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harman/kardon

AVR135
6 X 40W 6.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS
ESD WARNING.....................................2 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW..........................24
LEAKAGE TESTING...............................3 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT......................25
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS.......................4 TECH TIP HK2003-01............................26
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.....................5 BLOCK DIAGRAM................................27
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS................7 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST.....................28
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS............9 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS................61
CONNECTIONS..................................12 PCB DRAWINGS.................................102
OPERATION.......................................14 SCHEMATICS....................................108
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................20 WIRING DIAGRAM...............................114
PROCESSOR RESET............................20 PACKAGING......................................115
DISASSEMBLY.....................................21

harman/kardon, Inc.
250 Crossways Park Dr.
Woodbury, New York 11797 Rev0 4/2005
AVR135 harman/kardon

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called

Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and

semiconductor "chip" components.

The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on

your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,

which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to

prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.

4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges

sufficient to damage ES devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement

ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the

chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION : Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together

or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.

Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.

Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with

, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the

parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably

insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following check should be performed for the continued
protection of the customer and service technician.

LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK

Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water
pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester
between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the
appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal
overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the
appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the
AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed
o.5mA.

Reading should
not be above
Leakage
0.5mA
Device current
under tester
test

Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter Earth
plug as required) ground

AC Leakage Test

ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS
OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A
POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE
CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE
TO THE CUSTOMER.

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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 500�V
@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
Selectivity �10kHz, 30dB
Six-Channel Surround Modes
Power per Individual Channel
Video Section
Front L&R channels: Television Format NTSC
40 Watts per channel Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz�20kHz into 8 ohms Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Center channel: Video Frequency Response
40 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz�20kHz into 8 ohms (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz�8MHz (�3dB)
Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels: Video Frequency Response
(Component Video) 10Hz�30MHz (�3dB)
40 Watts per channel
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz�20kHz into 8 ohms General
Input Sensitivity/Impedance Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz
Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Power Consumption 65W idle, 540W maximum
(6 channels driven)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB
Dimensions (Product) (Shipping)
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Width 17.3 inches (440mm) 21.5 inches (545mm)
Pro Logic I/II 40dB Height 6.6 inches (168mm) 9.9 inches (251mm)
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB Depth 15 inches (382mm) 17.9 inches (455mm)
DTS 55dB
(Product) (Shipping)
Frequency Response Weight 24.4 lb (11.1kg) 29.3 lb (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 40V/�sec 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
Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3�V/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 Industries, Incorporated, and is an
Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.
Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz
Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Selectivity �400kHz, 70dB
Image Rejection 80dB Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
IF Rejection 90dB

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

� � ~ ^ i � � �

AVR 135
DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 DVD
PRO LOGIC VID 2 CD
3 STEREO DSP VID 3 FMAM
5 CH. STEREO TAPE
SURR. OFF 6 8 CH

1 3 5 7 9 !# % & ( � �
2 4 6 8 ) @) $ ^ * �

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.
1 Main Power Switch @ Set Button � Balance Control
2 Power Indicator # Digital Input Selector � Treble Control
3 Standby/On Switch $ Preset Station Selector � Channel Adjust Selector
4 Headphone Jack % Delay Adjust Selector � Volume Control
5 Tone Mode ^ Input Source Selector i Input Indicators
6 Speaker Selector & Tuner Mode Selector ^ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
7 Surround Mode Group Selector * Optical 3 Digital Audio Input ~ Upper Display Line
8 Surround Mode Selector ( Coaxial 3 Digital Audio Input � Lower Display Line
9 Tuning Selector � Video 3 Video Input Jacks Surround Mode Indicators
) Buttons � Video 3 Audio Input Jacks � Remote Sensor Window
! Tuner Band Selector Bass Control

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply 3 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power 6 Speaker Selector: Press this button to begin
power to the AVR 135. When the switch is pressed Switch 1 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 2 above the Standby/On Switch 3. Indicator 3 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 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen
control, this switch should be pressed until it pops to the AVR 135's output through a pair of headphones. 7 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 select the current or last
used mode in each of the surround mode groups
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the "ON" position. 5 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
2 Power Indicator: This LED lights amber when the ton is 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 �, the Bass and Treble and in the Lower Display Line �, press the
ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, � controls may be used to adjust the output signals. Surround Mode Selector 8 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 �, the output signal will be "flat, no matter how
" Surround Mode Selector 8 to choose from the
the actual Bass and Treble Controls � are various mode options.
adjusted.

