AVR235 7 X 50W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER SERVICE MANUAL CONTENTS ESD WARNING……………………………….2 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW………………..…...27 LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…..…..3 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT…...…….….……28 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………………..4 TECH TIP HK2003-01…...….….………..…29 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS………..…..…..5 BLOCK DIAGRAM…………………………..30 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…7 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST………………...31 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.………10 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS……….……68...
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AVR235 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.
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AVR235 harman/kardon 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...
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V/µsec Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. FM Tuner Section is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478). Frequency Range 87.5–108.0MHz...
AVR235 harman/kardon FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ¯ ˜ Û Ú ¸ ˘ ˆ ı Ù DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 PRO LOGIC VID 2 3 STEREO VID 3 FMAM 5 7 CH. STEREO VID 4 TAPE 6 8 CH SURR. OFF &...
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AVR235 harman/kardon FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button ^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to Û Channel Adjust Selector: Press this button to to select from among the available surround mode change the input by scrolling up or down through the begin the process of trimming the channel output lev- list of Input Indicators ı.
Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub- £ Remote IR Input: If the AVR 235’s front-panel Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment. woofer amplifier input. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS...
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AVR235 harman/kardon REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¶ Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs › AC Power Cord: Connect the AC power cord to a f Video 2 S-Video Input: If the product connected to to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right non-switched AC wall outlet.
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AVR235 harman/kardon REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. AM Antenna Terminals: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals, in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna.
AVR235 harman/kardon REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors POWER f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Dim Button i Test Button TAPE j Sleep Button...
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Once this button is pressed, use the Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette Buttons n to select the channel being adjusted, between the AM and FM bands.
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AVR235 harman/kardon REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner feature described on page 36 to program these but- Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect tons, to operate another device’s transport controls is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a sta-...
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AVR235 harman/kardon REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS c will change colors. During this sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all chan- nels until they are equal, as shown by the Program/ SPL Indicator c lighting green for each channel.
AVR235 harman/kardon INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround It is appropriate to configure the AVR 235 for either System Installation back speaker outputs ¶•ª‚ to the respective 5.1- or 7.1-channel operation, but not for 6.1 After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade- speakers.
AVR235 harman/kardon INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Although any video device may be connected to these 10. If you have a camcorder, video game or other jacks, we recommend connecting your cable TV con- audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a...
AVR235 harman/kardon OPERATION Basic Operation When you will be away from home for an extended 6 CH DIRECT should be used when the period of time, it is always a good idea to completely SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use. The...
AVR235 harman/kardon OPERATION • For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo phone press the Surround Mode Group Selector Button SURROUND OFF DSP appears if you require 7 until the desired major surround mode group such plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the bass management (usually used when the system front-panel Headphone Jack 4 .
The Pro Logic mode activates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation. Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material.
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AVR235 harman/kardon OPERATION with the AVR 235, as some players cannot pass the of indicators to let you know what type of signal is The information in the right side of the display will DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in present.
AVR235 harman/kardon OPERATION Speaker/Channel Indicators message will also appear on screen and in the Lower • When a digital source is playing, you may not be Display Line ¯. The flashing indicators remind you In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 235...
AVR235 harman/kardon OPERATION OPERATION Buttons n until lower frequency station with acceptable signal that correspond to the desired station’s memory Adjust the level using the ⁄ ¤ strength. An AUTO ST TUNED indication location. the LED lights green for all channels. When it is red, will momentarily appear when the station stops the level is too high;...
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AVR235 harman/kardon OPERATION levels are reset, resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings. When all Buttons n adjustments are done, press the ⁄ ¤ to move the on-screen cursor so that it is next to ›...
• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center. due to internal problems No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo.
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AVR235 harman/kardon AVR235 3. Removing the Rear Panel Remove the Scr ew s 20 21 23 24 4. Removing the Main PCB Remove the Screw s 2. Removing the Front Panel Remove the Screw s...
AVR235 harman/kardon DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES(AVR235) I TOP-COVER (21) REMOVAL 1. Remove 13 screws (S1,S7) and then remove the Top-cover. II FRONT PANEL ASS’Y REMOVAL 1. Remove the Top-cover, referring to the previous step1. 2. Disconnect the lead wire (BN72-32p)) on the Fip PCB (37-1) from connector (CN72) on the Input PCB (39-1) 3.
