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harman/kardon

AVR140
6 X 40W 6.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS

ESD WARNING.....................................2 DISASSEMBLY......................................22
LEAKAGE TESTING...............................3 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW..........................23
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS.......................4 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST...............24
PACKAGING........................................5 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT......................25
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.....................6 TECH TIP HK2003-01............................26
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS................8 BLOCK DIAGRAM................................27
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........10 PCB DRAWINGS.................................28
CONNECTIONS..................................13 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST....................34
OPERATION.......................................15 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS................68
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................21 SCHEMATICS....................................152
PROCESSOR RESET............................21 WIRING DIAGRAM..............................159

harman/kardon, Inc.
250 Crossways Park Dr.
Woodbury, New York 11797 Rev 0 3/2006
AVR140 harman/kardon

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called

Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and

semiconductor "chip" components.

The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on

your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,

which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to

prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.

4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges

sufficient to damage ES devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement

ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the

chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION : Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together

or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.

Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.

Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with

, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the

parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably

insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following check should be performed for the continued
protection of the customer and service technician.

LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK

Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water
pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester
between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the
appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal
overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the
appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the
AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed
o.5mA.

Reading should
not be above
Leakage
0.5mA
Device current
under tester
test

Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter Earth
plug as required) ground

AC Leakage Test

ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS
OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A
POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE
CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE
TO THE CUSTOMER.

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AVR 140 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section AM Tuner Section
Stereo Mode Frequency Range 520�1720kHz
Continuous Average Power (FTC) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB
50 Watts per channel, 20Hz�20kHz, Usable Sensitivity Loop 500�V
@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
Selectivity �10kHz, 30dB
Six-Channel Surround Modes
Power per Individual Channel
Video Section
Front L&R channels: Television Format NTSC
40 Watts per channel Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz�20kHz into 8 ohms Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Center channel: Video Frequency Response
40 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz�20kHz into 8 ohms (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz�8MHz (�3dB)
Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels: Video Frequency Response
(Component Video) 10Hz�50MHz (�3dB)
40 Watts per channel
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz�20kHz into 8 ohms General
Input Sensitivity/Impedance Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz
Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Power Consumption 65W idle, 540W maximum
(6 channels driven)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB
Dimensions (Product) (Shipping)
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Width 17.3 inches (440mm) 21.5 inches (545mm)
Pro Logic I/II 40dB Height 6.6 inches (168mm) 9.9 inches (251mm)
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB Depth 15 inches (382mm) 17.9 inches (455mm)
DTS 55dB
(Product) (Shipping)
Frequency Response Weight 24.4 lb (11.1kg) 29.3 lb (13.3kg)
@ 1W (+0dB, �3dB) 10Hz �130kHz
High Instantaneous Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Current Capability (HCC) �25 Amps Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable
Harman Kardon, Power for the Digital Revolution, The Bridge, TheBridge and Logic 7 are registered trademarks
TM

Slew Rate 40V/�sec of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic" and the Double-D symbol
FM Tuner Section are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Frequency Range 87.5�108.0MHz
Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3�V/13.2dBf DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, and is an
Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.
Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz
Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Selectivity �400kHz, 70dB
Image Rejection 80dB SACD is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.
IF Rejection 90dB Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You'll need your serial number.
At the same time you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.

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Access. Package

AVR140

Access. Package

AVR140 AVR 140

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

~ ^ i � � � �

AVR 140
DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 DVD
PRO LOGIC VID 2 CD
3 STEREO DSP VID 3 FMAM
5 7 CH. STEREO TAPE
SURR. OFF 6 8 CH

