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Harman Kardon AVR 135 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon AVR 135 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 135 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 3 Introduction Channel Control Punch-Through 4 Safety Information Transport Control Punch-Through Unpacking Resetting the Remote Memory 5 Front Panel Controls Function List 7 Rear Panel Connections Troubleshooting Guide 9 Remote Control Functions Processor Reset 12 Installation and Connections Technical Specifications Audio Equipment Connections Video Equipment Connections...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    I High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible various controls will enable you to take advan- taste. component video switching tage of all the power the AVR 135 is able to For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 135 I Front panel analog A/V inputs deliver.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Verify Line Voltage Before Use The carton and shipping materials used to potential for safety hazards, place the unit on Your AVR 135 has been designed for use with protect your new receiver during shipment were a firm and level surface. When placing the 220-240-Volt AC current.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Main Power Switch Tuner Band Selector Ô Video 3 input jacks System Power Control Set Button  Bass Control Power Indicator Preset Stations Selector Ò Balance Control Headphone Jack Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Ú Treble Control Surround Mode Group Selector Input Source Selector Û...
  • Page 6 Front Panel Controls 7 Selector Buttons: When you are establish- ter, right, right surround and left surround speaker Ú Treble Control: Turn this control to modify ing the AVR’s configuration settings, use these indicators are composed of three boxes, while the the high frequency output of the left/right chan- subwoofer is a single box.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections a ∞ £ § ° fl ‡ ¢ · ¶ b · ° ª ¤ ¤ fi • ™ ¡ ⁄ ‹ ‹ › ‚ Tape Inputs Video Monitor Outputs Video 1 Video Inputs Tape Outputs Front/Center Speaker Outputs 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs Video 1 Audio Inputs Surround Speaker Outputs...
  • Page 8 Rear Panel Connections Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a outlet may be used to power any AC device. The digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, TV monitor or video projector to view the output power will remain on at this outlet regardless of LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program/SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button Buttons ⁄ ¤ Button ‹...
  • Page 10 . Then press this function with the AVR. When a DVD player or TV AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD play- button to choose the 6-Channel Direct Input is selected, it may be used to navigate the menus ers and cassette decks.
  • Page 11 Remote Control Functions OSD Button: Press this button to activate Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set to select a stereo playback mode. When the but- the process for setting the delay times used by up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.

  • Page 12: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid We also recommend that the length of cable surface capable of supporting its weight, you will used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For need to make the connections to your audio and example, use the same length piece of cable to video equipment.

  • Page 13: Scart A/V Connections

    Installation and Connections SCART A/V Connections Black Figure 1: For the connections described above your video Yellow SCART/Cinch-Adapter for device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S- playback; Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals: signal flow: Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8) for SCART ¡...

  • Page 14: Ac Power Connections

    220-240-volt AC wall outlet. You’re almost ready to enjoy the The rear wall location may also be used in place AVR 135! of side-wall mounting in 5.1 systems when it is Speaker Selection not practical to place the main surround speak- ers at the sides of the room.

  • Page 15: System Configuration

    5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System The factory default settings for the AVR 135 have Main Information Display ˜ to remind you Power Control 2 or the Input Source all inputs configured for an analog audio input that a video display must be used.

  • Page 16: Input Setup

    AVR 135. Press the Set Button to enter the on the input source selected. So it´s possible input with each input source in use, e.g.
  • Page 17 NOTE: When the front speakers are set to the surround modes are selected a Center speaker NOTE: It is not possible to configure the AVR 135 option and the surround mode is set to must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode works well for 7.1-channel operation.
  • Page 18 System Configuration The choices available for the subwoofer position one of the settings, please proceed by pressing the Note that the crossover point for the surround will depend on the settings for the other speak- Button so that the cursor moves back up speakers and the surround back speakers will be ⁄...

  • Page 19: Surround Setup

    6.1 operation. free to select any mode you wish – you may Remember that the AVR 135 will combine the left change it later. The Surround Mode chart on page and right surround back channel information 26 may help you select the mode best suited to present in 7.1 modes such as Logic 7/7.1 and 7-...