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AVR235 harman/kardon VII TUNER MODULE(41) REMOVAL 1. Remove the Top-cover, referring to the previous step1. 2. Disconnect the connector (CON1-Card cable) from connector (CN13) on the Input PCB ASS’Y (39-1). 3. Remove 2 screws (S8) and then remove the Tuner Module (40).
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AVR235 harman/kardon AMPLIFIER SECTION BIAS ADJUSTMENT Measurement condition . No input signal or volume position is minimum. Standard value. ± . Ideal current = 48mA ( ± . Ideal DC Voltage = 25.92mV ( CUP11651Y (BIAS PCB) .... CN82...
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AVR235 harman/kardon TECH TIPS harman/kardon Troubleshooting tips and solutions to common service problems For models: TIP# HKTT2003-01 Rev3 AVR7000/7200/7300/8000 AVR10 AVR100/200/300/500 DPR1001 AVR110/210/310/510 DPR1005 AVR120/220/320/520 DPR2005 AVR125/225/325/525 HK3370/3470/3375/3475 AVR130/230/330/430/630 HK3250 AVR135/235/335/435/635 Subject: Backup Memory on AVR/DPR/HK series receivers In the event of the complaint: “the receiver is losing its memory (any programmed system settings) when the unit is turned off, or after the unit is unplugged (briefly*)”:...
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AVR235 harman/kardon AVR235 Electrical Parts List Ref. Designator Part Number Description FRONT PCB ASS'Y Capacitors C703 HCBS1H821KBT CAP , CERAMIC 820PF 50V K C704 HCEA1VH100T CAP , ELECT 10UF 35V C712 HCEA1HH1R0T CAP , ELECT 1UF 50V C713 HCBS1H223ZFT CAP , CERAMIC 0.022UF 50V Z...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description FRONT PCB ASS'Y C807 CCFT1H104ZF CAP , SEMICONDUCTOR 0.1UF 50V ZF C808 CCKT1H181KB CAP , CERAMIC 180PF 50V KB C809 HCEA1AH471T CAP , ELECT 470UF 10V C810 HCEA1CH101T CAP , ELECT 100UF 16V...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description MAIN PCB ASS'Y R520 CRD20TJ152T RES , CARBON 1.5K OHM 1/5W J R521 CRD20TJ471T RES , CARBON 470 OHM 1/5W J R522 CRD20TJ471T RES , CARBON 470 OHM 1/5W J R523 CRD20TJ471T RES , CARBON...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description MAIN PCB ASS'Y R597 CRD20TJ561T RES , CARBON 560 OHM 1/5W J R598 CRD20TJ561T RES , CARBON 560 OHM 1/5W J R599 CRD20TJ561T RES , CARBON 560 OHM 1/5W J R600 CRD20TJ561T RES , CARBON...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description MAIN PCB ASS'Y R697 CRD25TJ470T RES , CARBON 47,1/4W R698 CRD25TJ470T RES , CARBON 47,1/4W R699 CRD25TJ470T RES , CARBON 47,1/4W R700 CRD25TJ470T RES , CARBON 47,1/4W R701 CRD20TJ102T RES , CARBON 1K OHM 1/5W J...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description MAIN PCB ASS'Y R830 CRD20TJ223T RES , CARBON 22K OHM 1/5W J R831 CRD20TJ223T RES , CARBON 22K OHM 1/5W J R832 CRD20TJ223T RES , CARBON 22K OHM 1/5W J R833 CRD20TJ223T RES , CARBON...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description MAIN PCB ASS'Y R929 CRD20TJ222T RES , CARBON 2.2K OHM 1/5W J R930 CRD20TJ222T RES , CARBON 2.2K OHM 1/5W J R931 CRD20TJ222T RES , CARBON 2.2K OHM 1/5W J R932 CRD20TJ103T RES , CARBON...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description MAIN PCB ASS'Y R810 CRF5EKR27HX2K RES , CEMENT 0.27OHM(*2) ,5W R811 CRF5EKR27HX2K RES , CEMENT 0.27OHM(*2) ,5W R904 BRDERC12UGK335T RES , CARBON 3.3M OHM 1/2W R905 CRG1ANJ100H RES , METAL OXIDE FILM 10 ohms,1W...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description MAIN PCB ASS'Y JK91 CJJ5R006Z TERMINAL , SPEAKER JK92 CJJ5Q012Z TERMINAL , SPEAKER JK94 CJJ2D008Z JACK , STEREO JK95 CJJ2D008Z JACK , STEREO JK97 CJJ4P041W JACK IN/OUT JK98 CJJ4P042W JACK IN/OUT JW90 CWEE212120VV...