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1. Main Power Switch On Standby Button Unless you will not be using the AVR for an extended period of time leave the Main Power Switch set to On When the Main Power switch is turned off any settings you have programmed will be preserved for up to two weeks IMPORTANT NOTE If the PROTECT message ever appears in the Message display turn off the AVR and unplug it Check all speaker wires for a short circuit and wires touching If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Using the On Screen Menu System Although it s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front panel Message display it is easier to use the on screen menu system To access the menu system turn on your TV and select the TV s composite video input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display on page 11 Press the remote control s SETUP button The AVR s on screen display OSD System Setup menu will appear on the TV System Setur i Speaker Setup 2 HDMI Setur 3 Audio Settings 4 Audio Power Control S Speaker On Off The System Setup menu consists of five submenus Speaker Set HDMI Set Parameter Auto Power Control and Speaker On Off Use the Up Down Left Right buttons on the remote to navigate the menu system and press the OK but
2. 9 CO 2 sur em ono GE e C 9 C300 herman kardon AVR Introduction Supplied Accessories Important Safety Information and Place the AVR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use The AVR 700 has been designed for use with 120 volt alternating current AC The AVR 70 and AVR 70C have been designed for use with 220 240 volt AC Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your AVR 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 supplied with your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all 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 your AVR 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
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4. Press the front panel Source Select buttons Directly select any source by pressing its Source Selector button on the remote The AVR selects the analog audio and video inputs assigned to the source and any other settings you made during setup The digital audio inputs are not assigned to any specific sets of analog inputs Once you select a source device you can use the remote control s Audio Input Select DIGITAL button to select the specific audio input connection HDMI coaxial digital optical digital analog that you want to listen to Note You cannot select an audio input connection for the FM AM or USB source buttons The source name the selected audio input and the surround mode will appear on the front panel Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is no picture Check the source selection Check all connections for a loose or incorrect connection Check the video input selection on the TV display device Additional Tips for Troubleshooting HDMI Connections e Turn off all devices including the TV the AVR and any source components Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the AVR and the TV and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last Turn on the devices in this order TV AVR source devices NOTE Depending upon the particular components invo
5. AVR Source Button Analog Audio Connector Video 1 Video 2 Video 2 Digital Audio Input Source Device Connected Connector Used Tape Aux AVR Source Button HDMI Connector HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Digital Audio Input Source Device Connected Connector Used The AVR remote is pre programmed to control a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc or DVD player connected to HDMI 1 AVI O AVI U AVR HDMI devices If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors using those connectors will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals you do not have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via HDMI cables The AVR remote control is pre programmed to control a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc or DVD player when the HDMI 1 Source Selector button is pressed If you have a TV equipped with the HDMI Audio Return Channel function its sound is fed to the AVR via the HDMI Out connector s Audio Return Channel and it will not require additional audio connections to the AVR AVR HDMI Connectors HOM IN HDMI Cable not supplied To HDMI Output HDMI Equipped Source Device Composite video devices You will need to make composite video connections from your source devices that
6. If the AVR does not function correctly after a processor reset contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance To locate an authorized service center visit our Web site at www harmankardon com Memory If the AVR is unplugged or experiences a power outage it will retain your user settings for up to two weeks AVR UO0 AVR 0 AVR 706 Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on Cause No AC power Troubleshooting Solution Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC power outlet Check if the AC outlet is switch controlled Front panel Message display lights but there s no sound or picture Intermittent input connection Mute is on Volume control is turned down Secure all input and speaker connections Press Mute button Turn up Volume control No sound from any speaker Speakers set to Off in System Setup menu Set speakers to in System Setup menu See Additional Setup Menu Items Speaker On Off on page 15 for more information No sound from any speaker PROTECT message appears on Message display Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short circuit Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVR connections for crossed wires Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from center or surround spea
7. ZOG Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically Press the Sleep button on the remote and the time until turn off will be displayed on the front panel Message display The available settings are 30 min 60 min 90 min and OFF When the sleep timer has been set a small crescent moon icon will appear on the front panel display If you press the Sleep button after the timer has been set the remaining play time will be displayed Press the Sleep button again to change the play time Processor Reset If the AVR behaves erratically after a power surge first turn off the front panel Main Power switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes Plug the cord back in and turn the AVR on If this procedure doesn t help reset the AVR s processor as described below NOTE Resetting the processor will erase all user configurations including speaker and level settings and tuner presets After a reset reenter all of these settings from your notes in the Appendix worksheets 18 Advanced Functions continued To reset the AVR s processor 1 Press the front panel Standby On switch to place the unit in the Standby mode the Standby Indicator LED will turn amber 2 Press and hold the front panel Standby and Memory Folder buttons until the RESET message appears on the front panel Message display 3 Press the Memory Folder button again to reset the AVR s processor
8. 1 Unscrew Cap 2 Insert Bare Wire Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap as shown below A Tighten Cap B Insert Banana Connector into Hole in Cap a Always connect the colored terminal on the AVR to the terminal on the speaker usually red and the black terminal on the AVR to the 5 terminal on the speaker usually black IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your AVR or amplifier Types of Home Theater System Connections Subwoofer Connections The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low bass frequencies which require more power To obtain the best results most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifiers Use a single RCA audio cable not included to make a line level non amplified connection from the AVR s Subwoofer connector to a corresponding input jack on the subwoofer ie Although the AVR s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full range analog audio jack it is filtered so that only the low frequencies pass through it Don t connect this output to any device other than a subwoofer Source Device Connections Audio and video signals originate in source devices components where a playback signal originates such as your Blu ray Disc or DVD player CD
9. 80 SPEAKERS Connect Your Subwoofer Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR s Subwoofer Out connector to your subwoofer Consult your subwoofer s user manual for specific information about making connections to it Powered Subwoofer Single RCA Audio Cable not supplied AVR Subwoofer Connector Making Connections Connect Your TV or Video Display HDMI Monitor Out connector If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have HDMI or component video source devices use an HDMI cable not included to connect your TV to the AVR s HDMI Monitor Out connector It will provide the best possible picture quality TV HDMI OUT ARC Q HDMI Cable AVR HDMI not supplied Monitor Out Connector Composite Video Monitor Out connector If your TV does not have an HDMI connector or if your TV does have an HDMI connector but you are connecting some source devices with only composite video connectors use a composite video cable not included to connect the AVR s Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV s composite video connector IMPORTANT The AVR s on screen display 050 only appears through the Composite Monitor Out connector If you want to use the AVR s OSD menus you need to connect its Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV even if you are not connecting any composite video source de
