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Harman Kardon AVR 135 User's Manual

1. Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number LOGI 069 LUXMAN 28 LXI 077 145 148 AGNAVOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 ARANTZ 15 123 148 ATSUI 48 EMOREX 069 128 ETZ 084 GA 15 123 128 INERVA 084 ITSUBISHI 077 15 123 128 160 167 168 TC 75 176 JATIONAL 48 177 179 180 181 182 EC 15 121 123 125 KE 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 077 ORIO 207 208 209 210 211 PANASONIC 087 148 169 PHILCO 045 15 123 128 132 148 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 145 148 PIONEER 024 123 128 PORTLAND 128 132 PROSCAN 133 PROTO 059 122 128 132 165 QUASAR 032 087 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 RCA 021 15 123 128 133 145 161 163 REALISTIC 045 167 196 RUNCO 152 153 SAA 183 SAMPO 059 123 128 SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 SANYO 026 054 SCO 045 128 132 SEARS 128 132 145 SHARP 077 128 132 SIEMENS 084 SIGNATURE 069 SONY 028 031 117 130 136 194 212 SOUNDESIGN 045 128 SPECTRICON 22 SSS 045 SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 SYMPHONIC 84 TANDY 077 TATUNG 063 TECHNICS 81 TECHWOOD 28 36 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLES TY Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number EKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 56 THOMSON 90 191 TMK 28 TOSHIBA 063
2. Direct Button Press this button when the tuner left right stereo mode with no surround processing or Speaker Select Press this button to begin is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a sta bass management as opposed to other modes where the process of configuring the AVR 135 s bass man tion s frequency After pressing the button simply digital processing is used When the button is pressed agement system for use with the type of speakers press the proper Numeric Keys to select a sta so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower used in your system Once the button has bee tion See page 26 for more information on the tuner Display Line E you may enjoy a two channel pre pressed use the A w Buttons to select the Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these sol i Su 7 7 i a D Gl you wish toset up FESS Set Pakon and then select another channel to configure buttons will tune up or down through the selected fre configured for 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channels the next press Mae Ae na n ares quency band Ifthe Tuner Mode Button K has of the button will cause either 5 CH STEREO or t j j ag been pressed so that AUT appears in the on e Set Button twice to exit the settings and CH STEREO to appear and the stereo signal return to normal operation See page 17 for more mote
3. Making Configuration Adjustments sources Once these settings are made they will auto The full OSD system is available by pressing the atically be recalled whenever you select that input In OSD Button When this button is pressed the addition to the settings listed above which always vary MASTER MENU Figure 1 will appear and with the input you may also choose to set different adjustments are made from the individual menus speaker configurations for size and crossover frequency or each input In most cases this is not required so he Sal Eee e factory default is to have these settings remain the 5 Turn the AVR 135 on either by pressing the same for all inputs However should you wish to have Standby On Switch BA on the front panel or gt E z 4 i T E Deci ese settings change for any one or all inputs follow via the remote by pressing the Power On Button SPEAKER SETUP e instructions shown on page 19 to select the the AVR Selector or any of the Input E UT dependent mode for speaker configuration Selectors on the remote When the unit ADVANCED is turned on the entire list of options will briefly The factory default settings for the AVR 135 have al light for both the Input Indicators Pg and the inputs configured for an analog audio input except for Surround Mode Indicators E After a few e DVD input where the Coaxial Digital Audio seconds the majori
4. DTS 5 1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5 1 channel operation the DTS 5 1 mode is available when DVD audio only music or laser discs encoded with DTS data are played DTS 5 1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel DTS ES 6 1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6 1 7 1 operation playback of a DTS encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection DTS ES 6 1 Discrete of one of the two DTS ES modes Newer discs with special DTS ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete full bandwidth channels plus a separate low frequency channel All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS ES Matrix mode which creates a 6 1 channel sound field from the original 5 1 channel soundtrack Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory s benchmark surround technology that decodes full range discrete left center right Movie right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when an analog input Music is in use The Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks while the Pro Logic Il Music mode should be used with Pro Logic musical selections The Pro Logic mode activates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kar
5. ET 1 VID2 s TA DVD MONITOR AC INPUT o eo ole NET HOOK eos U perse 27 OS TENA TE D OF OE 5 aie Cote o 6 6 Soc learn a a AUDIO i 1OO OC OOOOH aO ba o we a on FL FA suse csw seysen DENE COUN nera ae O DIRECT IN DIGITAL INPUT OUTP GOW 05A MAX SPEAKERS 8 SPEAKERS 8 O COMPONENT VIDEO Ss Y _ 006066 ELE QQQ ri De k O Lr Le gt SURR CENTER MON VIDZ DYD O 11 O NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com FM Antenna Jack DVD Component Video Inputs Video 1 S Video Output CD Audio Inputs AC Power Cord Video 2 S Video Input Tape Outputs Switched AC Accessory Outlet 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs Tape Inputs Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet Video Monitor Output Subwoofer Output Optical Digital Audio Outpu DVD Audio Video Inputs Front Speaker Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Outpu Video 1 Audio Video Inputs Surround Back Speaker Outputs S Video Monitor Output Video 1 Audio Video Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Video 2 Audio Video Inputs Center Speaker Outputs A DVD S Video Input AM Antenna Terminals Component Video Monitor Outpu
6. No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 CBL VID2 SAT VID2 TV VID3 44 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play FAV FAV 45 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next Clear 46 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 10 Music Alt 47 Tuning Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 48 OSD OSD Program OSD OSD OSD OSD 49 D Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip 50 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 51 M1 acro 1 acro 1 acro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 52 M2 acro 2 acro 2 acro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 53 M3 acro 3 acro 3 acro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 54 M4 acro 4 acro 4 acro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 55 Dolby Sur Dolby Modes 56 DTS Sur DTS Digital Modes 57 DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 Select 58 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select 59 Stereo Stereo Mode Select 60 Skip Down Skip DVD Skip Skip Scan Skip DVD Skip DVD Skip DVD 61 Skip Up Skip DVD Skip Skip Scan Skip DVD Skip DVD Skip DVD 62 Rewind 44 R Search DVD R Search R Search Rewind Rewind R Search DVD R Search DVD R Search DVD 63 Play lt p Play DVD Play Play R Play F Play Play Play DVD Play DVD Play DVD 64 FF pp F Search DVD F Search F Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd F Search DVD F Search DVD F Search DVD 65 Record Record Record Pause Record 66 Stop
7. EJ Surround Mode Selector Press this button a Input Source Selector Press this button to Bq 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 options for the mode group selected The specific list of Input Indicators Ex els using an external audio source For more informa modes will vary based on the number of speakers tion on output level trim adjustment see page 27 available the mode group and if the input source is Tuner Mode Selector Press this button to select digital or analog For example press the Surround Auto or Manual tuning When the button is pressed so EE Volume Control Turn this knob clockwise to Mode Group Selector FA to select a main mode hat the AUT appears in the Lower Display Line increase the volume counterclockwise to decrease the grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7 and then press EM the tuner will search for the next station with an volume If the AVR 135 is muted adjusting the his button to see the specific mode choices available acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector EJ Volume Control 3 will automatically release For more information on mode selection see page 22 is pressed When the button is pressed so that the unit from the silenced condition MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ET EJ Tuning Selector Press the left side o
8. i a five seconds before that portion of the display retur to the normal surround mode indication is always a good idea to check the readout for the PE channel data to make certain that it matches the audio The first umber ndicates how many discrete front ogo information shown on the back of a DVD pack channel signals are present age In some cases you will see indication for 2 0 0 even when the disc contains a full 5 1 or 3 2 1 sig al When this happens check the audio output set e A 3 tells you that separate front left center and Boga es Speaker Channel Indicators front right signals are available This will be displayed In addition to the bitstream indicators the AVR 135 ic tings for your DVD player or the audio menu selections a ae Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 data the cen ae played to make certain that features a set of unique channel input indicators that eA 2 tells you tha separate ront left and right the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR tell you how many channels of digital information are signals are available but there is no discrete center being received and or whether the digital signal is channel signal This will be displayed for Dolby An UNLOCK message may appear in the Lower interrupted See Figure 9 D
9. Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 051 095 105 109 SANSUI 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020 SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 SYLVANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 TANDY 017 040 TASHICO 134 TATUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TiVo 012 T 013 TOSHIBA 112 155 TOTEVISION 045 UNITECH 045 VECTOR RESEARCH 018 VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 VIDEOSONIC 045 WARDS 040 045 112 YAMAHA 018 040 048 ZENITH 040 050 076 083 SETUP CODES 39 SETUP CODE TABLES GD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCO 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKA 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 25 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 09 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 36 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 17 166 CLARINETTE 66 DENOI 87 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FRABA 17 FUNAI 26 GE 64 GENEXXA 08 GOLDSTAR LG 016 087 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 HITACH 093 INKEL 216 JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSE 53 JVC 76 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 LOTTE 08 LUXMAI 077 102 LX 64 AGNAVOX 039 113 ARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 CINTOSH 94 CS 080 098 ITSUMI 52
10. Et 4 gt Buttons These buttons are used to change e menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR 135 Set Button This button is used to enter settings to the AVR 135 s memory It is also used in the etup procedures for delay time speaker configuration d channel output level adjustment oa 5 Digital Select Press this button to assign one the digital inputs OA to a source See pages 16 and 23 for more information on using digital puts Numeric Keys These buttons serve as a 10 button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions They are also used to select channel numbers when TV Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote or to select track numbers on a CD DVD or LD player depending on how the remote has been programmed D Tuner Mode Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning When the button is pressed so that MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line gg pressing the Tuning Buttons EX will move the frequency up or down in single step increments When the FM band is in use pressing this button when a Station s signal is weak will change to monaural reception See pages 26 27 for more information REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
11. formation from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to e Weak batteries in remote e Change remote batteries remote commands e Wrong device selected Press the AVR selector e Remote sensor is obscured e Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner e Local interference e Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent ights motors or other electrical appliances Letters flash in the channel indicator e Digital audio feed paused e Resume play for DVD display and digital audio stops e Check that Digital Input is selected In addition to the items shown above additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 135 or installation related issues may be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www harmankardon com Processor Reset NOTE Resetting the processor will erase any configu ration settings you have made for speakers output plays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic well as the tuner presets The unit will be returned to operation of the system s memory or microprocessor e factory presets and all settings for these items must be reentered To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the ave been an electronic discharg
12. 20kHz into 8 ohms General Input Sensitivity Impedance eats Requirement AC 120W 60Hz Linear High Level 200mV 47k ohms ower Consumption 65W idle 540W maximum 6 channels driven Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 100dB l Dimensions Product Shipping Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Width 17 3 inches 440mm 21 5 inches 545mm Pro Logic 1l 40dB Height 6 6 inches 168mm 9 9 inches 251mm Dolby Digital AC 3 55dB Depth 15 inches 382mm 17 9 inches 455mm DIS apie Product Shipping Frequency Response Weight 24 4 lb 11 1k 29 3 Ib 13 3kg 1W 0dB 3dB 10Hz 130kHz High Instantaneous Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Current Capability HCC 25 Amps Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Slew Rate AOV usec Harman International Industries Incorporated Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the Double D symbol FM Tuner Section are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Frequency Range 87 5 108 0MHz T Usable Sensitivity IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf DTS DTS Surround DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 70 68dB VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industrie
13. e Press the Mute Button Gp to store the Cable 43 44 To ind out wha fu ction a particular button has for Paner Cecil T eral a specific device find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device e Press the Sleep Channel Up Button to 1 62 you are controlling For example button number 44 complete the process and store the macro 5 5 is the Direct button for the AVR 135 but it is the sequence Favorite button for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers Button number 30 is the Delay After following these steps each time you press button for the AVR 135 but the Open Close button for the Macro 1 Button 19 the remote will send the Power On Off command CD players NOTE The numbers used to describe the button functions in Figure 11 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 135 ee E SELLE Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands that have been pro grammed into one of the Macro buttons follow these steps 1 Press the Mute Button and the Macro Button D that contains the commands you wish to erase harman kardon AVR 135 Notes on Using the AVR 135 Remote With Other Devices e Manufacturers may use different code sets for the 2 The Program Indicator will flash amber Figure 11 same product
14. further adjustment is only required when system The on screen menus are not available when a com components are changed ponent video display is in use When the full OSD menu system is used OSD ON will appear in the Upper Display Line BX to remind To make this process as quick and easy as possible IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the on screen you that a video display must be used When the we suggest that you use the full OSD system with the enus using a CRT based projector plasma display or semi OSD system is used in conjunction with the dis on screen menus and step through each input Once any direct view CRT monitor or television it is important crete configuration buttons the on screen display will you have completed the settings for the first input at they not be left on the screen for an extended period show the current menu selection That selection will many settings may be duplicated for the remaining of time The constant display of a static image such as also be shown in the Upper Display Line BX or inputs It is also a good idea to set the configuratio these menus or video game images may cause the the Lower Display Line KYW depending on which data in the order these items are listed in the MAS image to be permanently burned into the projection parameter is being adjusted TER MENU as some settings require a specific tubes plasma screen or CRT This type of damage is not entry in a prior menu item Remember that once the co
15. if an analog audio source is selected it wil be When L ARGE is selected a full range output will eature allows you to customize the bass management Outed directly from the input to the volume control be sent to the surround channel outputs and NO sur and redirection circuits with a precision not previously without being digitized or processed If you have full round channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer possible range front speakers and wish to remove all digital pro output cessing from the circuit path select this configuration tis easiest to enter the proper settings for speaker If you wish to use this option with only one input such When NONE is selected surround sound informa setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu as a CD player or an optional external phono preamp tion will be split between the front left and front right Figure 5 If that menu is not already on your screen choose the INDEPENDENT setting on the outputs For optimal performance when no surround rom the prior adjustments press the OSD Button BASS MGR line at the bottom of this menu so that speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 only those inputs where the analog bypass is desired be used and then press the w Button 3 until the cursor is will be routed in this fashion on the SPEAKER SETUP line At this point When you have completed your selections for the press the Set Button to bring up the When you hav
16. lt gt Buttons to enter this setting Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu he turn on volume default will remain in effect until it is changed or turned off in this menu even when the unit is turned off o f you wish to make other adjustments press the A Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button ff you have no other adjustments to make press he OSD Button to exit the menu system ADVANCED FEATURES Semi OSD Settings Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The semi OSD system places one line messages at The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the lower third of the video display screen whenever he setup and adjustment of the AVR 135 using a the Volume Input Source Surround mode tuner series of on screen menus The factory default setting frequency or any of the configuration settings are or these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 changed The semi OSD system is helpful in that it seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap provides feedback on any control changes or remote pear from the screen Time Out Time Out is a safety commands using the video display when it is difficult easure to prevent image retent
17. All that is required is to connect the they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo player s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Input pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a growing using the front left and front right speakers only plus on the rear panel D or front panel FEE number of made for television programs sports broad the subwoofer if installed and configured press the casts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in Stereo Button until SURR OFF appears in the n order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound surround sound Lower Display Line ET or press the Surround Mode racks the DVD player must be compatible with the Group Selector Ed until the Stereo modes appear in DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player s Even when a program is not listed as carrying inten the on screen display and Lower Display Line ET ront panel Early DVD players may not be able to play tional surround information you may find that the Dolby ext press the Surround Mode Select Button EJ DTS encoded DVDs This does not indicate a problem Pro Logic Il Logic 7 Enhanced or DTS Neo 6 VMAx until SURROUND OFF appears in the on screen with the AVR 135 as some players cannot pass the and the Hall or Theater modes often deliver enveloping display and Lower Display Line KY DTS signal through to the digital outputs If you are in surround presentations through the us
18. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 CBL VID2 SAT VID2 TV VID3 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select ape Select Tape Select Tape Select 8 VID 1 VCR Video 1 Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select 9 VID 2 CBL SAT Video 2 Select CBL SAT Select CBL SAT Select CBL SAT Select CBL SAT Select CBL Select SAT Select CBL SAT Select 0 VID 3 TV Video 3 Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select 1 Dim Dim Dim Dim Dim Dim Di Dim Dim 2 AM FM Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select 3 6CH 8CH 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 4 Sleep CH Sleep Channel Channel Channel Channel 5 Test
19. Button ayed in seconds This is a permanent setting change If you have no other adjustments to make press nd the Time Out entry will remain in effect until it is the OSD Button to exit the menu system changed even if the unit is turned off until it is changed even when the unit is turned off A gt If you wish to make other adjustments press the a v Buttons until the on screen cursor is ext to the desired setting or the BACK TO D D If you wish to make other adjustments press the A V Buttons until the on screen cursor is ext to the desired setting or the RETURN TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button Q If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Q ADVANCED FEATURES 29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 135 is equipped with a powerful remote different combinations of codes so it is a good 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector control that will control not only the receiver s func idea to make certain that not only the power for the device you wish to find the code for and ions but also most popular brands of audio and
