Harman-Kardon AVR 135 owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Processor Reset, Symptom Cause Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Unit does not function when Main

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

Power Switch is pushed

 

a live outlet

 

 

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

 

 

 

Display lights, but no sound

• Intermittent input connections

• Make certain that all input and speaker connections

or picture

 

are secure

 

• Mute is on

• Press Mute Button 41

 

• Volume control is down

• Turn up volume control

 

 

 

Unit turns on, but front panel

• Display brightness is turned off

• Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section

display does not light up

 

on page 28 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

No sound from any speaker; light around power switch is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

• Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and

due to possible short

speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service center

due to internal problems

 

No sound from surround or

• Incorrect surround mode

• Select a mode other than Stereo

center speakers

• Input is monaural

• There is no surround information from mono sources

 

• Incorrect configuration

• Check speaker mode configuration

 

• Stereo or Mono program material

• The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

 

 

information from nonencoded programs

 

 

 

Unit does not respond to

• Weak batteries in remote

• Change remote batteries

remote commands

• Wrong device selected

• Press the AVR selector

 

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote

 

 

or connect remote sensor

 

 

 

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

 

 

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

 

 

 

Letters flash in the channel indicator

• Digital audio feed paused

• Resume play for DVD

display and digital audio stops

 

• Check that Digital Input is selected

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 135, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of "Frequently Asked Questions" which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the dis- plays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system’s memory or microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a sys- tem reset may clear the problem.

To clear the AVR 135’s entire system memory includ- ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, press and hold the Tone Mode Button 5 button for three seconds. The unit will turn on automatically.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu- ration settings you have made for speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets. The unit will be returned to the factory presets, and all settings for these items must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center.

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Contents AUDIO/VIDEO Receiver AVRAVR 135 AUDIO/VIDEO Receiver Table of ContentsIntroduction Description and FeaturesModèle pour les Canadien Six channels of high-current amplificationImportant Safety Information Safety Information# % FRONT-PANEL ControlsAuto ST Tuned REAR-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Mute Remote Control FunctionsTo function AVR is still turned onAVR For more information on programming the remote System Installation Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections To the same terminal on both the receiver and the speakerIf another device with component video outputs AC Power ConnectionsSpeaker Selection and Placement System ConfigurationSystem Setup Speaker PlacementUsing the On-Screen Display Selectors egon the remote. When the unitSetting the System Configuration Memory AVR Selector for any of the InputInput Setup Surround SetupSet Button p to enter the new digital input assignment Speaker Setup System Configuration Delay Settings Important Notes Output Level AdjustmentAdditional Input Adjustments Using the Semi-OSD SystemSurround Mode Selection Volume ControlOperation Basic OperationDolby Digital Digital Audio PlaybackDTS Selecting a Digital SourceMode Features Surround Mode ChartSpeaker/Channel Indicators Digital Bitstream IndicationsPCM Playback Indications Tuner Operation When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playingPCM Audio Playback Station SelectionOutput Level Trim Adjustment Memory BackupRecording D F a D E T I M E Advanced FeaturesAt the Advanced Select menu Figure Programming the Remote Programming Device CodesMacro Programming Programmed Device Functions Press the Mute Button 41 to store the TV Power On CommandResetting the Remote Memory Volume Punch-ThroughChannel Control Punch-Through Transport Control Punch-ThroughFunction List OSD FAVManufacturer/Brand Setup Code Table TVLogik Teknika Setup Code Table VCR Samsung SaloraSansui SanyoSetup Code Table CD Setup Code Table DVD Setup Code Table SAT Setup Code Table CBL Setup Code Table TapeSeam RembrantSignature SprucerProcessor Reset Troubleshooting GuideSymptom Cause Solution Amplifier is in protection modeNtsc AVR 135 Technical SpecificationsIndex