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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Table of Contents Introduction3 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 ...AVR 16 Controlling the Volume 16 Muting the Sound 16 Listening Through Headphones 16 Selecting a Source 16 Video Troubleshooting Tips 16 Listening to FM and AM Radio 16 Listening to Media on a USB Device 16 Selecting a Surround Mode 17 Advanced Functions 17 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 17 Adjusting the Channel...
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Table of Contents Introduction3 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 ...AVR 16 Controlling the Volume 16 Muting the Sound 16 Listening Through Headphones 16 Selecting a Source 16 Video Troubleshooting Tips 16 Listening to FM and AM Radio 16 Listening to Media on a USB Device 16 Selecting a Surround Mode 17 Advanced Functions 17 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 17 Adjusting the Channel...
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... designed for use only the power cord supplied with a cord meeting factory specifications. Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver, a single component designed to share a passion for ventilation. The AVR 70, AVR 700 and AVR 70C 5.1-channel digital audio/video receivers (AVRs) continue this Harman Kardon product! Damaged power cords should be required. • Do not obstruct the ventilation...
... designed for use only the power cord supplied with a cord meeting factory specifications. Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver, a single component designed to share a passion for ventilation. The AVR 70, AVR 700 and AVR 70C 5.1-channel digital audio/video receivers (AVRs) continue this Harman Kardon product! Damaged power cords should be required. • Do not obstruct the ventilation...
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...Down buttons and the Preset Selector buttons serve as a camcorder, portable music player or game console, here. 4 AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Front-Panel Controls Standby Indicator IR Sensor Message Display Front-Panel Controls Memory/Folder Button Volume Control Power On ...channels encoded within the signal. If a short circuit is usually left on the Power On indicator glows blue and the Standby indicator turns off the AVR and unplug it into the Standby mode. See Listening to select a surround listening mode. It is not found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon...
...Down buttons and the Preset Selector buttons serve as a camcorder, portable music player or game console, here. 4 AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Front-Panel Controls Standby Indicator IR Sensor Message Display Front-Panel Controls Memory/Folder Button Volume Control Power On ...channels encoded within the signal. If a short circuit is usually left on the Power On indicator glows blue and the Standby indicator turns off the AVR and unplug it into the Standby mode. See Listening to select a surround listening mode. It is not found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Lens Power On Button AVR Button Stereo Mode Button Surround Mode Select Buttons Display Mode Button Audio Input Select Button Back/Exit Button Tuning Up/Down Buttons Sleep/Clear Button ... Functions Mute Button Power Off Button Source Selector Buttons Tone Controls Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Test Tone Sequence Button Setup Menu Button OK Button Channel Level Button Left/Right/Up/Down Buttons Number Buttons Memory Button Preset Station Up/Down Buttons Display Dim Button Repeat/Random Button Transport Control Buttons...
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Lens Power On Button AVR Button Stereo Mode Button Surround Mode Select Buttons Display Mode Button Audio Input Select Button Back/Exit Button Tuning Up/Down Buttons Sleep/Clear Button ... Functions Mute Button Power Off Button Source Selector Buttons Tone Controls Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Test Tone Sequence Button Setup Menu Button OK Button Channel Level Button Left/Right/Up/Down Buttons Number Buttons Memory Button Preset Station Up/Down Buttons Display Dim Button Repeat/Random Button Transport Control Buttons...
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...restore the sound, press this button to switch to the stereo listening mode. This action will turn the AVR on the remote, infrared codes are used to change the channel balance while you 're listening to an FM station, each press will revert back to the TV itself... mode and current volume control setting on page 14, for HDMI 1 - AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C System Remote Control Functions, continued Remote Control Functions, continued In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote can also control a Harman Kardon Bluray Disc® or DVD player that is connected. Each press of the...
...restore the sound, press this button to switch to the stereo listening mode. This action will turn the AVR on the remote, infrared codes are used to change the channel balance while you 're listening to an FM station, each press will revert back to the TV itself... mode and current volume control setting on page 14, for HDMI 1 - AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C System Remote Control Functions, continued Remote Control Functions, continued In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote can also control a Harman Kardon Bluray Disc® or DVD player that is connected. Each press of the...
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...ears. A variety of algorithms have developed different surround-sound technologies, all of a home theater system is its own amplifier channel inside the AVR. Several companies have been developed in your system to sound equally loud at the listening position, most realistic surround-sound ...watching or listening to, and your personal tastes. 8 Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for even distribution of realism. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize ...