20. Stop DVD Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop DVD Stop DVD Stop DVD 67 Pause Pause DVD Pause Pause Pause Pause DVD Pause DVD Pause DVD 34 FUNCTION LIST SETUP CODE TABLE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 22 32 ADMIRAL 92 AKAI 23 60 AMPRO 64 ANA 045 06 109 112 122 AOC 22 23 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 23 28 CAPEHAR 059 CENTURION 23 71 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZE 045 23 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 28 CONTEC 045 CORANDO 72 CORONADO 32 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROW 045 132 CURTIS MATHES 23 128 132 CXC 045 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132 DAYTRO 28 132 DIGI LINK 200 DYNASTY 045 DYNATECH 063 ELECTROHOME 115 132 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159 162 205 FUNA 045 FUTURETECH 045 GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GOLDSTAR LG 01 110 122 128 132 GRUNDIG 93 HALL MARK 28 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 23 128 132 144 147 INFINITY 48 INKEL 20 JBL 48 JC PENNEY 5 123 128 132 145 JENSEN 019 JVC 079 087 134 KAWASHO 73 EC 045 ENWOOD 23 204 C 32 TV 045 123 132 162 LLOYTRON 12 COTES LODGENET 069 SETUP CODES 35 SETUP CODE TABLE TV
21. UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 24 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 ZENTEK 16 44 SETUP CODES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main e No AC Power e Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet e Check to see whether outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound e Intermittent input connections e Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure e Mute is on e Press Mute Button GD e Volume control is down e Turn up volume contro Unit turns on but front panel e Display brightness is turned off e Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section display does not light up on page 28 so that the display is set to VF D FULL No sound from any speaker e Amplifier is in protection mode e Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and light around power switch is red due to possible short speaker ends e Amplifier is in protection mode e Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems No sound from surround or e Incorrect surround mode e Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers e Input is monaural There is no surround information from mono sources e Incorrect configuration Check speaker mode configuration Stereo or Mono program material e The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel
22. a MENU and press the w Button unil the ay press the A w Buttons to select any 1 Make certain t at all speaker positions have been on screen cursor is pointing at the DELAY of the speaker groups properly on their i large a ADJUST line Press the Set Button to ngs as ca dt ie and tur oit the call up the menu Press the Set Button when the desired speaker system if itis in use group appears and then press the w Buttons fea NOTE In order to adjust the Delay settings for the again to enter the distance from the speaker to a P mg a 2 ine i ia n dB as surround back channels a Dolby Digital or DTS source the listening position Press the Set Button gt a T e on screen display or Lower must be playing This enables the system to activate again to enter the data You may then press the A w isplay Line ET the surround back processing mode Buttons 2 to select another speaker group to 3 Output level adjustment is most easily done repeat the procedure as needed or wait five seconds through the CHANNEL ADJUST menu a ine aetues for the system to return to normal operation Figure 8 If you are already at the MASTER f MENU press the W Button until the roro eae Output Level Adjustment on screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL SURROUND 10FT Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura ADJUST line If you are not at the iq deen tion of any surround sound product It is particularly MASTER MENU press the OSD Button a een impo
23. a 6 1 channel system Connect RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting these outputs to the matching and terminals on the color coded white for front left and red for front your surround back channel speaker In conformance QT Inputs Contest tese jacke 1o fio right terminals on the AVR 135 to the red with the CEA color code specification the brown ter PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder 7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS minal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on the Surround Back speaker with older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative terminal on the surround back speaker See page 12 for more information on speaker polarity Surround Speaker Outputs Connect these out puts to the matching and terminals on your sur ound channel speakers In conformance with the CEA color code specification the blue terminal is the posi ive or terminal that should be connected to the ed terminal on the Surround Left speaker wit older color coding while the gray terminal should be connected to the red terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the matching black egative terminals for each surround speaker See page 12 for more information
24. available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers particu arly the front left right positions f the front left right speakers are set to SMALL he subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB which is the on position he menu data will change to the screen shown in f the front left right speakers are set to LARGE es If you wish to customize the speaker settings for hree options are available each input make certain that the MODE line of A SERIE AMENER the SPEAKER SETUP menuis set to e f no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 135 NODE X OVER SIZE and that the cursor is on the BASS press the lt gt Buttons on the remote so ee ee MGR line and press the lt gt Buttons so that that NONE appears in the on screen menu ag a PE ere INDEPENDENT appears When this setting is When this option is selected all bass information SUBWOOFER entered by exiting the menu you may need to go will be routed to the front left right main speakers oe ee eee ia back to the INPUT menu to select another input and then return to this menu page again to change e f a subwoofer is connected and you wish to have the settings for that input Repeat the procedure for e front left right main speakers reproduce bass Figure 6 any input where you wish to have a diffe
25. individual crossover settings to be made for each speaker grouping The low frequency crossover point is set by the design of your speakers Depending on Delay Settings Due to the different distances between the listening position for the front channel speakers and the sur ound speakers the amount of time it takes for sound o reach your ears from the front versus surround speakers differs You may compensate for this differ SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ence through the use of the delay settings to adjust Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your IMPORTANT NOTES the timing for the speaker placement and acoustic screen note that the default setting to enter the dis e Listeners are often confused about the operation of conditions in your listening room or home theater tances from the speakers to the listening position is in the surround channels While some assume that feet If your measurements are in feet proceed to the sound should always be coming from each speaker The AVR 135 s advanced software enables you to next step if your measurements are made in meters most of the time there will be little or no sound in quickly and easily set delay times without the need to press the w Button until the on screen cursor the surround channels This
26. is because they are calculate them using a complex formula Instead all is at the UNIT line on the menu Then press the only used when a movie director or sound mixer you need to do is measure the approximate distance lt gt Buttons so that ME TER is highlighted specifically places sound there to create ambience between your listening position and each of the When the change in measurement units is made or a special effect or to continue action from the speakers in your system When you enter those press the A w Buttons to return the cursor ront of the room to the rear Once the outpu distances into the AVR s memory as shown below to the CENTER position evels are properly set it is normal for surround he AVR s microprocessor does the rest of the work l P speakers to operate only occasionally Artificially calculating the proper delay time The measurements With the on screen cursor pointing to CENTER increasing the volume to the rear speakers may eed not be accurate to the inch as the system is press the lt P gt Buttons D until the distance from destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field designed to accommodate a typical listening area the center speaker to the preferred listening position is hat duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie ather than require the precise measurement to one entered Next press the w Button to move the heater or concert hall sweet spot position cursor to the SURROUND line and use the
27. is sent to he A v Buttons unil WOOFER LEVEL a en iii a fora spede a select ak the record outputs This means that any program you appears in the Lower Display Line KYW i p rer are watching or listening to may be recorded simply mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown by placing machines connected to the Tape Outputs Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels earlier or Video 1 Audio Video and S Video Outputs requiring adjustment have been set When all adjust Memory Backup in the Record mode ents have been made and no further adjustments This product is equipped with a memory backup sys are made for five seconds the AVR 135 will return to caer ae i A tem that preserves the system configuration information When a digital audio recorder is connected to the ormal operation nea Digital Audio Outputs Bq vou are able to record and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged the digital signal using a CD R MiniDisc or other digital The channel output for any input may also be adjusted SUA LE ES recording system using the full OSD on screen menu system First set fo approximately four weeks after which time all infor he volume to a comfortable listening level using the mation must be reentered Volume Control RJ E Then press the OSD OPERATION 27 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 135 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the units
28. itis a part of the high definition television HDTV Coaxial Inputs D In order to provide a modes in that group press the button again until the system backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording desired mode appears in the Lower Display Line the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment ET the on screen display and in the Surround An optional external RF demodulator is required to should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on Mode Indicators Ey use the AVR 135 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound the AVR 135 rear panel e g connect the analog stereo tracks available on laser discs Connect the RF output audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs As the sur ound modes change ti e choice will be of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect on the rear panel when you connect the source s displayed in the on screen display in the Lower the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or digital outputs Display Line ET and in the Surround Mode Coaxial Inputs Ha of the AVR 135 No Indicators EX demodulator is required for use with DVD players or If you have not already configured an input for a digital a DTS encoded laser discs source using the on screen menus as shown on page The Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX and DTS 5 1 6 first select the input using the remote or front DTS ES Matrix and DTS ES Discrete modes may only panel controls as outlined in this manual Next select be selected whe
29. list of available inputs e As the input is changed the AVR 135 will automati cally switch to the digital input if selected surround mode output levels and night mode status as well as any speaker configuration settings established by using the INDEPENDENT Bass Manage ment setting that were entered during the configu ration process for that source e The front panel Video 3 Inputs EX PA Optical 3 Digital Input FE or the Coaxial 3 Digital Input E may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis e As the input source is changed the new input name will appear momentarily as an on screen display in the lower third of the video display The input name will also appear in the Upper Display Line By in the on screen display and in the front panel Input Indicators Px e When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video 1 Video and S Video Outputs and Video and S Video Monitor Outputs This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input e There are two input choices available for use with sources such as a DVD Audio or SACD player that are connected to the 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs Select the appropriate input according to e way your system and source equipment are configured mb CH DIRECT should be used when
30. lt gt Buttons again to enter the distance from the e When the AVR 135 is configured for 6 1 channel Due to the differences in the way each surround video display at the front of the room to the surround operation using a single surround back speaker the speakers Finally if the system is configured for 7 1 output level adjustments wil stil provide an adjustment operation by entering LARGE or SMALL on for separate surround back left and surround back right he SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER positions even though your system has only one SETUP menu press the W Button again surround back speaker This means that the Surround and use the lt gt Buttons to enter the distance Back channel will seem to appear twice and in 6 1 rom the listening position to the surround speakers operation this is normal The separate SBL SBR adjust Remember that this last adjustment will only be needed ments for 6 1 operation are needed to optimize the when you have surround back speakers installed and balance between the two discrete channels within the Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode AVR as they are mixed for output to a single speaker ode operates some modes allow for a greater range of delay times than others To avoid problems we ecommend that delay times be adjusted using the Dolby Digital mode If a different mode is selected at a later time the AVR 135 will automatically restrict he delay settings to those required by the s
31. may be used to power accessory devices bu hey should not be used with high current draw equip ent such as power amplifiers The total power draw 0 each outlet may not exceed 100 watts 7 tf your DVD player and monitor both have compo nent video connections connect the component out puts of the DVD player to the DVD Component Video Inputs Even when component video con The Switched AC Accessory Outlet will receive nections are used the audio connections should still power only when the unit is on This is recommended be made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs amp or devices that have no power switch or a mechanical or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input power switch that may be left in the ON position Jacks DATI 33 NOTE Many audio and video products go into a 8 If another device with component video outputs Standby mode when they are used with switched out is available connect it to the Video 2 Component Video Inputs The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Audio Inputs amp or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet will Input Jacks DARE receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet ets and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command 9 If the component video inputs are used connect the Component Video Monit
32. of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes or Dolby 3 Disc Skip Button This button has no direct s button to select the device connected to the Stereo When a Dolby Digital encoded source is in use function for the AVR 135 but is most often used to 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs See page 22 for the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected See change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when ore information page 24 for the available Dolby surround mode the remote is programmed for that type of device G Mute Press this button to momentarily silence options See page 31 for more information on using the e AVR 135 or TV set being controlled depending on DTS Digital Mode Selector When a DTS remote with products other than the AVR 135 which device has been selected When the AVR 135 encoded digital source is selected each press of this Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use emote is being programmed to operate another device button will scroll through the available DTS modes The press these buttons to scroll through the stations S button is pressed with the Input Selector Button specific choice of modes will vary according to whether programmed into the AVR 135 s memory When to begin the programming process See page or not the source material contains DTS ES 6 1 some source devices such as CD players VCRs and 30 for more information on programming the remote Discrete encoding When a DTS source is not in use cassette decks are selected u
33. only connect OPERATION 25 OPERATION one surround back speaker to it It will automatically The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Connections may be made to either the rear panel combine the left and right surround back channel Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Mode Optical or Coaxial Inputs or the front panel information and output it through the single surround Button on the remote Next press the A V Digital Inputs FFE back speaker if you have configured that speaker Buttons to select either the middle range or using the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 6 full compression versions of the Night mode To turn To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for on page 18 the Night mode off press the amp W Buttons the desired source e g CD Next press the Digital ee TAT until the message in the lower third of the video dis Select Button E and then use the A W When a standard analog signal is in use only the L play and in the Lower Display Line EI reads Buttons 9 on the remote or the lt gt Selector and R indicators will light as
34. plug CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Mod le pour les Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polarisee ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond INTRODUCTION E A wide range of digital and matrix surround modes including Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il DTS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix and DTS Neo 6 E Six channels of high current amplification E Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 processing available for the first time with both 7 1 and 5 1 processing in a variety of modes and two modes of VMAX E High bandwidth HDTV compatible component video switching W Discrete front panel coaxial and optical digital inputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and video game consoles E Extensive bass management options includ ing three separate crossover groupings E On screen menu and display system CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a
35. precise level adjustment set the volume cause the output levels to be higher or lower for only BACK TO MASTER MENU so that the meter reads 75dB on the C Weighting some channels resulting in uneven balance Slow scale z f you find that the output levels are either uncomfort NOTE Output level adjustment is not available for the igure 8 VMAX or Surround Off modes ably low or high you may repeat the procedure 4 When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Retum to Step 2 and adjust the master volume either Additional Input Adjustments appears press the W Button until the on slightly higher or lower to oe ouate your pa iou After one input has been adjusted for Surround mode screen gt cursor is next to the TEST TONE ar room tayoit and y tasts You may repeat y 9 digital input if any speaker type and output levels line Press the lt gt Buttons so that ON is procedu TE E Deneve go back to the INPUT SETUP line on the shown and the AVR internal test tone will begin desired result In order o preven possible damage to MASTER MENU Figure 1 and enter the set to circulate from speaker to speaker in a clock your hearing Or yOu ue ert we emphasize that tings for each input that you will use In most cases wise direction into all speakers The test noise will you should avoid setting the master volume above only the digital input and surround mode will be differ play for two seconds in each speaker before cir OdB ent from one input to the next while the s
36. ration menu 80 that DIS playback is enabled The ajor surround ode group such as Dolby DTS or channel that is specifically devoted to low frequency ethod for doing this will vary wit each player In Logic 7 is selected Next press the Surround Mode information This is the 1 channel referred to when you son cases the prope me u choice will be Original Selector Button EJ to choose the specific individual see these systems described as 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 while in others it will be DIS Consult the owner s surround mode The bass channel is separate from the other channels ar ual for your player to find the specific information To select a surround mode using the remote press but since itis intentionally bandwith lmited sound to find the proper setting the button for the major surround mode group that designers have given it that unique designation Selecting a Digital Source includes the mode you wish to choose from Dolby o To utilize either digital mode you must have properly DTS Surround DTS Neo 6 Dolby Digital a connected a digital source to the AVR 135 Connect Logic 7 Stereo or DSP Surround Dolby Digitalis a standard part of DVD and is available the digital outputs from DVD players HDTV receivers The first press of the button will show the current on specially encoded LD discs and satelite broadcasts satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or mode from that group To cycle through the available and
37. remote to the or VID3 TV devices have been selected To prograi ing and turn green original configuration after entering a Volume Punch he remote for Transport Control Punch Through follow Through you will need to repeat the steps shown hese steps 4 The Program Indicator will remain green until above However press the same Input Selector in the remote is reset Note that this may take a while Steps 1 and 3 1 Press the Input Selector for the device depending on how many commands are in the you wish to have the channel control associated with emory that need to be erased Channel Control Punch Through and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector 5 When the Program Indicator goes out the The AVR 1355 remote may be programmed to operate and the Program Indicator flashes amber remote has been reset to the factory settings so that the channel control function for either the TV cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be 2 Press the Play Button The Program used in conjunction with one of the other devices con Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber trolled by the remote For example while using and con 32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PUNE EON eds No
