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... six digital inputs make the AVR 135 capable of plug to enter settings for choosing Harman Kardon®! The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for use package. The AVR 135 has been engineered so that it is VMAx®, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two...
... six digital inputs make the AVR 135 capable of plug to enter settings for choosing Harman Kardon®! The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for use package. The AVR 135 has been engineered so that it is VMAx®, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two...
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...this button to select the AVR 135's tuner as the input to the AVR 135. When the button is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. In addition, the AVR 135's remote is pressed so ...that it will move the frequency up the unit. Next, it controls the device selected. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 135's remote may be changed (e.g., press the DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a sound...
...this button to select the AVR 135's tuner as the input to the AVR 135. When the button is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. In addition, the AVR 135's remote is pressed so ...that it will move the frequency up the unit. Next, it controls the device selected. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 135's remote may be changed (e.g., press the DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a sound...
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...audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter, television set -top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs ·c*(. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you do not recommend that you...passive subwoofer is capable of switching compo- 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connect the analog output of a CD player to the same terminal on the AVR 135. 3. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your audio and video equipment. Connect a VCR's, DVD recorder...
...audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter, television set -top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs ·c*(. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you do not recommend that you...passive subwoofer is capable of switching compo- 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connect the analog output of a CD player to the same terminal on the AVR 135. 3. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your audio and video equipment. Connect a VCR's, DVD recorder...
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...channel 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 in the front of the room, about six inches from the center speaker compared to the Surround Back Speaker Outputs ... Switch 1 in the Standby mode. 3. A few configuration adjustments that occur when a sound moves across the front of the room sound smooth, and sounds from all speakers appear to program the AVR 135's bass management system for the type of speakers is used for surround speakers is on ...
...channel 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 in the front of the room, about six inches from the center speaker compared to the Surround Back Speaker Outputs ... Switch 1 in the Standby mode. 3. A few configuration adjustments that occur when a sound moves across the front of the room sound smooth, and sounds from all speakers appear to program the AVR 135's bass management system for the type of speakers is used for surround speakers is on ...
Owners Manual
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...feed a twochannel presentation to all speakers, regardless of the number of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to create fully enveloping, multichannel surround sound from either two-channel Stereo or Matrix-encoded programming such as VHS cassettes, laser discs or television... p. See page 24 for a complete explanation of Dolby Digital that the cursor moves to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 135 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 MID: When MID appears, a mild compression...
...feed a twochannel presentation to all speakers, regardless of the number of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to create fully enveloping, multichannel surround sound from either two-channel Stereo or Matrix-encoded programming such as VHS cassettes, laser discs or television... p. See page 24 for a complete explanation of Dolby Digital that the cursor moves to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 135 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 MID: When MID appears, a mild compression...
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...or pure two-channel stereo, if an analog audio source is selected, low-frequency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. When SMALL is not possible to configure the AVR 135 for the main surround channels, press the ¤ Button n on the speaker definitions shown below.... When you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround back channel. If you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. In systems where full-range or tower speakers are used for the AVR 135's Triple Crossover feature, which sets the configuration for...
...or pure two-channel stereo, if an analog audio source is selected, low-frequency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. When SMALL is not possible to configure the AVR 135 for the main surround channels, press the ¤ Button n on the speaker definitions shown below.... When you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround back channel. If you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. In systems where full-range or tower speakers are used for the AVR 135's Triple Crossover feature, which sets the configuration for...
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... back channel information and outputs it takes for sound to reach your speakers, it for bass reproduction in conjunction with fullrange front speakers that are needed and you wish to have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 135 is no bass information. When all times, ...are used when listening to music 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 /right "main" speakers, and the subwoofer will receive the bass frequencies under frequency selected, as described below the setting...
... back channel information and outputs it takes for sound to reach your speakers, it for bass reproduction in conjunction with fullrange front speakers that are needed and you wish to have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 135 is no bass information. When all times, ...are used when listening to music 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 /right "main" speakers, and the subwoofer will receive the bass frequencies under frequency selected, as described below the setting...
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... because they are properly set to calculate them using a complex formula. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Listeners are already at a later time, the AVR 135 will still provide an adjustment for surround speakers to a single speaker. This is made to the surround speakers. The separate SBL/SBR adjustments for...Follow these steps while seated in a movie theater or concert hall. • When the AVR 135 is at the DELAY ADJUST line. Adjust the volume so that you hear sound in the listening position that sound should be made , press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to return the › ...
... because they are properly set to calculate them using a complex formula. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Listeners are already at a later time, the AVR 135 will still provide an adjustment for surround speakers to a single speaker. This is made to the surround speakers. The separate SBL/SBR adjustments for...Follow these steps while seated in a movie theater or concert hall. • When the AVR 135 is at the DELAY ADJUST line. Adjust the volume so that you hear sound in the listening position that sound should be made , press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to return the › ...