10. Down Buttons Number Buttons Memory Button Preset Station Up Down Buttons Display Dim Button Sleep Clear Button Repeat Random Button Track Skip Up Down Buttons Transport Control Buttons harman kardon AVR AVR 00 AVR 0 AVR 706 Remote Control Functions continued In addition to controlling the AVR the AVR remote can also control a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc or DVD player that is connected to the HDMI 1 connector The remote control buttons will have different functions depending on if the remote is controlling the AVR or a Blu ray Disc or DVD player Appendix A5 Remote Control Function List on page 25 provides a list of the different remote control button functions when controlling a Blu ray Disc or DVD player IR Transmitter lens As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens Power On Off buttons Press these buttons to turn the AVR on and off The Main Power Switch on the AVR s front panel must be on for these buttons to turn the AVR on and off Mute button Press this button to mute the AVR s speaker output connectors and Headphone jack To restore the sound press this button or adjust the volume AVR button Press this button to switch the remote s control mode to operate the AVR Pressing this button when the AVR is in the Standby mode will turn it on Source Selector buttons Press one of these buttons to select
11. USB Standard A cable to this port Volume control Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume Video 3 Audio and Video Input connectors Connect an auxiliary audio video source component that will be used only temporarily such as a camcorder portable music player or game console here AVR 00 AVR 0 AVR 0C Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Connectors Digital Audio HDMI Composite Video AC Input Connectors Connectors Connectors Connector 5 ll CAUTION 1 D COAX1 omi N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK nomi UMS AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN 1 VIDEO 1 vbo VIDEO dio EET 19 SOIC 9 ANTENNA Subwoofer Connector Radio Antenna Connectors Analog Audio Connectors Radio Antenna connectors Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception See Connect the Radio Antennas on page 13 for more information Digital Audio connectors If your non HDMI source devices have digital outputs connect them to the AVR s digital audio connectors See Connect Your Source Devices on page 11 for more information Analog Audio connectors Use the AVR s Analog Audio connectors for source devices that don t have HDMI or digital audio connecto
12. back to showing the currently active source Test Tone sequence button Press this button to activate the test tone for calibrating channel volume levels by ear System Remote Control Functions continued Audio Input Select button Press this button to select the specific digital audio input or analog audio input to which the current source is connected Each press of the button advances through the following inputs Optical Digital 1 Optical Digital 2 Coaxial Digital HDMI for HDMI 1 HDMI 3 only and Analog This button does not function for the AM FM and USB sources Setup Menu button Press this button to activate the setup menus See Set Up the AVR on page 14 for more information OK button This button is used to select items from the menu system Back button When you re using the setup menus press this button to return to the previous menu screen Channel Level button Press this button to activate the individual channel level adjustment It lets you easily change the channel balance while you re listening to suit different programs or seating arrangements See Set Up the AVR on page 14 for more information Left Right Up Down buttons These buttons are used to navigate the menu system Number buttons Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio station frequencies or to select station presets Memory button To save the currently tuned radio station as a preset press this button then a Number button Tuni
13. distribution of the sound Surround Modes There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to distribute the individual channel information to the surround sound system s speakers A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to recreate the way we hear sounds in the real world resulting in a rich variety of options Several companies have developed different surround sound technologies all of which can be accurately reproduced by your AVR Dolby Laboratories Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic ll Dolby Pro Logic e DTS DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS 96 24 DTS Neo 6 HARMAN International Analog Surround Modes Theater Hall Stadium Club Arena Stereo Modes 2 channel stereo and 5 channel stereo Appendix Table A4 on page 22 contains detailed explanations of the different surround sound options available on your AVR Digital surround sound modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS systems are available only with specially encoded programs such as those available via HDTV DVD and Blu ray Disc media and digital cable or satellite television Other surround modes may be used with digital and analog signals to create a different surround presentation or to use a different number of speakers Surround mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system the programs you are watching or listening to and your p
14. five discrete main channels plus an LFE channel Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS ES Matrix played as 5 1 DTS ES Discrete played as 5 1 DTS HD DTS HD is a high definition audio format that complements the high definition video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is transmitted using a DTS core with high resolution extensions Even when only DTS 5 1 surround sound is desired or available if the multizone system is in use the higher capacity of high resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD Video discs Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD modes delivered via HDMI connection DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio technology delivers bit for bit reproductions of studio master recordings for an incredibly accurate performance Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD Master Audio technology delivered via HDMI connection 22 AVR UO0 AVR 0 AVR 706 Appendix Table A4 Surround Modes cont Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix DTS Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents a m
15. jack or vice versa o9 10 Types of Home Theater System Connections continued Radio Connections Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas The FM antenna uses a 75 ohm F connector D The AM antenna connector uses spring clip terminals After assembling the antenna as shown below press the levers to open the connectors insert the bare wires into the openings and release the levers to secure the wires 0 The AVR can play audio files from USB device inserted into the USB port Insert the device into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port You may insert or remove the device at any time there is no installation or ejection procedure USB Port IMPORTANT Do not connect a PC or other USB host controller to the AVR s USB port or you may damage both the AVR and the other device AVR 00 AVR 0 AVR 0C Making Connections CAUTION Before making any connections to the AVR ensure that the AVR s AC power cord is unplugged from the AVR and the AC outlet Making connections with the AVR plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers Connect Your Speakers After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers on page 8 connect each speaker to its color coded terminal on the AVR as explained in Speaker Connections on page 9 Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration CENTER 69
16. listen to both music and films with strong bass content and find a middle ground volume level that works for both f your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet you may want to place it in a different location Placing the subwoofer in a corner will always tend to increase its bass output while placing it away from any walls or corners will always tend to lessen its bass output 13 When you re finished record the settings in Table A3 of the Appendix on page 21 then press the remote s SETUP button to turn off the on screen menus Additional Setup Menu Items You can also adjust the following settings HDMI Set Selecting ARC CEC On will send audio from the TV to the AVR via the HDMI Audio Return Channel ARC connection which is in the HDMI cable connecting the AVR to the TV This way whenever you re watching a source that is connected directly to your TV such as an Internet connection you can listen to the sound through the AVR by selecting TV as the AVR source device Selecting On also allows the communication of control information among the HDMI devices in your system CEC Audio Settings Selecting Audio Settings allows you to adjust the following audio settings e Night Mode works with specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts compressing the audio so that louder passages are reduced in volume to avoid disturbing others while dialogue remains intelligible Press the left right arrow buttons to advan
