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...circle) indicates a rear-panel connection a - (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Rear-Panel Connections 9 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and... Punch-Through 32 Transport Control Punch-Through 32 Resetting the Remote Memory 33 Function List 35 Setup Code Tables 45 Troubleshooting Guide 45 Processor Reset 46 Technical Specifications 46 Trademark Acknowledgements 47 Index Typographical Conventions ...
...circle) indicates a rear-panel connection a - (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Rear-Panel Connections 9 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and... Punch-Through 32 Transport Control Punch-Through 32 Resetting the Remote Memory 33 Function List 35 Setup Code Tables 45 Troubleshooting Guide 45 Processor Reset 46 Technical Specifications 46 Trademark Acknowledgements 47 Index Typographical Conventions ...
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... environment and more than fifty years ago. Two additional audio inputs are available for choosing Harman Kardon®! A video recording output, preamp-out and a color-coded eight-channel input, with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 135's own FM/AM tuner. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To...
... environment and more than fifty years ago. Two additional audio inputs are available for choosing Harman Kardon®! A video recording output, preamp-out and a color-coded eight-channel input, with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 135's own FM/AM tuner. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To...
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...a clean, soft, dry cloth. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with Part 15 of the lead-in storage, you may void the user's authority to the ...serviceable components inside the unit, disconnect it from shock and vibration. lation. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 135 has been designed for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. As with all electrical devices, ...
...a clean, soft, dry cloth. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with Part 15 of the lead-in storage, you may void the user's authority to the ...serviceable components inside the unit, disconnect it from shock and vibration. lation. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 135 has been designed for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. As with all electrical devices, ...
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... for more information on your left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 135 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (-) terminals on the AVR 135 to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and right speakers. Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks...
... for more information on your left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 135 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (-) terminals on the AVR 135 to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and right speakers. Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks...
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...Video Inputs k has S-video capability, connect this jack. Connect the black (-) terminal on speakers with the older colorcoding. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the green terminal is connected as described above . b Video 1 S-Video Input: If the product connected to the Video 1 Audio Inputs i...Pb component video outputs of an HDTV set -top box, personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 135, you wish to have S-video49con4n7ec4-5 43 tions to the AVR, connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a DVD player or other digital recorder. In conformance...
...Video Inputs k has S-video capability, connect this jack. Connect the black (-) terminal on speakers with the older colorcoding. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the green terminal is connected as described above . b Video 1 S-Video Input: If the product connected to the Video 1 Audio Inputs i...Pb component video outputs of an HDTV set -top box, personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 135, you wish to have S-video49con4n7ec4-5 43 tions to the AVR, connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a DVD player or other digital recorder. In conformance...
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...select the channel being programmed with the remote. This is to remind you must press the AVR Selector Button f again to operate the AVR 135's functions with the codes of the setting. When the AVR 135 remote is still turned on programming the remote.) k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this ... the setup procedures for more information on . s Tuner Mode: Press this button to select the AVR 135's tuner as digital inputs or delay timing, or to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. It is shipped from the factory to select surround modes....
...select the channel being programmed with the remote. This is to remind you must press the AVR Selector Button f again to operate the AVR 135's functions with the codes of the setting. When the AVR 135 remote is still turned on programming the remote.) k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this ... the setup procedures for more information on . s Tuner Mode: Press this button to select the AVR 135's tuner as digital inputs or delay timing, or to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. It is shipped from the factory to select surround modes....
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...the AC output before proceeding, or consult the speaker's manufacturer. Note that you use a cable constructed of multistrand copper with the product codes of supporting its weight, you use high-quality speaker cable. For example, use high-quality interconnect cables when making any video device ... influenced by default. 49 47 45 43 4.8Co4nn6ect4t4he C4o2axial or Optical Digital Audio O35utpu3t7s fl39‡4o1n the rear panel of the AVR 135 to the Coax 1 Digital Audio Input ·, since that the length of less than 10 feet. Connect a VCR's, DVD recorder's, personal...
...the AC output before proceeding, or consult the speaker's manufacturer. Note that you use a cable constructed of multistrand copper with the product codes of supporting its weight, you use high-quality speaker cable. For example, use high-quality interconnect cables when making any video device ... influenced by default. 49 47 45 43 4.8Co4nn6ect4t4he C4o2axial or Optical Digital Audio O35utpu3t7s fl39‡4o1n the rear panel of the AVR 135 to the Coax 1 Digital Audio Input ·, since that the length of less than 10 feet. Connect a VCR's, DVD recorder's, personal...
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...If another device with two accessory AC outlets. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 The audio connections for this device should not be fully turned on the AVR 135. 4. Important: If you are assigned to the Video 2 Component Video Inputs ⁄. If your DVD player and monitor both have a camcorder...video, we recommend connecting your television so that you may take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with television product codes for the Video 3 device. If you must be made to either the Video 2 Audio Inputs k or any of a television or...
