Harman AVR 135 User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

AVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Infor 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 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 V 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

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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

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 135, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of

y nuance of musical selec-

movie soundtracks and tions, the AVR 135

ever

accomplishes its mission by harnessing 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 technology. 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 installation 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, incorporating a wide range of listening options. In addition to

* Digital and DTS®decoding for digital sources,

Dolby a broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD,VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 135’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby

* II, DTS Neo:6®, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall

Pro Logic and Theater modes, the AVR 135 offers Harman International’s 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 exclusive is VMAx processing to create an open,

, which uses proprietary

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 configurations and bass management.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 135 features connections for four video devices, all with both composite 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-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-

make the AVR 135 virtually future-proof, with

agement, everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right onboard.

The AVR 135’s 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 nology, a

tion of the latest in digital audio tech-

quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an

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 plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Modèle pour les Canadien

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 jusqu’au fond.

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n A wide range of digital and matrix surround

modes, including Dolby®Digital, Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic

trix, and DTS Neo:6

n Six channels of high-current amplification n

Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7®processing

vailable for the first time with both 7.1 and

5.1 processing in a variety of modes, and two modes of VMAx

II, DTS®, DTS-ES®Discrete and

n High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component

witching

video s

n Discrete front-panel coaxial and optical digital

inputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and video game consoles

n Extensive bass management options, includ-

ing three separate crossover groupings

n On-screen menu and display system

INTRODUCTION 3

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

erify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 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 specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

charges ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.

TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

NOTE

is provided to call the CA installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par-

specifies that the cable ground shall be con

ticular nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entr

TV (Cable

y as possible

As with all

This reminder

TV) system

Installation Location

n To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-

tial for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

n Make certain that proper space is provided both

above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. circumstances a fan may be required.

n Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

n Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,

or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

n Avoid moist or humid locations. n Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of

the unit, or place objects directly over them.

n Due to the weight of the AVR 135 and the heat

generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against har ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that

mful interference will not occur in a particular instal

har

. When placing the unit on a shelf, be

Under some

, then a fresh cloth with clean water.

be certain to disconnect any

mful interfer-

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and,

lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tr one or more of the following measures:

n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. n Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

y to correct the interference by

This is done by carefully slitting the

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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 2 Power Indicator 3 Standby/On Switch 4 Headphone Jack 5 Tone Mode 6 Speaker Selector 7 Surround Mode Group Selector 8 Surround Mode Selector 9 Tuning Selector

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Buttons

! Tuner Band Selector

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply

power to the AVR 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. To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote

this switch should be pressed until it pops

control, out from the front panel and the word “OFF” is seen at the top of the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.

2 Power Indicator: This LED lights amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the

When the unit is in operation,

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ned on.

AVR is

the indicator is blue.

@ Set Button # Digital Input Selector $ Preset Station Selector % Delay Adjust Selector ^ Input Source Selector & Tuner Mode Selector * Optical 3 Digital Audio Input ( Coaxial 3 Digital Audio Input Ó Video 3 Video Input Jacks Ô Video 3 Audio Input Jacks  Bass Control

3 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power

Switch

is “ON,” press this button to turn on the

AVR 135; press it again to turn the unit off. The

Indicator

turns blue when the unit is on.

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 135’s output through a pair of headphones. The speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

one Mode:

5 T

Pressing this button enables or dis ables the Bass and Treble tone controls. When the button is pressed so that

wer Display Line¯,the

TONE IN appears in the

Bass  and T

Ú controls may be used to adjust the output signals

When the button is pressed once or twice so that the words

TONE OUT appear in the Lower Display

Line

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the actual

the output signal will be Bass and Treble Controls Ú are

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Ò Balance Control Ú Treble Control Û Channel Adjust Selector Ù Volume Control ı Input Indicators ˆ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators ˜ Upper Display Line ¯ Lower Display Line ˘ Surround Mode Indicators ¸ Remote Sensor Window

6 Speaker Selector: Press this button to begin

the process of configuring the unit to match the type of speakers used in your listening room. (See pages 17–19 for more information on speaker setup and configuration.)