17. ohms Output level impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video frequency response composite video 10Hz 8MHz 3dB HDMI With 3D and Deep Color Input sensitivity impedance 200mV 47k ohms Signal to noise ratio IHF A 95dB Surround system adjacent channel separation Dolby Pro Logic PLII 40dB Dolby Digital 55dB DTS 55dB Frequency response 10Hz 100kHz High instantaneous current capability HCC 25 amps General Specifications FM Tuner Section Frequency range 87 5 108 0MHz Usable sensitivity IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf Power requirement 120V AC 60Hz AVR 700 220V AC 50Hz AVR 70 230V AC 50Hz AVR 70C Power consumption 0 5W standby 280W maximum Dimensions W x H x D 17 5 16 x 4 5 16 x 13 440mm x 125mm x 330mm Weight 20 Ib 9 1kg Signal to noise ratio mono stereo 65dB 62dB Distortion mono stereo 0 2 0 3 Stereo separation 35dB 1kHz Image rejection 80dB IF rejection 80dB AM Tuner Section Frequency range 520 1720kHz Signal to noise ratio 45dB Usable sensitivity loop 500uV Selectivity 10kHz 30dB 20 AVR UO0 AVR 0 AVR 706 Appendix Default settings worksheets remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR Source Audio Connections Appendix Video Connections VCR DVR PVR or other audio video reco
18. product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your warranty If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding AVR 700 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 charges Section 810 of the United States National Electrical Code 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 NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Place the AVR Place the AVR on a firm and level surface Be certain that the surface and any mounting hardware can support the AVR s weight Provide proper space above and below the AVR for ventilation Re
19. source devices that do not have HDMI or digital audio connectors If you re connecting video sources to the Video 1 Video 2 or Video 3 audio inputs you must also connect the source device s composite video output to the corresponding composite video connector AVR Analog Audio Connectors r Stereo Audio Cable not supplied To Stereo Analog Audio Output Analog Source Device AVR 00 AVR 0 AVR 0C Audio recorders Connect an analog audio recorder s inputs to the AVR s analog audio Tape Out connectors You can record any analog audio input signal except for the Tape 1 input AVR Analog Audio Recorder Connectors Stereo Audio Cable not supplied To Stereo Analog Y Y Record Inputs Analog Recording Device Video recorders Connect an analog video recorder s video input connector to the AVR s Video 1 Out Composite Video connector and its audio input connectors to the AVR s Video 1 Out Analog Audio connectors You can record the Video 2 or Video 3 composite video input signals AVR Analog Audio Connectors AVR Composite Video Connectors 9 _ Analog Audio Video Cable not supplied To Analog Audio D Video Record Inputs Analog Video Recording Device Connect the Radio Antennas e Connect the suppl
20. 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il Mode Group Analog decoder that derives five full range discrete main audio channels from matrix surround encoded or 2 channel analog sources Four variants are available See below Dolby Pro Logic Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic that is optimized for movie and television programs Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic that is optimized for music selections Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions Center Width adjusts width of vocal soundstage Dimension adjusts depth of soundstage Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel e Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Variant of Dolby Pro Logic Il that emphasizes use of the surround channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Dolby Pro Logic DTS Digital Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels Using a different encoding decoding method from Dolby Digital DTS Digital also provides up to
21. AVR 70 0C Audio video receiver m narman karaon harman kardon by HARMAN ANI O AVI 70 ZOG INTRODUCTION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PLACE THE AVR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONNECTORS SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM MULTICHANNEL AUDIO SURROUND MODES PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS PLACING THE LEFT CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS PLACING THE SUBWOOFER TYPES OF HOME THEATER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS SOURCE DEVICE CONNECTIONS VIDEO CONNECTIONS RADIO CONNECTIONS USB PORT MAKING CONNECTIONS CONNECT YOUR SPEAKERS CONNECT YOUR SUBWOOFER CONNECT YOUR TV OR VIDEO DISPLAY CONNECT YOUR SOURCE DEVICES CONNECT THE RADIO ANTENNAS CONNECT TO AC POWER INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL SET UP THE AVR TURN ON THE AVR USING THE ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS ADDITIONAL SETUP MENU ITEMS Table of Contents OPERATING YOUR AVR CONTROLLING THE VOLUME MUTING THE SOUND LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES SELECTING A SOURCE VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS LISTENING TO FM AND AM RADIO LISTENING TO MEDIA ON A USB DEVICE SELECTING A SURROUND MODE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND ADJUSTING THE CHANNEL VOLUMES RECORDING SLEEP TIMER PROCESSOR RESET MEMORY TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX AVR 00 AVR 0 AVR 0C
22. Introduction Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product For more than fifty years the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment using leading edge technology to achieve premium performance Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver a single component designed to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance Over the years Harman Kardon products have become easier to use while offering more features and sounding better than ever The AVR 70 AVR 700 and AVR 70C 5 1 channel digital audio video receivers AVRs continue this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet and a wealth of listening and viewing options To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new AVR please read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer or visit our Web site at www harmankardon com Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with your AVR If any of these items are missing please contact your Harman Kardon dealer or Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardon com R remote control AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Three AAA batteries AC power cord ISTUMNG PRESET
23. On Power On Power On 33 1 1 1 02 Power Off Power Off Power Off 34 2 2 2 03 Mute Mute Mute 35 3 3 3 04 AVR AVR Select AVR Select 36 4 4 4 05 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select 37 5 5 5 06 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select 38 6 6 6 07 HDMI 3 HDMI 3 Select HDMI 3 Select 39 7 7 7 08 USB USB Select USB Select 40 8 8 8 09 VID 1 Video 1 Select Video 2 Select 41 9 9 8 10 VID2 Video 2 Select Video 2 Select 42 0 0 0 11 VID 3 Video 3 Select Video 3 Select 43 MEMORY Preset Memory Find 12 AM FM Radio Select Radio Select 44 Tuning Down Tuning Down Program Red BD 13 TV HDMI ARC Select HDMI ARC Select 45 Tuning Up Tuning Up Bookmark Green BD 14 AUX Aux Stereo Mode Select 46 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Thumbnail Yellow BD 15 Tape Tape Select Tape Select 47 Preset Up Preset Tune Down Zoom Blue BD 16 SURR Surr Mode Select Surr Mode Select 48 SLEEP CLEAR Sleep Timer Clear 17 STEREO Stereo Mode Select Stereo Mode Select 49 Dim Display Dimmer Display Dimmer 18 TONE Tone Controls Home BD 50 Repeat Random USB Repeat Ramdon Repeat 19 VOL Volume Up Volume Up 51 Skip Down Previous 20 SURR Surr Mode Select Surr Mode Select 52 Skip Up Next 21 DISPLAY Display Mode Select Display Mode Select 53 Reverse 4 m Reverse Search 22 TEST Test Tone On Off Pop Up Menu 54 Play lt gt Play Reverse 23 VOL Volume Down Volume Down 55 Forward gt gt SEE Forward Search 24 DIGITAL Input Type Select Options Menu 56 Open Close Open C
24. ZOG Table A4 Surround Modes Surround Mode Dolby Digital Description Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low frequency effects LFE channel Appendix Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX played as 5 1 Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical connection Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the Internet all with enhanced audio quality Source material may be delivered via an HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via coaxial or optical digital audio Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection source device decodes to Dolby Digital when a coaxial or optical connection is used Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of Lossless audio the same format used on DVD Audio discs Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital such as night mode settings while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of studio master recordings Blu ray Disc or HD DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD delivered via HDMI Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1
