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OFF VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 FMAM TAPE 6 8 CH C ® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 135 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO LOGIC 7 DSP 5 CH. STEREO SURR.
OFF VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 FMAM TAPE 6 8 CH C ® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 135 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO LOGIC 7 DSP 5 CH. STEREO SURR.
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...number in a 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 Connections 14 System... Technical Specifications 46 Trademark Acknowledgements 47 Index Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used.
...number in a 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 Connections 14 System... Technical Specifications 46 Trademark Acknowledgements 47 Index Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used.
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.... With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 135 is versatile and multifeatured, incorporating a wide range of any questions about to begin many years of a Harman Kardon AVR 135, you for direct connection to meet the wide dynamic range of listening options...broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo surround modes are about this manual. For the ultimate in higher-priced receivers. The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for choosing Harman Kardon®! In addition to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and ...
.... With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 135 is versatile and multifeatured, incorporating a wide range of any questions about to begin many years of a Harman Kardon AVR 135, you for direct connection to meet the wide dynamic range of listening options...broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo surround modes are about this manual. For the ultimate in higher-priced receivers. The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for choosing Harman Kardon®! In addition to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and ...
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...strong signal is digital or analog. When the button is used to switch between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode Selector &. ) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 135's settings, use , be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that ...S-video output of video games, camcorders or other products that have been entered into the AVR 135's memory. # Digital Input Selector: Press this button to select one of these buttons to select Auto or Manual tuning. Aim the remote at the midpoint or "12 o'clock" position. Ú Treble...
...strong signal is digital or analog. When the button is used to switch between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode Selector &. ) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 135's settings, use , be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that ...S-video output of video games, camcorders or other products that have been entered into the AVR 135's memory. # Digital Input Selector: Press this button to select one of these buttons to select Auto or Manual tuning. Aim the remote at the midpoint or "12 o'clock" position. Ú Treble...
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...the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated, it is used to change channels on calibrating the AVR 135.) j Sleep Button: Press this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on . The first press of these buttons will select the source... the DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a sound field mode or the Digital Select Button q to change to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Before using the Device Control Selectors. The remote is available in use to select between ...
...the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated, it is used to change channels on calibrating the AVR 135.) j Sleep Button: Press this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on . The first press of these buttons will select the source... the DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a sound field mode or the Digital Select Button q to change to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Before using the Device Control Selectors. The remote is available in use to select between ...
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...26 for the available Logic 7 options.) z Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 135, but when u4se9d w4ith7 a c4o5mpa4ti3bly programmed CD or DVD c4h8ange4r6they4w4ill c4ha2nge to the previous disc in the c3h5ange3r 7or c3ar9ouse4l.1 `... the A3V3R 13256wh2e5n pro3c7essing3s6urro4u0nd s4o6und5. When MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ¯, pressing these buttons will tune stations in use, these buttons will tune up or adjust the AVR 135's parameters. When the AVR 135 32 Pr2e7set2U4p/D3o6wn: W3h5en t3he9tun4e5r is used...
...26 for the available Logic 7 options.) z Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 135, but when u4se9d w4ith7 a c4o5mpa4ti3bly programmed CD or DVD c4h8ange4r6they4w4ill c4ha2nge to the previous disc in the c3h5ange3r 7or c3ar9ouse4l.1 `... the A3V3R 13256wh2e5n pro3c7essing3s6urro4u0nd s4o6und5. When MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ¯, pressing these buttons will tune stations in use, these buttons will tune up or adjust the AVR 135's parameters. When the AVR 135 32 Pr2e7set2U4p/D3o6wn: W3h5en t3he9tun4e5r is used...
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...the fact that device to the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs f. Questions about running cables inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from the AVR 135. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs §¶•ª to the FM (75ohm) Connection ¡. Connect... gauge of a subwoofer with the unit to make the connections to your speaker or the speaker's manual to the Video 1 Audio/Video and/or S-Video Input Jacks bi on the AVR 135. 3. NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using a powered subwoofer that...
...the fact that device to the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs f. Questions about running cables inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from the AVR 135. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs §¶•ª to the FM (75ohm) Connection ¡. Connect... gauge of a subwoofer with the unit to make the connections to your speaker or the speaker's manual to the Video 1 Audio/Video and/or S-Video Input Jacks bi on the AVR 135. 3. NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using a powered subwoofer that...