1 3 5 7 9 !# % & ( �
2 4 6 8 ) @) $ ^ * �
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product
at www.harmankardon.com.
1 Main Power Switch ! Tuner Band Selector � Video 3 Audio Input Jacks
2 Power Indicator @ Set Button Channel Adjust Selector
3 Standby/On Switch # Digital Input Selector � Volume Control
4 Headphone Jack $ Preset Station Selector � Input Indicators
5 Tone Mode % Delay Adjust Selector � Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
6 Speaker Selector ^ Input Source Selector � Upper Display Line
7 Surround Mode Group Selector & Tuner Mode Selector i Lower Display Line
8 Surround Mode Selector * Optical 3 Digital Audio Input ^ Surround Mode Indicators
9 Tuning Selector ( Coaxial 3 Digital Audio Input ~ Remote Sensor Window
) Buttons � Video 3 Video Input Jacks

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen Both treble and bass contours may be boosted or
power to the AVR 140. When the switch is pressed to the AVR 140's output through a pair of headphones. cut by up to + or �10dB in increments of 2dB. See
in, the unit is in a Standby mode, as indicated by the The speakers will automatically be turned off when the pages 17 and 25 for more information on the tone
amber LED 2 above the Standby/On Switch 3. headphone jack is in use. controls.
This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
5 Tone Mode: This button controls the tone mode NOTE: The AVR 140 is not equipped with a traditional
To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote
settings, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble Balance control. When listening to two-channel materi-
control, this switch should be pressed until it pops
boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tone con- als, if you wish to adjust the stereo image, you may
out from the front panel and the word "OFF" is seen
trols out of the signal path completely for "flat" use the Channel Adjust Selector to increase or
at the top of the switch.
response. The first press of the button displays a decrease the level of the left front channel by up to +
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the "ON" position. TONE IN message in the Lower Display Line or �10dB, and then to decrease or increase the right
i and in the on-screen display. To take the controls front channel by the corresponding amount. However,
2 Power Indicator: This LED lights amber when the out of the signal path, press either of the > when listening to surround materials and most two-
unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the AVR is Buttons ) until the display reads TONE OUT. channel materials, it is recommended that you leave
ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, these settings at the results obtained during the config-
the indicator is blue. To change the bass or treble settings, make sure that uration process described on pages 15 through 24.
TONE IN appears in the Lower Display Line i 6 Speaker Selector: Press this button to begin
3 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power >
or press either of the Buttons ) until it does. the process of configuring the unit to match the type
Switch 1 is "ON," press this button to turn on the Press the Tone Mode Button 5 until the desired of speakers used in your listening room. (See pages
AVR 140; press it again to turn the unit off. The Power option of TREBLE MODE or BASS MODE 20�22 for more information on speaker setup and
Indicator 3 turns blue when the unit is on. appears in the Lower Display Line i and in the configuration.)
on-screen display and then press either of the >
Buttons ) to enter the desired boost or cut setting.