25. a source device This action will also turn on the AVR and switch the AVR to the selected input Pressing the TV Source Selector button plays the sound from the HDMI Audio Return Channel so you can listen to sources connected directly to the TV or to the TV itself through the AVR See Additional Setup Menu Items HDMI Set on page 15 for more information The first press of the Radio Source Selector button switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM or FM Successive presses cycle through AM FM stereo and FM mono Stereo Mode button Press this button to switch to the stereo listening mode Tone Controls button Press this button to activate or bypass the bass and treble controls When the tone controls are set to use the up down left and right arrow buttons to vary the tone quality by adjusting the bass and treble Surround Mode Select buttons Press these buttons to select a surround listening mode Surround mode availability depends on the nature of the source input signal digital versus analog and the number of channels encoded within the signal See Selecting a Surround Mode and Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 17 for more information Volume Up Down buttons Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume Display Mode button Press this button to display the active surround mode and current volume control setting on the AVR s Message Display After five seconds the display will revert
26. al mode Dolby Digital Plus Theater Hall Stadium Club Arena and 5 Ch Stereo Dolby Digital are also available for 5 1 channel programs 7 1 channel 5 1 channel Dolby Digital 2 0 channel Dolby Pro Logic Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Dolby Pro Logic DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS 96 24 Corresponding DTS Mode Theater Hall Stadium Club Arena and 5 Ch Stereo are also available for 5 1 channel programs PCM 2 channel Analog 2 channel Dolby Pro Logic Movie Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro Logic Game Dolby Pro Logic DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Theater Hall Stadium Club Arena 5 Ch Stereo MP3 WMA Dolby Pro Logic Movie Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro Logic Game Dolby Pro Logic DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Theater Hall Stadium Club Arena 5 Ch Stereo When in doubt check the broadcast or the jacket of your disc for more information on which surround modes are available Usually nonessential sections of a disc such as trailers extra materials or the disc menu are available only in Dolby Digital 2 0 2 channel or PCM 2 channel mode Look for an audio setup section in the disc s menu Also make sure your disc player s audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than 2 channel PCM Stop play and check the player s output setting Adjusting the Channel Volumes In addition to using the AVR s built in test no
27. atrix encoded surround presentation DTS Neo 6 Cinema Delivers an enhanced 5 1 channel surround sound experience for movies Analog two channel AM FM radio e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Analog two channel AM FM radio PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Analog two channel AM FM radio PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Analog two channel AM FM radio e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Analog two channel AM FM radio PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA e Analog two channel AM FM radio e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Analog two channel AM FM radio PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Analog two channel DTS Neo 6 Music Delivers an enhanced 5 1 channel surround sound experience for music Theater Creates the effect of being in a large movie theater Works well with movies Hall Creates the ambience of a concert hall Good when listening to classical music sources such as orchestral music chamber music or instrumental soloists Stadium Creates an expansive soundfield as heard in stadiums Good for watching sporting events like baseball or soccer Club Creates the ambience of a club with a low ceiling and hard wall surfaces Good for listening to jazz or other intimate musical ensembles Arena Creates a dynamic and broad soundspace that h
28. ce through the following DRC Dynamic Range Control settings Off No compression is applied Loud passages in the program remain as they were recorded Mid Loud passages in the program are reduced moderately in volume Max Loud passages in the program are reduced more in volume Auto Automatically compresses the audio a specific amount in response to instructions encoded in the Dolby Digital program PLII Music Additional adjustments are avalable that allow you to fine tune the Dolby Pro Logic Music surround mode s performance for your listening room and personal taste Panorama With the Panorama mode turned on some of the sound from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers creating an enveloping wraparound effect Each press of the left or right arrow buttons toggles the setting On or Off Center Width This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers A lower number focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel Higher numbers up to 7 broaden the vocal soundstage Use the left right arrow buttons to adjust this setting Dimension This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation allowing you to move the sound toward the front or rear of the room The setting of 0 is a neutral default settings move the sound toward the front of the room while settings move the sound toward the rear Use the left right arrow buttons to adjust it See A
29. ch surround speaker facing the opposite side front speaker You should place the surround speakers 2 feet 6 feet 0 6m 1 8m higher than the listener s ears Placing the Subwoofer Because a room s shape and volume can have a dramatic effect on a subwoofer s performance it is best to experiment with placement so that you will find the location that produces the best results in your particular listening room With that in mind these rules will help you get started Placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in the room Placing the subwoofer in a corner generally will maximize the amount of bass in the room n many rooms placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right speakers can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that of the left and right speakers some rooms the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer behind the listening position A good way to determine the best location for the subwoofer is by temporarily placing it in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing putting your ears where the subwoofer would be placed and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location AVR 00 AVR 0 AVR 0C Types of Home Theater System Connections Ther
30. commended clearance distances are 30cm above the unit 10cm behind the unit and 20cm on each side of the unit f you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area provide cooling air within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly over them Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations in extremely hot or cold locations in areas near heaters or heat registers or in direct sunlight AVI O AVI U AVR Front Panel Controls IR Sensor Standby Indicator AVR Message Display Front Panel Controls Power On Indicator inside Volume Control ring Volume Control Memory Folder Button A AM FM SurrSelect Stereo Tuning Preset Source Power karen E UB Video 5V 500mA 77 L Audio R Main Power On Standby Surround Mode AM FM Source Select USB Video 3 Switch Switch Select Buttons Button Buttons Port Audio and Video Input Connectors Stereo Mode Tuning Up Down Preset Selector Headphone Button Button Buttons Connector Main Power switch This mechanical switch turns the AVR s power supply on or off It is usual
31. ct Speaker Settings The Speaker Settings menu will appear la Speaker Settings Front LARGE gt Center LARGE 1 Surround L R I LARGE 1 Subwoofer I YES 1 5 Use the remote s left and right arrow buttons to select OFF SMALL or LARGE for the Front Center and Surround speaker positions depending on the speakers you have connected to the receiver OFF Select this setting if you have not connected a speaker in that position not available for the Front speakers SMALL Select this setting if the speaker is not capable of producing clean deep bass energy at output levels that match those produced by a powered subwoofer All bass below the crossover frequency see Step 6 below in that channel is removed from that speaker and is sent to the subwoofer or to the Front speakers if Subwoofer is set to NO Most speakers unless they are large and powerful should be considered SMALL LARGE Select this setting if the speaker is capable of producing clean deep bass energy at output levels that match those produced by a powered subwoofer All bass in that channel is sent to that speaker NOTE If your system has a subwoofer and you set the Front speakers to LARGE the subwoofer may not output audio except for Dolby Digital and DTS encoded program material that contains LFE channel information If you set your Front speakers to LARGE and you want your subwoofer to reproduce bass from all program material set the Sub
32. do not have HDMI connectors You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to the AVR AVR Component Video Connectors Composite Video Cable not supplied 9 i To Composite Y Video Output 99 Composite Video Equipped Source Device 12 Making Connections continued Optical digital audio devices If your source devices have optical digital outputs connect them to the AVR s Optical Digital Audio connectors NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device AVR Digital Audio Connectors DIGITALIN coax om om GP ac WO Optical Digital Audio Cable not supplied To Optical Digital Y Audio Output 99 Optical Equipped Source Device Coaxial digital audio devices If your source devices have coaxial digital outputs connect them to the AVR s Coaxial Digital Audio connectors NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device AVR Digital Audio Connectors DIGITALIN 1 OPTI 2 9 OO Coaxial Digital Audio Cable not supplied i To Coaxial Digitial Audio Output 00 Coaxial Digital Equipped Source Device Analog audio devices Make analog audio connections from your