38. required to eproduce low frequency sounds Remember that ti large and small descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers but to their abili o reproduce low frequency sounds If you are i doubt as to which category describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s anual or ask your dealer u wn fap SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings this menu bass information may also be directed to the When SMALL is selected low frequency surround or the AVR 135s Triple Crossover feature which front left right speakers a subwoofer or both channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output allows a different crossover point to be used for the only If you choose this option and there is no sub NOTE When the front speakers are set to LARGE the SUBWOOFER is set to NONE and the sur round mode is set to Surround Off or pure two chan ront left right center and surround speakers In sys ems where full range or tower speakers are used for e front soundstage or where different brands or woofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround channel odels are in use at the various speaker positions this ME Stereo
39. semi OSD system press the Digital Select Button on the remote Within five seconds make your input selection using the A V Buttons until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Upper Display Line FX and in the lower line of the on screen display Press 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION the Set Button to enter the new digital input assignment Some digital video input sources such as a cable box or HDTV set top may change between analog and digital outputs depending on which channel is in use The AVR 135 s Auto Polling feature allows you to avoid losing the audio feed when this happens by permitting both analog and digital connections to the same source on the AVR Digital audio is the default and the unit will automatically switch to the analog audio if the digital audio stream stops cases where only a digital source is used you may wish to disable the Auto Polling feature to prevent the AVR from trying to find an analog source when the digital source is paused To turn Auto Polling off for any input first make certain that the cursor is point ing to the AUTO POLL line on the menu screen ext press the lt gt Navigation Buttons so that OFF appears Repeat the procedure at any time so at ON appears to restore the Auto Polling feature When all needed adjustments have been made press e V Button until the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue
40. single box The on screen display and Lower Display Line E jack When the input is not in use be certain to keep center box lights when a small speaker is selected will indicate AUTO TUNED When an F the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that and the two outer boxes light when large speakers are Stereo station is tuned the display will read might degrade future performance selected When none of the boxes are lit for the center AUTO ST TUNED surround or subwoofer channels no speaker has been Ee Coaxial 3 Digital Audio Input This jack is used assigned that position See page 17 for more informa To switch back and forth between the Auto and for connection to the output of portable audio devices tion on configuring speakers The letters inside eac Manual tuning modes press the Tuner Mode video game consoles or other products that have a box displays the active input channels For standard Selector F4 coax digital audio jack analog inputs only the L and R will light indicating a stereo input For a digital source the indicators will light E lt gt Buttons When configuring the AVR 1365 s Bil Video 3 Video Input Jacks These jacks may o display the channels being received at the digital settings use these buttons to select from the available be used for temporary connection to the composite or input When the letters flash the digital input has bee choices S video output of video games camcorders or other interrup
41. television programs throug e The AVR 135 will accept either standard composite S video or Y Pr Pb component video signals However it will not convert composite or S signals to component video a cable box or satellite receiver do not connect When connecting a video source to the AVR 135 the TV s outputs to the Video 3 Audio and Video you may use either composite component or Input Jacks EPA or to any other inputs on the S video but only one type of video may be AVR 135 connected for each device 4 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a When more than one video format is used it is DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Audio Video necessary to make a separate connection from and S Video Inputs the AVR to your video display for each format For example if both composite and component sources 5 Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player satellite receiver cable box or HDTV converter to the are connected to the AVR 135 both the composite appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs and component video monitor outputs must O2 be connected to the appropriate inputs on your video display 6 Connect the Video and or S Video Monitor ACP C ti Output jacks on the receiver to the composite ower Lonnections or S video input of your television monitor or video This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets projector They
42. video control but the volume channel and transport the Mute Button Gp at the same time The equipment including CD players cassette decks TV controls work as they should If functions do not Program Indicator will turn amber and sets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and other work properly you may need to use a differe begin flashing and the red light under the Input ome theater equipment Once the AVR 135 s remote remote code Selector will stay lit Release the buttons is ian a vi a for w ae f 7 If a code cannot be entered to turn the unit off if and begin the next step within 20 seconds own it is possible to eliminate most other remotes an eplace them with the convenience of a single universal 1 M ah A z A j nga 2 Le i Set sed _ The Program ndicator will then blink green in a sequence emote control ate properly try programming the remote wi 9 A ne Auto S hod that corresponds to the three digit code with a one Programming Device Codes the Auto Search Method second pause between each digit Count the num Auto Search Method ber of blinks between pauses to determine the digit Hie A hele aera H the unit you wish to include in the AVR 135 s remote of the code One blink is the number 1 two biinks is i is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the the number 2 and so forth Ten blinks are used to oha a Aea cD wa i ae BEES code does not seem to operate properly you may wish indicate a 0 Ee eee _ oy t
43. 1 this device may not cause harmful interference or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged a Aisi raises cradles and 2 this device must accept interference received power cords should be replaced immediately by an including interference that may cause undesired authorized service center with a cord meeting factory E Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of operation specifications the unit or place objects directly over them Wi Due to the weight of the AVR 135 and the heat MOTE E anges or mad fications fnay cause this Handle the AC Power Cord Gently generated by the amplifiers there is the remote unt to fail to comply w Fa OOMS FOG Tues When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom and may void the users authority to operate the let always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do of the unit s feet may leave marks on certai equipment not intend to use the unit for any considerable length wood or veneer materials Use caution whe of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet placing the unit on soft woods or other materials ey ing eo at may be damaged by heat or heawy objects e carton and shipping materials use to protect your Do Not Open the Cabinet new receiver during shipment were specially designed There are no user serviceable components inside this Cleaning to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest product Opening the cabinet may present a shock Wh
44. 129 202 TOTEVISION 32 VIDEO CONCEPTS 60 VIDTECH 28 WARDS 069 128 132 148 YAMAHA 23 128 YORK 28 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 22 SETUP CODES 37 SETUP CODE TABLE VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKA 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 34 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 10 147 CANDLE 34 135 CANO 35 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZE 34 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DAYTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNATECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHE 017 FUNAI 040 GE 076 095 124 GO VIDEO 113 GOLDSTAR LG 018 107 HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACH 040 048 JC PENNEY 018 045 JENSE 048 JVC 018 048 111 132 KENWOOD 020 048 LLOYD 040 LX 020 040 AGI 045 AGNAVOX 040 ARANTZ 018 EMOREX 017 020 040 052 053 054 076 GA 049 ITSUBISHI 049 131 ULTITECH 040 AD 39 JATIONAL 40 EC 018 048 ORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 59 RIO 47 PANASONIC 25 150 167 172 PHILCO 040 PHILIPS 040 075 PORTLAND 094 PULSAR 076 QUASAR 001 125 RADIO SHACK 055 134 140 142 158 159 RCA 095 124 125 157 172 REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 38 SELUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE VCR
45. 3 004 TOSHIBA 009 058 067 YAMAHA 030 063 ZENITH 005 055 064 SETUP CODES 41 SETUP CODE TABLE SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 ALPHASTAR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHI DBS 455 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 HUGHES 437 489 JANIEL 366 JERROLD 454 468 484 KATHREIN 410 LEGEND 453 ACO 317 365 369 370 371 JAGNAVOX 461 473 EMOREX 453 EXTWAVE 423 ORSAT 373 OPTIMUS 466 PACE DSS 487 PANASONIC 366 469 PANASONIC DBS 457 PANSAT 420 PERSONAL CABLE 418 PHILIPS 375 PICO 407 PRESIDENT 381 404 PRIMESTAR 412 454 468 475 RCA 301 439 465 490 RCA DSS 458 REALISTIC 349 480 SAMSUNG 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 SONY 405 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 TEECOM 330 333 390 391 393 409 TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 479 480 ZENITH 384 385 387 394 419 488 42 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TAB
46. AVR 135 s on screen display sys he AVR 135 will automatically add Dolby Pro Logic Il tem These easy to read displays give you a Clear pic To use the full OSD menu system press the OSD processing ture of the current status of the unit and make it easy Button When the menu is on the screen press to see which speaker delay input or digital selectio e A V Buttons until the on screen cursor Before using the unit you will probably want to you are making is next to the item you wish to adjust and then press change the settings for most inputs so that they are e Set Button to adjust that item The menus properly configured to reflect the use of digital or ana To view the on screen menus make certain that you will remain on the screen for 20 seconds and then og inputs and the surround mode specifics of your have made a connection from the Video or S Video ey will time out and disappear from the screen The ome theater system Remember that since the Monitor Out Jack on the rear panel to the ime out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds AVR 135 memorizes these settings for each input composite or S video input of your TV or projector by going to the ADVANCED menu and changing independently you will need to make these adjust In order to view the AVR 135 s displays the correct e item tiled FULL OSD TIME OUT See ments for each input used However once they are video source must be selected on the video display page 29 made
47. Button TS Neo 6 Mode Select acro Buttons isc Skip Button reset Up Down ear Butto emory Button Delay Prev Ch Speaker Select Spare Button Volume Up Down TV Video Selector 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input ute 6 96 9 909 OW O D g CLEAR 2 D mm a m T age Sig 8 8 6 6 D SKIP 690066688900066606088 BEBE EE 190 i 2 w an 5 i a a 5 i a m a E P a E 5 x a a m D m o 8 6 e O 8 SKIP NOTE e The function names shown here are each button s feature when used with the AVR 135 Most buttons have additional unctions when used with other devices See pages 33 34 or a list of these functions e To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to is illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from e Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com av og KY harman kardon AYR 135 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR 135 s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices including e AVR 135 Before using the remote it is important to emember to press the Input Selector Button at corresponds to the unit you wish to operate addition the AVR 135 s remote is shi
48. CT gt DOLBY SURROUND DTS LOGIC DSP CSURR VMAX STEREO BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 3 Each of the option lines on this menu Figure 3 selects the surround mode category and within each of those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker configuration in your system When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 on page 18 is set to NONE the AVR 135 will be configured for 5 1 channel operation and only the modes appro priate to a five speaker system will appear When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 is set to SMALL or LARGE the AVR 135 will be configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES will appear as they are only available when six main speakers are present In addition some of the modes available in the AVR 135 will not appear unless a digital source is selected and is playing the correct bitstream Remember that when you use only a single surround back speaker you will get the benefits of a 6 1 7 1 system but with only one speaker installed at the back of the room The mode indications will show 7 1 in some cases but no additional adjustment is needed for 6 1 operation Remember that the AVR 135 will combine the left and right surround back channel information present in 7 1 modes such as Logic 7 7 1 and 7 channel stereo outputting the info
49. Control EZ until the desired setting is achieved You may also totally remove the tone controls from the circuit so that the output is flat at any time by pressing e Tone Mode Button Ef and then pressing the lt gt Button FT so that TONE OFF appears in the on screen display and the Lower Display Line ET For private listening plug the 1 4 stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the ront panel Headphone Jack EJ When the headphone s plug is connected the phrase HEADPHONES IN will scroll once across he Lower Display Line Efi and all speakers will be silenced When the headphone plug is removed he audio feed to the speakers will be restored 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 based on personal taste as well as the type of program source material being used For example motion pictures or TV pro OPERATION grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround when a digital source is present the AVR 135 will DTS encoding processes such as Dolby Surround or DTS automatically select and switch to the cor
50. LE TAPE Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 SETUP CODE TABLES CBE Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 1 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 2 BELCOR 3 CABLE STAR 033 113 CITIZEN 1 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 4 EAGLE 86 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 2 FOCUS 6 Gul 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 3 GEMINI 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 210 GOODMIND 2 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 HITACHI 001 188 JASCO 1 JERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 188 210 LINDSAY 8 ACOM 91 AGNAVOX 017 019 068 OVIE TIME 035 039 SC 035 190 OAK 97 220 PACE 79 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 PANTHER 4 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 POPULAR MECHANICS 6 PRELUDE 20 PRIMESTAR 62 RADIO SHACK 1 112 213 RCA 053 214 RECOTON 6 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 SETUP CODES 43 SETUP CODE TABLE CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 SEAI 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCO 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 22 TIMELESS 23 TOCOM 70 205
51. ODULAIRE 66 AD 013 074 197 198 JAKAMICHI 99 200 201 EC 069 KKO 053 055 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 PANASONIC 075 109 119 158 183 204 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 PIONEE 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 PROTON 210 QUASAR 109 RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 RCA 024 081 093 150 40 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ROX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095 SCOTT 08 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 03 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 24 SYMPHONIC 059 110 TAEKWANG 77 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 THETA DIGITAL 039 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 VICTOR 120 130 WARDS 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK 166 SETUP CODE TABLES DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL 061 DENO 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR LG 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 LG 005 055 064 066 AGNAVOX 056 ARANTZ 059 ITSUBISHI 023 AD 062 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 041 065 PROCEED 060 PROSCAN 003 004 RCA 003 004 SAMSUNG 053 054 SHARP 028 SONY 043 045 THOMSON 00
52. OSD 15 28 29 Speaker Setup Menu 18 Full OSD Time Out 28 29 Speaker Terminals 7 8 12 Hall 24 Speaker Wire 12 Headphones 22 Speaker Channel Input Indicators 25 26 put Independent Speaker Setup 19 Subwoofer 7 19 21 27 put Setup 16 Surround Mode Chart 24 stallation 12 13 Surround Mode Selection 5 6 10 11 16 17 stallation Location 4 22 26 R Receiver 6 10 Surround Off 17 24 Logic 7 17 24 Surround Select Menu 16 acros 30 31 Surround Setup 16 17 47 harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2004 Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No CQX1A949Z 12 04
53. Tone Test Tone 6 ITW TV DVD Input Select TV VCR TV CBL TV SAT TVACR 7 Vol Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 8 Surr CH Surround Mode Select Disc Menu CDR Select Channel Channel Channel Channel 9 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle On Off CDP Select 20 Spare Subtitle On Off 21 Vol Down Volume Dow Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 22 CH Guide Channel Trim Title Continuous Play Info Guide fo Guide 23 A ove Adjust Up Up Up Up Up Up 24 Speaker Menu Speaker Adjust enu Intro Scan enu enu enu enu 25 4 ove Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left 26 Set Set Enter Enter Ente Enter Enter 27 ove Adjust Right Right Right Righ Right Right 28 Digital Exit Digital Input Select Open Close 29 v ove Adjust Down Down Down Dow Down Down 30 Delay Prev Ch Delay Adjust Return Open Close Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 32 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 33 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 34 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 35 15 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 36 16 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 37 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 38 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 39 Tun M Tuner Mode Chapter Repeat 40 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 AT 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 Memory Memory Audio Time 43 Tuning Up Tune Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel PPV Cancel Sleep FUNCTION LIST 33 FUNCTION LIST
54. UNLOCK message will appear in the Lower NOTE Many DVD discs are recorded with both 5 1 Display Line E This is normal and does not indi e remote to select the tuner as an input The and 2 0 versions of the same soundtrack When cate a problem with either the AVR 135 or the uner ray be selected from the front panel by playing a DVD always be certain to check the type of source machine The AVR 135 will return to digital either p essing the Input Source Selector iG material on the disc Most discs show this information playback as soon as the data is available and when until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc e machine is in a standard play mode Band Selector EE jacket When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack 2 Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button or choices you may have to make some adjustments to e Although the AVR 135 will decode virtually all current Tuner Band Selector FEI again to switch between your DVD player usually with the Audio Select button DVD movies CDs and HDTV sources itis possible AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is or in a menu screen on the disc to send a full 5 1 at some uture digital sources may not be compati selected feed to the AVR 135 It is also possible for the type of bie wih the AR 135 3 Press the Tuner Mode Button EEA to select signal feed to change during the course of a DVD e Not all digitally encoded programs cont
55. a change to the a phantom center channel mode and center channel the subwoofer output If you choose this option and ont speakers configuration press the lt gt Buttons information will be sent to the left and right front chan there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear 50 that either LARGE or SMALL appears nel outputs When only front left and right speakers are any low frequency sounds from the surround back atching the appropriate description from the definitions used with no center or surround speakers VMAx is a channel shown above good alternative mode When LARGE is selected the system will adjust so When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds wil When you have completed your selection for the cen that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround process be sent only to the subwoofer output If you choose this ter channel press the W Button on the remote ing decoding modes are available and a full range option and there is no subwoofer connected you wil to move the cursor to SURROUND signal will be sent to the surround back channels with not hear any low frequency sounds from the fro o low frequency information sent to the subwoofer channels Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select output When LARGE is selected aful range output wil bee option that best describes the side suround NOTE itis not possible to configure the AVR 135 for sent to the front left and front right outputs Depending speakers in
