Harman-Kardon AVR 135 Bedienungsanleitung

DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 DVD CD FMAM TAPE 6 8 CH VID 2 VID 3 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP 5 CH. STEREO SURR. OFF C AVR 135 AVR 1 35 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER O W N ER ’ S M ANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ®  AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 1[...]

AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Infor mation 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 L[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 135, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and ever y nuance of musical selec- tions , the A VR 135 accomplishes its mission by har- nessing advanced technologies[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR 135 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your speci[...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the A VR 135. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is in a Standby mode , as indicated by the amber LED 2 above the Standby/On Switch 3 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. T o turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch sh[...]

8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available , the mode group and if the input source is digital or analog . For example , press the Surround Mode Group Selector 7 to select a main mode grouping[...]

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8 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 (–) ter minal on the A VR to the matching black negative (–) ter minal on the surround back speaker . (See page 12 for more infor[...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS l l l l l l l l l l l l l l a P ower Off Button b IR T ransmitter Window c Program Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f A VR Selector g AM/FM T uner Select h Dim Button i T est Button j Sleep Button k DSP Surround Mode Selector l Night Mode m Channel Select Button n ⁄ / ¤ Buttons o ?[...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORT ANT NOTE: The A VR 135’ s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices , including the A VR 135. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addition, the A VR 135’s remote is[...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a sta- tion’s frequency . After pressing the button, simply press the proper Numeric Keys r to select a sta- tion. (See page 26 for more information on the tuner .) u T uning Up/Down: When the [...]

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installa tion After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade- quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the con- nections to your audio and video equipment. IMPORT ANT NOTE: F or your personal safety and t[...]

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS nent video , we particularly recommend connecting it to the Video 2 Audio Input Jacks k , as the Video 2 Component Video inputs ⁄ are assigned to the Video 2 device . 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a television or other video device to the front-panel Video 3 Audio and[...]

14 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 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 mul[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5. T urn the A VR 135 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button d , the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg on the remote . Whe n the unit is tur ned on, the entire list of options will briefly light for both the Input [...]

16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Input Setup The first step in configuring the A VR 135 is to configure each input. Once an input is configured, all settings for the Digital Input, Surround Mode and Delay Timing will “attach” themselves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatile memor y . The later selectio[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 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 II-Music , Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings for the A VR 135’s T riple Crossover feature , which allows a different crossover point to be used for the front left/right, center and surround speakers . In sys- tems where full-range or tower speakers are used for the fro[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 ¶ , as doing so may damage your speakers , the A VR 135 or both. When 7.1-channel information is received, for example through the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs f , or when deriving 7-Channel Stereo or Logic 7/7.1 surround infor mation, the AVR 135 combines the l[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ence through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater . The A VR 135’s advanced software enables you to quickly and easily set delay times without the need to [...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 Button p to bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Figure 8) to the screen. Figure 8 4. When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu appears , press the ¤ Button n until the on- screen › cursor is next to the TEST TONE line . Press the ‹ / › Buttons o so that ON is shown and t[...]

Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu - ration of the A VR 135, it is simple to operate and enjoy . The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the A VR 135 On or Off • When using the A VR 135 for the first time , you must first press the Main Power Switch 1 on the[...]

OPERATION OPERATION 23 grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround- encoding processes , such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo , may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes depending on the source material. NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround [...]

OPERATION 24 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES 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 [...]

OPERATION OPERATION 25 OPERATION 25 the digital source by pressing the Digital Select Button q# and then using the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons n on the remote or the ‹ / › Selector Buttons ) on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs , as they appear in the Upper Display Line ˜ or on-screen display . When the digital source is play[...]

one surround back speaker to it. It will automatically combine the left and right surround back channel information, and output it through the single surround back speaker , if you have configured that speaker using the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 6 on page 18). When a standard analog signal is in use , only the “L ” and “R” indicators will [...]

OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION 27 OPERATION 27 Within five seconds of seeing the DIRECT IN scroll in the Upper Display Line ˜ , enter the station frequency by pressing the Numeric Keys r . If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency , press the Clear Button to start over . NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, aud[...]

28 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES The A VR 135 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use . Figure 10 Front-P anel-Display Fade In normal operation, the front-pa[...]

ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 29 Semi-OSD Settings The semi-OSD system places one-line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the V olume , Input Source , Surround mode , tuner frequency or any of the configuration settings are changed. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that it provides feedback on any control change[...]

30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The A VR 135 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s func- tions , but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players , cassette decks , TV sets , cable boxes , VCRs , satellite receivers and other home theater equipment. Onc[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 31 c will flash green to confir m each button press as you enter commands . NOTE: While entering commands for P ower On/Off of any device during a macro sequence , press the Mute Button . DO NOT press the actual Power button. 3. When all the steps have been entered, press the Sl eep Button j to enter th[...]

32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE • When a button is pressed on the A VR 135 remote , the red light under the Input Selector ef for the product being operated should flash briefly . If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product, it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather[...]

FUNCTION LIST FUNCTION LIST 33 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On P ower On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off P ower Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AV[...]

No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) 44 Direct Direct T uner Entry Angle Random Play F A V F A V 45 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next Clear 46 Preset Up Preset T une Up Slow Forward +10 Music Alt 47 T uning Do wn T une Down Prev Chapter T rack Increment 48 OSD OSD Program OSD OSD OSD OSD[...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: TV SETUP CODES 35 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTEC 045 CORANDO 172 CORONADO 132 [...]

36 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 145 148 MAGNA VOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MA TSUI 148 MEMOREX 069 128 METZ 084 MGA 115 123 128 MINERV A 084 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NA TIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 115 121 123 125 NIKEI 045 ONKIN[...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: TV SETUP CODES 37 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 Y AMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 122 AVR 135 OM 12/3/04 12:11 PM Page 37[...]

38 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIW A 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 134 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DA YTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNA TECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHER 017 FUNAI 040 GE 076 095 [...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR SETUP CODES 39 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 SYL V ANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 T ANDY 017 040 T ASHICO 134 T A TUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TiV o 012 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 11[...]

40 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIW A 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 05[...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: CD SETUP CODES 41 SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number RCX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095 SCOTT 108 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 SYMPHONIC [...]

42 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHAST AR 472 ALPHAST AR DBS 450 ALPHAST AR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAP ARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483 ECHOST AR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERA[...]

SETUP CODES 43 SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE ST AR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G .I. 001 01[...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL 44 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC A TLANT A 183 203 221 222 SEAM 121 SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 011 163 ST ARGA TE 120 T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 11[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC P ower • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights , but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all in[...]

Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average P ower (FTC) 50 W atts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms Six-Channel Surround Modes P ower per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 W atts per channel @ <0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 40 W atts @ <0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz i[...]

INDEX 47 INDEX 5-Channel Stereo 17, 24 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 8, 12, 22 7-Channel Stereo 17, 24 AC Power Connections 8, 13 Advanced Features 28–29 Advanced Select Menu 28 Antenna T erminals 7, 8, 12 Audio Equipment Connections 7, 8, 12 Auto Mode T uning 6, 11, 26 Auto Search Method 30 Cable television 4, 8, 12, 43–44 CD 7, 12, 40–41[...]

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