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8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button ^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to � 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 i. 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 � Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to
Mode Group Selector 7 to select a main mode that the AUTO appears in the Lower Display Line increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the
grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press �, the tuner will search for the next station with an volume. If the AVR 135 is muted, adjusting the
this button to see the specific mode choices available. acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector 9u Volume Control � 38 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 �,
9 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button each press of the Tuning Selector 9u will i Input Indicators: The current selected source will
to 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
the 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
tuner 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 with
decrease the frequency by one increment. When the the button so that MANUAL appears in the Lower only the active mode indicator illuminated.
tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate Display Line � and on the on-screen display to
reception, MANUAL TUNED will appear in the ^ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi-
switch to Mono reception. Press it again to switch back
on-screen display and the Lower Display Line �. cators are multipurpose, indicating both the speaker
to Stereo mode. (See page 26 for more information on
When the tuner is the Auto mode, press the button type selected for each channel and the incoming data-
using the tuner.)
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 * Optical 3 Digital Audio Input: Connect the optical and left surround speaker indicators are composed of
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 single box. The
on-screen display and Lower Display Line � 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 FM 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
( 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 each
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 &. 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
) Buttons: When configuring the AVR 135's � Video 3 Video Input Jacks: These jacks may to 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 been
choices. S-video output of video games, camcorders or other interrupted. (See page 25 for more information on the
portable video products. You may make a connection Channel Indicators.)
! Tuner Band Selector: Press this button to turn to either jack at any time, but not to both simultaneously.
the AVR on and to select the Tuner as the input. Press ~ Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit's sta-
it again to switch between the AM and FM frequency � Video 3 Audio Input Jacks: These audio jacks tus, 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
games or portable audio/video products such as which analog or digital input is in use. When the tuner is
@ Set Button: When making choices during the camcorders and portable audio players. the input, this line 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. Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the low-
frequency output of the left/right channels by as much � Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit's sta-
# 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 � Balance Control: Turn this control to change the
on digital audio.) relative volume for the front left/right channels. Surround Mode Indicators: The current selected
surround mode will appear as one of these indicators.
$ Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to NOTE: For proper operation of the surround modes Note 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.
� Treble Control: Turn this control to modify the high
% Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to frequency output of the left/right channels by as much � Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind
begin the steps required to enter delay settings. (See as �10dB. 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.

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

31 j h f d b � fi <
k i g e c a� fl >

� 135

(100W, 1A MAX)

TM

�
� (50W, 0.5A MAX)

� � /
� � , �
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 d Video 1 S-Video Output
TM CD Audio Inputs < AC Power Cord e Video 2 S-Video Input
� Tape Outputs > Switched AC Accessory Outlet f 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs
� Tape Inputs fi Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet g Video Monitor Output
Subwoofer Output fl Optical Digital Audio Output h DVD Audio/Video Inputs
� Front Speaker Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output i Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs
� Surround Back Speaker Outputs � S-Video Monitor Output j Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs
� Surround Speaker Outputs � Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs k Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs
� Center Speaker Outputs a DVD S-Video Input 31 AM Antenna Terminals
, Component Video Monitor Outputs b Video 1 S-Video Input
/ Video 2 Component Video Inputs c 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: Tan 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
TM 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 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
� Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
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.

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minal is the positive, or "+," terminal that should be fl Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack h DVD Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite
connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround to the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW, video and L/R analog audio outputs of a DVD player or
Back speaker with older color-coding. Connect the MiniDisc or other digital recorder. other video source to these jacks.
black (�) terminal on the AVR to the matching black
negative (�) terminal on the surround back speaker. Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack i Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com-
(See page 12 for more information on speaker to the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or posite or Video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks
polarity.) other digital recorder. of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

� Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out- � S-Video Monitor Output: If any of the input j Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the
puts to the matching + and � terminals on your sur- sources used in your system have S-video connec- composite or Video and L/R analog audio REC/IN
round channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA tions to the AVR, connect this jack to the S-video input jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such
color-code specification, the blue terminal is the posi- on your television, projector or other video display. as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.
tive, or "+," terminal that should be connected to the
� Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax k Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com-
red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD posite or Video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks
older color-coding, while the gray terminal should be
player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be a of a cable television box or other video source to
connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround
Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital these jacks.
Right speaker with the older color-coding. Connect the
source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD
black (�) terminal on the AVR to the matching black 31 AM Antenna Terminals: Connect the AM loop
player to these jacks.
negative (�) terminals for each surround speaker. (See antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals.
page 12 for more information on speaker polarity.) a DVD S-Video Input: Connect the S-video output of If an external AM antenna is used, make connections
� Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs a DVD player or other video source to this jack. to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with
to the matching + and � terminals on your center the instructions supplied with the antenna.
b Video 1 S-Video Input: If the product connected to
channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA the Video 1 Audio Inputs i has S-video capability, Note on video connections: When connecting a
color-code specification, the green terminal is the connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video jack on video source product such as a VCR, DVD player,
positive, or "+," terminal that should be connected to that unit and then make certain that the S-video satellite receiver, cable set-top box, personal video
the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color- Monitor Output � is connected as described recorder or video game to the AVR 135, you may
coding. Connect the black (�) terminal on the AVR to above. use either a composite or S-video connection,
the black (�) terminal on your speaker. (See page 12 but not both.
for more information on speaker polarity.) c Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD
, Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect
player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be a
these outputs to the component video inputs of a
Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM
video projector or monitor. When a source connected
digital source.
to one of the Component Video Inputs /� is
selected, the signal will be sent to these jacks. d Video 1 S-Video Output: If the product connected
to the Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs j has S-video
/ Video 2 Component Video Inputs: Connect the
capability, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-video jack
Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of an HDTV set-top
on that unit.
converter, satellite receiver or other video source
device with component video outputs to these jacks. e Video 2 S-Video Input: If the product connected
to the Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs k has S-video
� DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect the
capability, connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video
Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to
jack on that unit and then make certain that the
these jacks.
S-video Monitor Output � is connected as
< AC Power Cord: Connect the AC power cord to a described above.
non-switched AC wall outlet.
f 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are
> Switched AC Accessory Outlet: These outlets used for connection to source devices such as DVD-
may be used to power any device you wish to have Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs.
turned on when the AVR 135 is turned on. Depending on the source device in use, all eight jacks
may be used, though in many cases only connections
fi Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet to the front left/right, center, surround left/right and
may be used to power any AC device. The power will LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard
remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the 5.1 audio signals.
AVR 135 is on or off.
g Video Monitor Output: Connect this jack to the
NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices composite video input of a TV monitor or video projec-
connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed tor to view the on-screen menus and the output of a
100 watts. standard video source.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

a Power Off Button
b IR Transmitter Window c ba
c Program Indicator
d Power On Button
e Input Selectors POWER
f AVR Selector
d ON OFF MUTE 41
g AM/FM Tuner Select
e
h Dim Button
i Test Button f AVR DVD CD TAPE
j Sleep Button VCR CBL/SAT TV
VID1 VID2 VID3
k DSP Surround Mode Selector 40
g
l Night Mode h DIM AM/FM 6/8 CH
m Channel Select Button i 39
n / / � Buttons
j TEST T/V
o < / > Buttons SLEEP

p Set Button
CH. NIGHT VOL. 38
SURR.
q Digital Select k
r Numeric Keys l M
37
DE E
s Tuner Mode

I
SP

NU
GU
t Direct Button
m . K

CH

R
n 36
u Tuning Up/Down
v OSD Button
w Dolby Mode Selector o SET o
p
x DTS Digital Mode Selector
y Logic 7 Mode Select Button q
35
DIG

TA

AY
z Skip Up/Down Buttons L
I

L DE

.
CH
EX

T

V.
RE
n
I

` Transport Controls P

Stereo Mode Select Button
28
2
DTS Neo:6 Mode Select
1 3 4
29 r
Macro Buttons
30 5 6 7 8
Disc Skip Button
31
Preset Up/Down
32 s TUN-M 9 0 MEM 34
Clear Button
33 t 33
DIRECT
Memory Button
CLEAR
34 u TUNING PRESET
32
Delay/Prev. Ch.
35 OSD D.SKIP

Speaker Select
36 v 31
Spare Button
37
M1 M2 M3 M4 30
Volume Up/Down
DOLBY SUR DTS SUR DTS NEO:6
38 w 29
TV/Video Selector
39 x LOGIC 7 STEREO

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input
40 y 28
Mute
41
z DOWN SKIP UP

NOTE:
� The function names shown here are each button's feature `
when used with the AVR 135. Most buttons have additional
functions when used with other devices. See pages 33�34
for a list of these functions.
� 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 135
www.harmankardon.com.