56. ain full 5 1 anual or automatic tuning playback In some cases the previews of specia or 6 1 channel audio Consult the program guide aterial will only be recorded in 2 0 audio while the hat accompanies the DVD or laser disc to deter When the button is pressed so that AUT ain feature is available in 5 1 audio The AVR 135 mine which type of audio has been recorded on the appears in the Lower Display Line kf eac will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and disc The AVR 135 will automatically sense the type press of the Tuning Selectors go will put the channel count and reflect them in these indicators of digital surround encoding used and adjust to tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or accomrino ate it lower frequency station with acceptable signal The letters used by the Speaker Channel Input strength An AUTO ST TUNED indication will Indicators BF also flash to indicate when a bitstream e When some digital sources are playing you may not omentarily appear when the station stops at a as been interrupted This will happen when a digital be able to select some of the analog surround stereo FM station and an AUTO TUNED indi input source is selected before the playback starts or odes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby 3 Stereo cation will momentarily appear when an AM or when a digital source such as a DVD is paused The Hall Theater or Logic 7 onaural FM station is tuned Press the Tuning but lashing indicators remind you t
57. analog signals have D RANGE OFF Buttons ET on the front panel until the desired choice only left and right channels appears in the Upper Display Line ZX ae foes The Night mode may also be selected to always be on Digital signals however May have two five six or at either level of compression using the options in the During PCM playback you may select any Surround seven channels depending on the program material DOLBY menu See page 17 for information on ode except Dolby Digital or DTS he method of transm ssion a d the way i w ich i using the menus to set this option i was encoded When a digital signal is playing the let Tuner Operation ers n these indicators will light n respo se to the IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK The AVR 1365 s tuner is capable of tuning AM FM and specific signal being received It is important to note a hat although Dolby Digital for example is referred to e Whe the digital playback source is stopped or FM Stereo broadcast stations Stations may be tuned as a 5 1 system not all Dolby Digital DVDs or pro ina pause fast forward or chapter search ode anually or they may be stored as favorite station pre grams are encoded for 5 1 Thus it is sometimes nor n os 0 a wil mo a ily oe sets and recalled from a 30 position memory al for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trig CADRE POSIOC HEHE SUS eu ME pEAREL pee Arpaia Sas Channel Input Indicators FE wil fash and the tuner Select Button Fe
58. any If you do not wish to save the packaging materials ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with interconnection cords with other components and please note that the carton and other sections of the respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting make certain that you disconnect the unit from the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna AC outlet environment and discard those materials at a local discharge unit size of grounding conductors location recycling center of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding Important Information for the User electrodes and requirements of the grounding This equipment has been tested and found to comply It is important that you remove the protective plastic electrode with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to will affect the performance of your remote control NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer is provided to call the CATV Cable TV system ence in a residential installation This equipment gener installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC that ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and provides guidelines for proper grounding and in par if not installed and used in accordance with the ticular specifies that the cable groun
59. ation is printed directly on the remote For many standard CD players cassette decks VCRs and DVD unctions the standard function icons are printed on op of the buttons Example To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 135 TV and a cable box follow these steps Bolo 9 E wj Jo e Press the Macro 1 Button and Mute Button p at the same time and then release them a e Note that the Program Indicator will flash amber e Press the AVR Selector e Press the Mute Button to store the AVR 135 s Power On command For some products however the function of a particu e Press the VID 3 Input Selector Button to ar button does not follow the command printed on indicate the next command is for TV Power On he remote In order to see which function a button controls consult the Function List tables on pages 33 e Press the Mute Button Gp to store the TV GD and 34 To use those tables first check the type of Power On Command device being controlled e g TV VCR Next look at e Press the VID 2 Input Selector Button to 35 36 the remote control diagram in Figure 11 Note that indicate the next command is for Cable Power On Gs 40 each button has a number on it
60. ayer or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Video 1 S Video Output If the product connected to the Video 1 Audio Video Outputs has S video capability connect this jack to the REC IN S video jack on that unit fev Video 2 S Video Input If the product connected to the Video 2 Audio Video Inputs has S video capability connect this jack to the PLAY OUT S video jack on that unit and then make certain that the S Video Monitor Output is connected as described above 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs Depending on the source device in use all eight jacks may be used though in many cases only connections to the front left right center surround left right and LFE subwoofer input jacks will be used for standard 5 1 audio signals Video Monitor Output Connect this jack to the composite video input of a TV monitor or video projec tor to view the on screen menus and the output of a standard video source DVD Audio Video Inputs Connect the composite video and L R analog audio outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Audio Video Inputs Connect the com posite or Video and L R analog audio PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Audio Video Outputs Co
61. calized soundstage that appears broader and wider an when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy DTS Neo 6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six channel surround presentation from conventional Matrix encoded DTS Neo 6 Music and traditional Stereo sources Select the Cinema version of Neo 6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present Select the Music version of Neo 6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded two channel stereo program is being played Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right channels for increased realism Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers Theater The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater Hall 1 Hall 2 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small Hall 1 and medium sized Hall 2 concert hall VMAX Near When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used Harman s patented VMAx mode delivers a three dimensional sound space with the illusion VMAX Far of phantom speakers at the center and surround positions The VMAx N or Near Field mode should be selected when your list
62. category For that reason it is impor and the LED under the AVR Selector will tant that you check to see whether the code set you turn red have entered operates as many controls as possible If it appears that only a few functions operate check 3 Within ten seconds press the Surround Mode to see whether another code set will work with more Selector Channel Down Button buttons PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 31 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE e When a button is pressed on the AVR 135 remote trolling the VCR you may wish to change channels on a 3 Press and release the Input Selector Button the red light under the Input Selector for cable box or satellite receiver without having to change for the device that will be used to change the chan the product being operated should flash briefly If the device selected by the AVR 135 or the remote nels The Program Indicator will blink green the Device Control Selector flashes for some but To program the remote for Channel Control Punch three times and then go out to confirm the data not all buttons for a particular product it does NOT Through follow these steps entry indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is programmed for the button being 1 Press the Input Selector Button for the Example To control the transport of a DVD player pushed ie el sei ele eae associ Hed Mae is H ak the O de ated with and the Mute Button at the same the nput Selector B
63. cator BA e To program the AVR 135 for automatic turn off press the Sleep Button D on the remote Each press of the button will decrease the time before shut down in the following sequence gt 90 gt 80 __ 70 __ 60 __ 50 min min min min min L 40 0 0_ 10 _ OFF min min min min The sleep time will be displayed in the Lower Display Line E and it will count down until the ime has elapsed When the programmed sleep time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off The front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed To cancel the Sleep function press and hold the Sleep Button until the information display returns to normal brightness the Sleep indicator numbers will disappear and the words SLEEP OFF wil appear in the Lower Display Line KY 22 OPERATION When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch EX NOTE All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off by using the Main Power Switch EE for more than four weeks Source Selection e To select a source press any of the Input Selector Buttons on the remote e The input source may also be changed by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector Button ff Each press of the button will move the input selection through the
64. d when only the front left and front right speakers are installed See page 24 for a complete explanation of e DSP surround modes the STEREO menu the choices made with the gt Buttons on the remote may either turn the urround processing off for a traditional two channel stereo presentation or select 5 STEREO or 7 STEREO depending on whether a 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 configuration is in use The latter modes feed a two channel presentation to all speakers regardless of the number of speakers in use See page 24 for a complete explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7 Stereo modes A n After the selections are made on the Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Surround or Stereo menus press the a Buttons so that the cursor moves to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press he Set Button QJ Speaker Setup is menu tells the AVR 135 which type of speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the settings hat decide whether your system will use the 5 chan el or 6 channel 7 channel modes as well as determining which speakers receive low frequency bass information For each of these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional ull range loudspeakers Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency limited satellite speakers that do not eproduce sounds below 200H7z Note that whe all speakers are used a subwoofer is
65. d shall be con instructions may cause harmful interference to radio nected to the grounding system of the building as communication However there is no guarantee that close to the point of cable entry as possible harmful interference will not occur in a particular instal 4 SAFETY INFORMATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AVR IES Volume pe a oDe e riLoGC7 ew ew 7 DUMOLOGCI amp VMAx ew ef Je DOSSTEREO o eVD3 FMAM Mow 5 CH STEREO wE SUR OFF ebot Tone Mode Speaker Channel Digital Select Delay OOOO ce harman kardon Treble Balance EN Ce RCE CEE Min Max Min Max L R Ole 000 pm U H E 5 E 13 15 19 Bl A 4 6 8 NH Bone 16 13 20 22 NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com EX Main Power Switch Set Butto PX Balance Control FA Power Indicator EE Digital Input Selector EZ Treble Control EI Standby On Switch EE Preset Station Selector Bag Channel Adjust Selector EJ Headphone Jack Delay Adjust Selector E Volume Control EJ Tone Mode E Input Source Selector Input Indicators J Speaker Selector Tuner Mode Selector EJ Speaker Channel Input Indicators Surround Mode Group Selector EE Optical 3 Dig
66. disp ay and Lower Display Line EI press ng will be routed to all five or seven speaker channels information and holding either of the buttons for three seconds will See page 24 for more information on stereo play cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable back modes Spare Button This button has no direct function signal strength for quality reception When MANUAL for the AVR 135 appears in the Lower Display Line gf pressing these Z DTS Neo 6 Mode Select Press this button to buttons will tune stations in single step increments See select a DTS Neo 6 mode These modes take a two Volume Up Down Press these buttons to raise page 26 for more information channel stereo or matrix surround encoded source or lower the system volume eee and create a full five six or seven channel sound TV Video Selector This button does not have a o we OSD pile n field See page 24 for the DTS Neo 6 options direct function on the AVR 135 but when used with a adjust the AVR 135 s parameters D Macro Buttons Press these butions to store or compatib e VCR DVD or satellite receiver pressing this Dolby Mode Selector This button is used to recall a Macro which is a preprogrammed sequence Re Tin ae N a i E select from among the available Dolby Surround pro of sae i SIR E gt e page 32 for x cessing modes Each press of this button will select do G and acalifigirmagros D 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input Press one
67. don 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 Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the Logic 7 Enhance SURROUND SELECT menu the 5 1 versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5 1 option is chosen while the 7 1 versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation including back surround speakers when the 6 1 7 1 option is chosen The Logic 7 C or Cinema ode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding echniques The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience Both Logic 7 modes also direct low frequency information to the subwoofer if installed and configured to deliver maximum bass impact The Logic 7 E or Enhance mode available only when the 5 1 option is chosen is an extension of the Logic 7 mode that is primarily used with musical programs Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low equencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less lo
68. e additional settings available for the Night mode DOLBY SURROUND gt MODE DOLBY DIGITAL NIGHT OFF BACK TO SURR SELECT Figure 4 The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source The Night mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played To adjust the Night mode setting make certain that the gt cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu Next press lt gt Navigation Buttons to choose between the following settings as they appear in the on screen display OFF When OF F appears the Night mode will not function MID When MID appears a mild compression will be applied MAX When MAX appears a more severe com pression algorithm will be applied We recommend that you select the MI D setting as a starting point and change to the MA X setting later if desired SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The Night mode may also be adjusted directly any time a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button When the button is pressed D RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line EIN Press the amp W Navigation Buttons with in three second
69. e completed your selection for the front main surround channels press the w Button on SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 channel press the W Button gt on the remote to the remote to move the cursor to SURR BACK move the cursor to CENTER This line se ves two functions in that it not only config ures the setting for the surround back channels when SPEAKER SETUP x i nee size Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select they are present it also els the AVR 135 s processing LEFT RIGHT LARGE the option that best describes your system based on the system to configure the unit for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 Saas vote speaker definitions shown below operation sie u s A F T bre E l NOTE In order to adjust the speaker settings for the BASS MGR GLOBAL When SMALL is selected low frequency center surround back channels either a Logic 7 or DTS PAGE F9 MASHER MENU channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out Neo 6 put If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer Dolby Di connected you will not hear low frequency sounds from the center channel ode must first be selected or a multichannel gital or DTS source must be playing This enables the system to activate the surround bac processing mode Figure 5 The first line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 allows you to switch the menu to change either the speaker size setting or the exact crossover point used for that speaker group For th
70. e displays will remain on for the time peri od selected whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote After that time they will gradually fade out with the exception of the Power Indicator FA which will remain on to remind you that the AVR is urned on Note that if the displays have been turned completely off using the Dim Button as shown in the ext section the Fade function will not operate oO f you wish to make adjustments to other items o he ADVANCED SELECT menu press the A V Navigation Buttons to place the P cur sor next to the desired item or place the cursor ext to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button to make an adjust 28 ADVANCED FEATURES ment to another menu If you have completed all adjustments press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Display Brightness The AVR 135 s front panel display is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a nor mally lit room However in some home theater instal lations you may wish to occasionally lower the bright ness of the display or turn it off completely To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the W Button until the on screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Pres
71. e first pass through the menu leave the setting at its default shown below ol b When LARGE is selected a full range output will be Press the lt p gt Buttons on the remote to select sent to the center speaker output and NO center the option that best describes the speaker in use at channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output the back surround position based on the definitions D an ption of SIZE and then proceed as outlined NOTE If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode elow Once the speaker choices have been set you the large option will not be available for the center When NONE is selected the system will adjust so at only 5 1 channel surround processing decoding speaker This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 ul A dii processing and does not indicate a problem with odes are available JOU ISBN When SMALL is selected the system will adjust so Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing e cursor is pointing toward the LEF T RIGHT When NONE is selected no signals will be sent to decoding modes are available and low frequency ine which sets the configuration for the front left and the center channel output The receiver will operate in information below the crossover point will be sent to ight speakers If you wish to make
72. e of the natural doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle information present in all stereo recordings Digital Audio Playback DTS discs consult the player s owner s manual Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog Surrou id modes may be changed at any time by surround processing systems such as Dolby Pro Logic IMPORTANT NOTE Many DVD players have a default using either the front panel or remote control Any It delivers five discrete channels left front center right setting that does not pass through the DTS data even changes made to the surround mode will be retained ough the machine is capable of doing so If your front left surround and right surround Each channel tl reproduces full frequency range 20Hz to 20KHz and DVD player has the DTS Digital Out logo but does in the AVR s menu even after the AVR is placed in Standby mode To select a new surround mode from offers dramatically improved dynamic range and signifi no i ger DIS playback in the au 135 chan e the e front panel first press the Surround Mode Group cant improvements to signal to noise ratios In addition player s settings in the Audio or Bitstream configu Selector Button Ed until a mode from the desired digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional
73. e or severe AC line unit s operation If the system still malfunctions a sys interference that has corrupted the memory or tem reset may clear the problem icroprocessor To clear the AVR 135 s entire system memory includ hese steps do not solve the problem consult an ing tuner presets output level settings delay times and authorized Harman Kardon service center speaker configuration data press and hold the Tone Mode Button EJ button for three seconds The unit will turn on automatically TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AVR 135 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section AM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Frequency Range 520 1720kHz Continuous Average Power FTC Signal to Noise Ratio 45dB 50 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz Usable Sensitivity Loop 500V lt 0 07 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms Distortion TKHZ 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Six Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Video Section Front L amp R channels Television Format NTSC 40 Watts pal channel f nput Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Center channel Video Frequency Response 40 Watts lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Composite and S Video 10Hz 8MHz 3dB i Video Frequency Response i fah P PACK chaigh Component Video 10Hz 50MHz 3dB lt 0 07 THD 20Hz
74. e room no morre than 10 degrees off axis from the listening position In a 6 1 channel sys tem both side surround speakers and a back sur round speaker are required The center of the speaker should face into the room 14 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Center Front Speaker Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A Front channel speaker installation with airect view TV sets or rear screen projectors TV or Projection Screen T Left Front Center Front Right Front peaker Speaker Speaker Rear Wall Mounting B Rear wall speaker mounting using the positions marked 5 1 is an alternate location for 5 1 systems hen a 6 1 speaker configuration is used the posi tion marked 6 1 should be used The rear wall location may also be used in place of side wall mounting in 5 1 systems when it is not prac tical to place the main surround speakers at the sides of the room The rear surround speaker should be ounted as close as possible to the center of the rear wall for a 6 1 system As with the side speakers the rear surround speaker should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears The speaker should be no more than six feet behind he rear of the seating area f dipole type speakers are used on either the side or rear walls of the room please note that if there are arrows on the speakers they s