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7 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this but- @ Set Button: When making choices during the Channel Adjust Selector: Press this button to
ton to select the top-level group of surround modes. setup and configuration process, press this button begin the process of trimming the channel output lev-
Each press of the button will select the current or last to enter the desired setting into the AVR 140's memory. els using an external audio source. (For more informa-
used mode in each of the surround mode groups tion on output level trim adjustment, see page 23.)
(e.g., Dolby, DTS, DTS Neo:6, Logic 7, DSP, Stereo). # Digital Input Selector: Press this button to
When the button is pressed so that the name of the select one of the digital audio inputs or the analog � Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to
surround mode group appears in the on-screen dis- audio input for any source. (See pages 26�30 for increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the
play and in the Lower Display Line i, press the more information on digital audio.) volume. If the AVR 140 is muted, adjusting the
Surround Mode Selector 8 to cycle through the Volume Control �b will automatically release the
$ Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to unit from the silenced condition.
individual modes available. For example, press this
scroll up or down through the list of stations that have
button to select Dolby modes, and then press the
been entered into the preset memory. (See page 30 � Input Indicators: The current selected source will
Surround Mode Selector 8 to choose from the
for more information on tuner presets.) appear as one of these indicators. Note that when the
various Dolby mode options.
unit is turned on, the entire list of available modes will
8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button % Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to light briefly, and then revert to normal operation with
to select from among the available surround mode begin the steps required to enter delay settings. (See only the active mode indicator illuminated.
options for the mode group selected. The specific pages 22�23 for more information on delay times.)
modes will vary based on the number of speakers � Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi-
available, the mode group and if the input source is ^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to cators are multipurpose, indicating both the speaker
digital or analog. For example, press the Surround change the input by scrolling up or down through the type selected for each channel and the incoming data-
Mode Group Selector 7 to select a main mode list of Input Indicators �. signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround
grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press and left surround speaker indicators are composed of
& Tuner Mode Selector: Press this button to select
this button to see the specific mode choices available. three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The
Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so
Note that the digital surround modes, such as Dolby center box lights when a "small" speaker is selected,
that the AUTO appears in the Lower Display Line
Digital and DTS, may not be accessed unless that type and the two outer boxes light when "large" speakers are
i, the tuner will search for the next station with an
of source signal is present, such as when a DVD movie selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center,
acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector 9u
or television signal programmed in Dolby Digital or DTS surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been
is pressed. When the button is pressed so that
surround sound is playing. For more information on sur- assigned that position. (See page 20 for more informa-
MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line i,
round mode selection, see pages 18 and 26. tion on configuring speakers.)
each press of the Tuning Selector 9u will
9 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button increase the frequency. This button may also be used to The letters inside each box display the active input
to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio channels. For standard analog sources, only the L and R
the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When the reception. When weak reception is encountered, press will light, indicating a stereo input. For a digital source,
tuner is in the Manual mode, each tap will increase or the button so that MANUAL appears in the Lower the indicators will light to display the channels being
decrease the frequency by one increment. When the Display Line i and on the on-screen display to received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the
tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate switch to Mono reception. Press it again to switch back digital input has been interrupted. (See page 29 for
reception, MANUAL TUNED will appear in the to Stereo mode. (See page 30 for more information on more information on the Channel Indicators.)
on-screen display and the Lower Display Line i. using the tuner.)
When the tuner is the Auto mode, press the button � Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit's sta-
once, and the tuner will scan for a station with accept- * Optical 3 Digital Audio Input: Connect the optical tus, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal
able signal strength. When the next station with a digital audio output of an audio or video product to this operation, this line will show current input source and
strong signal is tuned the scan will stop and the jack. When the input is not in use, the built-in shutter will which analog or digital input is in use. When the tuner is
on-screen display and Lower Display Line i close to avoid dust contamination that might degrade the input, this line will identify the station as AM or FM
will indicate AUTO TUNED. When an FM future performance. and show the frequency and preset number, if any.
Stereo station is tuned, the display will read
( Coaxial 3 Digital Audio Input: This jack is used i Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit's sta-
AUTO ST TUNED.
for connection to the output of portable audio devices, tus, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal
To switch back and forth between the Auto and video game consoles or other products that have a operation, the current surround mode will show here.
Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode coax digital audio jack.
Selector &. ^ Surround Mode Indicators: The current selected
� Video 3 Video Input Jacks: These jacks may surround mode will appear as one of these indicators.
) Buttons: When configuring the AVR 140's be used for temporary connection to the composite or Note that when the unit is turned on, the entire list of
settings, use these buttons to select from the available S-video output of video games, camcorders or other available modes will light briefly, and then revert to
choices. portable video products. You may make a connection normal operation with only the active mode indicator
to either jack at any time, but not to both simultaneously. illuminated.
! Tuner Band Selector: Press this button to turn
the AVR on and to select the Tuner as the input. Press � Video 3 Audio Input Jacks: These audio jacks ~ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind
it again to switch between the AM and FM frequency may be used for temporary connection to video this window receives infrared signals from the remote
bands. (See page 30 for more information on the tuner.) games or portable audio/video products such as control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block
camcorders and portable audio players. or cover it.

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

31 j h f db � fi <
32 k i g e c a� fl >

� 140

(100W, 1A MAX)

TM The Bridge

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� (50W, 0.5A MAX)

� � /
� � , �
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product
at www.harmankardon.com.