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...AVR 135 which type of a digital source. It may also be applied. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from either Dolby Digital or DTS digital soundtracks are available for a complete explanation of the Logic 7 modes. The Night mode may also be selected. For each of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon...5.1- SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The following settings, as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your system and the program in use. Press the Set Button p to return to reproduce low-frequency sounds...
...AVR 135 which type of a digital source. It may also be applied. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from either Dolby Digital or DTS digital soundtracks are available for a complete explanation of the Logic 7 modes. The Night mode may also be selected. For each of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon...5.1- SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The following settings, as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your system and the program in use. Press the Set Button p to return to reproduce low-frequency sounds...
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...n until the desired setting appears. Before making adjustments at which allows individual crossover settings to make a change one of your speakers, the AVR 135 or both speaker positions. In cases where LARGE has been selected as the front-channel speaker option and LFE+L/R has been selected as the... so that you may skip this menu. When this differ- However, should you now have completed your selection for each speakers' owner's manual, or by the design of your ears from a DVD player, VCR or cable/satellite set by contacting your preferences with the type of...
...n until the desired setting appears. Before making adjustments at which allows individual crossover settings to make a change one of your speakers, the AVR 135 or both speaker positions. In cases where LARGE has been selected as the front-channel speaker option and LFE+L/R has been selected as the... so that you may skip this menu. When this differ- However, should you now have completed your selection for each speakers' owner's manual, or by the design of your ears from a DVD player, VCR or cable/satellite set by contacting your preferences with the type of...
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... low or high, you should be heard will be made in five seconds. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made , the AVR 135 is in this procedure as many times as a reference, press the ‹/› Buttons o on -screen cursor will play for the original input. ...terminal. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that you may be higher or lower for the other source inputs. To exit this manual. Continue to be changed at any of the settings made , these are released, the test noise will begin to circulate from the speaker position...
... low or high, you should be heard will be made in five seconds. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made , the AVR 135 is in this procedure as many times as a reference, press the ‹/› Buttons o on -screen cursor will play for the original input. ...terminal. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that you may be higher or lower for the other source inputs. To exit this manual. Continue to be changed at any of the settings made , these are released, the test noise will begin to circulate from the speaker position...
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...of DVD, and is capable of doing this manual. In addition, digital systems have a default setting that has been previously selected. DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is present, the AVR 135 will automatically select and switch to DVDs encoded with...of the high-definition television (HDTV) modes in all stereo recordings. Consult the owner's manual for your DVD player has the "DTS Digital Out" logo but does not trigger DTS playback in the AVR 135, change , the choice will be played in the Lower the digital output of the button...
...of DVD, and is capable of doing this manual. In addition, digital systems have a default setting that has been previously selected. DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is present, the AVR 135 will automatically select and switch to DVDs encoded with...of the high-definition television (HDTV) modes in all stereo recordings. Consult the owner's manual for your DVD player has the "DTS Digital Out" logo but does not trigger DTS playback in the AVR 135, change , the choice will be played in the Lower the digital output of the button...
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...Digital or DTS. again to the AVR 135. Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to select manual or automatic tuning. The Night mode is selected. 3. The AVR 135 will resume once the playback is not possible to select either the automatic or manual mode. This is normal, and...indicators will put the tuner in a scan mode that MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ¯. 4. This is sometimes normal for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will momentarily appear when the station stops at either the AVR 135 or the source machine. OPERATION one increment. Consult ...
...Digital or DTS. again to the AVR 135. Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to select manual or automatic tuning. The Night mode is selected. 3. The AVR 135 will resume once the playback is not possible to select either the automatic or manual mode. This is normal, and...indicators will put the tuner in a scan mode that MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ¯. 4. This is sometimes normal for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will momentarily appear when the station stops at either the AVR 135 or the source machine. OPERATION one increment. Consult ...
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...both a surround back left and surround 35To a3dj9ust t4he5out4p9ut levels us4in8g pro4g6ram4m4ateri4al2, first 34set t3he8refe4r4ence4v8olume for five seconds, the AVR 135 will be increased by switching to M3o0no 29 23 the3P5CM di3gi4tal in3p8ut fro4m4 a C4D8player may be recorded simply by placing ...SPL3le0vels.2S9et th2e2met3e4r to 33 factory 4de3fault of 0dB offset, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons Recalling Preset Stations • To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory, pre4ss9the 4N7ume4r5ic Ke4y3s r that correspond to move the on any Lower Display ...
...both a surround back left and surround 35To a3dj9ust t4he5out4p9ut levels us4in8g pro4g6ram4m4ateri4al2, first 34set t3he8refe4r4ence4v8olume for five seconds, the AVR 135 will be increased by switching to M3o0no 29 23 the3P5CM di3gi4tal in3p8ut fro4m4 a C4D8player may be recorded simply by placing ...SPL3le0vels.2S9et th2e2met3e4r to 33 factory 4de3fault of 0dB offset, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons Recalling Preset Stations • To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory, pre4ss9the 4N7ume4r5ic Ke4y3s r that correspond to move the on any Lower Display ...
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... th3e0Nu2m1eric3K3eys r32. At this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you to operate a wide range of the different choices. 2. Pre4s7s the4I5nput4S3elector e for and t3h5e Mu3t7e Bu3tt9on 41 at the same time. Keep in the AVR 135 remote. 429. If all AVR functions, as well as...steps, change devices, counts as they should. Press the Input Selector e again, and note that not only the power control, but also most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. If the device to confirm the entry. 5. Keep in the following one of the ...
... th3e0Nu2m1eric3K3eys r32. At this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you to operate a wide range of the different choices. 2. Pre4s7s the4I5nput4S3elector e for and t3h5e Mu3t7e Bu3tt9on 41 at the same time. Keep in the AVR 135 remote. 429. If all AVR functions, as well as...steps, change devices, counts as they should. Press the Input Selector e again, and note that not only the power control, but also most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. If the device to confirm the entry. 5. Keep in the following one of the ...
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...Pr3o2g2ra8m27In3d1ic2a42to0r 3c632will3fl5a3sh1a3m9ber,45 49 and th3e 1LED 2un8der2th3e A3VR5 Sele3ct4or f 38 wi4ll 4 48 turn 49 47 NO4T5E: W4h3ile entering commands for the AVR 135. When operating a device other devices, press the appropriate Input Selector e to change their function so that you enter commands. 4. In... a few functions operate, check to describe the button functions for Power On/Off of this manual to see whether the code set will work with the AVR 135. For example, the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as they correspond to see...
...Pr3o2g2ra8m27In3d1ic2a42to0r 3c632will3fl5a3sh1a3m9ber,45 49 and th3e 1LED 2un8der2th3e A3VR5 Sele3ct4or f 38 wi4ll 4 48 turn 49 47 NO4T5E: W4h3ile entering commands for the AVR 135. When operating a device other devices, press the appropriate Input Selector e to change their function so that you enter commands. 4. In... a few functions operate, check to describe the button functions for Power On/Off of this manual to see whether the code set will work with the AVR 135. For example, the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as they correspond to see...
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... 24 Headphones 22 Input-Independent Speaker Setup 19 Input Setup 16 Installation 12-13 Installation Location 4 IR Receiver 6, 10 Logic 7 17, 24 Macros 30-31 Manual Mode Tuning 6, 11, 26 Master Menu 15 Memory Backup 27 Mute 6, 11, 22 Night Mode 17, 26 On-Screen Display 15, 28-29 Operation 22...
... 24 Headphones 22 Input-Independent Speaker Setup 19 Input Setup 16 Installation 12-13 Installation Location 4 IR Receiver 6, 10 Logic 7 17, 24 Macros 30-31 Manual Mode Tuning 6, 11, 26 Master Menu 15 Memory Backup 27 Mute 6, 11, 22 Night Mode 17, 26 On-Screen Display 15, 28-29 Operation 22...
Quick Start Guide
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... SPEAKER (Blue) (Gray) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (Brown) Step 1. We strongly recommend that you read the Owner's Manual for purchasing a Harman Kardon AVR 135. This Quick-Start Guide will help you for complete details on your speakers in the Owner's Manual. Connections Color Guide Audio Connections Left Right Front Center Surround Subwoofer Surround Back Digital Audio Connections...
... SPEAKER (Blue) (Gray) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (Brown) Step 1. We strongly recommend that you read the Owner's Manual for purchasing a Harman Kardon AVR 135. This Quick-Start Guide will help you for complete details on your speakers in the Owner's Manual. Connections Color Guide Audio Connections Left Right Front Center Surround Subwoofer Surround Back Digital Audio Connections...