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description VIDEO PCB ASS'Y C430 HCEA1CH101T CAP , ELECT 100UF 16V C431 HCEA1VH100T CAP , ELECT 10UF 35V C432 HCEA1VH100T CAP , ELECT 10UF 35V C433 HCEA1VH100T CAP , ELECT 10UF 35V C434 CCEA1VH100T...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description VIDEO PCB ASS'Y C619 WIRE , COPPER SN95/PB5 , 0.6 C620 HCBS1H223ZFT CAP , CERAMIC 0.022UF 50V Z C621 HCBS1H223ZFT CAP , CERAMIC 0.022UF 50V Z C622 HCBS1H223ZFT CAP , CERAMIC 0.022UF 50V Z...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description VIDEO PCB ASS'Y Q556 KVTKSA1175YT TRANSISTOR KSA1175Y Q568 HVTKTC2874BT TRANSISTOR , MUTE KTC2874B Q569 HVTKRC107MT TRANSISTOR KRC107M Q601 HVTKRC114MT TRANSISTOR KTC114M IC41 HVINJM2296M I.C , VIDEO SW NJM2296M IC42 HVINJM2296M I.C , VIDEO SW...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description VIDEO PCB ASS'Y R433 CRD20TJ102T RES , CARBON 1K OHM 1/5W J R434 CRD20TJ102T RES , CARBON 1K OHM 1/5W J R435 CRD20TJ102T RES , CARBON 1K OHM 1/5W J R436 CRD20TJ102T RES , CARBON...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Ref. Designator Part Number Description VIDEO PCB ASS'Y R514 CRD20TJ103T RES , CARBON 10K OHM 1/5W J R516 CRD20TJ221T RES , CARBON 220 OHM 1/5W J R517 CRD20TJ273T RES , CARBON 27K OHM 1/5W J R555 CRD20TJ101T RES , CARBON...
AVR235 harman/kardon November 1988 Revised November 1999 74AC04 • 74ACT04 Hex Inverter General Description Features The AC/ACT04 contains six inverters. reduced by 50% on 74AC only Outputs source/sink 24 mA ACT04 has TTL-compatible inputs Ordering Code: Order Number Package Number...
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AVR235 harman/kardon PIN ASSIGNMENT (74HCU04AFN : IC71,72,76 ) LOGIC SYMBOL (10) (11) (13) (12) TRUTH TABLE...
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AVR235 harman/kardon DIR IC PIN FUNCTION (AK4114VQ) : IC73 PIN/FUNCTION Pin Name Function IPS0 Input Channel Select 0 Pin in Parallel Mode Receiver Channel 4 Pin in Serial Mode (Internal biased pin) No Connect NC(AVSS) No internal bonding. This pin should be connected to AVSS.
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AVR235 harman/kardon PIN/FUNCTION (Continued) Pin Name Function Power-Down Mode Pin When “L”, the AK4114 is powered-down and reset. Master Clock Operation Mode 0 Pin in Parallel Mode CDTO Control Data Output Pin in Serial Mode, IIC= “L”. CAD1 Chip Address 1 Pin in Serial Mode, IIC= “H”.
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AVR235 harman/kardon AK4358 = Target Spec = 192kHz 24-Bit 8ch DAC with DSD Input GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AK4358 is eight channels 24bit DAC corresponding to digital audio system. Using AKM's advanced multi bit architecture for its modulator the AK4358 delivers a wide dynamic range while preserving linearity for improved THD+N performance.
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AVR235 harman/kardon AKM CONFIDENTIAL ASAHI KASEI [AK4358] n Compatibility with AK4357 1. Function & Performance Functions AK4357 AK4358 # of channels 106dB 114B 48kHz/96kHz TDM Not available Available Not available Available DSDM control Pin/Register Register Input channel of DZF pin...
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AVR235 harman/kardon Pin Name Function LOUT1- DAC1 Lch Negative Analog Output Pin LOUT1+ DAC1 Lch Positive Analog Output Pin DZF1 Zero Input Detect 1 Pin DZF2 Zero Input Detect 2 Pin DZF3 Zero Input Detect 3 Pin CAD0 Chip Address 0 Pin Power-Down Mode Pin When at “L”, the AK4358 is in the power-down mode and is held in reset.