75. en completed To program the remote for Volume Punch Through Example To control the channels using your cable p follow these steps box or satellite receiver while the remote is set to e The AVR 135 remote is preprogrammed at the 1 Press the Input Selector p for the unit you wish control the VCR first press the VID CR Input factory so that the Transport Control Functions to have associated with the volume control and the Selector Button and the Mute Button operate the DVD player whenever the AVR Mute Button at the same time until the red at the same time Next release them and press the device is selected Volume Down Button followed by the VID 2 light appears under the Input Selector the j a Indicator 6 lash e Cable Sat Input Selector Button h De temcle Memery NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through As you add components to your home theater system 2 Press the Volume Up Button the Program tc bin igrati occasionally you may wish to totally reprogram the Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber and return the remote to its original configuration repeat p g y i the steps shown in the example above However press remote control without the confusion of any commands 3 Press either the AVR Selector or the Input the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 macros or Punch Through programming that you may Selector depending on which system s have done To do this it is possible to reset the remo
76. en the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry that you save the carton and packing materials for hazard and any modification to the product will void cloth If necessary and only after unplugging the AC use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a power cord wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with need repair paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water unit disconnect it from the AC power source immedi Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may ately and consult an authorized service center benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton CATV or Antenna Grounding as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same if an outside antenna or cable system is connected to spraying insecticide near the unit manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed this product be certain that it is grounded so as to pro should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag vide some protection against voltage surges and static Moving the Unit charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect
77. ening position is less than five feet from the speakers The VMAx F or Far Field mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output EJ When headphones are being used the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears reducing the inside the head sensation often experienced when using headphones 5 Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room Depending on whether the AVR 7 Channel Stereo has been configured for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation one of these modes but not both is available at any time Ideal for playi usic situations such as a party it places the same signal at the front left and surround left and front right and surround right speakers The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in phase material of the left and right channels Surround This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs Off Stereo 24 OPERATION OPERATION the digital source by pressing the Digital Select Dolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding are changed or when a cable box switches from a Button P E and then using the A W Buttons e A O indicates channel with a digital data stream to a channel with on the remote or the
78. ents Again the use of high quality inter cable set top box or the output of a compatible appropriate testi g agency standards Questions about connect cables is recommended to preserve signal running cables inside walls should be referred to your Input Jacks Connect the analog Record In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Output Jacks o the AVR 135 computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxial i Mane quality Digital Audio Inputs 2 ENE We recommend installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with i a the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in 1 Connect a VCR s DVD recorder s personal video connecting the coaxial digital audio output of your A your area recorder s or other video source s audio and video DVD player to the Coax 1 Digital Audio input Play Out jacks to the Video 1 Audio Video and or since that digital input is assigned to the DVD source When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to S Video Input Jacks B on the rear panel The RUE observe proper polarity Note that ne positive ter Audio and Video Record In jacks on the recorder 4 Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio on ee ice A should be connected to the Video 1 Audio Video Outputs 9 on the rear panel of the AVR 135 to the MES many and or S Video Output Jacks on the AVR 135 speakers still use a red terminal for the pos
79. eration 26 27 Channel Control Punch Through 32 Preset Stations 6 11 27 Turn On Volume Level 28 Cleaning and Maintenance 4 Processor Reset 45 TV 12 13 31 34 35 37 Coaxial Digital Audio Jacks 6 8 12 13 16 23 Programmed Device Functions 31 34 Typographical Conventions 2 Code Readout 30 Programming Product Codes 30 Unpacking 4 Component Video 8 13 Punch Through Programming 32 VCR 8 12 27 32 38 39 Composite Video 8 13 Rear Panel Connections 7 8 Video Connections 8 12 13 22 Delay Adjust Menu 20 Recalling Preset Stations 6 11 27 Video Equipment Connections 12 13 Delay Settings 19 20 Recording 27 Video Monitor 8 13 Description and Features 3 Remote Control 9 11 14 15 30 44 VMAX 17 24 Digital Audio Playback 23 26 Remote Control Batteries 14 15 Volume Control 6 11 22 28 32 Digital Source Selection 16 23 Remote Control Function List 33 34 Volume Punch Through 32 Dimming Front Panel Display 10 28 Remote Control Functions 31 34 Direct Code Entry 30 Remote Control Setup Code Tables 35 44 Display Brightness 28 Resetting the Remote 32 Dolby Digital 17 23 25 Safety Information 3 4 DSP Surround Modes 17 24 Satellite Television 12 42 DTS 17 23 24 Semi OSD 15 28 29 DTS Neo 6 17 23 24 Setting Preset Stations 27 DTS ES 17 23 24 Sleep Mode 10 22 DVD 13 23 4 Source Selection 6 10 16 22 Front Panel Controls 5 6 Speaker Placement 14 Front Panel Jacks 6 22 Speaker Selection 14 Front Panel Display Fade 28 Speaker Setup 17 19 Full
80. evels using program material such external source is used remember that when the AVR nn as a test disc or a selection you are familiar with s configured for 6 1 operation with only a single sur 1 Press the Memory Button 2 on the remote Additionally the output level for the subwoofer can ound back speaker you wil stil have an output Two underscore lines will appear at the far right only be adjusted using this procedure adjustment for both a surround back left and surround side of the Upper Display Line BX _ back right speaker location even though there is only ue To adjust the output levels using program material first one speaker This is not a duplicate adjustment 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys set the reference volume for the front left and front right Rather it is needed so that the proper balance is corresponding eee Ma channels using the Volume Control Z3 achieved for 7 1 channel processing modes when store this station s frequency Once entered the f ee the discrete surround back channels are mixed to a preset number will appear in the Upper Display If you are using a disc with test signals or an external single output Line P amp signal generator as the source from which to trim the 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional output levels you may use a handheld SPL meter to If you wish to reset all the levels to their original stations to be preset guide you to the correct SPL le
81. f the button each press of the Tuning Selector EX will Input Indicators The current selected source will 0 tune lower frequency stations and the right side of increase the frequency This button may also be used to appear as one of these indicators Note that when the he button to tune higher frequency stations When the switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio unit is turned on the entire list of available modes will uner is in the Manual mode each tap will increase or reception When weak reception is encountered press light briefly and then revert to normal operation wit decrease the frequency by one increment When the he button so that MANUAL appears in the Lower only the active mode indicator illuminated uner receives a strong enough signal for adequate i i f j on screen display and the Lower Display Line Eli 0 Stereo mode See page 26 for more information on cators are multipurpose indicating both the speaker When the tuner is the Auto mode press the button using the tuner type selected for each channel and the incoming data once and the tuner will scan for a station with accept signal configuration The left center right right surround able signal strength When the next station with a E Optical 3 Digital Audio Input Connect the optical and left surround speaker indicators are composed o strong signal is tuned the scan will stop and the digital audio output of an audio or video product to this three boxes while the subwoofer is a
82. figuration process the mixing circuit that creates a 6 1 output when 7 1 est tone will begin to ci culate as ind cated earlier The for your AVR 135 you are about to experience the modes such as Logic 7 7 1 are used Correct channel trony Whien the test Noise SIO be finest in music and home theater listening Enjoy eard will be shown in the lower third of the video 6 After checking for speaker placement let the test screen and in the Lower Display Line Eg While the noise circulate again and listen to see which est noise is circulating the proper channel position will channels sound louder than the others Using the also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Input front left speaker as a reference press the lt gt Indicators PJ by a blinking letter within the correc Buttons on the remote to bring all speakers channel to the same volume level When one of the lt gt Buttons is pushed the test noise circulation To adjust the output level press the A W Buttons wil pause on the channe being adjusted to give D until the desired level is shown in the display or you time to make the adjustment When you on screen Once the buttons are released the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu ration of the AVR 135 it is simple to operate and enjoy The following instr
83. ges the display will always return to full bright ness when the AVR is turned on In addition the Power Indicator PA will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on Test Button Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 135 s output levels See page 20 for more information on calibrating he AVR 135 Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display he AVR 135 will automatically go into the Standby ode Each press of the button changes the time until urn off in the following order 3 90 __ 80 __ 70 __ 60 __ 50 min min min min min I 40 30 20 10 min min min min om This button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected When the AVR 135 remote is being programmed with he codes to operate another device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 30 for ore information on programming the remote DSP Surround Mode Selector Press this but on to cycle through the DSP VMAx and Stereo sur round modes such as Hall Theater VMAx Near and Far and Surround Off This button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the device Input Selector When the AVR 135 remote is being programmed with the codes of a
84. har ssing advanced technologies usually found only in at it is easy digital tech enjoyment read this e advantage all the power the AVR 135 is able to deliver ave any questions about this product its instal its operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best local sources of e AVR 135 is versatile and multifeatured incorpo n addition to for digital sources broad choice of Matrix surround encoded or Stereo surround modes are available for use with sources SUC own FM AM Pro Logic Il DTS Neo 6 Dolby 3 Ste odes the AVR 135 offers Harman International s exclusive Logic 7 processi and Theater 5 field environmen Anothe as CD VCR TV broadcasts and the uner Along with Dolby Dig 1 and 7 1 versions to create a wider exclusive is VMAx whic AVR 135 s ital EX Dolby eo and Hall g in both ore enveloping and more defined fly overs and pans uses proprietary processing to create an open spacious sound field even when only In addi o front speakers are available on to providing a wide range of listening options the AVR 135 is easy to configure so that it provides cific listening roo m tions and bass he bes environment On scre results with your speakers and spe en menus ake it simple to enter settings for speaker configura anagement For the ultimate in flex
85. harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution AVR 135 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL AVR 135 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpackin 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Rear Panel Connections 9 Remote Control Functions 12 instalation 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 Operatio 22 Source Selection 22 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input 22 Volume Control 22 Surround Mode Selection 23 Digital Audio Playback 24 Surround Mode Chart 26 Tuner Operatio 27 Recordin 27 Output Level Trim Adjustment 28 Advanced Features 28 Front Panel Display Fade 28 Display Brightness 28 Turn On Volume Level 29 Semi OSD Settings 29 Full OSD Time Out Adjustment 30 Programming the Remote 30 Programming Device Codes 30 Direct Code Entry 30 Auto Search Method 30 Code Readou 30 acro Programming 31 Programmed Device Functions 32 Volume Punch Through 32 Channel Control Punch Through 32 Transport Control Punch Through 32 Resetting the Remote Memory Typographical Conventions 33 Function List In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel contr
86. hat the playback has tons again to scan to the next receivable station stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not e When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing hrough any fault of the AVR 135 This is normal and it is not possible to make an analog recording using When the button is pressed so that MANUAL he digital playback will resume once the playback is the Tape Outputs and Video 1 Audio Outputs appears in the Lower Display Line Kf each tap started again However the digital signals will be passed of the Selector will increased or decrease the fre through to the Digital Audio Outputs OO quency by one increment When the tuner receives Night Mode a strong enough signal for adequate reception A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode PCM Audio Playback MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the noncompressed Display Line Ky sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility digital audio system used for compact discs and laser while reducing the minimum peak level by 1 4 to 1 3 discs The digital circuits in the AVR 135 are capable of 4 Stations may also be tuned directly in either the This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing high quality digital to analog decoding and they may automatic or manual mode To enter a station s fre others without reducing the impact of the digital be connected directly to the digi
87. he choice that is identical to the information for program source or Surround mode press the lt gt e speakers or if an exact match is not possible pick Buttons on the remote so that SUB e closest choice that is ABOVE the speaker s low LFE L R appears in the on screen menu equency limit or crossover point to avoid the creation When this option is selected a full range signal of a low frequency hole where your system will have will be sent to the front left right main speakers o bass information and the subwoofer will receive the bass frequen cies under frequency selected as described cases where LARGE has been selected as the below as well as the LFE information ont channel speaker option and LF E L R has been selected as the subwoofer option the front channel sound information below the setting show will be sent to BOTH the front channel speakers and the subwoofer Note also that when the LARGE LFE L R setting has been selected the crossover point is set by making adjustments at the SUBWOOFER line but the setting for the front When all speaker selections have been made press he w Button QZ and then the Set Button to eturn to the MASTER MENU When all initial speaker size settings have been made you now have the option to take advantage of the AVR 135 s Triple Crossover system which allows
88. hen the CD player has both fixed and vari vd that vou use a cable conetucted cf multstand YOU are using a powered subwoofer that does not end that you USE a Cable CONSIUCIEG OF Mullisiran ave line level input connections follow the instruc copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller Remember that e able audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output f u unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low ee tide tions furnished with the speaker for connection that the sound is noisy or so high that it is distorted aes 9 i information 2 Connect the analog Play Out jacks of a cassette Cable with i16 b dirsa 9 If an external multichannel audio source with 5 1 deck MD CD R or other audio recorder to the Tape A S O ta 6 1 7 1 outputs such as an external digital proces of less than 10 feet We do not recommend that you sor decoder DVD Audio or SACD player is used con use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher nect the outputs of that device to the 6 8 Channel due to the power loss and degradation in performance Direct Inputs hat will occur 3 Connect the output of any digital sources such as Cables that a hant Video Equipment Connections a CD or DVD changer or player advanced video a n set ic is tH 8 i U Bey nie Video equipment is connected in the same manner as game a digital satellite receiver HDTV tuner or digital priate mareangs to marca ising wi EL Yo OF OMET audio compon
89. hould face the front of he room for the side speakers or toward the center of the wall for the rear speakers Important Note It is not possible to configure the AVR 135 for 7 1 channel operation Do not connect more than one speaker to the Surround Back Speaker Outputs as doing so may damage your speakers the AVR 135 or both When 7 1 channel information is received for example through the 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs 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 as a single surround back channel Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound so they ay be placed almost anywhere in a room Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used One method of find ing the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by p f acing it in the front of the room about six inches om a wall or near the front corner of the room Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer your normal listening position and then walk round the room until you find a spot where the sub woofer sounds best Place the subwoofer in that spot You should also follow the instructions of the sub woofer s manufacturer or you may wish to experi ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your istening room Syste
90. iDisc but Dolby Digital or use the A V Buttons to move the on screen audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono DTS signals may not gt cursor so that it is next to the TEST TONE mode by pressing the Tuner Mode Button id ine Press the lt gt Buttons so that OFF so that MANUAL appears momentarily in the e Please make certain that you are aware of any appears This will turn off the test tone and allow you Lower Display Line ET goes out This will also copyright restrictions on any material you copy o use your external test disc or other source material activate manual tuning mode Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is as the reference Then use the amp W Buttons gt Preset Tuning prohibited by federal law o select the channels to be adjusted At each channel uni i f osition use the lt gt Buttons to change the out Using the remote up to 30 stations may be stored in Output Level Trim Adjustment evel Remember the goal baie the nt the AVR 135 s memory for easy recall using the front anna panel controls or the a j Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 135 is evel at each channel be equal when heard at the lis established using the test tone as outlined on pages ening position Regardless of the method used to To enter a station into the memory first tune the 20 21 In some cases however it may be desirable ete le ee station using the steps outlined ahova The to adjust the output l
91. ibility the AVR 135 features connections for four video devices all with both com posite and S video inputs Two additional audio inputs are available and six digital inputs make the AVR 135 capable of handling all he latest digital audio sources For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players the AVR 135 also features two input wide bandwidth low crosstalk component video switching The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for direct connection to digital recorders A video recording output preamp out and a color coded eight channel input with complete digital bass man agement make the AVR 135 virtually future proof with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow s new formats right onboard The AVR Harma to mee selection 35 s powerful amplifier uses traditional ardon high current design technologies e wide dynamic range of any prograi Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver more than fifty years ago With state of the art circuitry and time honored circuit designs the AVR 135 is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio tech nology a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an ele gant easy to use package For Canadian model This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized
92. icates that there is no LFE channel infor aaa the Lower Display Line YQ will briefly information the correct surround mode will automati mation available However even when there is no TOWA rhess de with the letters PCM in addition to a cally be selected For example DTS bitstreams will dedicated LFE channel low frequency sound will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding and Dolby readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal igital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding D When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs you ay select any of the standard surround modes such be present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence In most cases this will be 48k H z though in the of subwoofer case of specially mastered high resolution audio discs you will see a TB kHz indication e The information in the right side of the display will as Dolby Pro Logic Il or Logic 7 Since the range of he available surround modes is dependent on the type of tell you if the digital audio data contains a special Some DVD discs are recorded with both 5 1 and digital data that is present the AVR 135 uses a variety flag signal that will automatically activate the appro 2 0 versions of the same sound track When playing of indicators and messages to let you know what type p