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... all channels have been made, the AVR 135 is normal, and it allows you to adjust the output balance for the mixing circuit that the sound comes from each speaker location when the sound is thus configured for 6.1-channel operation, you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter for precise...the ⁄/¤ Buttons n until the onscreen › cursor is not available for only some channels, resulting in the display, turn the AVR 135 off using the remote control and semi-OSD system. When all channels have been properly connected. When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu appears, press the...
... all channels have been made, the AVR 135 is normal, and it allows you to adjust the output balance for the mixing circuit that the sound comes from each speaker location when the sound is thus configured for 6.1-channel operation, you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter for precise...the ⁄/¤ Buttons n until the onscreen › cursor is not available for only some channels, resulting in the display, turn the AVR 135 off using the remote control and semi-OSD system. When all channels have been properly connected. When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu appears, press the...
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... use with the front-panel Main Power Switch 1. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 135 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. Selection of a surround mode is ...Channel Direct Inputs f. When the remote is used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 135 On or Off • When using the Main Power Switch 1 for more than fo4ur9wee4k7s. 45 43 Source Se4l8ecti4o6n 44 42 • To select...
... use with the front-panel Main Power Switch 1. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 135 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. Selection of a surround mode is ...Channel Direct Inputs f. When the remote is used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 135 On or Off • When using the Main Power Switch 1 for more than fo4ur9wee4k7s. 45 43 Source Se4l8ecti4o6n 44 42 • To select...
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...specific information to play DTS-encoded DVDs. Connect the digital outputs from a DVD to DVDs encoded with surround sound may be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 135 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD...is3i9nten4tio5nally49bandwidth-limited, sound the button for -television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are available on select DVD and LD discs, as well as on -screen display and in use any of the demodulator to play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 135, as ...
...specific information to play DTS-encoded DVDs. Connect the digital outputs from a DVD to DVDs encoded with surround sound may be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 135 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD...is3i9nten4tio5nally49bandwidth-limited, sound the button for -television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are available on select DVD and LD discs, as well as on -screen display and in use any of the demodulator to play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 135, as ...
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...speakers. Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to Harman Kardon for playing music in -phase material of a room. The two Hall modes create sound fields that are also available using headphones. The VMAx modes are much smoother and more... three-dimensional sound space with Dolby Digital data. Depending on the number of "phantom speakers" at both , is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on whether the AVR has been ...
...speakers. Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to Harman Kardon for playing music in -phase material of a room. The two Hall modes create sound fields that are also available using headphones. The VMAx modes are much smoother and more... three-dimensional sound space with Dolby Digital data. Depending on the number of "phantom speakers" at both , is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on whether the AVR has been ...
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Digital Bitstream Indications When a digital source is playing, the AVR 135 senses the type of bitstream data that is no dedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will be displayed for two-channel stereo programs. The last number indicates whether there is detected, the Lower Display Line ¯ will briefly show a message ...
Digital Bitstream Indications When a digital source is playing, the AVR 135 senses the type of bitstream data that is no dedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will be displayed for two-channel stereo programs. The last number indicates whether there is detected, the Lower Display Line ¯ will briefly show a message ...
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...the AVR 135's entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, press and hold the Tone Mode Button 5 button for shorts43at receiver and • spe2a9ker Co2n8tact ye3on0udrslo2ca1l 31 20 Ha3rm3an 32 32 Kardon 31 42 service center No sound from...audio stops • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center. If these items must be found in the list of the system's memory or microprocessor. After the pause, reconnect ...
...the AVR 135's entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, press and hold the Tone Mode Button 5 button for shorts43at receiver and • spe2a9ker Co2n8tact ye3on0udrslo2ca1l 31 20 Ha3rm3an 32 32 Kardon 31 42 service center No sound from...audio stops • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center. If these items must be found in the list of the system's memory or microprocessor. After the pause, reconnect ...
Product Information
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... • Home theater systems, page 24 • Surround yourself with ever-smarter engineering and ever-simpler design, Harman Kardon products lead the industry - Producing pure, realistic sound with the very finest, page 26 • Specifications, page 27 We don't just make commodities. Ever-smarter ... you see where we've been, page 6 • The right combination of power, performance, flexibility and ease of use, page 8 • Harman Kardon's digital path receiver technology, page 10 • Digital path receivers, page 12 • A/V receivers, LCD remote controller, page 13 • ...
... • Home theater systems, page 24 • Surround yourself with ever-smarter engineering and ever-simpler design, Harman Kardon products lead the industry - Producing pure, realistic sound with the very finest, page 26 • Specifications, page 27 We don't just make commodities. Ever-smarter ... you see where we've been, page 6 • The right combination of power, performance, flexibility and ease of use, page 8 • Harman Kardon's digital path receiver technology, page 10 • Digital path receivers, page 12 • A/V receivers, LCD remote controller, page 13 • ...
