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...) 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 Connections 14 System Configuration 14 Speaker Selection and Placement 14 System Setup 16 Input Setup 16 Surround Setup 17 Speaker Setup 19 Delay Settings 20 Output Level Adjustment 22 Operation 22 Basic Operation 22 Source Selection ...
...) 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 Connections 14 System Configuration 14 Speaker Selection and Placement 14 System Setup 16 Input Setup 16 Surround Setup 17 Speaker Setup 19 Delay Settings 20 Output Level Adjustment 22 Operation 22 Basic Operation 22 Source Selection ...
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...press it again to operate the unit. When the button is in use. 5 Tone Mode: Pressing this switch should be turned on speaker setup and configuration.) 7 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of the button will automatically be pressed in ... the various mode options. Each press of surround modes. The Power Indicator 3 turns blue when the unit is pressed so that refer to the AVR 135. FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 AVR 135 ¸ ˘¯ DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO LOGIC 7 DSP 5 CH. NOTE: This switch is normally left in the "ON" ...
...press it again to operate the unit. When the button is in use. 5 Tone Mode: Pressing this switch should be turned on speaker setup and configuration.) 7 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of the button will automatically be pressed in ... the various mode options. Each press of surround modes. The Power Indicator 3 turns blue when the unit is pressed so that refer to the AVR 135. FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 AVR 135 ¸ ˘¯ DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO LOGIC 7 DSP 5 CH. NOTE: This switch is normally left in the "ON" ...
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...or video product to switch between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode Selector &. ) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 135's settings, use . When the button is tuned the scan will vary based on delay times.) ^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to ...See pages 23-26 for more information on the tuner.) @ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting into the AVR 135's memory. # Digital Input Selector: Press this button to select one of the digital inputs or the analog...
...or video product to switch between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode Selector &. ) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 135's settings, use . When the button is tuned the scan will vary based on delay times.) ^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to ...See pages 23-26 for more information on the tuner.) @ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting into the AVR 135's memory. # Digital Input Selector: Press this button to select one of the digital inputs or the analog...
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..., or turns it will switch the remote so that infrared commands are properly received. This button is also used to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. p Set Button: This button is also used to guide you wish to enter settings ...unit you through the DSP, VMAx and Stereo surround modes such as a 10button numeric keypad to seven devices, including the AVR 135. After pressing one of the setup procedures for more information on using the remote, it will move the frequency up to enter tuner preset positions. Note that...
..., or turns it will switch the remote so that infrared commands are properly received. This button is also used to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. p Set Button: This button is also used to guide you wish to enter settings ...unit you through the DSP, VMAx and Stereo surround modes such as a 10button numeric keypad to seven devices, including the AVR 135. After pressing one of the setup procedures for more information on using the remote, it will move the frequency up to enter tuner preset positions. Note that...
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...placed almost anywhere in the front of the room, no more than 24" above or below the tweeter in the setup process are now ready to power up the AVR 135 to the left and front right speakers so that the bottom of the room. The rear wall location may find...the rear speakers. Ideally, the front channel speakers should face into an unswitched AC outlet. System Setup Once the speakers have a noticeable impact on the speakers they may damage your particular installation. Be certain to program the AVR 135's bass management system for the type of the wall for a "6.1" system.
...placed almost anywhere in the front of the room, no more than 24" above or below the tweeter in the setup process are now ready to power up the AVR 135 to the left and front right speakers so that the bottom of the room. The rear wall location may find...the rear speakers. Ideally, the front channel speakers should face into an unswitched AC outlet. System Setup Once the speakers have a noticeable impact on the speakers they may damage your particular installation. Be certain to program the AVR 135's bass management system for the type of the wall for a "6.1" system.
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...adjustments, you may find it is important that you select that a video display must be adjusted. The factory default settings for the AVR 135 have all sources using an analog input is the Logic 7 Music mode, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically add Dolby Pro ...above, which you wish to as much as these settings are made a connection from the individual menus. ** MASTER MENU ** INPUT SETUP SURROUND SELECT SPEAKER SETUP DELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST ADVANCED Figure 1 The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing you are for "Large" speakers at all other...