� FM Antenna Jack � Component Video 2 Inputs d Optical Digital Audio Inputs
TM CD Audio Inputs < AC Power Cord e Video 1 S-Video Output
� Tape Outputs > Switched AC Accessory Outlet f Video 2 S-Video Input
� Tape Inputs fi Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet g 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs
Subwoofer Output fl Optical Digital Audio Output h Video Monitor Output
� Front Speaker Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output i DVD Audio/Video Inputs
� Surround Back Speaker Outputs � S-Video Monitor Output j Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs
� Surround Speaker Outputs � Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs k Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs
� Center Speaker Outputs a DVD S-Video Input U Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs
, Component Video Monitor Outputs b Bridge DMP Connector
The TM

V AM Antenna Terminals
/ Component Video 1 Inputs c Video 1 S-Video Input

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections Front Right: Red Subwoofer: Purple
for multichannel input, output and speaker connec- Center: Green Coaxial Digital Audio: Orange
tions, all connection jacks and terminals are color- Surround Left: Blue Composite Video: Yellow
coded in conformance with the CEA standards as Surround Right: Gray Component Video "Y": Green
follows: Surround Back Left: Brown Component Video "Pr": Red
Front Left: White Surround Back Right: Tan Component Video "Pb": Blue

� FM Antenna Jack: Connect the supplied indoor Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- terminals on the speakers and the black (�) terminals
(or an optional external) FM antenna to this terminal. level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external sub- on the AVR 140 to the black (�) terminals on the
woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub- speakers. See page 12 for more information on
TM CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the woofer amplifier input. speaker polarity.
analog audio outputs of a compact disc player or CD
changer. � Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs � Surround Back Speaker Outputs: These
to the matching + or � terminals on your left and right speaker terminals are normally used to power the sur-
� Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the speakers. When making speaker connections always round back speaker in a 6.1-channel system. Connect
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting these outputs to the matching + and � terminals on
the color-coded (white for front left and red for front your surround back channel speaker. In conformance
� Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
right) (+) terminals on the AVR 140 to the red (+) with the CEA color-code specification, the brown ter-
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

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minal is the positive, or "+," terminal that should be fi Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet capability, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-video jack
connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround may be used to power any AC device. The power will on that unit.
Back speaker with older color-coding. Connect the remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the
black (�) terminal on the AVR to the matching black f Video 2 S-Video Input: If the product connected
AVR 140 is on or off.
negative (�) terminal on the surround back speaker. to the Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs U has S-video
(See page 12 for more information on speaker NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices capability, connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video
polarity.) connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed jack on that unit and then make certain that the
100 watts. S-Video Monitor Output � is connected as
� Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out- described above.
puts to the matching + and � terminals on your sur- fl Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack
round channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA to the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW, g 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are
color-code specification, the blue terminal is the posi- MiniDisc or other digital recorder. used for connection to source devices such as DVD-
tive, or "+," terminal that should be connected to the Audio or SACDTM players with discrete analog outputs.
Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack
red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with Depending on the source device in use, all eight jacks
to the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or
older color-coding, while the gray terminal should be may be used, though in many cases only connections
other digital recorder.
connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround to the front left/right, center, surround left/right and
Right speaker with the older color-coding. Connect the � S-Video Monitor Output: If any of the input LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard
black (�) terminal on the AVR to the matching black sources used in your system have S-video connec- 5.1 audio signals.
negative (�) terminals for each surround speaker. (See tions to the AVR, connect this jack to the S-video input
h Video Monitor Output: Connect this jack to the
page 12 for more information on speaker polarity.) on your television, projector or other video display.
composite video input of a TV monitor or video projec-
� Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs � Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax tor to view the on-screen menus and the output of a
to the matching + and � terminals on your center digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD standard video source.
channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be a
i DVD Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite
color-code specification, the green terminal is the Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital
video and L/R analog audio outputs of a DVD player or
positive, or "+," terminal that should be connected to source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD
other video source to these jacks.
the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color- player to these jacks.
coding. Connect the black (�) terminal on the AVR to j Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com-
the black (�) terminal on your speaker. (See page 12 a DVD S-Video Input: Connect the S-video output of
posite video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of
for more information on speaker polarity.) a DVD player or other video source to this jack.
a VCR or other video source to these jacks.
, Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect b Bridge Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector:
The TM

k Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the
these outputs to the component video inputs of a With the AVR 140 turned off, connect one end of the
composite video and L/R analog audio REC/IN jacks
video projector or monitor. When a source connected optional Harman Kardon Bridge to this proprietary
The TM

of a VCR or other video recording device such as a
to one of the Component Video Inputs /� is connector, and the other to your compatible Apple
DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.
selected, the signal will be sent to these jacks. iPod. When the Digital Media Player source is selected,
you may view your iPod's control and navigation mes- U Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com-
/ Component Video 1 Inputs: Connect the sages on your video display (if one is connected to posite video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of
Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player, one of the Video Monitor Outputs �h), and in a cable television box or other video source to these
HDTV set-top converter, satellite receiver or other the Upper and Lower Display Lines PQ. You jacks.
video source device with component video outputs to may navigate the iPod and select tracks for playback
these jacks. using the //�/ Buttons no, the Set VAM Antenna Terminals: Connect the AM loop
Button p and Transport Controls z on your antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals.
� Component Video 2 Inputs: Connect the
AVR remote. See page 30 for more information. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections
Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player,
to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with
HDTV set-top converter, satellite receiver or other c Video 1 S-Video Input: If the product connected to the instructions supplied with the antenna.
video source device with component video outputs to the Video 1 Audio Inputs j has S-video capability,
these jacks. connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video jack on NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When connecting
See page 17 for information on assigning the that unit and then make certain that the S-Video a video source product such as a VCR, DVD player,
Component Video 1 and 2 Inputs /� to the Monitor Output � is connected as described satellite receiver, cable set-top box, personal video
appropriate source inputs. above. recorder or video game to the AVR 140, you may
use either a composite or S-video connection, but
< AC Power Cord: Connect the AC power cord to a d Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical
not both.
non-switched AC wall outlet. digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD
player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be a
> Switched AC Accessory Outlet: These outlets Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM
may be used to power any device you wish to have digital source.
turned on when the AVR 140 is turned on.
e Video 1 S-Video Output: If the product connected
to the Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs k has S-video

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a Power Off Button
b IR Transmitter Window c ba
c Program Indicator
d Power On Button
e Input Selectors
f AVR Selector POWER
g AM/FM Tuner Select d ON OFF MUTE 42

h Dim Button e
i Test Button
j Sleep Button
f AVR DVD CD TAPE
VCR CBL/SAT TV
k DSP Surround Mode Selector VID1 VID2 VID3
The
Bridge TM

l Night Mode g 41

m Channel Select Button h DIM AM/FM 6/8 CH DMP 40

n / / � Buttons i 39

o < / > Buttons j SLEEP
TEST T/V
p Set Button CH. NIGHT VOL. 38
q Digital Select k
SURR.

r Numeric Keys
s Tuner Mode
l M
37
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t Direct Button m . K

CH

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u Tuning Up/Down n 36

v OSD Button
w Dolby Mode Selector o SET o
x DTS Digital Mode Selector p
y Logic 7 Mode Select Button q
z Skip Up/Down Buttons 35
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` Transport Controls
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P
R Stereo Mode Select Button
S DTS Neo:6 Mode Select 1 2 3 4
T Macro Buttons r
U Disc Skip Button 5 6 7 8

V Preset Up/Down s TUN-M 9 0 MEM 34
W Clear Button t 33
X Memory Button DIRECT CLEAR

