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DTS Neo:6 Cinema

These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel 

DTS Neo:6 Music

surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select 
the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding 
is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded,
two-channel stereo program is being played.
When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- or 6-channel configuration may be available,
depending on the number of speakers in your system. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and 
right and a center speaker are present; surround-channel information will be mixed into these speakers.
The 6-channel mode will only be available if you have configured your surround back speakers as active.

DTS 96/24 

DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended 
information that improves the harmonics of the source material.
The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as 
the artist intended.

Dolby 3 Stereo 

Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create center-channel 
information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully 
mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism.
Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.

THEATER

The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a 
standard live performance theater, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

HALL 1

The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or

HALL 2

medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

VMAx Near

When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode 

VMAx Far

delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the 
center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field” mode should be selected when
your listening position is less than 1,5 m from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field” mode
may be selected when your listening position is greater than 1,5 m from the speakers.
The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones
are being used, the Far Field mode will push the sound field away from your ears,
reducing the “inside the head” sensation often experienced when using headphones.

5-Channel Stereo

This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and

7-Channel Stereo

back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 
operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in 
situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left,
and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono 
mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Surround Off (Stereo)

These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel 

Surround Off (Bypass)  presentation of two-channel stereo programs. The Surround Off (Bypass) mode may only be 
DSP Surround Off 

used with analog source inputs, as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its 
entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing 
all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Surround Off mode. The 
DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the signal 
undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies 
between the main speakers and a subwoofer.

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In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the
displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve
the erratic operation of the system’s memory or
microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from
the AC wall outlet and wait at least three
minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC
power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the
system still malfunctions, a system reset may
clear the problem.

To clear the AVR’s entire system memory includ-
ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay
times and speaker configuration data, first put
the unit in Standby by pressing the System
Power Control button 2. Next press and hold
the Tone Mode button 8 for three seconds.

The unit will turn on automatically. Note that
once you have cleared the memory in this manner,
it is necessary to re-establish all system configura-
tion settings and tuner presets.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any
configuration settings you have made for
speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital
input assignments as well as the tuner presets.
After a reset the unit will be returned to the
factory presets, and all settings for these items
must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there
may have been an electronic discharge or severe
AC line interference that has corrupted the
memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult
an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

Unit does not function when Main

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged 

Power Switch 1 is pushed

into a live outlet

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

Display lights, but no sound 

• Intermittent input connections

• Make certain that all input and speaker 

or picture

connections are secure

• Mute is on

• Press Mute button 

(

• Volume control is down

• Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker;

• Amplifier is in protection mode

• Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver 

light around Power switch 2 is red

due to possible short

and speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode 

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

due to internal problems

No sound from surround or 

• Incorrect surround mode

• Select a mode other than Stereo

center speakers

• Input is mono

• There is no surround information from mono sources (except with

Theater and Hall surround modes)

• Incorrect configuration

• Check speaker mode configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Some surround modes may not create rear-channel information 

from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to 

• Weak batteries in remote

• Change remote batteries

remote commands

• Wrong device selected

• Press the AVR Selector

5

• Remote sensor Ú is obscured

• Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote or 

connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights,

motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the Channel Indicator

• Digital audio feed paused

• Resume play for DVD

Display $ and Digital Audio stops

• Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected

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AVR140/230 EXPLODE  VIEW

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