Harman-Kardon AVR 145 User Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER
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CONNECTIONS
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Speaker Connections
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Subwoofer
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Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
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Audio Connections
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Digital Audio
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Analog Audio
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Video Connections
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Antennas
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RS-232 Serial Port
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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INSTALLATION
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Step One – Connect the Speakers
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Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer
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Step Three – Connect the Antennas
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Step Four – Connect the Source Components
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Step Five – Connect Video Display
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Step Six – Plug in AC Power
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Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote
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Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote
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Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 145
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INITIAL SETUP
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Using the On-Screen Menu System
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Step One – Determine Speaker Size
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Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances
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Step Three – Manual Setup Menu
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Speaker Size Menu
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Speaker Crossover Menu
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Delay Adjust Menu
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Step Four – EzSet Output Level Calibration
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Step Five – Configure Sources
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OPERATION
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Turning On the AVR 145
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Sleep Timer
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Volume Control
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Mute Function
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Tone Controls
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Headphones
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Source Selection
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Audio Input Selection
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Video Input Selection
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6-Channel Direct Inputs
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Using the Tuner
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Recording
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Using
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Selecting a Surround Mode
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
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Audio Processing and Surround Sound
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Analog Audio Signals
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Digital Audio Signals
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Surround Modes
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Dolby Surround Settings
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Default Modes
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Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
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System Settings
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Dim Function
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Advanced Remote Control Functions
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Punch-Through Programming
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Macros
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Resetting the Remote
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Processor Reset
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Memory
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Trademark Acknowledgements
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APPENDIX
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WARNING
For Canadian model
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.
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.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appli-
ance to rain or moisture.
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