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AVR235 harman/kardon = Preliminary = AK5381 24Bit 96kHz ∆Σ ADC GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AK5381 is a stereo A/D Converter with wide sampling rate of 4kHz ∼ 96kHz and is suitable for High-end audio system. The AK5381 achieves high accuracy and low cost by using Enhanced dual bit ∆Σ...
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AVR235 harman/kardon AKM CONFIDENTIAL ASAHI KASEI [AK5381] PIN / FUNCTION No. Pin Name Function AINR Rch Analog Input Pin AINL Lch Analog Input Pin CKS1 Mode Select 1 Pin Common Voltage Output Pin, VA/2 VCOM Bias voltage of ADC input.
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AVR235 harman/kardon AUDIO DSP (CS493263 - CLG : IC75) PIN No. Pin Name Function 1,12,23 +VD1 Digital Power supply. Normally +2.5v 2,13,24 DGND Digital Ground AUD3 SPDIF transmitter output/Digital audio output(N.C) Host write strobe pin(connected to GND with an external resistor)
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AVR235 harman/kardon HCF4053B FUNCTION DIAGRAM & PIN DESCRIPTION INPUT EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT PIN DESCRIPTION (IC44,45,51,80,89) PIN No SYMBOL NAME AND FUNCTION 11, 10, 9 A, B, C Binary Control Inputs Inhibit Inputs 12, 13, 2, 1, ax,ay,bx,by,cx,cy Input/ IN/OUT 5, 3...
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AVR235 harman/kardon O.S.D IC (74763M) Pin Functions (IC51) Pin No. Symbol Function Description Ground Ground connection Xtal Connection for the crystal and capacitor used to form the crystal oscillator that generates Crystal oscillator connection the internal synchronization signal. The oscillator can be selected with a command switch.
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AVR235 harman/kardon LC74763, 74763M Pin Assignment Top view Serial Data Input Timing No. 5039-4/19...
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AVR235 harman/kardon LC74763, 74763M System Block Diagram...
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AVR235 harman/kardon MB90482 PIN DESCRIPTIONS (IC72) Pin No. Circuit Pin name Function type LQFP* QFP* Oscillator pin Oscillator pin 32 kHz oscillator pin 32 kHz oscillator pin Reset input pin This is a general purpose I/O port. A setting in the pull-up...
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AVR235 harman/kardon MB90482 Pin No. Circuit Pin name Function type LQFP* QFP* This is a general purpose I/O port. In non-multiplex mode, this pin functions as an external address pin. (CMOS/H) AIN0 8/16-bit up/down timer input pin (channel 0) .
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AVR235 harman/kardon MB90482 Pin No. Circuit Pin name Function type LQFP* QFP* P43, P44 This is a general purpose I/O port. In non-multiplex mode, this pin functions as an external (CMOS) A11, A12 address pin. This is a general purpose I/O port.
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AVR235 harman/kardon MB90482 Pin No. Circuit Pin name Function type LQFP* QFP* This is a general purpose I/O port. In external bus mode, when the RYE bit in the EPCR register is set to “1”, this pin functions as the RDY pin.
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AVR235 harman/kardon MB90482 (Continued) Pin No. Circuit Pin name Function type LQFP* QFP* This is a general purpose I/O port. SIN1 Simple serial I/O data input pin. (CMOS/H) Chip select 0. This is a general purpose I/O port. SOT1 Simple serial I/O data output pin.
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AVR235 harman/kardon PRODUCT OVERVIEW S3C84BB/F84BB PIN DESCRIPTIONS (IC74) Table 1-1. S3C84BB/F84BB Pin Descriptions (80-QFP) Circuit Share Name Type Description Type Number Pins P0.0 - P0.7 I/O Bit programmable port; input or output mode 80-73 PG0-PG7 selected by software; input or push-pull output.
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AVR235 harman/kardon S3C84BB/F84BB PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 1-1. S3C84BB/F84BB Pin Descriptions (80-QFP) (Continued) Circuit Share Name Type Description Type Number Pins P4.0 - P4.7 I/O Bit programmable port; input or output mode 38-31 INT0– selected by software; input or push-pull output.
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AVR235 harman/kardon PRODUCT OVERVIEW S3C84BB/F84BB Table 1-1. S3C84BB/F84BB Pin Descriptions (80-QFP) (Continued) Circuit Share Name Type Description Type Number Pins AD0 - AD7 Analog input pins for A/D converter module. 48–45 P7.0–P7.7 Alternatively used as general-purpose digital 42–39 input port 7.