33. e PROTECT message ever appears on the Message Display turn off the AVR and unplug it from the AC outlet Check all speaker wires for a possible short circuit the and conductors touching each other or both touching the same piece of metal If a short circuit is not found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Preset Selector buttons When the radio is in use press these buttons to cycle through your preset radio stations See Listening to FM and AM Radio on page 16 for more information NOTE When you re listening to files on a USB device the Tuning Up Down buttons and the Preset Selector buttons serve as the USB device s transport control buttons See Playing Files on a USB Device on page 16 for more information Source Select buttons Press these buttons to select the active source device Memory Folder button When the radio is in use press this button to set the current Station as a preset See Listening to FM and AM Radio on page 16 for more information When a USB device is the active source deivce press this button to display the contents of the current folder or to display all of the folders in the current directory level See Playing files on a USB Device on page 16 for more information Headphone connector Connect a 1 4 stereo headphone plug to this jack for private listening USB Port Insert a flash drive or HDD disk drive with a
34. e are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your speakers your TV or video display and your source devices The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA color coding standard Connection Color Guide Table Analog Audio Connection Color Front Left Right White Red Center Green Surround Left Right Blue Gray Subwoofer Purple Digital Audio Connection Color Coaxial input or output Orange Optical Input Black Analog Video Connection Color Composite Video Yellow Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker Each cable contains two wire conductors or leads that are differentiated in some way such as with colors or stripes The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity without which your system s low frequency performance can suffer Each speaker is connected to the AVR s speaker output terminals using two wires one positive and one negative Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker which is usually colored red to the positive terminal on the AVR which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table above The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black Your AVR uses binding post speaker terminals that can accept bare wire cables or banana plugs Bare wire cables are installed as shown below u 3 Tighten Cap
35. e right channel red These two connectors are attached to each other SN For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs you may make both connections The analog connections also feed the Analog Record Output connectors You may record materials from Blu ray Disc recordings DVDs or other copy protected sources using only analog connections Remember to comply with all copyright laws if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use Video Connections Many source devices output both audio and video signals e g Blu ray Disc DVD player cable television box HDTV tuner satellite box VCR DVR In addition to an audio connection as described above make a video connection for each of these source devices Make only one type of video connection for each device Digital Video Connections If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR s HDMI input connectors you have automatically made a video connection for that device since the HDMI cable carries both digital audio and digital video signals Analog Video Connections Composite Video Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available Both the chrominance color and the luminance intensity components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable The jack is usually color coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio
36. e surround modes Digital Audio Signals Digital audio signals offer greater flexibility and capacity than analog signals and allow the encoding of up to 5 1 channels of discrete channel information directly into the signal The result is improved sound quality and startling directionality since each channel s information is transmitted independently of the other channels High resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion free especially in the high frequencies Digital surround sound formats include Dolby Digital 2 0 two channels only Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS HD High Resolution Audio 7 1 DTS HD Master Audio 7 1 DTS 5 1 DTS 96 24 5 1 2 channel PCM modes in 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 1kHz 96kHz or 176 4kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM Your AVR will downmix the discrete surround back channel information in 6 1 channel and 7 1 channel recordings into your system s surround left and surround right channels Operating Your AVR continued and Advanced Functions Surround Mode Selection Surround mode selection depends upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well as your personal taste Although there is never a time when all of the AVR s surround modes are available the table below indicates which surround modes are available for a given input Input Signal Format Available Surround Modes Dolby True HD Corresponding Dolby True HD or Dolby Digit
37. ecommended Variable bit rates VBR are playable but playing time may be displayed incorrectly Files must have a mp3 file extension WMA Bit rates of 64kbps or higher NOTE Bit rates of 80kbps and 256kbps are not compatible Files must have a wma file extension A maximum number of 65 536 folders and files can be supported Playing files on a USB device 1 Insert the USB drive into the AVR s front panel USB port IMPORTANT Do not connect a personal computer or peripheral to the USB port USB hubs are not supported 2 Select USB as the source device USB will appear on the front panel display and after the AVR loads the contents of the current folder the USB playback screen will appear on the OSD File Playback Type Repeat Mode Rine Beanwater Junction Jusalbandi Misht Crazv Song Title Artist Name Album Title zoBKbPS Data Rate Elapsed Time Use the remote s Transport Control buttons to control playback To browse the contents of the current folder press the remote s BACK button The USB folder screen will appear on the OSD for 20 seconds USB OOS solo Ants Ate My Silkworms mea 1 Night Crazv mP3 IBeanwater Junction Part 1 Marmishun Jim 1 Successfully Assimilated P The Lost Transit Center mp Successfully Assimilated P Beanwater Junction Part Z1 ENTER whNext Use the remote s up down and OK button
38. eightens the impact of film soundtracks and musical performances 5 Channel Stereo Useful for parties the left and right channel information is played through both the front and surround speakers on each side while the center speaker plays a summed mono mix Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz e MP3 WMA Analog two channel DSP downmix available for multichannel 2 Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2 channel signal or a downmix of a multichannel signal The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz e MP3 WMA 23 AVI O AVI U AVR Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List Do amp G 5 C8 CP 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 19 SURR STEREO VOL 45 46 SLEEP REPEATIRANDOM 66 57 58 harman kardon AVR Appendix AVR 00 AVR 0 AVR 0C Table A5 Remote Control Function List Appendix No Button Name AVR Function Blu ray DVD No Button Name AVR Function Blu ray DVD 01 Power
39. ersonal tastes 8 Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for your system s speakers according to their manufacturer s directions and the layout of your listening room Use the illustration below as a guide for 5 1 channel systems To create the most realistic surround sound environment possible you should place your speakers in a circle with the listening position at its center You should angle each speaker so it directly faces the listening position Use the diagram below as a guide SUB Placing the Left Center and Right Speakers Place the center speaker either on top of below or mounted on the wall above or below the TV or video display screen Place the front left and right speakers along the circle about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener Place the front left front right and center speakers at the same height preferably at about the same height as the listener s ears The center speaker should be no more than 2 feet 0 6m above or below the left right speakers If you re using only two speakers with your AVR place them in the front left and front right positions Placing the Surround Speakers You should place the left and right surround speakers approximately 110 degrees from the center speaker slightly behind and angled toward the listener Alternatively you can place them behind the listener with ea