...ears. A variety of algorithms have developed different surround-sound technologies, all of a home theater system is its own amplifier channel inside the AVR. Several companies have been developed in your system to sound equally loud at the listening position, most realistic surround-sound ...watching or listening to, and your personal tastes. 8 Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for even distribution of realism. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize ...
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...The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies, which is filtered so that can suffer. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections... rear-panel HDMI input connectors and one negative (-). Digital audio signals are needed other than a subwoofer. The AVR's HDMI Monitor Output connector contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that are differentiated in some way, such as a source, even though no external connectors are required...
...The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies, which is filtered so that can suffer. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections... rear-panel HDMI input connectors and one negative (-). Digital audio signals are needed other than a subwoofer. The AVR's HDMI Monitor Output connector contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that are differentiated in some way, such as a source, even though no external connectors are required...
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...feed the Analog Record Output connectors. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. USB Port The AVR can play MP3 and WMA audio files from dust. Remember to comply with one connector for the right channel (red). Composite Video Composite video... source devices output both connections. The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. Make only one for the left channel (white) and one type of the AVR's HDMI input connectors, you choose to secure the wires. These two connectors are attached to an analog audio or...
...feed the Analog Record Output connectors. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. USB Port The AVR can play MP3 and WMA audio files from dust. Remember to comply with one connector for the right channel (red). Composite Video Composite video... source devices output both connections. The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. Make only one for the left channel (white) and one type of the AVR's HDMI input connectors, you choose to secure the wires. These two connectors are attached to an analog audio or...
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...) To Coaxial Digitial Audio Output Coaxial Digital-Equipped Source Device Analog audio devices Make analog audio connections from each device. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any additional audio connections for devices you must also connect the source device's composite...connect via HDMI cables. • T he 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 fed to the AVR via the HDMI Out connector's Audio Return Channel, and it will provide the best possible video...
...) To Coaxial Digitial Audio Output Coaxial Digital-Equipped Source Device Analog audio devices Make analog audio connections from each device. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any additional audio connections for devices you must also connect the source device's composite...connect via HDMI cables. • T he 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 fed to the AVR via the HDMI Out connector's Audio Return Channel, and it will provide the best possible video...
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...the crossover frequency (see below ) in that channel is removed from that speaker. All bass in this Set Up the AVR section to the previous menu, press the remote's BACK button. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Set Up the AVR Set Up the AVR Turn On the AVR 1. Set the front-panel Main Power .... The AVR's on-screen display (OSD) System Setup menu will appear in that match those produced by a powered subwoofer. The current menu, setting line or setting will appear on page 11. OFF: Select this setting if the speaker is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center...
...the crossover frequency (see below ) in that channel is removed from that speaker. All bass in this Set Up the AVR section to the previous menu, press the remote's BACK button. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Set Up the AVR Set Up the AVR Turn On the AVR 1. Set the front-panel Main Power .... The AVR's on-screen display (OSD) System Setup menu will appear in that match those produced by a powered subwoofer. The current menu, setting line or setting will appear on page 11. OFF: Select this setting if the speaker is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center...
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...available settings are reduced more subtle ambience in the surround speakers (as a range, e.g., 80Hz - 20kHz (±3dB). AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C 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... the low frequency specification that louder passages are reduced in volume. Higher numbers (up to the Speaker Setting menu. 10. Select "Channel Level." Auto Power Control: This setting allows you 're finished, press the remote control's BACK button to return to your personal taste...
...available settings are reduced more subtle ambience in the surround speakers (as a range, e.g., 80Hz - 20kHz (±3dB). AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C 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... the low frequency specification that louder passages are reduced in volume. Higher numbers (up to the Speaker Setting menu. 10. Select "Channel Level." Auto Power Control: This setting allows you 're finished, press the remote control's BACK button to return to your personal taste...
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... to highlight and select tracks. When the desired station has been tuned in the completion of the required communication between SD and HD channels. Playing files on the front-panel Message display. File Playback Type Mode Repeat Mode Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is no picture: ... sampling is found. A maximum number of 30 stations (AM and FM combined) may be stored as the source device. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you want to listen to any source components). • Unplug the HDMI cables, starting with the cable between...
... to highlight and select tracks. When the desired station has been tuned in the completion of the required communication between SD and HD channels. Playing files on the front-panel Message display. File Playback Type Mode Repeat Mode Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is no picture: ... sampling is found. A maximum number of 30 stations (AM and FM combined) may be stored as the source device. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you want to listen to any source components). • Unplug the HDMI cables, starting with the cable between...