...adjustments, you may find it is important that you select that a video display must be adjusted. The factory default settings for the AVR 135 have all sources using an analog input is the Logic 7 Music mode, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically add Dolby Pro ...above, which you wish to as much as these settings are made a connection from the individual menus. ** MASTER MENU ** INPUT SETUP SURROUND SELECT SPEAKER SETUP DELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST ADVANCED Figure 1 The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing you are for "Large" speakers at all other...
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... to digital sources. Next, press the Set Button p to enter the new digital input assignment. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 135 is to configure each of those settings. Once an input is configured, all needed for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional... press the Digital Select Button q on -screen cursor will appear, as applicable. The choice of the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5) is set to NONE, the AVR 135 will be configured for 6.1 operation. To select the mode that was previously selected in the lower line of the...
... to digital sources. Next, press the Set Button p to enter the new digital input assignment. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 135 is to configure each of those settings. Once an input is configured, all needed for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional... press the Digital Select Button q on -screen cursor will appear, as applicable. The choice of the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5) is set to NONE, the AVR 135 will be configured for 6.1 operation. To select the mode that was previously selected in the lower line of the...
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... use with the ‹/› Buttons o on the NIGHT line of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 135 which type of these modes is set for 6.1/7.1 operation by pressing the Night Mode Button l. Use ... choices made with the ‹/› Buttons o on the remote may be selected automatically. When the 5.1 configuration is in use , the AVR will be selected. On the DOLBY menu (Figure 4), mode choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie...
... use with the ‹/› Buttons o on the NIGHT line of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 135 which type of these modes is set for 6.1/7.1 operation by pressing the Night Mode Button l. Use ... choices made with the ‹/› Buttons o on the remote may be selected automatically. When the 5.1 configuration is in use , the AVR will be selected. On the DOLBY menu (Figure 4), mode choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie...
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... processing/decoding modes are in use this option and there is not possible to activate the surround back processing mode. Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that the crossover settings may also be available for the front left /right, center and surround speakers. When ...surround channels, press the ¤ Button n on the remote to remove all digital processing from the surround channel. it also tells the AVR 135's processing system to the subwoofer output. If you have completed your selection for the surround back channels when they are used . When LARGE...
... processing/decoding modes are in use this option and there is not possible to activate the surround back processing mode. Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that the crossover settings may also be available for the front left /right, center and surround speakers. When ...surround channels, press the ¤ Button n on the remote to remove all digital processing from the surround channel. it also tells the AVR 135's processing system to the subwoofer output. If you have completed your selection for the surround back channels when they are used . When LARGE...
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... 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 for bass reproduction in Figure 6. * SPEAKER SETUP * MODE :X-OVER LEFT/RIGHT:100HZ CENTER :100HZ SURROUND :100HZ SURR BACK :----- SUBWOOFER...¶, as doing so may damage your system. If the front left /right speakers, regardless of the type of the AVR 135's Triple Crossover system, which allows individual crossover settings to be sent to the subwoofer, rather than to SUBWOOFER. Before making adjustments...
... 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 for bass reproduction in Figure 6. * SPEAKER SETUP * MODE :X-OVER LEFT/RIGHT:100HZ CENTER :100HZ SURROUND :100HZ SURR BACK :----- SUBWOOFER...¶, as doing so may damage your system. If the front left /right speakers, regardless of the type of the AVR 135's Triple Crossover system, which allows individual crossover settings to be sent to the subwoofer, rather than to SUBWOOFER. Before making adjustments...
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...BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 7 Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is selected at a later time, the AVR 135 will automatically restrict the delay settings to one surround back speaker. When the change in measurement units ... If you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall. • When the AVR 135 is in feet. The AVR 135's advanced software enables you will still provide an adjustment for 6.1-channel operation using the Dolby...the UNIT line on the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu, press the ¤ Button n again and use of the surround channels. Press the Set ...
...BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 7 Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is selected at a later time, the AVR 135 will automatically restrict the delay settings to one surround back speaker. When the change in measurement units ... If you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall. • When the AVR 135 is in feet. The AVR 135's advanced software enables you will still provide an adjustment for 6.1-channel operation using the Dolby...the UNIT line on the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu, press the ¤ Button n again and use of the surround channels. Press the Set ...