93. igital bitstreams that have stereo progral Display Line g This is your indication that the digital a material audio data stream has been interrupted or is no longer LECI R e A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channel present ee that ui di Le al El j i inital hi processor has no signal to lock onto and is thus rea rep anette NS gees mean unlocked You may see this message when a DVD is lt p gt The middle number indicates how many discrete sur first started until t e stream s playing and he proces EL CEER round channel signals are present sor determines which mode to apply or any time the Figure 9 data stream is stopped or paused such as when the e A 2 tells you that separate surround left and right menus of some discs are displayed or when the player These indicators are the L C R LFE SL SR SBL SBR signals are available This will be displayed for Dolby is switching between the different sections of a disc letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs You may also see the message when a satellite Channel Input Indicators BF on the front panel A 1 tells you that there is only a single surround receiver cable set top or HDTV tuner is in use if the Remember that the AVR 135 is capable of processing encoded surround channel This will appear for digital audio is temporarily interrupted when channels a 7 1 channel signal although you may
94. ion of the menu text to view the front panel displays However you may in your monitor or projector which might happen if it occasionally prefer to turn these displays off or adjust were left on indefinitely However some viewers may the length of time the displays remain on the screen prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the Both of those options are possible with the AVR 135 Time Out display To change the length of time that the semi OSD To change the full OSD Time Out you will need to displays remain on the screen or to turn them off go to ake an adjustment in the ADVANCED the ADVANCED SELECT menu as outlined SELECT menu Figure 10 To start the adjust earlier and press the a w Buttons as needed ent press the OSD Button to bring the until the on screen P cursor is next to the SEMI MASTER MENU to the screen Press the w OSD TIME OUT line Next press the lt gt Button until the on screen p cursor is next to Buttons until the desired time in seconds or the the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button A3 word OF F is displayed This is a permanent setting to enter the ADVANCED menu Figure 10 change and the time out entry will remain in effect os e ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 0 make certain that the on screen cursor is next othe FULL OSD TIME OUT line by press g the amp Y Buttons as needed Next press e lt gt Buttons until the desired time is dis MASTER MENU line and press the Set
95. ipment you have any questions about the voltage requirements product will be installed in a cabinet or other tester for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required D E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Do Not Use Extension Cords E Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted E Co sult he dealer or an experienced radio TV RA technician for help o avoid safety hazards use only the power cord surtace attached to your unit We do not recommend that E Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules extension cords be used with this product As with all or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or Operation is subject to the following two conditions electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs eating equipment
96. ital Audio Input EX Upper Display Line E Surround Mode Selector He Coaxial 3 Digital Audio Input KY Lower Display Line E Tuning Selector PE Video 3 Video Input Jacks El Surround Mode Indicators EN lt gt Buttons E Video 3 Audio Input Jacks EF Remote Sensor Window EE Tuner Band Selector EA Bass Control EI Main Power Switch Press this button to apply El Standby On Switch When the Main Power fl Speaker Selector Press this button to begin power to the AVR 135 When the switch is pressed Switch EE is ON press this button to turn on the the process of configuring the unit to match the type in the unit is in a Standby mode as indicated by the AVR 135 press it again to turn the unit off The Power of speakers used in your listening room See pages amber LED BA above the Standby On Switch EJ Indicator EJ turns blue when the unit is on 17 19 for more information on speaker setup and This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit configuration To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote EJ Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen control this switch should be pressed until it pops to the AVR 1365 s output through a pair of headphones Surround Mode Group Selector Press this but out from the front panel and the word OFF is seen The speakers will automatically be turned off when the ton to select the top level group of surround modes at the top of the switch headphone jack is in use Each press of the button will selec
97. itive Although any video device may be connected to these connection Connect the negative or black wire jacks we recommend connecting your video recorder to the same terminal on both the receiver and so that you may take advantage of the fact that the 5 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the the speaker remote control is preprogrammed with video recorder unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop product codes for the Video 1 device snap into the holes in the base Connect it to the AM Antenna Terminals atching digital input connections on a CD R or MiniDisc ecorder NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for 2 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a negative and red ones for positive some may vary satellite receiver cable TV converter television set or rom this configuration To ensure proper phase and any other video source to the Video 2 Audio Video optimal performance consult the identification plate on and S Video Input Jacks XD Although any video your speaker or the speaker s manual to verify polarity device may be connected to these jacks we recom f you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask mend connecting your cable TV converter or satellite your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult receiver so that you may take advantage of the fact he speaker s manufacturer that the remote cont
98. lt gt Selector Buttons analog audio only The UNL 0 CK message is nor E on the front panel to choose any of the mal and does not indicate any problem with your that there is no surround channel information This will be displayed for two channel stereo programs OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs as they receiver Rather it tells you that the incoming data has appear in the Upper Display Line EX or on screen The last number indicates whether there is a discrete simply been paused or is not present for a variety of display When the digital source is playing the low frequency effects LFE channel This is the 1 possible reasons AVR 135 will automatically detect which type of digital in the common abbreviation of 5 1 sound and is a a data stream is being decoded and display that infor special channel that contains only bass frequencies PCM Playback Indications mation in the Upper Display Line PX inti ati pper Display Line BX e A 1 tells you that an LFE channel is present PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation which is the type of digital signal used for standard CD Digital Bitstream Indications This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5 1 and ne When a digital source is playing the AVR 135 senses DTS 5 1 programs as available fae and other eae r and r DTS i fe at igital sources such as Mini Disc When a signa the type of bitstream data that is present Using this e A 0 ind
99. m Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 135 s bass management sys for the type of speakers used in your system calibrate the output levels and set the delay times used by the surround sound processor oO You are now ready to power up the AVR 135 to begin hese final adjustments 1 Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted into an unswitched AC outlet To maintain the units safety rating DO NOT replace the power cord with one that has a lower curre capacity 2 Press the Main Power Switch jj in until i atches and the word OFF on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel Note that he Power Indicator BA will turn amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode 3 Remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens If left in place the film will affect the performance of your remote control 4 Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to follow the and polarity indicators that are on the top of the battery compartment a SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
100. n a digital input is in use In addition Continued on p 25 OPERATION 23 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6 1 7 1 sound field is available When the receiver is set for 6 1 7 1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present the EX mode is automatically selected Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel the special algorithms will derive a 6 1 7 1 output
101. n equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a tisk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Installation Location lation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer E Jo ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten ence to radio or television reception which can be Verify Line Voltage Before Use tial for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and determined by turning the equipment off and on the Your AVR 135 has been designed for use with level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware one or more of the following measures other than that for which it is intended can create a can support the weight of the product safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit E Make certain that proper space is provided bot E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna above and below the unit for ventilation If this E Increase the separation between the equ
102. nal settings to be made these he AVR 135 off using the Main Power Switch are best done after you have had an opportunity to lis E and check the speaker wiring or connections NOTE The subwoofer level is not adjustable when the ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro o external power amplifiers to make certain that normal test tone is in use The subwoofer output level gram material These advanced settings are described each speaker is connected to the correct output may also be adjusted when the channel levels are on pages 28 and 29 of this manual In addition any erminal being trimmed to an external program source rather of the settings made in the initial configuration of the iat E E E than the test tone as shown on page 27 unit may be changed at any time As you add new or single Surround Back speaker and is thus configured Using the Semi OSD System a ce w Hh ou a for 6 1 channel operation you will hear the test tone The output levels may also be adjusted at any time E E ue i F follow the instructions for changing the settings for that twice from the back speaker once with the SBL indi using the remote control and semi OSD system To nee ME ae parameter as shown in this section cation and once with the SBR indication This is nor adjust the output levels in this fashion press the Test mal and it allows you to adjust the output balance for Button p As soon as the button is pressed the Having completed the setup and con
103. ng equirements However once made they need not be changed again unless you need to alter a setting When using the full OSD system to make the setup adjustments press the OSD Button once so that the MASTER MENU Figure 1 appears The gt cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUP line Press the Set Button to enter the menu and the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 will appear on the screen Press the lt gt Buttons until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video as well as being indicated in the front panel Input Indicators Bd If the input will use the standard left right analog inputs no further adjustment is needed x INPUT SETUP x VIDEO 1 AL IN ANALOG POLL 0FF BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 2 If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source press the W Button on the remote while the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 is on the screen and the on screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line Press the lt gt Buttons until the name of the desired digital input appears To return to the analog input press the buttons until the word ANAL OG appears When the correct input source appears press the W Button once so that the cursor appears next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button QJ To change the digital input at any time using the dis crete function buttons and the
104. nnect the composite or Video and L R analog audio REC IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks Video 2 Audio Video Inputs Connect the com posite or Video and L R analog audio PLAY OUT jacks of a cable television box or other video source to these jacks 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 Note on video connections When connecting a video source product such as a VCR DVD player satellite receiver cable set top box personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 135 you may use either a composite or S video connection but not both REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Button R Transmitter Window eo Program Indicator Power On Button put Selectors oO eo O O AVR Selector o i O O D D B r POWER ao Oe luner Select 816 619 9 9 Sleep Button DSP Surround Mode Selector ight Mode Channel Select Button D 4 Buttons lt gt Buttons Set Butto Digital Select umeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button ing Up Down OSD Button Dolby Mode Selector DTS Digital Mode Selector Logic 7 Mode Select Button Skip Up Down Buttons Transport Controls ereo Mode Select
105. nother device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 30 for more information on programming the remote 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Night Mode Press this button to activate the Night mode This mode is available in specially encoded digital sources and it preserves dialogue center channel intelligibility at low volume levels Channel Select Button This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 135 s output levels to an external source Once this button is pressed use the A v Buttons to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set Button followed by the a w Buttons again to change the level setting See pages 20 and 27 for more information D a v Buttons These multipurpose buttons are used to change or scroll through items in the on screen menus make configuration settings such as igital inputs or delay timing or to select surround odes When changing a setting first press the button or the function or setting to be changed e g press e DSP Surround Mode Selector to select a sound field mode or the Digital Select Button qa o change a digital input and then press one of these buttons to scroll through the list of options or to increase or decrease a setting The sections in this anual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on using these buttons or each application
106. o program the correct code using the Auto Searc may program the remote to operate a wide range of method that follows Example One blink followed by a one second pause devices from other manufacturers iT i a followed by six blinks followed by a one second Direct Code Entry i ie A ee at you wish to include in the pause followed by ten blinks indicates that the code This method is the easiest way to program your Sesh lint capa Surin has been set to 160 ih i Press the Inpu or the type o remote to work with different products product to be entered e g VCR TV and the For future reference enter the setup codes for the 1 Use the tables in the following pages to determine Mute Button at the same time Hold both equipment in your system here the three digit code or codes that match both the buttons until the red light under the Input Selector product type e g VCR TV and the specific brand stays lit and the Program Indicator turns DVD CD name If there is more than one number for a amber and begins flashing The next step must brand make note of the different choices take place while the red light is on and it must VIDIVCR CVI 2 TV 2 Turn on the unit you wish to program into the DERI Seco ee Ne teas VID3 CBL VID3 SAT AVR 135 remote 3 Point the AVR 135 remo e toward the unit to be programmed and press either the A or W Button TAPE 3 Press and hold both the Input Selector for repeatedly Each press will send out a serie
107. ols and rear panel connections 35 Setup Code Tables certain conventions have been used 45 Troubleshooting Guide 45 Processor Reset EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel 46 Technical Specifications connection jack 46 Trademark Acknowledgements 47 Index EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on screen or on the front panel information display E number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon With tl D i fat D The AVR 135 has bee 0 ology However to obtain the maximu rom your new receiver we urge you to A few minutes spent learning the functions of e purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 1 about to begin many years of listening e esigned to provide al ovie soundtracks and every nuance of er priced receivers engineered so t ake advantage of all the power of its anual e various controls will enable you to tal you ion o ormation escription and Features ra a Dolby Digital and DTS decodin ing a wide range of listening options 35 you are joyment e excitement and detail of usical selec s the AVR 135 accomplishes its mission by
108. on of the DTS modes On the LOGIC menu the choices made with he lt gt Buttons on the remote are determined by whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channel configuration is in use In either case the selection 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 broadcasts produced wi Dolby surround In the 5 1 configuration you may select the Logic 7 5 1 Music Cinema or Enhance mode They work best with two channel music surround encoded programs or standard two channel programming of any type respectively For 6 1 7 1 configurations the Music and Cinema modes may be selected The Logic 7 modes are not available when either Dolby Digital or DTS digital soundtracks are in use See page 24 for a complete explanation of the Logic 7 modes On the DSP SURR menu the choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remote select from one of the DSP surround modes that are designed for use with two channel stereo programs to create a variety of sound field presentations The choices avail able are Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater VMAx Near and VMAx Far The Hall and Theater modes are designed for ultichannel installations while the two VMAx modes are optimized for use in delivering a full surround fiel
109. on screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position e front left and front right speakers so that they are way from one another as the center channel is from the preferred listening position Ideally ront channel speakers should be placed so that eeters are no more than 24 above or below eeter in the center channel speaker fab 92 o fob n T fq A D Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the left front and right ront speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker If possible adjust all loudspeakers so that hey are aimed at ear height when you are seated in he listening position Using these guidelines you ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation Don t be afraid to ove things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across he front of the room sound smooth and sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at he same time without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speakers When the AVR 135 is used in 5 1 channel operation the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of th
110. on speaker polarity Center Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs o the matching and terminals on your center channel speaker In conformance with the CEA color code specification the green terminal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to he red terminal on speakers with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to he black terminal on your speaker See page 12 or more information on speaker polarity Component Video Monitor Outputs Connect hese outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor When a source connected o one of the Component Video Inputs is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks Video 2 Component Video Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of an HDTV set top converter satellite receiver or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks DVD Component Video Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to hese jacks AC Power Cord Connect the AC power cord to a on switched AC wall outlet Switched AC Accessory Outlet These outlets ay be used to power any device you wish to have urned on when the AVR 135 is turned on Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet This outlet ay be used to power any AC device The power will remain on at thi
111. ontrol Turn this control to change the on digital audio relative volume for the front left right channels Ei Surround Mode Indicators The current selected surround mode will appear as one of these indicators IZ Preset Stations Selector Press this button to NOTE For proper operation of the surround modes ote that when the unit is turned on the entire list of scroll up or down through the list of stations that have this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock available modes will light briefly and then revert to been entered into the preset memory See page 27 position normal operation with only the active mode indicator for more information on tuner presets illuminated EZ Treble Control Turn this control to modify the high H Delay Adjust Selector Press this button to frequency output of the left right channels by as much EA Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind begin the steps required to enter delay settings See as 100B this window receives infrared signals from the remote pages 19 20 for more information on delay times control Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DO 19 D 2 26 o D
112. operation While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit they provide additional options that you may wish to use ADVANCED SELECT gt VFD FADE TIME OUT 0FF VFD FULL VOLUME DEFAULT 0FF DEFAULT VOL SET 25DB SEMI OSD TIME OUT 3 FULL OSD TIME OUT 20 BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 10 Front Panel Display Fade In normal operation the front panel displays and indi cators remain on at full brightness although you may also dim them or turn them off as shown in the next section As an additional option you may also set the AVR so that the displays are on whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote but then fade out after a set period of time To set the front panel displays to the Fade mode press the OSD Button to bring the Master enu Figure 1 to the screen Press the amp W Navigation Buttons so that the D cursor is pointed to the ADVANCED line and press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 With the ADVANCED SELECT menu on your video display press the amp W Navigation Buttons so that the P cursor is pointing to the VFD FADE TIME OUT line Next press the lt gt Navigation Buttons so that the amount of time that you wish the displays to fade out after a button is pressed is shown Select OF F if you do not wish to have the front panel displays fade out Once this time is set and the unit returned to normal operation th
