AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ® AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 135 DIGITAL LOGIC 7 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP 5 CH. STEREO SURR.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 2 AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 7 9 12 14 14 14 16 16 17 19 20 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 24 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 32 32 32 32 33 35 45 45 46 46 47 Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Selection and Placement System Setup Input Setup Surround Setup Speaker Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Ope
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 135, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 135 accomplishes its mission by harnessing advanced technologies usually found only in higher-priced receivers.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 135 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ¯ ˘ ¸ ˜ ˆ ı Û Ú Ù AVR 135 DIGITAL LOGIC 7 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 FMAM 5 CH. STEREO TAPE 6 8 CH SURR. OFF 1 5 3 2 4 9 7 6 8 ) !# @) $ ( & % ^ * Ô Ó Ò 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.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 8 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 7 to select a main mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the specific mode choices available.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 7 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS j 31 k h i f g e d b · ‡ c a° fl fi ‹ › ¡ 135 (100W, 1A MAX) ™ £ ¢ (50W, 0.5A MAX) ¶ ∞ § ⁄ ª ‚ • ¤ 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.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS minal is the positive, or “+,” terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Back speaker with older color-coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminal on the surround back speaker. (See page 12 for more information on speaker polarity.) • Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your surround channel speakers.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 9 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS POWER d ON MUTE OFF e f g h AVR DVD CD VCR VID1 CBL/SAT VID2 TV VID3 DIM AM/FM 6/8 CH TEST T/V 41 TAPE 40 i 39 j k SLEEP CH. SURR. VOL. NIGHT 37 M E DE SP K . R CH m 36 n o 38 NU GU I l o SET p q . AY 35 V. CH L DE T I n TA L EX NOTE: • The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 135. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 135’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR 135. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 135’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 49 47 45 43 48 t 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 r to select a station. (See page 26 for more information on the tuner.) u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS nent video, we particularly recommend connecting it to the Video 2 Audio Input Jacks k, as the Video 2 Component Video inputs ⁄ are assigned to the Video 2 device. connected here is selected as the Video 3 input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 3 input. (See page 16 for more information on input configuration.) 3.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 14 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION information is received, for example through the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs f, or when deriving 7Channel Stereo or Logic 7/7.1 surround information, the AVR 135 combines the left and right surround back channel information and outputs it as a single surround back channel. When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Making Configuration Adjustments The full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button v. When this button is pressed, the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made from the individual menus. 5. Turn the AVR 135 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button d, the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg on the remote.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 135 is to configure each input. Once an input is configured, all settings for the Digital Input, Surround Mode and Delay Timing will “attach” themselves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatile memory. The later selection of that input will automatically recall those settings.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The following few paragraphs detail the instructions for surround mode categories with several mode options or with other available settings. On the DOLBY menu (Figure 4), mode choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo. The Dolby Digital EX mode is only available when the system is set for 6.1/7.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings for the AVR 135’s Triple Crossover feature, which allows a different crossover point to be used for the front left/right, center and surround speakers.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ¶, as doing so may damage your speakers, the AVR 135 or both. When 7.1-channel information is received, for example through the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs f, or when deriving 7-Channel Stereo or Logic 7/7.1 surround information, the AVR 135 combines the left and right surround back channel information and outputs it as a single surround back channel.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ence through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater. The AVR 135’s advanced software enables you to quickly and easily set delay times without the need to calculate them using a complex formula. Instead, all you need to do is measure the approximate distance between your listening position and each of the speakers in your system.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Button p to bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Figure 8) to the screen. * F C F S C T B CHANNEL L E R R H E A :0 :0 :0 :0 ANNEL ST TO CK TO N d d d d ADJUST B SBR B SBL B SL B SUB RESET NE MASTER * :0 dB :0 dB :0 dB :0 dB :OFF :OFF MENU Figure 8 4. When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu appears, press the ¤ Button n until the onscreen › cursor is next to the TEST TONE line.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 22 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 135, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 135 On or Off • When using the AVR 135 for the first time, you must first press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 23 OPERATION grams bearing the logo of one of the major surroundencoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo, may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes depending on the source material. NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information, it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 24 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 25 OPERATION the digital source by pressing the Digital Select Button q# and then using the ⁄/¤ Buttons n on the remote or the ‹/› Selector Buttons ) on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs, as they appear in the Upper Display Line ˜ or on-screen display. When the digital source is playing, the AVR 135 will automatically detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that information in the Upper Display Line ˜.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 26 OPERATION one surround back speaker to it. It will automatically combine the left and right surround back channel information, and output it through the single surround back speaker, if you have configured that speaker using the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 6 on page 18). When a standard analog signal is in use, only the “L” and “R” indicators will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 27 OPERATION 49 47 Within five seconds of seeing the DIRECT 48 IN46 scroll in the Upper Display Line ˜, enter the 35 37 station frequency by pressing the Numeric Keys 34 36 r. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear Button 33 to26 start over.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 28 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 135 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 29 ADVANCED FEATURES Semi-OSD Settings The semi-OSD system places one-line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode, tuner frequency or any of the configuration settings are changed. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that it provides feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when it is difficult to view the front-panel displays.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 135 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home theater equipment.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 31 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 49 48 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 c will flash green to confirm each button press as you enter commands. 47 45 43 NOTE: While entering commands for Power On/Off of 46 any44device 42during a macro sequence, press the Mute 4. The red LED under the AVR Selector f will go out, and the Program Indicator c will turn green and flash three times before it goes out. 5. When the Program Indicator c goes out, the Macro has been erased. 37 Button 39 41 .