40. ied FM antenna to the AVR s FM 75Q Radio Antenna connector For the best reception extend the FM antenna as far as possible Bend and fold the base of the supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna wires to the AVR s AM and Gnd connectors Rotate the antenna as necessary to minimize background noise AVR Antenna Connectors FM Antenna supplied gt w ff gt N BPN 5 supplied NS ANTENNA AM Antenna Bend and fold base Making Connections continued Connect to AC Power Connect the AC power cord to the AVR s AC Input connector and then to a working AC power outlet AVR AC Input Connector up AC Power iu Outlet Power Cord supplied Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control s battery cover insert the three supplied AAA batteries as shown in the illustration and replace the battery cover 10 D D NOTE Remove the protective plastic from the AVR s front panel to keep it from reducing the remote control s effectiveness AVI O AVI U AVR Set Up the AVR Turn On the AVR 1 Set the front panel Main Power switch to On The front panel Standby indicator will glow amber 2 Press the front panel On Standby switch Standby Indicator 0 8
41. igital audio connection is not required The AVR s HDMI Monitor Output connector contains an Audio Return Channel ARC that carries a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV such as an Internet connection without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR The ARC signal is active when the TV source is selected See Additional Setup Menu Items on page 15 for more information The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug in see illustration below and HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet 3m If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP compliant use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included and make a separate audio connection Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color coded orange Although they look like standard RCA type analog jacks you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa lt i AVI O AVI U AVR Digital Audio Connections Optical Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust The shutter opens as the cable is inserted Optical input connectors are color coded using a black shutter L Analog Audio Connections Two channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable with one connector for the left channel white and one for th
42. ise to configure the AVR for your speakers as explained in Configure the AVR for Your Speakers you can also adjust the volume of any channel at any time to compensate for individual program sources or your personal taste 1 Press the remote s Channel Level button The Message Display will show the left channel volume level 2 Use the remote s up and down arrow buttons to display the channel you want to adjust 3 Use the remote s left and right arrow buttons to adjust the channel s volume Press the BACK button when you re finished Recording Two channel analog audio signals as well as composite video signals are normally available at the appropriate recording output connectors To make a recording connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate AVR output connectors as described in the Making Connections section insert blank media in the recorder and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing Refer to the recording device s instructions for complete information about making recordings NOTES 1 The AVR does not convert digital signals to analog Only devices connected to the analog audio and composite video input connections can be recorded 2 HDMI video sources are not available for recording 3 Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you record Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by law ANI O AVI 70
43. kers Incorrect surround mode Program material is monophonic Incorrect speaker configuration Program material is stereo Select a surround mode other than stereo Mono programs contain no surround information Check the speaker configuration in the setup menu The surround decoder may not create center or surround channel information from nonencoded stereo programs Unit does not respond to remote control commands Weak batteries in remote AVR not selected Remote sensor is obscured Change batteries in remote Press the Setup AVR button Ensure that the AVR s front panel remote sensor is in the line of sight of the remote Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference Move the AVR or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and 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 www harmankardon com O AVI U AVR UC Specifications Audio Section Multichannel power 75W per channel two channels driven 6 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 196 THD 100W per channel two channels driven 6 ohms 1kHz 196 THD Video Section Television format Specifications NTSC AVR 700 PAL AVR 70 AVR 70C Input level impedance 1Vp p 75
44. l describe some of the more advanced adjustments available to you Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals can be encoded in a variety of formats that affect not only the quality of the sound but also the number of speaker channels and the surround mode You may also manually select a different surround mode when available Analog Audio Signals Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels left and right Your AVR offers several options for analog playback Stereo When you want conventional 2 channel playback press the STEREO button Sound will be output from the front left and right speakers 5 Ch Stereo When you want to hear stereo sound through all of the system s speakers such as during a party select 5CH STEREO via the Surround Mode Select buttons This plays the left channel signal through the front left and surround left speakers the right channel signal through the front right and surround right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker Analog Surround Modes Your AVR is able to process 2 channel audio signals to produce multi channel surround sound even when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording Among the available modes are Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Logic DTS Neo 6 Theater Hall Stadium Club and Arena modes Use the Surround Mode Select buttons to select one of these modes See Table A5 in the Appendix on page 25 for breif explanations of each of thes
45. lose 25 SETUP Setup Menu On Off Settings BD Setup DVD 57 Stop Stop 26 Up Move Adust Up Up 58 Pause Pause 27 Left Move Adjust Left Left 28 OK OK Enter 29 Right Move Adjust Right Right 30 Down Move Adjust Down Down 31 BACK Previous Menu Exit BD 32 CHANNEL Channel Level Adjust Top Menu Display BD 25 mv litis HARMAN HARMAN International Industries Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 2012 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby the double D symbol and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MLP Lossless is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS HD the Symbol amp DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries
46. lved the complexity of the required communication between HDMI components may cause delays of up to a minute in the completion of some actions such as input switching or switching between SD and HD channels Listening to FM and AM Radio Select the AM FM source Use the Tuning Up Down buttons to tune a station which will be shown on the front panel display and the TV screen 16 Operating Your AVR In the FM Stereo mode the radio uses automatic tuning meaning each press of the Tuning Up Down buttons scans until a station with acceptable signal strength is found In the FM Mono mode the radio uses manual tuning in which each press of a Tuning button Steps through a single frequency increment Using the FM Mono mode may improve the reception of weaker stations Preset Stations A total of 30 stations AM and FM combined may be stored as presets When the desired station has been tuned in press the Memory button and the preset number will flash on the front panel Message display Use the remote s Number buttons to enter the desired preset number To tune a preset station press the Preset Up Down buttons or enter the preset number using the remote s Number buttons Listening to Media on a USB Device Your AVR is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 media in the FAT 16 or FAT 32 file format and is compatible with the following MP3 and WMA media MP3 Bit rates between 96 320kbps Fixed bit rates at 44 1kHz sampling is r
47. ly left on and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control Standby indicator This LED glows amber to indicate that the AVR is in the Standby mode Power On Standby button Press this button to turn the AVR on and put it into the Standby mode When the AVR is on the Power On indicator glows blue and the Standby indicator turns off Stereo Mode button Places the AVR in the stereo listening mode IR Sensor This sensor receives infrared IR commands from the remote control It is important to ensure that the sensor is not blocked Surround Mode Select buttons Press these buttons to select a surround listening mode Surround mode availability depends on the nature of the source input signal i e digital versus analog and the number of channels encoded within the signal Tuning Up Down buttons Use these buttons to tune radio stations according to the setting of the AM FM button see below AM FM button Press this button to listen to the radio Pressing this button when the radio is in use will select among the FM Stereo FM Mono and AM bands See Listening to FM and AM Radio on page 16 for more information Message display Various messages appear in this display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal In normal operation the current source device name surround mode and active input appear When the on screen display menu system OSD is in use the current menu settings appear IMPORTANT NOTE If th