113. or Outputs to Once the AC Power Cord is connected you are the component video inputs of your TV projector almost ready to enjoy the AVR 135 s incredible power or display device and fidelity O If you have a camcorder video game or other audio video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis connect the audio video and digital audio outputs of that device to the Front Panel Inputs ERE PA A device INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio video and system connections have been made there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home eater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced o matter which type or brand of speakers is used e same model or brand of speaker should be used or the left front center and right front speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates e possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched ront channel speakers Speaker Placement Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV or in the center behind a perforated front projecti
114. peaker type culating and a blinking on screen cursor will When all channels have an equal volume level the crossover frequency Night mode and output level appear next to the name of each speaker location adjustment is complete Use the A W Navigation settings will usually be the same and may be quickly when the sound is at that speaker Buttons to move the cursor next to the entered by entering the same data used for the TEST TONE line and press the lt gt original input 5 Verify that the speakers on been propery con Navigation Buttons until the word OF F nected As the test noise circulates listen to make appears to stop the test tone Copy down the final When all settings and adjustments have been made certain that the sound comes from the speake level settings for each channel so that you can easily press the OSD Button to return to normal oper position shown next to the cursor in the on set them for the other source inputs To exit this menu ation of the AVR screen display and by the flashing indication i press the A W Navigation Buttons until the he Speaker Channel Input Indicators BE on screen P cursor is next to the BACK TO Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have f the sound from a speaker location does NO MASTER MENU line and then press the Set been made the AVR 135 is ready for operation While match the position indicated in the display ur Button D to return to the MASTER MENU there are some additio
115. pped from e factory to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks The remote is also capable of operating a de variety of other products using the control codes at are part of the remote Before using the remote with other products follow the instructions on page 30 0 program the proper codes for the products in your system t is also important to remember that many of the but ons on the remote take on different functions depend ing on the product selected using the Device Control Selectors The descriptions shown here primarily detail he functions of the remote when it is used to operate he AVR 135 See pages 31 34 for information about alternate functions for the remote s buttons Power Off Button Press this button to place the AVR 135 or a selected device in the Standby mode Note that this will turn off the main room functions but if the Multiroom system is activated it will continue to function IR Transmitter Window Point this window towards the AVR 135 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received Program Indicator This three color indicator is used to guide you through the process of program ming the remote See page 30 for information on programming the remote Power On Button Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by pressing one of the Input Selec
116. pressing the Set Button and then using the Stereo Mode Select Button When the button is pressed so that DSP SURR OFF appears in e Lower Display Line KYW the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true fully analog two channel a v Buttons to change the setting Press the Set Button gt again to complete the process See page 19 for more information REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation external roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead use the same length piece of cable to connect the a antenna or a connection from a cable TV system If front left and front right or surround left and sur After unpacking the unit locating it in a place with ade the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead round right speakers even if the speakers are a quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter different distance from the AVR 135 of supporting its weight you will need to make the con supplied with the unit to make the connection o nections to your audio and video equipment Note that it is no possible to use the AVR 135 Ina 7 Connect the front center surround and surround 7 1 channel configuration Any source information IMPORTANT NOTE For your personal safety and to back speaker outputs to the respective that the AVR receives or derives for the s
117. re accessed by pressing the Macro will flash three times before going dark to confirm works but also the volume channel and transport Buttons D the entry controls as appropriate If all functions do not work properly you may need to Auto Search for a dif 1 Press the Mute Button and the Macro 5 je s sa anal n aa ae tum erent code or enter a code via the Direct Code Button D to be programmed or the Power On a A i nn os Entry method Button at the same time An Input Selector will light red and the Program has been entered Press the Input Selector Code Readout So wi fet amber 9 again and note that the red light under the Input When the code has been entered using the Auto Selector will flash three times before going Search method it is always a good idea to fi d out the 2 Enter the steps for the macro sequence by press dark to confirm the entry exact code so that it may be easily reentered if neces ing the button for the actual command step EET m PEN sary You may also read the codes to verify which Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps a ae eni a is uy i ne cer device has been programmed to a specific Control each button press including those used to change ea IS PrOQUEL OPErALES PrOpETY REBR IN Selector button devices counts as a step The Program Indicator mind that many manufacturers use a number of 30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE will flash green to confi
118. rect mode DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of Stereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital Dolby regardless of the mode that has been previously delivering 5 1 or 6 1 discrete or matrix sound field Pro Logic Il Cinema DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Logic 7 selected For more information on selecting digital eproduction Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are Cinema surround modes depending on the source sources see the Digital Audio Playback section below digital they use different methods of encoding the sig material als and thus they require different decoding circuits When the 6 channel 8 channel direct inputs are in o convert the digital signals back to analog NOTE Once a program has been encoded with matrix use there is no surround processing as these inputs surround information it retains the surround information take the analog output signals from an optional exter DTS encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus nal DVD Audio or SACD player or another source and LD discs as well as on special audio only DTS ovies with surround sound may be decoded via any of device and carry them straight through to the volume discs You may use any LD or CD player equipped the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il control without any further digital processing with a digital output to play DTS encoded discs with Cinema Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo 6 Cinema when the AVR 135
119. rent set of requencies at all times and have the subwoofer speaker configurations operate only when the AVR 135 is being used To change the setting for any of the three speaker E n adi iy source that contains a ee groups press the a w Buttons Q until the cursor NOTE When the INDEPENDENT setting is Low Frequency Effects or LFE soundtrack Press is next to the line where you wish to make a change activated you may assign different speaker size set e lt gt Buttons on the remote so that and then press the lt gt Buttons until the tings to each input to accommodate different bass LF E appears in the on screen menu desired setting appears The available choices atwhich Management settings that match your preferences with the type of program material normally used with a particular source for example when movies are played from DVD and music from a CD player However the actual speaker crossover settings are set only once and do not change with the input selection The reason is that while bass management preferences may vary the actual speakers remain the same regardless of the bass management and redirection settings point low frequency information will be sent to the f a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it subwoofer rather than to the main speaker channel or bass reproduction in conjunction with the main are 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz and 200Hz ront left right speakers regardless of the type of Pick t
120. riate 6 1 or 7 1 mode This will be shown as a DVD always be certain to check the type of material of signal is present These messages will appear shortly EX ON or EX OFF for Dolby Digital bit on the disc Most discs show this information in the after an input or surround mode is changed and they streams and ES ON or ES OFF for DIS orm of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket will remain in the Lower Display Line Ed for about bitstreams When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices a l you may have to make some adjustments to your When Dolby Digital 3 2 1 or DTS 3 2 1 signals are DVD player usually with the Audio Select button or in being played the AVR will automatically switch the a menu screen on the disc to send a full 5 1 feed to Surround Mode Types proper surround mode and no other processing may he AVR 135 It is also possible for the type of signal be selected When a Dolby Digital signal with a 3 1 0 sed to chande duri f a DVD playback For Dolby Digital and DTS sources a three digit indi mal ge during the Course OF a playback ae or 2 0 0 signal is detected you may select any of the n some cases the previews of special material will cation will appear showing the number of channels Dolby surround modes ee at An ur 4e n Re ni is 3 2 1 set for 6 channel output the AVR 135 will automati cally sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators wn
121. rm each button press 4 The red LED under the AVR Selector vil Programmed Device Functions as you enter commands go out and the Program Indicator will turn l green and flash three times before it goes out Once the AVR 135 s remote has been programmed for NOTE While entering commands for Power On Off of the codes of other devices press the appropriate Input any device during a macro sequence press the Mute 5 When the Program Indicator goes out the Selector to change the remote from controlling Button Gj DO NOT press the actual Power button acro has been erased the AVR 135 to controlling the additional product When you press any one of the selectors it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled 3 When all the steps have been entered press the Sleep Button D to enter the commands The red light under the Input Selectors will blink and then turn off When operating a device other than the AVR 135 the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button Some commands such as the volume control are the same as they are with the AVR 135 Other buttons will change their unction so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote For example the Sleep and Surround AN ode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV y sets VCRs or cable boxes The Channel Up Down indic
122. rmation as a single surround back channel To select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input first press the A V Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired mode s master category name such as DOLBY DTS DSP SURR or VMAX Next press the Set Button to view the sub menu Press the lt gt Buttons to scroll through the available choices and then press the Y Button so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue the setup process The following few paragraphs detail the instructions for surround mode categories with several mode options or with other available settings On the DOLBY menu Figure 4 mode choices include Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro Logic ll Movie Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo The Dolby Digital EX mode is only available when the system is set for 6 1 7 1 operation by con figuring the Surround Back speakers to Small or Large as described on page 18 When a disc is playing that contains a special flag signal in the digital audio data stream the EX mode will be selected auto matically It may also be selected using this menu or through the front panel or remote control as shown on page 23 A complete explanation of these modes is found on page 24 When the Dolby Digital mode is selected there ar
123. rol is preprogrammed with the 6 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 We also recommend that the length of cable used product codes of these device types for the Video 2 ohm Connection The FM antenna may be an o connect speaker pairs be identical For example device If your device is capable of switching compo 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS nent video we particularly recommend connecting it to connected here is selected as the Video 3 input and the Video 2 Audio Input Jacks as the Video 2 the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 3 Component Video inputs are assigned to the input See page 16 for more information on input Video 2 device configuration 3 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of Video Connection Notes a television or other video device to the front panel e When the component video jacks are used the on Video 3 Audio and Video Input Jacks EX Pal screen menus are not visible and you must switch Although any video or audio device may be connected to the standard composite or S video input on your to these jacks we recommend connecting your televi TV to view them sion so that you may take advantage of the fact tha the remote control is preprogrammed with television product codes for the Video 3 device Important you are only using the television as a display device Le if you receive your
124. rtant for a digital receiver such as the AVR 135 to bring up the MASTER MENU as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks Figure 1 and then press the W Button with the proper directionality and intensity until the on screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line Press the Set Figure 7 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Button to bring the CHANNEL release the button the circulation will resume When all channels have the same output level press ADJUST menu Figure 8 to the screen after five seconds he Test Button again to complete the process Continue to adjust the individual channels until the f you find that the output levels are either uncomfort CHANNEL ADJUST x volume level sounds the same from each speaker ably low or high you may repeat the procedure but se Awe Seana ans Adjustments should be made with the lt gt Buttons irst adjust the master volume either slightly higher or CEN 0 dB SBL 0 dB on the remote only NOT the main volume con ower but not higher than OdB to compensate Do on isa cubes rols If you are using a sound pressure level SPL ot adjust the volume during the procedure as that will ET RS eter for
125. s Incorporated and is an Distortion Mono Stereo 0 2 0 3 implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license o ee ae Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated mage Rejection 80dB Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc F Rejection 90dB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX 5 Channel Stereo 17 24 ual Mode Tuning 6 11 26 S Video 8 13 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input 8 12 22 aster Menu 15 System Configuration 14 21 7 Channel Stereo 17 24 emory Backup 27 System Setup 14 AC Power Connections 8 13 ute 6 11 22 Tape 7 27 43 Advanced Features 28 29 Night Mode 17 26 Technical Specifications 46 Advanced Select Menu 28 On Screen Display 15 28 29 Theater 24 Antenna Terminals 7 8 12 Operation 22 27 Tone Controls 5 6 22 Audio Equipment Connections 7 8 12 Optical Digital Audio Jacks 6 8 12 13 16 23 Trademark Acknowledgements 46 Auto Mode Tuning 6 11 26 Output Level Adjustments 20 21 Transport Controls 11 32 Auto Search Method 30 Output Level Trim Adjustment 27 Transport Control Punch Through 32 Cable television 4 8 12 43 44 PCM 25 Troubleshooting Guide 45 CD 7 12 40 41 Polarity 12 Tuner Mode 6 10 26 27 Channel Adjust Menu 21 27 Power Switches 5 10 14 15 22 Tuner Op
126. s of the product you wish to control e g VCR TV and codes from the remote s built in database When Macro Programmin re je ae as ee o he unit being programmed turns off stop pressing 9 9 the red light under the Input Selector stays he A Y Buttons as that is your indication Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used lit and the Program Indicator turns amber that the correct code is in use combinations of commands with the press of a single and begins flashing release the buttons I is 4 Press the Input Selector the red light under button on the AVR 1355 remote control Once pro important that you begin the next step within 20 he Input Selector will flash three times before grammed a macro will send out up to 9 different seconds going dark to confirm the entry remote codes in a predetermined sequential order z enabling you to automate the process of turning on 4 Point the a ass os 5 ry all of the functions on the remo e to nake cer your system changing devices or other common duc an j e firs l ke igit CO ye am that the product RES Keep in mind that tasks The AVR 135 s remote can store up to five ng the wa ch T unit a 0 i a y manufacturers use a lig of different separate macro command sequences one that is ue code as a ie binations of codes and it is a good idea to associated with the Power On Button and four elec or O again an note at the red ight ake certain that not only the power contro more that a
127. s outlet regardless of whether the AVR 135 is on or off NOTE The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Optical Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the optical digital input connector on a CD R RW MiniDisc or other digital recorder Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD R RW MiniDisc or other digital recorder S Video Monitor Output If any of the input sources used in your system have S video connec tions to the AVR connect this jack to the S video input on your television projector or other video display Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Connect the coa digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks DVD S Video Input Connect the S video output of a DVD player or other video source to this jack Video 1 S Video Input If the product connected to the Video 1 Audio Inputs has S video capability connect this jack to the PLAY OUT S video jack on that unit and then make certain that the S Video Monitor Output is connected as described above Optical Digital Audio Inputs Connect the optical digital outout from a DVD player HDTV receiver LD pl
128. s the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 To change the brightness setting at the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen gt cursor is next to the VF D line and press the gt Button 3 until the desired brightness level is shown in the video display When FULL appears the dis play is at normal brightness When HALF is shown the display is at half the normal brightness level When OFF is shown all of the front panel indicators will go dark However the Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on Once the desired brightness level is selected it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the A V Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Turn On Volume Level As is the case with most audio video receivers when the AVR 135 is turned on it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off However you may prefer to always have the AVR 135 turn on at a specific setting regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off To change the default condition so that the same volume level is always used a
129. s to select the desired setting When you have completed your selections on the DOLBY menu press the amp W Navigation Buttons until the cursor is next to the BACK TO SURR SELECT line Press the Set Button to return to the SURR SELECT menu Figure 3 On the DTS menu the choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remote are determined by a combination of the type of program material in use and whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channel configura ion is in use D a DTS source is playing the choice of modes or 7 1 systems will vary according to the type of pro gram source DTS 5 1 DTS ES Matrix or DTS ES Discrete Press the lt gt Buttons to scroll hrough the choices that are available for your system and the program in use The DTS Neo 6 Music mode is available with analog stereo sources and the DTS e0 6 Cinema mode is available with analog matrix surround encoded sources to deliver an enhanced 5 1 channel sound field When the 5 1 configuration is in use the AVR will automatically select the 5 1 version of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is selected When the 6 1 7 1 mode is selected the DTS ES Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with he ES Discrete flag is in use When a non ES DTS disc is in use you may select the DTS ES Matrix ode through this menu to create a full eight channel surround mode See page 24 for a complete explana i
130. sing the device Input this button has no function See page 24 for the avail Selectors these buttons may function as able DTS Digital options Chapter Step or Track Advance Logic 7 Mode Select Button Press this butto Clear Button Press this button to clear incorrect to select from among the available Logic 7 surround entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio modes See page 24 for the available Logic 7 station s frequency options gt Memory Button Press this button to enter a Skip Up Down Buttons These buttons do not radio station into the AVR 135 s preset memory First have a direct function with the AVR 135 but when tune the desired station and then press this button used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of changer they will change to the previous disc in the the Upper Display Line BJ and within five seconds changer or carousel press the Numeric Keys for the preset number Transport Controls These buttons do not have eee piece ieee ae te any functions for the AVR 135 but they may be i programmed for the forward reverse play operation Delay Prev Ch Press this button to begi of a wide variety of CD or DVD players and audio or the process for setting the delay times used by the video cassette recorders See page 32 for more AVR 135 when processing surround sound After information pressing this button the delay times are entered by