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE • When a button is pressed on the AVR 135 remote, the red light under the Input Selector ef for the product being operated should flash briefly. If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product, it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is programmed for the button being pushed.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 33 FUNCTION LIST No.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 34 FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R 44 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play 45 Clear Clear Clear Clear 46 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 47 Tuning Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 48 OSD OSD 49 D.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 35 SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO ANAM AOC BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTURION CENTRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CORANDO CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DIGI LINK DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR/LG GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET 027 122 192 123
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 36 SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NATIONAL NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SAA SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD 069 128 077 030 115 148 069 084 115 084 077 175
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 37 SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 045 069 156 190 128 063 132 160 128 069 123 128 045 069 122 069 115 123 128 132 191 129 202 128 128 132 148 090 SETUP CODES 37
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 38 SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AMPRO ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR/LG HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NAD NATIONAL NEC NORDMENDE OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PORTLAND PULSAR QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC 040 048 076 134 018 110
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 39 SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TEKNIKA THOMAS TiVo TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 020 045 048 017 110 017 129 080 040 040 040 017 134 048 040 040 040 012 013 112 045 045 018 018 045 040 018 040 051 095 105 109 116 147 020 112 020 156 129 040 048 155 040 045 112 040 0
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 40 SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLDSTAR/LG HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MITSUMI MODULAIRE NAD NAKAMICHI NEC NIKKO ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA 40 Setup Code Number 063 069 072 1
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 41 SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand RCX REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TEAC THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK Setup Code Number 169 058 093 095 104 047 081 134 157 033 082 095 108 058 105 114 151 003 041 058 105 103 115 116 118 124 059 110 177 011 058 085 086 039 013 074 097 151 087 120 130 095 019 031 053 061 166 105 172 108 164 166 159 133 132 167 180 181 139 163 205 206
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 42 SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR BIRDVIEW CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTRO HOME FUJITSU GENERAL INSTRUMENT HITACHI DBS HOUSTON TRACKER HUGHES JANIEL JERROLD KATHREIN LEGEND MACOM MAGNAVOX MEMOREX NEXTWAVE NORSAT OPTIMUS PACE DSS PANASONIC PANASONIC DBS PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA RCA DSS REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLA
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 43 SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON FOCUS G.I.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 44 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK 032 072 183 121 001 053 002 120 024 028 036 122 123 170 011 033 124 019 065 116 44 SETUP CODES 186 203 221 222 188 081 177 189 011 163 205 034 039 042 113 211 025 086 089 190 125 211 219
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Mute is on • Volume control is down 49 47 45 43 • Make certain that all input and speaker connections 46 44 42 are48 secure 35 37 Button 39 41 • Press Mute • Turn u
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 46 AVR 135 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Six-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 40 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels: 40 Watts per channel @ <0.
AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 47 INDEX 5-Channel Stereo 17, 24 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 8, 12, 22 7-Channel Stereo 17, 24 AC Power Connections 8, 13 Advanced Features 28–29 Advanced Select Menu 28 Antenna Terminals 7, 8, 12 Audio Equipment Connections 7, 8, 12 Auto Mode Tuning 6, 11, 26 Auto Search Method 30 Cable television 4, 8, 12, 43–44 CD 7, 12, 40–41 Channel Adjust Menu 21, 27 Channel-Control Punch-Through 32 Cleaning and Maintenance 4 Coaxial Digital Audio Jacks 6, 8, 12, 13, 16, 23 Co
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