7 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select the current or last used mode in each of the surround mode groups (e.g., Dolby, DTS, DTS Neo:6, Logic 7, DSP, Stereo). When the button is pressed so that the name of the surround mode group appears in the on-screen display and in the

Surround Mode Selector 8 to cycle through the individual modes available

Lower Display Line ¯, press the

or example

ton to select Dolby modes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector 8 to choose from the various mode options

adjusted.

press this but

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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

, the mode group and if the input source is

available digital or analog. For example, press the

Mode Group Selector

grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the specific mode choices available

or more information on mode selection, see page 22.

F 9 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button

to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When the tuner is in the Manual mode, each tap will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception, on-screen display and the When the tuner is the Auto mode, press the button once, and the tuner will scan for a station with acceptable signal strength. strong signal is tuned the scan will stop and the on-screen display and will indicate AUTO TUNED. When an FM Stereo station is tuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED.

To switch back and forth between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the

Selector

) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 135’s settings, use these buttons to select from the available choices

! Tuner Band Selector: Press this button to turn the AVR on and to select the Tuner as the input. Press it again to switch between the AM and FM frequency bands

@ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process to enter the desired setting into the AVR 135’s memory.

# Digital Input Selector: Press this button to select one of the digital inputs or the analog input for any source. (See pages 23–26 for more information on digital audio.)

$ Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 27 for more infor

% Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the steps required to enter delay settings. (See pages 19–20 for more information on delay times.)

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the

(See page 26 for more infor

mation on tuner presets

7 to select a main mode

Lower Display Line ¯.

When the next station with a

Lower Display Line ¯

Surround

Tuner Mode

mation on the tuner

press this button

^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the

Input Indicators ı.

list of

& Tuner Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so

AUTO appears in the Lower Display Line

that the ¯, the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the

is pressed. When the button is pressed so that MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ¯, each press of the increase the frequency switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception. When weak reception is encountered, press the button so that

Display Line

switch to Mono reception. Press it again to switch back to Stereo mode. (See page 26 for more information on using the tuner.)

* Optical 3 Digital Audio Input: Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack. When the input is not in use, be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance.

( Coaxial 3 Digital Audio Input: This jack is used for connection to the output of portable audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital audio jack.

Ó Video 3 Video Input Jacks: These jacks may be used for temporary connection to the composite or S-video output of video games, camcorders or other portable video products.You may make a connection to either jack at any time

Ô Video 3 Audio Input Jacks: These audio jacks

may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.

 Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the low- frequency output of the left/right channels by as much

10dB.

Ò Balance Control: Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left/right channels.

NOTE: For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or “12 o’clock” position.

Ú Treble Control: Turn this control to modify the high frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB.

Tuning Selector 9u will

MANUAL appears in the Lower

¯ and on the on-screen display to

uning Selector

. This button may also be used to

but not to both simultaneously

Û Channel

begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an external audio source. (For more information on output level trim adjustment, see page 27.)

Ù Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 135 is muted, adjusting the

olume Control

the unit from the silenced condition.

ı Input Indica

appear as one of these indicators. Note that when the unit is turned on, the entire list of available modes will light briefly, and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

ˆ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi- cators are multipurpose, indicating both the speaker type selected for each channel and the incoming datasignal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a “small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when “large” speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been assigned that position. (See page 17 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each box displays the active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. For a digital source, the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 25 for more information on the Channel Indicators.)

˜ Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s sta-

, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal

tus operation, which analog or digital input is in use.When the tuner is the input, this line will identify the station as AM or FM and show the frequency and preset number

¯ Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’s sta-

tus operation, the current surround mode will show here.

˘ Surround Mode Indicators: The current selected surround mode will appear as one of these indicators Note that when the unit is turned on, the entire list of available modes will light briefly, and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

¸ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. or cover it.

Adjust Selector:

Ù will automatically release

tors:

this line will show current input source and

a variety of messages will appear here

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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 ™ CD Audio Inputs £ Tape Outputs ¢ Tape Inputs ∞ Subwoofer Output

§ Front Speaker Outputs ¶ Surround Back Speaker Outputs

• Surround Speaker Outputs ª Center Speaker Outputs ‚ Component Video Monitor Outputs ⁄ Video 2 Component

Video Inputs

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input, output and speaker connec-

all connection jacks and ter

tions coded in conformance with the CEA standards as

minals are color

follows:

Front Left: White

¡ FM Antenna Jack: Connect the supplied indoor (or an optional external) FM antenna to this terminal.

™ CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD

changer

Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT

¢ Tape Inputs: PLAY/OUT

jacks of an audio recorder.

Connect these jacks to the

jacks of an audio recorder.

¤ DVD Component Video Inputs ‹ AC Power Cord › Switched AC Accessory Outlet ﬁ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ﬂ Optical Digital Audio Output ‡ Coaxial Digital Audio Output ° S-Video Monitor Output

· Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs a DVD S-Video Input b Video 1 S-Video Input c Optical Digital

Audio Inputs

Front Right: Red Center: Green

Blue

Surround Left: Surround Right: Gray Surround Back Left: Brown Surround Back Right: Tan

∞ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

ront Speaker Outputs:

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to the matching + or – ter

Connect these outputs

minals on your left and right speakers.When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting

-coded (white for front left and red for front

the color right) (+) terminals on the AVR 135 to the red (+)

d Video 1 S-Video Output e Video 2 S-Video Input f 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs g Video Monitor Output

h DVD Audio/Video Inputs i Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs j Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs k Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs

AM Antenna Terminals

Subwoofer: Purple Coaxial Digital Audio: Orange Composite Component Video “Y”: Green Component Video “Pr”: Red

Video:

Component Video “Pb”: Blue

terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 135 to the black (–) terminals on the

. See page 12 for more information on

speakers speaker polarity.

¶ Surround Back Speaker Outputs: These speaker ter

minals are nor round back speaker in a 6.1-channel system. Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your surround back channel speaker with the CEA color

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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 negative (–) ter

minal on the AVR to the matching black

minal 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 surround channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is the positive, or “+,” terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with 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 negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 12 for more information on speaker polarity.)

ª Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to 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 the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older colorcoding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 12 for more information on speaker polarity.)

‚ Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to 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 these jacks.

‹ AC Power Cord: Connect the AC power cord to a non-switched AC wall outlet.

› Switched AC Accessory Outlet: These outlets may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 135 is turned on.

ﬂ Optical Digital

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 connections to the AVR, connect this jack to the S-video input on your television,

· Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player 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.

a DVD S-Video Input: Connect the S-video output of a DVD player or other video source to this jack.

b Video 1 S-Video Input: If the product connected to the

Video 1 Audio Inputs i has S-video capability,

connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video jack on that unit and then make certain that the

Monitor Output

above.

c Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

d Video 1 S-Video Output: If the product connected

Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs j has S-video

to the capability, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-video jack on that unit.

e Video 2 S-Video Input: If to the

Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs k 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

f 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVDAudio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs. Depending

Audio Output:

Connect this jack

projector or other video display.

, HDTV receiver,

S-Video

° is connected as described

player to these jacks.The signal may be a

the product connected

all eight jacks

on the source device in use

Audio/Video Inputs:

h DVD

Connect the composite video and L/R analog audio outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks.

i 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.

j Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect 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

k Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com-

Video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks

posite or 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.

may be used, though in many cases only connections

ﬁ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any

AC device.The power will

remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the

to the front left/right, center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard

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

connected to the accessor

y outlets should not exceed

100 watts.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

composite video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of a standard video source.

ower Off Button

POWER

MUTE

AVR

TAPE

VID 2

VCR

CBL/SAT

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VID 3

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SLEEP

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k DSP Surround Mode Selector l Night Mode m Channel Select Button n o p Set Button q Digital Select r Numeric Keys s Tuner Mode t Direct Button u Tuning Up/Down v OSD Button w Dolby Mode Selector x DTS Digital Mode Selector y Logic 7 Mode Select Button z Skip Up/Down Buttons ` Transport Controls

Stereo Mode Select Button

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select

Macro Buttons

Disc Skip Button

Preset Up/Down

Clear Button

Memory Button

Delay/Prev. Ch.

Speaker Select

Spare Button

l l l l l

NOTE:

• The function names shown here are each button’s feature

Volume Up/Down

TV/Video Selector

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6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Mute

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.

o 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

.harmankardon.com.

www

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 135’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR 135. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate In addition, the AVR 135’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 135 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette

. The remote is also capable of operating a

decks wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on page 30 to program the proper codes for the products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions ing on the product selected using the Device Control Selectors.The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 135. (See pages 31–34 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

a 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.

b 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.

c Program Indicator: This three-color indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote programming the remote

. (See page 30 for information on

d Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by pressing one of the

Input Selectors e.

e Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons

will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the

VR 135 is not turned on, this will power up the unit.