131. sor is next to the BASS When you have completed your selection for the back customer service department or Web site You will MGR line to make the final setting on this menu surround channels press the W Button on the need this figure to accurately configure the next group eani This setting allows you to use the same speaker size remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER of settings configuration for all inputs or to have different settings Press the lt gt Buttons B on the remote to select The factory default setting for all speaker positions is for each input In mos Cases the factory default set he option that best describes your system 100Hz If that setting is acceptable for all channels ting of GLOBAL will be appropriate as most lis teners do not need to have individualized settings However some listeners particularly those with full ange front speakers that are used for both movies and music may prefer that different bass management be used when listening to music through a CD player as opposed to a movie from a DVD player VCR or Cable satellite set top en no adjustments are needed and you may skip is section However should you wish to change one of the settings please proceed by pressing the A Button so that the cursor moves back up to the op of the list of setting options Press the amp W Buttons so that X OVER is highlighted and The choices
132. t the current or last used mode in each of the surround mode groups NOTE This switch is normally left in the ON position EJ Tone Mode Pressing this button enables or dis e g Dolby DTS DTS Neo 6 Logic 7 DSP Stereo ables the Bass and Treble tone controls When the but When the button is pressed so that the name of the FA Power Indicator This LED lights amber when the tonis pressed so that TONE IN appears in the surround mode group appears in the on screen display unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the AVR is Lower Display Line Kf the Bass EX and Treble and in the Lower Display Line Kf press the ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation EZ controls may be used to adjust the output signals Surround Mode Selector to cycle through the the indicator is blue When the button is pressed once or twice so that the individual modes available For example press this but words TONE OUT appear in the Lower Display ton to select Dolby modes and then press the Line EJ the output signal will be flat no matter how Surround Mode Selector EJ to choose from the the actual Bass and Treble Controls BAP are various mode options adjusted FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
133. t turn on you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button io bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the W Button until the on screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 At the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the A V Buttons as needed Next press the gt Button so that the word ON is shown in the video display Next press the W Button once so that the on screen cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line To set the desired turn on volume press the lt gt Buttons until the desired volume level is shown on the DEF AULT VOL SET line This setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls NOTE Since the setting for the turn on volume can ot be heard while the setting is being made you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment To do this listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular Volume Controls RA When the desired volume level to be used at turn on is reached make a ote of the setting as it appears in the lower third of e video screen or in the Lower Display Line KY A typical volume level will appear as a negative num ber such as 25dB When making the adjustment use the
134. tal audio output of your quency directly first select the AM or FM band as source The Night mode is available only when Dolby CD or LD player desired be pressing the AM FM Tuner Select Digital signals with special data are being played Button Next press the Direct Button D 26 OPERATION OPERATION Within five seconds of seeing the DIRECT IN NOTES Button to bring up the MASTER MENU scroll in the Upper Display Line BJ enter the e The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig Figure 1 Press the W Button until the on station frequency by pressing the Numeric Keys al is present and they do not convert an analog screen gt cursor is next to the CHANNEL If you press an incorrect button while entering input to a digital signal or change the format of the ADJUST line Press the Set Button to a direct frequency press the Clear Button to digital signal In addition the digital recorder must activate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu start over be compatible with the output signal For example he PCM digital input from a CD player may be Once the menu appears on your video screen first NOTE When the F eception of a station is weak ecorded on a CD R or Min
135. te volume control you wish to have attached for the Transport Control Punch Through to the original factory defaults and command codes by punch through mode The Program Indicator following these steps However once the remote is will blink green three times and then go out to con EAVES nee AE programmed ts operate reset all commands or codes that you have entered wil o that the Transport Control Functions Play beerased and wil need ta b reentegi firm the data entry Stop Fast Forward Rewind Pause and Record for a Example To have the AVR 135 s volume control VCR DVD or CD will operate in conjunction with one of 1 Press any of the Input Selector Buttons and activated even though the remote is set to control e other devices controlled by the remote For exam the O Button at the same time until the the TV first press the Video 3 TV Input Selector ple while using and controlling the TV you may wish to Program Indicator begins to flash amber start or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change and the Mute Button D at the same time Next press the Volume Up Button amp followed e device selected by the AVR 135 or the remote The 2 Press the 3 Button three times actory default setting is to have the DVD s transport er ied controls activated when the AVR VID2 CABLE or SAT ly h par etn ne ae 2 NOTE Should you wish to return the
136. ted See page 25 for more information on the portable video products You may make a connection Ci j EE Tuner Band Selector Press this button to turn to either jack at any time but not to both simultaneously ee the AVR on and to select the Tuner as the input Press PE Upper Display Line Depending on the units sta it again to switch between the AM and FM frequency Video 3 Audio Input Jacks These audio jacks us a variety of messages will appear here In normal bands See page 26 for more information on the tuner may be used for temporary connection to video operation this line will show current input source and l l l games or portable audio video products such as which analog or digital input is in use When the tuner is KEA Set Button errata noes lina Me camcorders and portable audio players he input this ine will identify the station as AM or FM setup and configuration process press this button and show the frequency and preset number if any to enter the desired setting into the AVR 135 s memory PA Bass Control Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right channels by as much ki Lower Display Line Depending on the unit s sta E Digital Input Selector Press this button to as 10dB tus a variety of messages will appear here In normal select one of the digital inputs or the analog input for operation the current surround mode will show here any source See pages 23 26 for more information PF Balance C
137. the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use The AVR assumes that the input source device has its own internal bass management system This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with sys tem performance m amp CH DIRECT should be used when an input is connected to all eight 8 Channel Direct Inputs The AVR assumes that the input source device has its own internal bass manage ent system This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted oise from interfering with system performance Volume Control e Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control Bq or remote Volume Up Down Buttons To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute Button This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress When the system is muted the word MUTE will flash in the Upper Display Line P amp Press the Mute Button again to return to normal operation e You may adjust the bass and treble tone controls at any point during a listening session by simply turning the Bass Control PA or Treble
138. tors Input Selectors Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time First if the AVR 135 is not turned on this will power up the unit Next it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR 135 Finally it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Selector Button again to operate the AVR 135 s functions with the remote AVR Selector Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 135 s functions If the AVR 135 is in the Standby mode it will also turn the AVR 135 on AM FM Tuner Select Press this button to select the AVR 135 s tuner as the listening choice Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands gt Dim Button Press this button to activate the Dimmer function which reduces the brightness of the front panel display or turns it off entirely The first press of the button shows the default state which is full bright ness by indicating DIMMER FULL in the Lower Display Line kf Press the button again within five seconds to reduce the brightness by 50 as indicated by DIMMER HALF showing in the Lower Display Line kf Press the button again within five seconds and the main display will go completely dark Note that this setting is temporary in that regardless of any chan
139. ts Video 1 S Video Input Video 2 Component Video Inputs Optical Digital Audio Inputs NOTE To assist in making the correct connections Front Right Red Subwoofer Purple for multichannel input output and speaker connec Center Green Coaxial Digital Audio Orange tions all connection jacks and terminals are color Surround Left Blue Composite Video Yellow coded in conformance with the CEA standards as Surround Right Gray Component Video Y Green follows Surround Back Left Brown Component Video Pr Red Front Left White Surround Back Right Ta Component Video Pb Blue FM Antenna Jack Connect the supplied indoor Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line terminals on the speakers and the black terminals or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal level input of a powered subwoofer If an external sub on the AVR 135 to the black terminals on the woofer amplifier is used connect this jack to the sub speakers See page 12 for more information on Q CD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the woofer amplifier input speaker polarity analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer Front Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs Surround Back Speaker Outputs These to the matching or terminals on your left and right speaker terminals are normally used to power the sur Tape Outputs Connect these jacks to the speakers When making speaker connections always round back speaker in
140. ty of those indicators will go Figure 1 Input 1 is the default The default speaker settings dark leaving only the indications for the active are for Large speakers at the front left right Small surround mode and input illuminated The The semi OSD system is also available allowing you at all other positions and the subwoofer on However Display Lines FEI will display the unit s sta to make adjustments directly by pressing the appro once the DSP processing system is used the first time us the Power Indicator FA will turn blue and priate buttons on the front panel or remote control for for any input the speaker settings will automatically he accent light inside the Volume Control RJ the specific parameter to be adjusted For example to default to Small at all positions with the subwoofer will also light up to remind you that the unit is change the digital input for any of the sources press set to LFE The default setting for all sources using ured on the Digital Select Button gt and then press the an analog input is the Logic 7 Music mode although A V Buttons to scroll through the list of Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as Using the On Screen Display options as they appear in the on screen display or the appropriate when a source with digital encoding is When making the following adjustments you may find Upper Display Line BX in use When a Dolby Digital 2 0 source is detected it easier to use the
141. uctions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver Turning the AVR 135 On or Off e When using the AVR 135 for the first time you must first press the Main Power Switch ij on the front panel to turn the unit on This places the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator BA Once the unit is in Standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the Standby On Switch J on the front panel or the Power On Button or AVR Selector on remote The Power Indicator FA will turn blue Thi will turn the unit on and return it to the input source thal was last used The unit may also be turned on fro Standby by pressing any of the Input Selector Buttons on the remote or the Input Source Selector Button HS on the front panel oD a NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons io tum the unit on press the AVR Selector io set the remote control to the AVR 135 functions To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session simply press the Standby On Switch EJ on the front panel or the Power Off Button on the remote Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Accessory Outlet and the Power Indicator BA will turn amber When the remote is used to turn the unit of it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode as indi cated by the amber color of the Power Indi
142. urround avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers speakers back left and right channels e g through the 6 8 it is aways a good practice to turn off and unplug the o Channel Direct Inputs or during 7 channel AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output To ensure nat all the audio signals are carried to your Stereo processing is combined and outputted before maki g any audio 0 video syste connectio g Speakers without loss of clarity Or resolution we sug to the sing e channel Surround Back Speaker gest that you use high quality speaker cable Many Outputs Audio Equipment Connections brands of cable are available and the choice of cable We recommend that you use high quality interconnect ay be influenced by the distance between your 8 Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via cables when making con ections to source equip ent speakers and the receiver the type of speakers you a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals use personal preferences and other factors Your dealer Output to the line level input of a subwoofer with or installer is a valuable resource to consult in select a built in amplifier When a passive subwoofer is used 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the aa i g the proper cable the connection first goes to a power amplifier which CD Audio Inputs Reaard a ed will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers NOTE W
143. urround mode in use Delay times are only adjustable for the Dolby modes so you will notice that the DEL AY menu may not be accessed when any other mode such as a DTS or Logic 7 option has been selected In addition when a non Dolby Digital mode such as Dolby 3 Stereo or Pro Logic Il is selected adjustments may When the speaker to listening position distance has been entered for all active speaker positions press the a Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Before beginning the output level adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening be made to the Surround speakers only Set Button session To set the delay time for a specific input the The delay settings may be changed at any time Using the Full OSD System DELAY ADJUST menu Figure 7 should be directly from the remote control by pressing the Follow these steps while seated in the listening posi visible on your on screen display If it is not press Delay Button D CENTER DELAY wil tion that will be used most often the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER appear in the Lower Display Line EIN but you
144. utton and the Volume Punch Through time until the red light appears under the Input Mute Button D at the same time Next release Selector and the Program Indicator them and press the Play Button followed by The AVR 135 s remote may be programmed to oper sis ha dome Conte and Mute CD ic flashes amber the DVD Input Selector Button tions of either the TV or the AVR 135 in conjunction 2 Press the Volume Down Button The NOTES with any of the devices controlled by the remote For Program Indicator will stop flashing and e To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and example since the AVR 135 will likely be used as the stay amber return the remote to its original configuration repeat sound system for TV viewing you may wish to have i the AR 35 s volume ac ey dices the remote 3 Press and release the Input Selector Button Saa A i a i 7 is set to run the TV Either the AVR 135 or TV volume for the device that will be used to change the control may be associated with any of the remote s channels The Program Indicator will blink e Before programming the remote for Volume Channel devices The factory default setting is to have the AVR green three times and then go out to confirm the or Transport Punch Through make certain that any 1235 s volume activated for all devices except TAPE aata enhy A T ae i d ju pe cable or satellite receivers has be
145. vels Set the meter to factory default of OdB offset press the a w Buttons the C Weighting Slow scale and adjust the volume so that the on screen cursor is next to the Recalling Preset Stations until the meter reads 750B CHANNEL RESET line and press the lt gt Tonal ee saton peo eet On te ttes presse ate Df te rl ON ts ee e preset memory press the Numeric Key i hat d to the desired station channel Select Button and DEAR L o reset the levels to the desired settings When all that correspond to the desired station s memory LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line location adjustments are done press the A w Buttons RY To change the level first press the Set Button h hat iti h the a w Buttons to raise o move the on screen cursor so that it is next to e To manually tune through the list of stored preset M and then use BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press stations one by one press the Preset Stations or lower the level DO NOT use the volume control he Set Button T if you wish to go back to the Selector Buttons AE on the front panel or as this will alter the reference setting ain menu to make other adjustments If you have no Recording Button and then press the A v Buttons to exit the menu system 0 select the next output channel location that you In normal operation the audio or video source wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press ie l a e ales selected for listening through the AVR 135
146. vered by the AVR 135 warranty and may not be cov Setting the System Configuration Memory settings are made for one input they must be made ered by the projector TV set s warranty The AVR 135 features an advanced memory system for all other input sources in your system that enables you to establish different configurations The AVR 135 has two on screen display modes for the digital input surround mode delay times and Semi OSD and Full OSD When making configura output levels for each input source This flexibility enables you to customize the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 135 memorize those settings This means for example that you may use different output levels or trims for different tion adjustments it is recommended that the Full OSD mode be used This will place an option listing on the screen making it easier to view the available options SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 135 is to configure each input Once an input is configured all settings for he Digital Input Surround Mode and Delay Timing will attach themselves to that input and be stored in a onvolatile memory The later selection of that input will automatically recall those settings For that reason he procedures described below must be repeated or each input source so that you have the opportunity o customize each source to your specific listeni
147. with e system configuration Surround Setup The next step is to set the surround mode you wish o use with the input that was previously selected in he INPUT SETUP menu Since surround odes are a matter of personal taste feel free to select any mode you wish you may change it later However to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 135 it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic ll or Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sources e case of inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or Tuner you may wish to set the mode to Stereo Surround off as they are not typically used with ultichannel program material and it is unlikely that surround encoded material will be used Alternatively Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for stereo ly source material See page 24 for more informa on on available surround modes fap eS When selecting surround modes for digital program aterial the AVR 135 will always examine the data stream and automatically select Dolby Digital or DTS as applicable It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full OSD on screen menus From the MASTER MENU Figure 1 press the amp W Buttons until the cursor is next to the SURROUND SELECT line Press the Set Button until the SURROUND SELECT menu Figure 3 is on the screen XX SURROUND SELE
148. your system based on the speaker 7 1 channel Do not ae more than one on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in definitions shown on this page l l speaker to the Surround Back Speaker Outputs 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION the design and driver complement of your speakers it is usually defined as the lowest possible frequency the speaker is capable of reproducing Before making any changes to the settings for the crossover point we suggest that you find the crossover point for the speakers in each of the three groupings front left right center and surrounds by looking at the specifications page of each speakers owner s manual or by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer s left right speakers will automatically change in tandem so that the same setting appears for both speaker positions This ensures that there is no hole in the sound field due to different crossover points at the front and subwoofer speakers as doing so may damage your speakers the AVR 135 or both When 7 1 channel information is received for example through the 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs 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 as a single surround back channel When all crossover settings have been made or in those cases where none are needed press the W Button so that the cur

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