Y Delay/Prev. Ch. u TUNING PRESET
32
OSD D.SKIP
Z Speaker Select v 31
a Spare Button M1 M2 M3 M4 30
b Volume Up/Down DOLBY SUR DTS SUR DTS NEO:6

c TV/Video Selector w 29
x LOGIC 7 STEREO
d Bridge DMP Selector
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e 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input
y 28

f Mute z DOWN SKIP UP

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NOTES:
� The function names shown here are each button's
feature when used with the AVR 140. Most buttons
have additional functions when used with other
�
devices. See pages 37�38 for a list of these
functions. 140
� To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer
to this illustration, a larger copy may be down-
loaded from the Product Support section for this
product at www.harmankardon.com.

10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9
AVR140 harman/kardon

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 140's remote may this button when the tuner is already in use will select an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the
be programmed to control up to seven devices, between the AM and FM bands. //� Buttons n to select the channel being adjusted,

including the AVR 140. Before using the remote, it is then press the Set Button p, followed by the //�
important to remember to press the Input Selector h Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Buttons n again, to change the level setting. (See
Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the pages 23 and 31 for more information.)
operate. In addition, the AVR 140's remote is shipped front panel display, or turns it off entirely. The first press
from the factory to operate the AVR 140 and most of the button shows the default state, which is full bright- n //� Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are
Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette ness by indicating VFD FULL in the Lower used to change or scroll through items in the on-
decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide Display Line i. Press the button again within five screen menus, make configuration settings such as
variety of other products using the control codes that seconds to reduce the brightness by 50%, as indicated digital inputs or delay timing, or to select surround
are part of the remote. Before using the remote with by VFD HALF showing in the Lower Display Line modes. When changing a setting, first press the button
other products, follow the instructions on page 34 i. Press the button again within five seconds and the for the function or setting to be changed (e.g., press
to program the proper codes for the products in main display will go completely dark. Note that this set- the DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a
your system. ting is temporary, in that regardless of any changes, the sound field mode or the Digital Select Button q
display will always return to full brightness when the AVR to change a digital input) and then press one of these
It is also important to remember that many of the but- is turned on. In addition, the Power Indicator 2 will buttons to scroll through the list of options or to
tons on the remote take on different functions, depend- always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting. increase or decrease a setting. The sections in this
ing on the product selected using the Device Control This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on. manual describing the individual features and functions
Selectors. The descriptions shown here primarily detail contain specific information on using these buttons
i Test Button: Press this button to begin the for each application.
the functions of the remote when it is used to operate
sequence used to calibrate the AVR 140's output levels.
the AVR 140. (See pages 35�38 for information about
(See pages 23 and 31 for more information on calibrat- o Buttons: These buttons are used to change
alternate functions for the remote's buttons.)
ing the AVR 140.) the menu selection or setting during some of the setup
a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the procedures for the AVR 140.
AVR 140 or a selected device in the Standby mode. j Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit
Note that this will turn off the main room functions, but in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, p Set Button: This button is used to enter settings
if the Multiroom system is activated, it will continue the AVR 140 will automatically go into the Standby into the AVR 140's memory. It is also used in the
to function. mode. Each press of the button changes the time until setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration
turn-off in the following order: and channel output level adjustment.
b IR Transmitter Window: Point this window
towards the AVR 140 when pressing buttons on the q Digital Select: Press this button to assign one
remote to make certain that infrared commands are of the digital inputs *(�d to a source. (See
properly received. pages 17 and 28 for more information on using
See page 25 for more information on the Sleep digital inputs.)
c Program Indicator: This three-color indicator is
Function. This button is also used to change channels
used to guide you through the process of program- r Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10-
on your TV when the TV is selected.
ming the remote. (See page 34 for information on button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.
programming the remote.) When the AVR 140 remote is being programmed with They are also used to select channel numbers when
the codes to operate another device, this button is also TV, Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote, or
d Power On Button: Press this button to turn on to select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player,
used in the "Auto Search" process. (See page 34 for
the power to a device selected by pressing one of the depending on how the remote has been programmed.
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