48. ng Up Down buttons Press these buttons to tune a radio station When you re listening to an FM station each press will either change one tuning frequency increment at a time or seek the next higher or lower station with acceptable signal strength depending on whether you are listening in FM mono or FM stereo Preset Station Up Down buttons Press these buttons to cycle through your preset radio stations Sleep Clear button Press this button to activate the Sleep Timer function See Sleep Timer on page 18 for more information When controlling a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc or DVD player press this button to clear an entry Display Dimmer button Press this button to dim the AVR s front panel display partially or fully Repeat Random button This button has no effect on the AVR but can be used to activate the repeat function when you re listening to media on a device inserted into the AVR s USB port and the repeat and random functions on a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc or DVD player See Listening to Media on a USB Device on page 16 for more information Track Skip Up Down buttons These buttons have no effect on the AVR but are used to change tracks or chapters when you re listening to media on a device inserted into the AVR s USB port or on a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc or DVD player Transport Control buttons These buttons have no effect on the AVR but are used to control a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player or DVD player or a device inser
49. ng movies and television programs the center speaker reproduces most of the dialogue and other soundtrack information that occurs on the screen anchoring it with the picture When you are listening to a musical program the center speaker helps to create a seamless front soundstage creating a more realistic you are there listening experience Surround Left and Right The surround left and right speakers produce ambient sounds that help create a realistic and immersive surround sound environment They also help recreate directional sound effects such as aircraft flyovers Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Although you will calibrate all of the speakers in your system to sound equally loud at the listening position most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only and they create their programs to steer relatively little sound to these speakers Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies the deep bass It augments smaller limited range main speakers that are usually used for the other channels Many digital format programs such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital contain a low frequency effects LFE channel that is directed to the subwoofer The LFE channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane or the power of an explosion adding realism and excitement to your home theater Some people use two subwoofers for additional power and for even
50. o make audio connections from the source devices to the AVR See Connect Your Source Devices on page 11 for more information IMPORTANT The AVR s on screen display OSD only appears through the Composite Monitor Out connector If you want to use the AVR s OSD menus you need to connect its Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV even if you are not connecting any composite video source devices to the AVR Speaker connectors Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker See Connect Your Speakers on page 11 for more information AC Input connector After you have made all other connections plug the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet ANI UO AVI JU system Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Lens EN ol Mute Button OFF Power On Button Power Off Button AVR Button AR USB 2 0 Source Selector Buttons awem Tv aux J Stereo Mode Button Tone Controls Button Sl Surround Mode Select Buttons Lem STEREO HOME sc LI Volume Up Down Buttons WO Q Cl Display Mode Button ALT LAY 3E Test Tone Sequence Button Audio Input Select Button Setup Menu Button OK Button Back Exit Button Channel Level Button Left Right Up
51. our system will perform at its best delivering a more powerful and enjoyable sound experience Record the setting in Table A2 of the Appendix on page 21 7 Press the BACK button and select Speaker Distance The Speaker Distance menu will appear 24 SPeaker Distance Front L 10 0f t Center 10 07 Front R 10 71 1 Surrround R 10 Surrround L 1O O0ft 1 Subwoofer 10 07 8 Measure the distance from each speaker in your system to the listening position Record the distances in Table A3 of the Appendix on page 21 9 Use the remote s left and right arrow buttons to change the distance setting for each speaker so it matches the distance you wrote down in step 8 When you re finished press the remote control s BACK button to return to the Speaker Setting menu 10 Select Channel Level The Channel Level menu will appear Use the remote s left and right arrow buttons to set Test Tone to Manual and press the remote s OK button After the on screen countdown you will hear test noise through the front left speaker Channel Level Test Tone ZO i Manual 11 the main listening position and adjust the AVR s volume control so the test noise is moderately loud Note the volume of the test noise through the first speaker Press the remote s down arrow button to advance the test noise to each of your system s speakers and note the volume level of the noise in each speake
52. player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or satellite television tuner MP3 player or a device docked in the AVR s USB port The AVR s FM AM tuner also counts as a source even though no external connectors are needed other than the AVR s FM and AM antennas Separate connectors are required for the audio and video portions of the source device s signal except for digital HDMI connectors The types of connectors you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and of your TV or video display Digital Audio Connections HDMI There are two types of audio connections digital and analog Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS or for uncompressed PCM digital audio Your AVR has three types of digital audio connectors HDMI coaxial and optical Do not use more than one type of digital audio connector for each source device However it s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source Your AVR is equipped with four rear panel HDMI input connectors and one HDMI monitor output connector HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable delivering the highest quality picture and sound If your TV or video display device has an HDMI input connector make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the AVR Usually a separate d
53. r 12 As you advance the test noise through the speakers use the remote s left and right arrow buttons to adjust the volumes of the channels until all of them play at the same volume Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in Home Theater Systems While setting your system s individual speaker volume levels is ultimately up to your personal taste here are some ideas you may find helpful For films and video music programs your overall goal should be to create an enveloping realistic sound field that draws you into the film or music program without drawing your attention away from the action on the screen For multichannel music recordings some music producers will create a sound field that places the musicians all around you others will create a sound field that places the musicians in front of you with more subtle ambience in the surround speakers as you would experience in a concert hall n most 5 1 channel film soundtracks the surround speakers are not intended to be as loud or as active as the front speakers Adjusting the surround speakers so they are always as loud as the front speakers could make dialogue difficult to understand and will make some sound effects sound unrealistically loud Set Up the AVR continued Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music When setting the subwoofer volume
54. rder Video 1 Video 1 Analog inputs and outputs Composite Video 1 Input For recording use Composite Video 1 Output Video 2 Video 2 Analog inputs Composite Video 2 Input Cable TV Satellite HDTV or other device that delivers television programs Optical 1 Input if not in use Blu ray Disc player HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Input HDMI 1 Input HDMI capable disc player game console or HDMI 2 HDMI 2 Input HDMI 2 Input other audio video device HDMI capable disc player game console or HDMI 3 HDMI 3 Input HDMI 3 Input other audio video device Portable audio device camcorder game console Video 3 Video 3 Analog Audio Input on front panel Video 3 Coaxial Video linput on front panel CD player Aux Aux Analog Inputs Not required Any one available coaxial or optical digital audio input CD R MiniDisc cassette Tape Tape Analog inputs and outputs Not required Note Table A1 is a guideline you may need to make adjustments to fit your system Table A2 Speaker Channel Settings Source Left Right Speaker Speaker Setting Center Speaker Surround Speakers Subwoofer Crossover Table Speaker Volume and Distance Settings Speaker Positions Front Left Channel Volume Setting Your Distance From Speaker to Listening Position Center Front Right Surround Right Surround Left Subwoofer 21 ANI O AVI 70