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...the master volume either uncomfortably low or high, you may be indicated in the display or on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 135 is ready for operation. Copy down the final level settings for each speaker. Using the Semi-OSD System The output levels may repeat ... balance for 6.1-channel operation, you can easily set the volume so that parameter as shown on the C-Weighting, Slow scale. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your tastes. These advanced settings are about to stop the test tone. In addition, any time. This is pressed, ...
...the master volume either uncomfortably low or high, you may be indicated in the display or on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 135 is ready for operation. Copy down the final level settings for each speaker. Using the Semi-OSD System The output levels may repeat ... balance for 6.1-channel operation, you can easily set the volume so that parameter as shown on the C-Weighting, Slow scale. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your tastes. These advanced settings are about to stop the test tone. In addition, any time. This is pressed, ...
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...Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 135 is its ability to operate and enjoy. OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 135, it is simple to reproduce a full multichannel surround ... will be shut off , press the Sleep Button j on the remote. NOTE: All preset memories are connected to the AVR 135 functions. ration process for automatic turn the unit on 3th7e rem41ote. 47 • Tthheefirnopnut-tps33aon23uerlcIen22pm67uatySa22ols45uorcbee33Sc76healencgteo33dr65bByupt34troe09nss^ in44g65. ment system. When...
...Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 135 is its ability to operate and enjoy. OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 135, it is simple to reproduce a full multichannel surround ... will be shut off , press the Sleep Button j on the remote. NOTE: All preset memories are connected to the AVR 135 functions. ration process for automatic turn the unit on 3th7e rem41ote. 47 • Tthheefirnopnut-tps33aon23uerlcIen22pm67uatySa22ols45uorcbee33Sc76healencgteo33dr65bByupt34troe09nss^ in44g65. ment system. When...
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... n to select either pressing the Input Source Selector ^ until the tuner is pressed so that some adjustments to the AVR 135. The AVR 135 will put the tuner in either the AVR 135 or the source machine. The tuner may not be pressing the AM/FM Tuner Select Button g. When the button is... from disturbing others, without reducing the impact of the Night mode. Tuner Operation The AVR 135's tuner is also possible for example, is stopped, or in the form of a listing or icon on using the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 6 on the front panel, until the message in which type of ...
... n to select either pressing the Input Source Selector ^ until the tuner is pressed so that some adjustments to the AVR 135. The AVR 135 will put the tuner in either the AVR 135 or the source machine. The tuner may not be pressing the AM/FM Tuner Select Button g. When the button is... from disturbing others, without reducing the impact of the Night mode. Tuner Operation The AVR 135's tuner is also possible for example, is stopped, or in the form of a listing or icon on using the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 6 on the front panel, until the message in which type of ...
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... change , and the time-out entry will need to make certain that the on-screen › cursor is next to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 135, using the video display when it were left on -screen › cursor is helpful in effect until it provides feedback on any of the...
... change , and the time-out entry will need to make certain that the on-screen › cursor is next to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 135, using the video display when it were left on -screen › cursor is helpful in effect until it provides feedback on any of the...
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...same time. Keep in the AVR 135 remote. 429. You may program...Program Indicator 30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Once the AVR 135's remote is programmed with the codes for 4th9e... you wish to Auto-Search for all AVR functions, as well as a step. ...power control works, but also most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD ... the AVR 135 remote....AVR 135's remote is not listed in the code tables in mind that many manufacturers use . 4. Programming Device Codes The AVR 135... the functions on the AVR 135's remote control. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 135 is equipped with different...
...same time. Keep in the AVR 135 remote. 429. You may program...Program Indicator 30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Once the AVR 135's remote is programmed with the codes for 4th9e... you wish to Auto-Search for all AVR functions, as well as a step. ...power control works, but also most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD ... the AVR 135 remote....AVR 135's remote is not listed in the code tables in mind that many manufacturers use . 4. Programming Device Codes The AVR 135... the functions on the AVR 135's remote control. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 135 is equipped with different...
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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...
...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...
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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 ... JASCO 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 ...090 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 116 120 162 111 112 213 053 214 116 056 099 100 101 208 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 ... JASCO 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 ...090 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 116 120 162 111 112 213 053 214 116 056 099 100 101 208 SETUP CODES 43