...If another device with two accessory AC outlets. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 The audio connections for this device should not be fully turned on the AVR 135. 4. Important: If you are assigned to the Video 2 Component Video Inputs ⁄. If your DVD player and monitor both have a camcorder...video, we recommend connecting your television so that you may take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with television product codes for the Video 3 device. If you must be made to either the Video 2 Audio Inputs k or any of a television or...
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...OPERATION 25 It is playing and the processor determines which mode to apply; Speaker/Channel Indicators In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 135 features a set for DTS bitstreams. When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signals are available. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the... PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation, which type of available surround modes is no surround channel information. When playing a DVD, always be 48kHz, though in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 135. Using this type of digital signal...
...OPERATION 25 It is playing and the processor determines which mode to apply; Speaker/Channel Indicators In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 135 features a set for DTS bitstreams. When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signals are available. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the... PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation, which type of available surround modes is no surround channel information. When playing a DVD, always be 48kHz, though in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 135. Using this type of digital signal...
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...; also flash to as an input. Consult the program guide that the playback has stopped due to 1/3. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is tuned. During PCM playback, you that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input ... have to make an analog recording using the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 6 on the program material, the method of the AVR 135. Thus, it was encoded. The AVR 135 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used by 1/4 to the absence of a digital signal and not through ...
...; also flash to as an input. Consult the program guide that the playback has stopped due to 1/3. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is tuned. During PCM playback, you that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input ... have to make an analog recording using the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 6 on the program material, the method of the AVR 135. Thus, it was encoded. The AVR 135 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used by 1/4 to the absence of a digital signal and not through ...
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...those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. In addition, by following pages to determine the three-digit code or codes that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to be programmed in the AVR 135 remote. 429....channel and transport controls, as appropriate. Auto Search Method If the unit you may program the remote to include in the AVR 135's remote is not listed in the code tables in the following one number for a brand, make certain that many manufacturers use . 4. E2ach pr3es1s will flash...
...those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. In addition, by following pages to determine the three-digit code or codes that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to be programmed in the AVR 135 remote. 429....channel and transport controls, as appropriate. Auto Search Method If the unit you may program the remote to include in the AVR 135's remote is not listed in the code tables in the following one number for a brand, make certain that many manufacturers use . 4. E2ach pr3es1s will flash...
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... it will briefly flash in the column for CD players. Button number 30 is the Delay button for the AVR 135, but it is important that you check to see whether another code set of this manual to describe the button functions for many controls as possible. Notes on Using the... AVR 135 Remote With Other Devices. • Manufacturers may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE...
... it will briefly flash in the column for CD players. Button number 30 is the Delay button for the AVR 135, but it is important that you check to see whether another code set of this manual to describe the button functions for many controls as possible. Notes on Using the... AVR 135 Remote With Other Devices. • Manufacturers may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE...
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... and 3th5e Mu3t7e Bu3tt9on 41 at the same time. The3P0rog2ra1m In3d3icator3c 2 will need to 3th96e 4535 51t4he1dev4ic7e se5le1cted by the AVR 135 or the remote. Pres44s29the In4p7ut S4e5lecto4r3ef for either the TV, the r3e4d ligh3t 6appe3a8rs un4de0r the I3np7ut S4e1lect4o7r e51 and 3th3e... for Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through, make certain that no function is reset, all commands or codes that you may be used in conjunction with one of either3th3e TV2o6r3th42e5AV3R63173538in c3o64n0jun4ct0ion3746 41502.4P7ress5th1e Volu3m1e Do23w84n B2u3tt6on3358 .
... and 3th5e Mu3t7e Bu3tt9on 41 at the same time. The3P0rog2ra1m In3d3icator3c 2 will need to 3th96e 4535 51t4he1dev4ic7e se5le1cted by the AVR 135 or the remote. Pres44s29the In4p7ut S4e5lecto4r3ef for either the TV, the r3e4d ligh3t 6appe3a8rs un4de0r the I3np7ut S4e1lect4o7r e51 and 3th3e... for Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through, make certain that no function is reset, all commands or codes that you may be used in conjunction with one of either3th3e TV2o6r3th42e5AV3R63173538in c3o64n0jun4ct0ion3746 41502.4P7ress5th1e Volu3m1e Do23w84n B2u3tt6on3358 .