55. rs Use the Video 1 Out Video 2 Out and Tape Out connectors to connect to the audio inputs of VCRs tape decks or other analog recorders See Connect Your Source Devices on page 11 for more information HDMI connectors The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface feature is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices If your source devices and TV have HDMI connectors using them will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals you do not have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via HDMI connections See Connect Your Source Devices on page 11 for more information Notes on using the HDMI Out connector When connecting a DVI equipped display to the HDMI Monitor Out connector use an HDMI to DVI adapter and make a separate audio connection Make sure the HDMI equipped display is HDCP compliant If it isn t do not connect it via HDMI use an analog video connection instead and make a separate audio connection 60 89 69 89 R L Speaker Connectors Subwoofer connector Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer that has a line level input connector See Connect Your Subwoofer on page 11 for more information Composite Video connectors Use composite video connectors for video source devices and a TV that don t have HDMI connectors You will also need t
56. s to highlight and select tracks IMPORTANT To prevent damage or malfunction press the remote s Stop Bil Transport Control button before removing the USB device from the AVR s USB port AVR 00 AVR 0 AVR 706 Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes Feel free to experiment and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types You can find more detailed information on surround modes in Audio Processing and Surround Sound below To select a surround mode press the Surround Mode Select buttons Each press advances to the next available surround mode Digital surround sound modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS systems are available only with specially encoded programs such as those available via HDTV DVD and Blu ray Disc media and digital cable or satellite television Other surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il may be used with digital or analog signals to create a different surround presentation or to use a different number of speakers Surround mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system the programs you are watching or listening to and your personal tastes Advanced Functions Much of the adjusting and configuration your AVR requires is handled automatically with little intervention required on your part You can also customize your AVR to suit your system and your tastes In this section we wil
57. ted in the AVR s USB port AVI O AVI U AVR Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound AVRs which will make it easier for you to set up and operate your AVR Typical Home Theater System Ahome theater typically includes an audio video receiver AVR which controls the system and supplies amplification for the loudspeakers a disc player a source component for television broadcasts cable box satellite dish AVR HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the a TV or video display and multiple loudspeakers Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is its ability to produce surround sound Surround sound uses multiple speakers and amplifier channels to immerse you in the audio video presentation for a dramatically increased sense of realism Your AVR can have up to five main speakers connected directly to it plus a subwoofer Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the AVR A system with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system The different main speaker types in a home theater system are Front Left and Right The front left and right speakers are used as in a 2 channel System In many surround sound modes these speakers are secondary while the main action especially dialogue is reproduced by the center speaker Center When you are watchi
58. ton to select a menu or setting line or to enter a new setting The current menu setting line or setting will appear in the front panel Message display as well as on screen To return to the previous menu press the remote s BACK button To exit the menu system press the SETUP button Follow the instructions in this Set Up the AVR section to configure your home theater system You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments Before you begin initial setup all loudspeakers a video display and all source devices should be connected to the AVR You should be able to turn on the AVR and view the System Setup menu when you press the SETUP button If necessary reread the Making Connections section and the beginning of this section before continuing 14 Set Up the AVR Configure the AVR for Your Speakers 1 Turn on your TV and select the TV s composite video input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display on page 11 2 Press the remote control s SETUP button The AVR s on screen display OSD System Setup menu will appear on the TV System Setur Speaker Setue 2 HDMI Setup Audio Settings 4 Audio Power Control 5 Speaker On Off 3 Use the remote s arrow and OK buttons to select Speaker Setup The Speaker Setup menu will appear i Speaker Setup a SrPeaker Settings h Crossover c Channel Level d Speaker Distance 4 Sele
59. udio Processing and Surround Sound on page 17 for more information about Dolby Pro Logic Il Auto Power Control This setting allows you to set the AVR to automatically enter the Standby mode after a period of inactivity saving energy The available settings are Off default 2 hours 4 hours and 6 hours Speaker On Off Use this setting to turn the speakers off when you are listening through headphones AVI O AVI U AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system Controlling the Volume Adjust the volume either by turning the front panel Volume knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume or by pressing the Volume Up Down buttons on the remote Muting the Sound To mute all speakers and the headphones press the Mute button on the remote Any recording in progress will not be affected The MUTE message will appear in the front panel display as a reminder To restore the sound press the Mute button again or adjust the volume Listening Through Headphones Plug the 1 4 inch stereo plug on a pair of headphones into the front panel Phones jack for private listening Note For information about turning off the speakers during headphone listening see Additional Setup Menu Items Speaker On Off on page 15 Selecting a Source There are two different ways to select a source
60. vices to the AVR AVR Composite Monitor Out Connector TV OUT vouton Ce c j Sed Composite Video Cable not supplied Connect Your Source Devices Source devices are components where a playback signal originates such as a Blu ray Disc or DVD player or a cable satellite or HDTV tuner Your AVR has several different types of input connectors for your audio and video source devices HDMI composite video optical digital audio coaxial digital audio and analog audio Each of your AVR s source buttons is assigned to an HDMI connector or an analog audio input connector listed in the AVR Source Button Analog Audio Connector column of the table below The digital inputs are not assigned to any specific sets of analog inputs Once you select a source device you can use the remote control s Audio Input Select DIGITAL button to select the specific audio input connection HDMI coaxial digital optical digital analog that you want to listen to Note You cannot select an audio input connection for the FM AM or USB source buttons As you connect your various source components fill out the Source Device Connected and Digital Audio Input Connector Used columns in the following table it will make it easy to keep track of which devices you have connected to which connectors Note The AVR remote is pre programmed to control a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc or DVD player connected to HDMI 1
61. woofer to PLUS see below For Subwoofer select YES if your system has a subwoofer NO if your system does not have a subwoofer or PLUS if your system has a subwoofer you set your Front speakers to LARGE and you want your subwoofer to reproduce bass from all program material When you re finished record your settings in Table A2 of the Appendix on page 21 then press the remote control s BACK button to return to the Speaker Setting menu 6 Note If your system does not have a subwoofer skip to step 7 Press the BACK button and select Crossover The Crossover menu will appear zh Crossover OOH z gt Frequency AVR UO0 AVR 0 AVR 706 Consult the technical specifications for your system s main left and right speakers and locate the frequency response usually given as a range e g 80Hz 20kHz 3dB Note the lowest frequency that the speakers are capable of playing 80Hz in the above example NOTE This frequency is not the same as the crossover frequency that may also be listed in the specifications Use the remote s left and right arrow buttons to select the crossover frequency that most closely matches the low frequency specification that you noted above The AVR will divide the source signal at this crossover point will send all information above the crossover point to your system s speakers and all information below the crossover point to the subwoofer This way each loudspeaker in y

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