)
VID3 VID 3 VID 3(AVR)
HDMI3 HDMI 3 HDMI 3(AVR)
SLEEP / AUDIO
TITLE Title
6CH 6CH 6CH(AVR)
VOL Up Vol Up Vol Up(AVR)
SURR. / SUBT.
TEST / V.OFF Test Tone Video Off
HD-M HD Mode
VOL Down Vol Down Vol Down(AVR)
CH. / DISC MENU
SPKR / SETUP
Level+/Up Level+/Up Up

M

Left
OK SET Enter

N

Right
Level-/Down
DIGITAL / AUDIO MODE
DELAY / STATUS Delay
1 1 1
2 2 2
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5
6 6 6
7 7 7
8 8 8
TUN-M / ZOOM Tuner Mode Zoom
9 9 9
0 0 0
MEM / ANGLE Memory Angle
TUNING Up Tuning Up
DIRECT Direct Tuning
CLEAR Clear Clear
PRESET Up Preset Up
TUNING Down Tuning Down
TONE / P/I Tone Mode P/I
RDS / INFO
PRESET Down Preset Down
RANDOM Random Play
REPEAT Repeat Play
A-B
PLAYLIST Playlist
DOLBY SUR
DTS SUR DTS Surround DTS Surround(AVR)
DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6(AVR)
NIGHT Night Mode Night(AVR)
LOGIC 7
STEREO Stereo Stereo(AVR)
SKIP DOWN Skip Down(DVD) Skip Down
SKIP UP Skip Up(DVD) Skip Up
DIM Dimmer Dimmer

G

) Rew(DVD) Rew

Rew(

B

) Play(DVD) Play

Play(

H

) FF(DVD) FF

FF(
Open/Close Open/Close(DVD) Open/Close
Stop Stop(DVD) Stop
Pause Pause(DVD) Pause

HK AVR Remote Command
AVR/TAPE/CD/AUX/VID1/VID2/VID3/HDMI2/HDMI3

Power On Power On

Power Off (press and hold) Power Off (press and hold)

AVR Power On AVR(AVR)

AM/FM AM/FM(AVR)

Sleep Audio

Surround Mode Subtitle

Channel Select Disc Menu
Speaker Select Setup

Left Left

Right Right
Level-/Down Down
Digital Select Audio Mode

RDS Info

Dolby Surround Dolby Surround(AVR)

Logic7 Logic7(AVR)

HK DVD Remote Command
DVD/HDMI1

Status

Slow Up

Slow Down

A-B Repeat Play

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AVR Audio/Video Receiver
Front Panel Controls

AVR 142

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Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply
power to the AVR. When the switch is pressed in, the
unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the
orange LED 2. This button MUST be pressed in to
operate the unit. To turn the unit off completely and
prevent the use of the remote control, this switch
should be pressed until it pops out from the front
panel so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of
the switch.

: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.

NOTE

1

System Power Control: When the Main Power
Switch

0

is “ON,” press this button to turn on the
AVR; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby).
Note that the Power Indicator 2 will turn blue
when the unit is on.

2

Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in
orange when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal
that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is
in operation, the indicator will turn blue.

3

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen
to the AVR’s output through a pair of headphones.
Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6.3
mm stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will
automatically be turned off when the headphones are
connected.

4

Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the optical
digital audio output of an audio or video product to
this jack.

5

Aux input stereo minijack: Connect this
minijack to any audio source, typically MP3 players or
portable CD players. An analog headphone output jack
or line level out jack may be used.

6

Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this
button to select the top-level group of surround
modes. Each press of the button will select a major
mode grouping in the following order:

Dolby Modes
Stereo Modes > Logic 7 Modes

DTS Digital Modes > DSP Modes >

>

Once the button is pressed so that the name of the
desired surround mode group appears in the Lower

Display Line
Selector

available. For example, press this button to select
Dolby modes, and then press the Surround Mode
Selector
options.

7

Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the
button to tune lower frequency stations and the right
side of the button to tune higher frequency stations.
When a station with a strong signal is reached,

maNUal TUNED

in the Main Information Display
for more information on tuning stations).

8

Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will
automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner mode.
Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM
frequency bands, holding it pressed for some seconds
will switch between stereo and mono receiving and
between automatic and manual tuning mode (See
page 20 for more information on the tuner).

9

Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to
scroll up or down through the list of stations that have
been entered into the preset memory. (See page 20 for
more information on tuner programming.)

A

Input Source Selector: Press this button to
change the input by scrolling through the list of input
sources.

B

RDS Select Button: Press this button to display
the various messages that are part of the RDS data
system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 20 for more
information on RDS).

C

Surround Mode Selector: Press this button
to select from among the available surround mode
options for the mode group selected. The specific
modes will vary based on the number of speakers
available, the mode group and if the input source is
digital or analog. For example, press the Surround
Mode Group Selector

F

, press the Surround Mode

C

to cycle through the individual modes

C

to choose from the various mode

or

aUTO TUNED

6

to select a mode grouping

will appear

F

(see page 20

such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to
see the mode choices available. For more information
on mode selection, see page 13.

D

Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to
increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the
volume. If the AVR is muted, adjusting volume control
will automatically release the unit from the silenced
condition.

E

Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind
this window receives infrared signals from the remote
control. Aim the remote at this area and do not
block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is
installed.

F

Main Information Display: This display delivers
messages and status indications to help you operate
the receiver.

G

Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally used
for connection to the output of portable digital audio
devices, video game consoles or other products that
have a coax digital jack.

H

Video 3 Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks
may be used for temporary connection to video games
or portable audio/video products such as camcorders
and portable audio players.

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