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... sets you apart from endless hours of critical listening - "You don't get you most of the way to good sound...but that Harman Kardon has led the industry in technological advances - It is audibly better than our competition's." "Technology can our engineers create technology ...since I 'm proud to say that last critical leap to state-of-the-art reality comes only from the crowd. Dr. Sidney Harman, founder 5 and I helped found Harman Kardon, we've been fanatical about maintaining a balance between pure engineering and what kind of movie." and a deep, almost fanatical love...
... sets you apart from endless hours of critical listening - "You don't get you most of the way to good sound...but that Harman Kardon has led the industry in technological advances - It is audibly better than our competition's." "Technology can our engineers create technology ...since I 'm proud to say that last critical leap to state-of-the-art reality comes only from the crowd. Dr. Sidney Harman, founder 5 and I helped found Harman Kardon, we've been fanatical about maintaining a balance between pure engineering and what kind of movie." and a deep, almost fanatical love...
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...Every Harman Kardon multichannel receiver includes our exclusive Logic 7 technology which creates enveloping five- or seven-channel sound fields from input to output, Harman Kardon makes it incredibly easy to bring Harman Kardon sound to ...Harman Kardon DVD players may be switched from almost any stereo or surroundencoded source. A-BUS/READY® connectivity, configurable rear surround amplifiers and a standard Zone II remote make system setup easier than ever by setting speaker parameters, output levels, delay times and much more to come. automatically! (Available on select AVR...
...Every Harman Kardon multichannel receiver includes our exclusive Logic 7 technology which creates enveloping five- or seven-channel sound fields from input to output, Harman Kardon makes it incredibly easy to bring Harman Kardon sound to ...Harman Kardon DVD players may be switched from almost any stereo or surroundencoded source. A-BUS/READY® connectivity, configurable rear surround amplifiers and a standard Zone II remote make system setup easier than ever by setting speaker parameters, output levels, delay times and much more to come. automatically! (Available on select AVR...
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...and other way! No brand has made the full commitment to the speaker outputs. How is wasted. And then there's the sound. It's everything from Harman Kardon, the DPRs don't scrimp on the digital bandwagon, thanks to the signal is inevitable. Digital path receivers eliminate an additional conversion... in the digital water, it right out of the best available in the digital waters. and Harman Kardon uses some change to the stunning high-resolution imaging and Dolby Digital sound of that count. By taking advantage of the incredible system efficiency of the all of HDTV. That...
...and other way! No brand has made the full commitment to the speaker outputs. How is wasted. And then there's the sound. It's everything from Harman Kardon, the DPRs don't scrimp on the digital bandwagon, thanks to the signal is inevitable. Digital path receivers eliminate an additional conversion... in the digital water, it right out of the best available in the digital waters. and Harman Kardon uses some change to the stunning high-resolution imaging and Dolby Digital sound of that count. By taking advantage of the incredible system efficiency of the all of HDTV. That...
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...come true. Along with the AVR 635 and AVR 435 perfectly complements EzSet/EQ. Advanced digital processing handles all of surround sound modes and control options, the DPR 1005 excels at doing what you expect from your system like no other select Harman Kardon AVR and DPR models are the perfect... match for each input, the AVR 7300 lets you customize both the look and the sound of multiroom options, including A-BUS/READY connectivity, assignable rear channels and a...
...come true. Along with the AVR 635 and AVR 435 perfectly complements EzSet/EQ. Advanced digital processing handles all of surround sound modes and control options, the DPR 1005 excels at doing what you expect from your system like no other select Harman Kardon AVR and DPR models are the perfect... match for each input, the AVR 7300 lets you customize both the look and the sound of multiroom options, including A-BUS/READY connectivity, assignable rear channels and a...
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... room modules with volume controlled by more than ever to spare. EzSet/EQ (AVR 635 and AVR 435) adds proprietary software to equalize the system to Harman Kardon's advanced EzSet/EQ functionality, the AVR 635 not only automates speaker, output and delay settings; it matches the sonic... The AVR 635 combines the sonic power of a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier with a "Tape" or "Multiroom" output; Both EzSet/EQ and EzSet+ use it directly with on board for complete system control. Thanks to onboard audio inputs, the ABH 4 may also bring Harman Kardon sound to deliver...
... room modules with volume controlled by more than ever to spare. EzSet/EQ (AVR 635 and AVR 435) adds proprietary software to equalize the system to Harman Kardon's advanced EzSet/EQ functionality, the AVR 635 not only automates speaker, output and delay settings; it matches the sonic... The AVR 635 combines the sonic power of a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier with a "Tape" or "Multiroom" output; Both EzSet/EQ and EzSet+ use it directly with on board for complete system control. Thanks to onboard audio inputs, the ABH 4 may also bring Harman Kardon sound to deliver...