9 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 135's remote may be f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the l Night Mode: Press this button to activate the
programmed to control up to seven devices, including remote so that it will operate the AVR 135's functions. If Night mode. This mode is available in specially
the AVR 135. Before using the remote, it is important to the AVR 135 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialogue
remember to press the Input Selector Button e AVR 135 on. (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.
that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate.
In addition, the AVR 135's remote is shipped from g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select m Channel Select Button: This button is used to
the factory to operate the AVR 135 and most the AVR 135's tuner as the listening choice. Pressing start the process of setting the AVR 135's output levels to
Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette this button when the tuner is already in use will select an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the
between the AM and FM bands. //� Buttons n to select the channel being adjusted,
decks. The remote is also capable of operating a
wide variety of other products using the control codes then press the Set Button p, followed by the //�
h Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Buttons n again, to change the level setting. (See
that are part of the remote. Before using the remote Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the
with other products, follow the instructions on page 30 pages 20 and 27 for more information.)
front panel display, or turns it off entirely. The first press
to program the proper codes for the products in your of the button shows the default state, which is full bright- n //� Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are
system. ness by indicating DIMMER FULL in the Lower used to change or scroll through items in the on-
It is also important to remember that many of the but- Display Line �. Press the button again within five screen menus, make configuration settings such as
tons on the remote take on different functions, depend- seconds to reduce the brightness by 50%, as indicated digital inputs or delay timing, or to select surround
ing on the product selected using the Device Control by DIMMER HALF showing in the Lower modes. When changing a setting, first press the button
Selectors. The descriptions shown here primarily detail Display Line �. Press the button again within five for the function or setting to be changed (e.g., press
the functions of the remote when it is used to operate seconds and the main display will go completely dark. the DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a
the AVR 135. (See pages 31�34 for information about Note that this setting is temporary, in that regardless of sound field mode or the Digital Select Button q
alternate functions for the remote's buttons.) any changes, the display will always return to full bright- to change a digital input) and then press one of these
ness when the AVR is turned on. In addition, the Power buttons to scroll through the list of options or to
a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the Indicator 2 will always remain at full brightness increase or decrease a setting. The sections in this
AVR 135 or a selected device in the Standby mode. regardless of the setting. This is to remind you that manual describing the individual features and functions
Note that this will turn off the main room functions, but the AVR is still turned on. contain specific information on using these buttons
if the Multiroom system is activated, it will continue for each application.
to function. i Test Button: Press this button to begin the
sequence used to calibrate the AVR 135's output levels. o Buttons: These buttons are used to change
b IR Transmitter Window: Point this window (See page 20 for more information on calibrating the menu selection or setting during some of the setup
towards the AVR 135 when pressing buttons on the the AVR 135.) procedures for the AVR 135.
remote to make certain that infrared commands are
properly received. j Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit p Set Button: This button is used to enter settings
in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, into the AVR 135's memory. It is also used in the
c Program Indicator: This three-color indicator is the AVR 135 will automatically go into the Standby setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration
used to guide you through the process of program- mode. Each press of the button changes the time until and channel output level adjustment.
ming the remote. (See page 30 for information on turn-off in the following order:
programming the remote.) q Digital Select: Press this button to assign one
of the digital inputs *(�c to a source. (See
d Power On Button: Press this button to turn on pages 16 and 23 for more information on using digital
the power to a device selected by pressing one of the inputs.)
Input Selectors e. This button is also used to change channels on your
r Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10-
e Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons TV when the TV is selected.
button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.
will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the When the AVR 135 remote is being programmed with They are also used to select channel numbers when
AVR 135 is not turned on, this will power up the unit. the codes to operate another device, this button is also TV, Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote, or
Next, it will select the source shown on the button as used in the "Auto Search" process. (See page 30 for to select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player,
the input to the AVR 135. Finally, it will change the more information on programming the remote.) depending on how the remote has been programmed.
remote control so that it controls the device selected.
After pressing one of these buttons you must press k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- s Tuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner
the AVR Selector Button f again to operate the ton to cycle through the DSP, VMAx and Stereo sur- is in use to select between automatic tuning and
AVR 135's functions with the remote. round modes such as Hall, Theater, VMAx Near and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that
Far, and Surround Off. This button is also used to tune MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line �,
channels when the TV is selected using the device pressing the Tuning Buttons u9 will move the
Input Selector e. When the AVR 135 remote is frequency up or down in single-step increments.
being programmed with the codes of another device, When the FM band is in use, pressing this button when
this button is also used in the "Auto Search" process. a station's signal is weak will change to monaural
(See page 30 for more information on programming reception. (See pages 26�27 for more information.)
the remote.)

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AVR135 harman/kardon

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or 36 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 r to select a sta- so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower used in your system. Once the button has been
tion. (See page 26 for more information on the tuner.) Display Line �, you may enjoy a two-channel pre- pressed, use the //� Buttons n to select the
sentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass channel you wish to set up. Press the Set Button
u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these
management. Depending on whether your system is p 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 When all adjustments have been completed, press
quency band. If the Tuner Mode Button s& has
of the button will cause either 5 CH STEREO or the Set Button p twice to exit the settings and
been pressed so that AUTO appears in the on-
7 CH STEREO to appear, and the stereo signal return to normal operation. (See page 17 for more
screen display and Lower Display Line �, pressing
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 37 Spare