A Next, it will select the source shown on the button as

VR 135. Finally, it will change the

the input to the

A remote control so that it controls the device selected. After pressing one of these buttons you must press the

AVR Selector Button f again to operate the

s functions with the remote

135’

Button

, depend-

VR Selector:

f A

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.

g 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.

h Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Dimmer function, front panel display

which reduces the brightness of the

, or turns it off entirely. The first press of the button shows the default state, which is full brightness by indicating

Display Line

DIMMER FULL in the Lower

¯. Press the button again within five

seconds to reduce the brightness by 50%, as indicated by

DIMMER HALF showing in the Lower

Display Line

¯. 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 changes, the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on. In addition, the

Indicator

2 will always remain at full brightness

Power

regardless of the setting.This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

i 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 the AVR 135.)

j Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display, the AVR 135 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

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

this button is also

the codes to operate another device

, used in the “Auto Search” process. (See page 30 for more information on programming the remote.)

k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- ton to cycle through the DSP, VMAx and Stereo sur-

VMAx Near and

round modes such as Hall,

and Surround Off

Theater

This button is also used to tune

channels when the TV is selected using the device Input Selector e. When the AVR 135 remote is being programmed with the codes of another device this button is also used in the “Auto Search” process. (See page 30 for more information on programming the remote

l 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.

m 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

⁄/¤

Buttons n

to select the channel being adjusted,

then press the Set Button p, followed by the

Buttons

n again, to change the level setting. (See

pages 20 and 27 for more information.)

⁄/¤

Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are

used to change or scroll through items in the onscreen menus, make configuration settings such as digital inputs or delay timing, or to select surround modes.When changing a setting, first press the button for the function or setting to be changed (e.g., press

DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a

the sound field mode or the

Digital Select Button q

to 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 manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on using these buttons for each application.

‹/›

Buttons: These buttons are used to change

the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR 135.

p Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 135’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

q Digital Select: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs

*(·cto a source

pages 16 and 23 for more information on using digital inputs.)

r Numeric Keys: These buttons ser 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.

s 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 ¯, pressing the

Tuning Buttons u9 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 infor

ve as a

mation.)

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t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button, simply press the proper

(See page 26 for more information on the tuner.)

tion.

uning Up/Down:

u T

buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the been pressed so that screen display and and holding either of the buttons for three seconds will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When appears in the Lower Display Line ¯, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 26 for more information.)

v OSD Button: Press this button to activate the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR 135’s parameters.

w Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select from among the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes or Dolby 3 Stereo.When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected. (See page 24 for the available Dolby surround mode options.)

x DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS- encoded digital source is selected, each press of this button will scroll through the available DTS modes.The specific choice of modes will vary according to whether or not the source material contains DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete encoding. When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. able DTS Digital options.)

y Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this button to select from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 24 for the available Logic 7 options.)

z Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 135, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they will change to the previous disc in the changer or carousel.

` Transport Controls: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR 135, but they may be programmed for the forward/reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players, and audio or video cassette recorders. (See page 32 for more

mation.)

infor

Stereo Mode Select Button: When the button

is pressed so that

Lower Display Line ¯, the AVR will operate in

the a bypass mode with true, fully analog, two-channel

Numeric Keys r to select a sta-

When the tuner is in use

Tuner Mode Button s& has

AUTO appears in the on-

wer Display Line¯,pressing

(See page 24 for the avail

SURR

DSP

OFF

, these

MANUAL

appears in

left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management, as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed

SURROUND

so that

Display Line

¯,

OFF

appears in the Lo

you may enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass management. Depending on whether your system is configured for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 channels, the next press

CH STEREO

of the button will cause either

7 CH STEREO to appear, and the stereo signal

will be routed to all five (or seven) speaker channels. (See page 24 for more information on stereo playback modes

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select: Press this button to

select a DTS Neo:6 mode.These modes take a twochannel stereo- or matrix surround-encoded source and create a full five-, six- or seven-channel sound field. (See page 24 for the DTS Neo:6 options.)

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or

recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 32 for more information on storing and recalling macros.)

Disc Skip Button: This button has no direct

function for the AVR 135 but is most often used to change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when the remote is programmed for that type of device. (See page 31 for more information on using the remote with products other than the AVR 135.)