  • Page 20: Configuring The Surround Off

    Logic 7 mode enables will usually be the same (inputs set to stereo listening. Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 processing to ). But if prefered you can also select create fully enveloping, multichannel surround different speaker types or turn speakers on or off...

  • Page 21: Output Level Adjustment

    Operation round mode is selected (except Dolby-3-Stereo). buttons on the remote to select the For the easiest set-up, follow these steps while ⁄ ¤ In addition they are selectable with these modes Center or Rear channels for adjustment, followed seated in the listening position that will be used only, with all other modes the delay times are by a press of the Set button .
  • Page 22 Operation IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will When all channels have an equal volume level, Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have a much lower level than normal music, the the adjustment is complete. Now turn the have been made, the AVR is ready for operation.

  • Page 23: Surround Mode Chart

    The Pro Logic II Emulation mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings. Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay time not adjustable Logic 7 Music...
  • Page 24 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel Delay time not adjustable 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.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    Operation Basic Operation When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, • When a Video source is selected, its audio signal the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby will be fed to the speakers and the video signal for Once you have completed the setup and configu- mode).

  • Page 26: Controls And Use Of Headphones

    • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using Stereo modes should be tried (effective particularly AVR 135 is its ability to reproduce a full multi- the front panel Volume Control ı or remote with old ”extreme” stereo recordings) and for...

  • Page 27: Digital Audio Playback

    Operation Digital Audio Playback In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS To select a digital source such as DVD, first select sound tracks, the DVD player must be compatible its input using the remote or front panel Input Digital audio is a major advancement over older % as outlined in this manual in with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on...

  • Page 28: Surround Mode Types

    Operation Surround Mode Types lock onto, and is thus “unlocked.” You may see Speaker/Channel Indicators this message when a DVD is first started until the In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three digit stream is playing and the processor determines AVR features a set of unique channel-input indication will appear, showing the number of...

  • Page 29: Night Mode

    Operation Important Note: When a digital surround • Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD from a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R or source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the letters movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

  • Page 30: Memory Backup

    Operation Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan- NOTE: The output levels may be separately nels requiring adjustment have been set. When trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode. all adjustments have been made and no further If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific adjustments are made for five seconds, the mode, select that mode and then follow the instruc- AVR will return to normal operation.

  • Page 31: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features The AVR 135 is equipped with a number of ad- Display Brightness At the menu make certain that the on-screen © cursor is next to the vanced features that add extra flexibility to the The AVR’s front panel Main Information unit’s operation.

  • Page 32: Full-Osd Time Out Adjustment

    Advanced Features , until the on-screen © Press the Button At the menu make ⁄ certain that the on-screen © cursor is next to the cursor is next to the line. Press the Set Button to enter the line by pressing the menu.

  • Page 33: Tuner Operation

    Preset Tuning RDS Operation Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be The AVR 135’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM The AVR 135 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data stored in the AVR’s memory for easy recall using...

  • Page 34: Program Search

    Tuner Operation Some RDS stations may not include some of • : Leisure and Hobby these additional features. If the data required for • : Jazz Music the selected mode is not being transmitted, the Main Information Display ˜ will show a •...

  • Page 35: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote The AVR 135 is equipped with a powerful remote a. Enter the first three-digit code number using cating that a code has been sent. When the device control that will control not only the receiver’s the Numeric buttons...

  • Page 36: Macro Programming

    Programming the Remote For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the • Press the Mute button to store the AVR’s remote control diagram on page 38. Note that power on command. equipment in your system here: each button has a number on it. •...

  • Page 37: Channel Control Punch-Through

    Programming the Remote 2. Press the Volume Up button and note Transport Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory that.the Program/SPL Indicator will stop The AVR’s remote may be programmed to operate As you add components to your home-theater flashing and stay amber. so that the Transport Control Functions system, occasionally you may wish to totally repro- 3.

  • Page 38: Function List

    Function List Button Name AVR Function CD/CDR Power On Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select CD Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2...
  • Page 39 Function List Button Name Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 2) CBL (VID 3) SAT(VID 3) Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute Tape...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 •...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 42 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group International: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 01/2005 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: CQX1A952Z...

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