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AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
3 Introduction
4 Important Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front Panel Controls
7 Rear Panel Connections
9 Remote Control Functions
12 Installation and Connections
14 System Configuration
14 Speaker Selection and Placement
14 System Setup
16 Input Setup
16 Surround Setup
17 Speaker Setup
19 Delay Settings
20 Output Level Adjustment
22 Operation
22 Basic Operation
22 Source Selection
22 6 Channel/8 Channel Direct Input
22 Volume Control
22 Surround Mode Selection
23 Digital Audio Playback
24 Surround Mode Chart
26 Tuner Operation
27 Recording
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 Readout
30 Macro Programming
31 Programmed Device Functions
32 Volume Punch Through
32 Channel Control Punch Through
32 Transport Control Punch Through
32 Resetting the Remote Memory
33 Function List
35 Setup Code Tables
45 Troubleshooting Guide
45 Processor Reset
46 Technical Specifications
46 Trademark Acknowledgements
47 Index
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections,
certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE -“ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel
connection jack
EXAMPLE -“ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on screen or on the front panel
information display
1 -“ (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control
¡ -“ (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection
a -“ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ®!With
the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 135, you areabout to begin many years of listening enjoyment.
Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of
movie soundtracks and
every nuance of musical selec
tions, the AVR 135
accomplishes its mission by har
nessing advanced technologies usually found only in
higher priced receivers.
The AVR 135 has been engineered so that it is easy
to take advantage of all the power of its digital tech
nology. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment
from your new receiver, we urge you to read this
manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of
the various controls will enable you to take advantage
of all the power the AVR 135 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product,its instal
lation or its operation, please contact your retailer or
custom installer. They are your best local sources of
information.
Description and Features
The AVR 135 is versatile and multifeatured, incorpo
rating a wide range of listening options.In addition to
Dolby
*Digital and DTS ®decoding for digital sources,
a broad choice of Matrix surround encoded or Stereo
surround modesare available for use with sources
such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 135s
own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby
Pro Logic
*II,DTS Neo:6 ®,Dolby 3 Stereo,and Hall
and Theater modes, the AVR 135 offers Harman
Internationals exclusive Logic 7 ®processing in both
5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping
field environment and more defined fly overs and pans.
Another exclusiveis VMAx ®,which uses proprietary
processing to create an open,spacious sound field
even when only two front speakers are available.
In addition to providing a wide range of listening
options, the AVR 135 is easy to configure so that it
provides the best results with your speakers and spe
cific listening room environment. On screen menus
make it simple to enter settings for speaker configura
tions and bass management.For the ultimate in flexibility, 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 the 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 crosstalkcomponent 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 tomorrows new
formats right onboard.
The AVR 135s powerful amplifier uses traditional
Harman Kardon high current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program
selection.
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 combina
tion 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
Modèle pour les Canadien
A wide range of digital and matrix surround
modes, including Dolby ®Digital, Dolby Digital EX ,
Dolby Pro Logic ®II, DTS ®, DTS ES ®Discrete and
Matrix, and DTS Neo:6 ®
Six channels of high current amplification
Harman Kardons 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
®
High bandwidth, HDTV compatible component
video switching
Discrete front panel coaxial and optical digital
inputs for easy connection to portable digital
devices and video game consoles
Extensive bass management options, includ
ing three separate crossover groupings
On screen menu and display system
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB 003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusquau fond.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES 003.For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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