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,

press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 135’s memory.When some source devices, such as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are selected using the device

Selectors

these buttons may function as

Chapter Step or Track Advance.

Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect

entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Memory Button: Press this button to enter a

radio station into the AVR 135’s preset memory. First, tune the desired station, and then press this button.

wo underline indicators will flash at the right side of

T the

Upper Display Line ˜, and within five seconds

press the

Numeric Keys r for the preset number

between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station. (See page 26 for more information.)

Prev Ch.:

Delay

Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR 135 when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, pressing the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to change the setting

the delay times are entered by

Set Button p and then using the

Set Button p again to complete the process.

(See page 19 for more information.)

Input

Press the

Speaker Select: Press this button to begin

the process of configuring the AVR 135’s bass management system for use with the type of speakers

wer

used in your system. Once the button has been

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use the

pressed, channel you wish to set up. Press the

Buttons n to select the

Set Button

p and then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press

Button

the

Set

n to normal operation. (See page 17 for more

retur

p twice to exit the settings and

information.)

Spare Button: This button has no direct function

for the AVR 135.

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise

or lower the system volume.

TV/Video Selector: This button does not have a

direct function on the AVR 135, but when used with a compatible VCR, DVD or satellite receiver, pressing this button will switch between the output of the device and the exter

nal video input.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input: Press

this button to select the device connected to the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs f.

(See page 22 for

more information.)

Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence

the AVR 135 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR 135 remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the

Input Selector Button

e to begin the programming process. (See page 30 for more information on programming the remote.)

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

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System Installa

tion

After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the

CD Audio Inputs ™.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and vari-

able audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the

Input Jacks

on the recorder to the

¢. Connect the analog Record/In jacks

Tape Output Jacks £ on

Tape

the AVR 135.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player, advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver, HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the

Digital Audio Inputs

Optical and Coaxial

·c*(. We recommend connecting the coaxial digital audio output of your DVD player to the

Coax 1 Digital Audio Input ·,

since that digital input is assigned to the DVD source by default.

4. Connect the

Outputs

Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio

ﬂ‡ on the rear panel of the

VR 135 to the

matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc

recorder

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base. Connect it to the

Antenna Terminals

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

Connection ¡. The FM antenna may be an

ohm)

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

FM (75-

external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection.

7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs

speakers

§¶•ª to the respective

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, gest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller.

Remember that in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker the cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than 10 feet. We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher, due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection may carry a specific color code

as noted on page 7.

However speakers still use a red terminal for the positive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some may vary from this configuration. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding the speaker’s manufacturer.

e also recommend that the length of cable used

W to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example,

we sug-

multistrand

, many

, or consult

use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 135.

Note that it is not possible to use the AVR 135 in a

7.1-channel configuration. Any source information AVR receives or derives for the surround

that the back left and right channels

Channel Direct Inputs

, e.g. through the

6/8-

f or during 7-channel Stereo processing, is combined and outputted to the single-channel

¶.

Outputs

Surround Back Speaker

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the

∞ to the line-level input of a subwoofer with

Output

Subwoofer

a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with the speaker for connection information.

9. If an external multichannel audio source with 5.1,

6.1, 7.1 outputs such as an external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used, connect the outputs of that device to the

Direct Inputs

6/8-Channel

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.

1. Connect a VCR’s, DVD recorder’s, personal video recorder’s or other video source’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the

Video 1 Audio/Video and/or

S-Video Input Jacks bi on the rear panel. The

Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the recorder should be connected to the and/or S-Video Output Jacks dj on the

Video 1

Audio/Video

135. Although any video device may be connected to these jacks, we recommend connecting your video recorder so that you may take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with video recorder product codes for the

Video 1 device

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter, television set or any other video source to the

and S-Video Input Jacks

ek. Although any video

Video 2

Audio/Video

device may be connected to these jacks, we recommend connecting your cable TV converter or satellite receiver so that you may take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with the product codes of these device types for the

Video 2

device. If your device is capable of switching compo-

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

nent video, we particularly recommend connecting it to

Video 2 Audio Input Jacks k, as the Video 2

the

Component Video inputs

Video 2 device

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a television or other video device to the front-panel

Video 3

Although any video or audio device may be connected to these jacks, we recommend connecting your television so that you may take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with television product codes for the you are only using the television as a display device (i.e., if you receive your television programs through a cable box or satellite receiver), do not connect

TV’s outputs to the

the

Input Jacks

AVR 135.

4. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the

and S-Video Inputs

5. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate

·c*(.

6. Connect the

Output

or S-video input of your television monitor or video projector.

7. If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections, connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the

Video Inputs

nections are used, be made to either the analog or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input

Jacks

8. If another device with component video outputs is available, connect it to the

Video Inputs

device should be made to either the

Inputs Input

9. If the component video inputs are used, connect the

Component Video Monitor Outputs ‚ to

the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device

Audio

and Video Input Jacks ÓÔ.

ÓÔ, or to any other inputs on the

Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs

Video and/or S-Video Monitor

°g jacks on the receiver to the composite

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⁄.

k or any of the Optical or Coaxial

Jacks

·c*(

⁄ are assigned to the

Video 3 device. Important: If

Audio

Video 3

ah.

Even when component video con the audio connections should still

Video 2 Component

The audio connections for this

and Video

DVD Audio/Video

DVD Component

DVD Audio Inputs h

Video 2 Audio

Digital

connected here is selected as the Video 3 input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 3 input. (See page 16 for more information on input configuration.)

Video Connection Notes:

• When the component video jacks are used, the onscreen menus are not visible and you must switch to the standard composite or S-video input on your TV to view them.

The AVR 135 will accept either standard composite,

• S-video or However, it will not convert composite or S signals to component video.

When connecting a video source to the AVR 135,

• you may use either composite, component or S-video, but only one type of video may be connected for each device.

• When more than one video format is used, it is necessary to make a separate connection from the AVR to your video display for each format. For example, if both composite and component sources are connected to the AVR 135, both the composite and component video monitor outputs be connected to the appropriate inputs on your video display.

Y/Pr/Pb component video signals.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with high-current-draw equipment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.

Switched AC Accessory Outlet › will receive

The power only when the unit is on. for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched out-

and cannot be fully tur

lets alone without a remote control command.

The

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ﬁ will

receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet.

wer Cord

AC P

Once the almost ready to enjoy the AVR 135’s incredible power and fidelity!

This is recommended

ned on using the outlet

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°g must

you are

video game or other

If you have a camcorder

10. audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis, connect the

video and digital audio outputs of that device

audio to the

Front-Panel Inputs *(ÓÔ. A device

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Center Front

Speaker

Rear-Wall Mounting

TV or Projection Screen

Right Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

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speakers are used

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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 theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the left front, creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front-channel speakers.

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center channel speaker use and your viewing device, place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV, or in the center behind a perforated front projection screen.

Once the center channel speaker is installed, position the front left and front right speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally, the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 24" above or below the tweeter in the center channel speaker.

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 front speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker. If possible, adjust all loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct. Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth, and sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at the 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 the room, axis from the listening position.

both side surround speakers and a back sur

tem, round speaker are required. The center of the speaker should face into the room.

center and right front speakers. This

you’ll find that it takes some

no morre than 10 degrees off

In a 6.1-channel sys

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 information,

AVR 135 combines the left and right surround

the back channel infor

mation and outputs it as a single

surround back channel.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so they

Actual

A) Front-channel speaker installation with direct-view TV sets or rear-screen projectors

may be placed almost anywhere in a room. placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used. One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room, about six inches from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer at your normal listening position, and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experi-

ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

System 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 system for the type of speakers used in your system, calibrate the output levels, and set the delay times

B) Rear-wall speaker mounting using the positions marked “5.1” is an alternate location for 5.1 systems. When a 6.1 speaker configuration is used, the position 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 mounted as close as possible to the center of the rear

system.

“6.1”

wall for a

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 the rear of the seating area.

If 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 should face the front of the 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

VR 135 for 7.1-channel operation. Do not connect

A more than one speaker to the

Speaker Outputs

¶, as doing so may damage your

Surround Back

speakers, the AVR 135 or both.When 7.1-channel

used by the surround sound processor.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 135 to begin these final adjustments.

1. Make certain that the AC power cord

inserted into an unswitched AC outlet. To maintain

s safety rating, DO NOT replace the

the unit’ power cord with one that has a lower current capacity.

wer Switch

Press the

Main P

1 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the

wer Indica

tor

2 will tur

n amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

Remove the protective plastic film from the front-

3. the film will affect the

panel lens

If left in place

performance of your remote control.

