AVR 135 (serv.man3) - Harman Kardon Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 2

Audio Section
Stereo Mode 
Continuous Average Power (FTC)

50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,
@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Six-Channel Surround Modes 
Power per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels:
40 Watts per channel
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:
40 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels:
40 Watts per channel
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level)

200mV/47k ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

100dB

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic I/II 

40dB

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

55dB

DTS

55dB

Frequency Response 

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

10Hz – 130kHz

High Instantaneous 
Current Capability (HCC)

±25 Amps

Transient Intermodulation 
Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

Slew Rate

40V/μsec

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

87.5 –108.0MHz

Usable Sensitivity

IHF 1.3μV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Distortion

Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

Stereo Separation

40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity

±400kHz, 70dB

Image Rejection

80dB

IF Rejection

90dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

520–1720 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

45dB

Usable Sensitivity

Loop 500 μV

Distortion

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

Selectivity

±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format

NTSC

Input Level/Impedance

1Vp-p /75 ohms

Output Level/Impedance

1Vp-p /75 ohms

Video Frequency Response 
(Composite and S-Video)

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response 
(Component Video)      

10Hz–50MHz (–3dB)

General

Power Requirement

AC 120V/60Hz

Power Consumption

65W idle, 540W maximum 
(6 channels driven)

Dimensions (Product)

(Shipping)

Width

17.3 inches (440mm)

21.5 inches (545mm) 

Height

6.6 inches (168mm)

9.9 inches (251mm) 

Depth

15 inches (382mm)

17.9 inches (455mm) 

(Product)

(Shipping)

Weight 

24.4 lb (11.1kg)

29.3 lb (13.3kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of 
Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the Double-D symbol 

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, and is an 
implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AVR 135 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS