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Harman Kardon
AVR40
Audio/VideoReceiver
Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
AVR40 Audio/Video Receiver
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18
Wrap Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Tuner Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
Tape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Video Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tuner Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
Tape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Video Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
©1997 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
80 Crossways Park West
Woodbury, NY 11797
Woodbury, NY 11797
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www.harmankardon.com
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Introduction
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Congratulations! With the purchase
of a Harman Kardon AVR40 you are
about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. The AVR40 has been custom
designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and
every subtle nuance of musical
selections.
of a Harman Kardon AVR40 you are
about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. The AVR40 has been custom
designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and
every subtle nuance of musical
selections.
While complex systems are hard at work
within the AVR40 to make all of this hap-
pen, hookup and operation are simple.
Color keyed connections, and a unique
remote control make the AVR40 easy to
use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment
from your new receiver we urge you to
within the AVR40 to make all of this hap-
pen, hookup and operation are simple.
Color keyed connections, and a unique
remote control make the AVR40 easy to
use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment
from your new receiver we urge you to
take a few minutes to read through this
manual. This will ensure that connec-
tions to speakers, source playback units
and other external devices are made
properly. A few minutes spent learning
the functions of the various controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the
power the AVR40 is able to deliver.
manual. This will ensure that connec-
tions to speakers, source playback units
and other external devices are made
properly. A few minutes spent learning
the functions of the various controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the
power the AVR40 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this
product, its installation or operation,
please contact your dealer. They are your
best local source of information. You
may also contact Harman Kardon
directly via the Internet at
www.harmankardon.com
product, its installation or operation,
please contact your dealer. They are your
best local source of information. You
may also contact Harman Kardon
directly via the Internet at
www.harmankardon.com
Description and Features
The AVR40 is a full featured A/V receiver,
incorporating a wide variety of listening
options. Four audio inputs, three
audio/video inputs and the AVR40’s 30
preset tuner enable it to serve as the con-
trol center for a complete audio/video
system. A system remote control operates
the AVR40 and compatible Harman
Kardon source equipment.
The AVR40 is a full featured A/V receiver,
incorporating a wide variety of listening
options. Four audio inputs, three
audio/video inputs and the AVR40’s 30
preset tuner enable it to serve as the con-
trol center for a complete audio/video
system. A system remote control operates
the AVR40 and compatible Harman
Kardon source equipment.
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Dolby* Pro Logic* Surround
Decoding
Decoding
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Exclusive Harman Kardon Wrap
Circuitry
Circuitry
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System Remote Control
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Direct Video Dubbing
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Front Panel A/V Inputs for Games
or Camcorder Connection
or Camcorder Connection
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System Memory for Surround
Modes
Modes
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