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Harman-Kardon AVR 700 manual

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  • Page 1

    Audio / video rec eiver A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C Owner’s Manual[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 2 INTRODUCTION 3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PLACE THE AVR 3 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 5 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 6 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 8 TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM 8 MULTICHANNEL AUDIO 8 SURROUND MODES 8 PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 8 PLACING THE LEFT, CENTER AND RIGHT [...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 3 Introduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the AVR 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. Si[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 4 Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Controls Main Power switch: This mechanical switch turns the AVR’s power supply on or off. It is usually 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: Pre[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 5 Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors HDMI ® Connectors Digital Audio Connectors Subwoofer Connector Analog Audio Connectors Speaker Connectors Radio Antenna Connectors AC Input Connector Composite Video Connectors Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for [...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 6 System Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Lens Mute Button Source Selector Buttons Volume Up/Down Buttons Tone Controls Button Test Tone Sequence Button Setup Menu Button OK Button Channel Level Button Number Buttons Memory Button Repeat/Random Button Transport Control Buttons Display Dim Bu[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 7 System Remote Control Functions, continued 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 i[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 8 Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers 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 A home theate[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 9 Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater System Connections There 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. Con[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 10 Types of Home Theater System Connections, continued 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. Analog Audio Connections Two-[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 11 Making Connections 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 [...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 12 Making Connections, continued 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[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 13 Making Connections, continued 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. Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied) To Stereo Analog Record Inputs Analog Recording Device AVR Analog Audio Re[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 14 Set Up the 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. Phones USB Video 3 Vide oR L Audio Stereo Power Surr.Selec tT uning AM/FM Preset Source Memory Folder 5V 500A On/Standby But[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 15 Set Up the AVR, continued 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 [...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 16 Operating Your 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 dec[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 17 Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions 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 sur[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 18 Advanced Functions, continued 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 th[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 19 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on • No AC power • 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[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 20 Specifications Specifications Audio Section Multichannel power: 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.1% THD; 100W per channel, two channels driven @ 6 ohms, 1kHz, <1% THD Input sensitivity/impedance: 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 95dB Surround system adjacent-channel se[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 21 Appendix Device Type AVR Source Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, or other audio/video recorder Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) • Composite Video 1 Input • For recording, use Composite Video 1 Output Cable TV, Satellite, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs Video 2 [...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 22 Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. • 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) •[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 23 Table A4 – Surround Modes (cont.) Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrix- encoded surround presentation. • 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 96/2[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 24 Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List[...]

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    A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 25 Appendix Table A5 – Remote Control Function List No. Button Name AVR Function Blu-ray/DVD 01 Power On Power On Power On 02 Power Off Power Off Power Off 03 Mute Mute Mute 04 AVR AVR Select AVR Select 05 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select 06 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 Select 07 HDMI 3 HDMI 3 Select HDMI 3 Select 08 US[...]

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    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 Di[...]