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

y compartment.

the batter

‹ is firmly

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** MASTER MENU **  INPUT SETUP SURROUND SELECT SPEAKER SETUP D

ELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST ADVANCED 

5. Turn the AVR 135 on either by pressing the

Standby/On Switch 2 on the front panel, via the remote by pressing the

Power On Button d, the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors

is tur light for both the

eg on the remote.When the unit

ned on, the entire list of options will briefly

Input Indicators ı and the

Surround Mode Indicators ˘. After a few

seconds, the majority of those indicators will go dark, leaving only the indications for the active surround mode and input illuminated. The

Display Lines ˜¯ will display the unit’s sta-

Power Indicator 2 will turn blue, and

tus, the the accent light inside the

Volume Control Ù

will also light up to remind you that the unit is turned on.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you may find it easier to use the AVR 135’s on-screen display system. These easy-to-read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker, delay, input or digital selection you are making.

To view the on-screen menus, make certain that you have made a connection from the

Monitor Out Jack

°g on the rear panel to the

Video or S-Video

composite or S-video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR 135’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display The on-screen menus are not available when a component video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time.The constant display of a static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently “burned into” the projection tubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type of damage is not

VR 135 warranty and may not be cov

covered by the

ered by the projector/TV set’s warranty.

VR 135 has two on-screen display modes,

The “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configuration 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.

Making Configuration Adjustments

The full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button v. When this button is pressed, the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made from the individual menus.

sources. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input. In addition to the settings listed above, which always vary with the input, you may also choose to set different speaker configurations for size and crossover frequency for each input. In most cases, this is not required, so the factory default is to have these settings remain the same for all inputs. However, should you wish to have

these settings change for any one, or all, inputs, follow the instructions shown on page 19 to select the Independent mode for speaker configuration.

The factor

y default settings for the AVR 135 have all

inputs configured for an analog audio input except for

Figure 1

the DVD input, where the

Input 1

· is the default. The default speaker settings

Coaxial Digital Audio

are for “Large” speakers at the front left/right,“Small”

The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing you to make adjustments directly, by pressing the appropriate buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, to change the digital input for any of the sources, press

Digital Select Button q and then press the

the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to scroll through the list of

options as they appear in the on-screen display or the Upper Display Line ˜.

at all other positions, and the subwoofer on. However, once the DSP processing system is used the first time for any input,

the speaker settings will automatically default to “Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE.” The default setting for all sources using an analog input is the Logic 7 Music mode, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use.When a Dolby Digital 2.0 source is detected, the AVR 135 will automatically add Dolby Pro Logic II

To use the full-OSD menu system, press the

Button

v. When the menu is on the screen, press

⁄/¤

the

Buttons n until the on-screen ›cursor

is next to the item you wish to adjust, and then press the

Set Button p to adjust that item. The menus

will remain on the screen for 20 seconds, and then they will “time-out” and disappear from time-out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds

by going to the the item titled page 29.)

ADVANCED menu,

FULL OSD TIME OUT. (See

OSD

the screen. The

and changing

processing.

Before using the unit, you will probably want to change the settings for most inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs and the surround mode specifics of your home theater system. Remember that since the AVR 135 memorizes these settings for each input independently

, you will need to make these adjustments for each input used. However, once they are made, further adjustment is only required when system components are changed.

When the full-OSD menu system is used, will appear in the Upper Display Line ˜ to remind you that a video display must be used. semi-OSD system is used in conjunction with the discrete configuration buttons, the on-screen display will show the current menu selection. That selection will also be shown in the

wer Display Line¯,depending on which

the

Upper Display Line ˜ or

parameter is being adjusted.

Setting the System Configuration Memory

The AVR 135 features an advanced memory system

OSD ON

When the

To make this process as quick and easy as possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD system with the on-screen menus

and step through each input.

Once you have completed the settings for the first input, many settings may be duplicated for the remaining

. It is also a good idea to set the configuration

inputs data in the order these items are listed in the

TER

y in a prior menu item.

entr

as some settings require a specific

Remember that once the

MAS-

settings are made for one input, they must be made for all other input sources in your system.

that enables you to establish different configurations for the digital input, surround mode, delay times and 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

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