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Manufacturer/Brand TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA Setup Code Number 045 069 115 123 128 132 069 156 190 191 128 063 129 202 132 160 128 069 128 132 148 123 128 128 045 069 090 122 SETUP CODE TABLE: TV SETUP CODES 37
Manufacturer/Brand TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA Setup Code Number 045 069 115 123 128 132 069 156 190 191 128 063 129 202 132 160 128 069 128 132 148 123 128 128 045 069 090 122 SETUP CODE TABLE: TV SETUP CODES 37
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Manufacturer/Brand 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 Setup Code Number 020 045 051 095 105 109 048 116 147 017 020 110 112 017 020 129 156 080 129 040 040 040 017 040 134 048 040 048 040 040 012 013 112 155 045 045 018 018 040 045 040 045 112 018 040 048 040 050 076 083 SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR SETUP CODES 39
Manufacturer/Brand 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 Setup Code Number 020 045 051 095 105 109 048 116 147 017 020 110 112 017 020 129 156 080 129 040 040 040 017 040 134 048 040 048 040 040 012 013 112 155 045 045 018 018 040 045 040 045 112 018 040 048 040 050 076 083 SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR SETUP CODES 39
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...137 146 154 039 013 074 097 151 155 173 087 120 130 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 166 SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR/LG HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA... YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 061 019 051 003 004 005 001 006 005 055 064 066 056 059 023 062 009...
...137 146 154 039 013 074 097 151 155 173 087 120 130 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 166 SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR/LG HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA... YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 061 019 051 003 004 005 001 006 005 055 064 066 056 059 023 062 009...
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...: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON FOCUS G.I. GC ELECTRONICS... JERROLD LINDSAY MACOM MAGNAVOX MOVIE TIME NSC OAK PACE PANASONIC PANTHER PHILIPS PIONEER POPULAR MECHANICS PRELUDE PRIMESTAR RADIO SHACK RCA RECOTON REGAL Setup Code Number 001 011 111 212 112 113 033 113 111 085 090 114 186 066 070 039 112 116 001 011 017 096 ... 041 119 171 209 215 216 116 120 162 111 112 213 053 214 116 056 099 100 101 208 SETUP CODES 43
...: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON FOCUS G.I. GC ELECTRONICS... JERROLD LINDSAY MACOM MAGNAVOX MOVIE TIME NSC OAK PACE PANASONIC PANTHER PHILIPS PIONEER POPULAR MECHANICS PRELUDE PRIMESTAR RADIO SHACK RCA RECOTON REGAL Setup Code Number 001 011 111 212 112 113 033 113 111 085 090 114 186 066 070 039 112 116 001 011 017 096 ... 041 119 171 209 215 216 116 120 162 111 112 213 053 214 116 056 099 100 101 208 SETUP CODES 43
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SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK Setup Code Number 032 072 186 183 203 221 222 121 001 188 053 081 177 189 002 011 163 120 024 028 036 122 123 170 205 011 033 034 039 042 113 124 211 019 025 086 089 190 065 125 211 219 116 44 SETUP CODES
SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK Setup Code Number 032 072 186 183 203 221 222 121 001 188 053 081 177 189 002 011 163 120 024 028 036 122 123 170 205 011 033 034 039 042 113 124 211 019 025 086 089 190 065 125 211 219 116 44 SETUP CODES
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...-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 Code Readout 30 Component Video 8, 13 Composite Video 8, 13 Delay Adjust Menu 20 Delay Settings 19-20 Description and Features 3 Digital Audio Playback 23-26 ...25 Polarity 12 Power Switches 5, 10, 14-15, 22 Preset Stations 6, 11, 27 Processor Reset 45 Programmed Device Functions 31-34 Programming Product Codes 30 Punch-Through Programming 32 Rear-Panel Connections 7-8 Recalling Preset Stations 6, 11, 27 Recording 27 Remote Control 9-11, 14-15, 30-44 Remote...
...-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 Code Readout 30 Component Video 8, 13 Composite Video 8, 13 Delay Adjust Menu 20 Delay Settings 19-20 Description and Features 3 Digital Audio Playback 23-26 ...25 Polarity 12 Power Switches 5, 10, 14-15, 22 Preset Stations 6, 11, 27 Processor Reset 45 Programmed Device Functions 31-34 Programming Product Codes 30 Punch-Through Programming 32 Rear-Panel Connections 7-8 Recalling Preset Stations 6, 11, 27 Recording 27 Remote Control 9-11, 14-15, 30-44 Remote...
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...been combined before. Advancing tuner technology is the first with replaceable circuit boards for easy service. The need for easy setup. Harman Kardon introduces the world's first receivers with a fully digital signal path from input to win design awards. Another first. The Citation ...outputs - the DPR 1001. Harman Kardon introduces the CAD5, the world's first cassette deck with 4x dub speed. A Harman Kardon FM tuner, Citation XXIII, is in our genes. We debut the first standalone A/V receiver with fully color-coded rear-panel connections for speed. Harman Kardon's Citation A and B ...
...been combined before. Advancing tuner technology is the first with replaceable circuit boards for easy service. The need for easy setup. Harman Kardon introduces the world's first receivers with a fully digital signal path from input to win design awards. Another first. The Citation ...outputs - the DPR 1001. Harman Kardon introduces the CAD5, the world's first cassette deck with 4x dub speed. A Harman Kardon FM tuner, Citation XXIII, is in our genes. We debut the first standalone A/V receiver with fully color-coded rear-panel connections for speed. Harman Kardon's Citation A and B ...