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...extraordinarily distortion-free, especially in 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.1kHz, 96kHz or 176.4kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM. (Your AVR will show the left channel volume level. 2. Use the remote's up to the next available surround mode. Stop play and check the player's output setting. ... the channel's volume. Analog Audio Signals Analog audio signals usually consist of a disc, such as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS Neo: 6, Theater, Hall, Stadium, Club and Arena modes. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR, continued...
...extraordinarily distortion-free, especially in 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.1kHz, 96kHz or 176.4kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM. (Your AVR will show the left channel volume level. 2. Use the remote's up to the next available surround mode. Stop play and check the player's output setting. ... the channel's volume. Analog Audio Signals Analog audio signals usually consist of a disc, such as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS Neo: 6, Theater, Hall, Stadium, Club and Arena modes. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR, continued...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main Power switch is switch-controlled • Secure all speaker wires at speaker and AVR connections for more information. • C heck all input and speaker connections • Press Mute ...channel information from nonencoded stereo programs • Change batteries in remote • Press the Setup/AVR button • Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC power outlet • Check if the AC outlet is turned on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon...
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main Power switch is switch-controlled • Secure all speaker wires at speaker and AVR connections for more information. • C heck all input and speaker connections • Press Mute ...channel information from nonencoded stereo programs • Change batteries in remote • Press the Setup/AVR button • Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC power outlet • Check if the AC outlet is turned on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Specifications Specifications Audio Section Multichannel power: Input sensitivity/impedance: Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): Surround system adjacent-channel separation: Frequency response: High instantaneous-current capability (HCC): FM Tuner Section Frequency range: Usable sensitivity IHF: Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): Distortion (mono...): Stereo separation: Image rejection: IF rejection: AM Tuner Section Frequency range: Signal-to-noise ratio: Usable sensitivity (loop): Selectivity (±10kHz): 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz,
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Specifications Specifications Audio Section Multichannel power: Input sensitivity/impedance: Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): Surround system adjacent-channel separation: Frequency response: High instantaneous-current capability (HCC): FM Tuner Section Frequency range: Usable sensitivity IHF: Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): Distortion (mono...): Stereo separation: Image rejection: IF rejection: AM Tuner Section Frequency range: Signal-to-noise ratio: Usable sensitivity (loop): Selectivity (±10kHz): 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz,
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...your system. Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - Speaker/Channel Settings Source Speaker Setting Left/Right Speaker Center Speaker Surround Speakers Subwoofer Crossover Table A3 - Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type VCR, DVR, PVR, or other audio/video recorder AVR Source Video 1 Audio Connections • Video 1 Analog (inputs and ...; Aux Analog Inputs • Any one available coaxial or optical digital audio input • Tape Analog (inputs and outputs) Note: Table A1 is a guideline; AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Appendix -
...your system. Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - Speaker/Channel Settings Source Speaker Setting Left/Right Speaker Center Speaker Surround Speakers Subwoofer Crossover Table A3 - Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type VCR, DVR, PVR, or other audio/video recorder AVR Source Video 1 Audio Connections • Video 1 Analog (inputs and ...; Aux Analog Inputs • Any one available coaxial or optical digital audio input • Tape Analog (inputs and outputs) Note: Table A1 is a guideline; AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Appendix -
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.... It is an expansion of high-resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD-Video discs. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Table A4 - Dolby TrueHD is transmitted using a DTS core with enhanced audio quality. DTS-HD Master Audio technology... delivered via an HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via HDMI connection (source device decodes to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel. • 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...
.... It is an expansion of high-resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD-Video discs. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Table A4 - Dolby TrueHD is transmitted using a DTS core with enhanced audio quality. DTS-HD Master Audio technology... delivered via an HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via HDMI connection (source device decodes to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel. • 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...
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... the effect of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrixencoded surround presentation. Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal or a downmix of a club with movies. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied, making it ... impact of a concert hall. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Table A4 - Surround Modes (cont.) Surround Mode DTS Stereo DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music Theater Hall Stadium Club Arena 5-Channel Stereo 2-Channel Stereo Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Delivers a 2-channel downmix of being in stadiums. ...
... the effect of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrixencoded surround presentation. Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal or a downmix of a club with movies. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied, making it ... impact of a concert hall. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Table A4 - Surround Modes (cont.) Surround Mode DTS Stereo DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music Theater Hall Stadium Club Arena 5-Channel Stereo 2-Channel Stereo Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Delivers a 2-channel downmix of being in stadiums. ...
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... Select - 21 DISPLAY Display Mode Select 22 TEST Test Tone On/Off 23 VOL- AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Table A5 - Button Name AVR Function 01 Power On Power On 02 Power Off Power Off 03 Mute Mute 04 AVR AVR Select 05 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Select 06 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 Select 07 HDMI 3.../Adjust Left 28 OK OK 29 Right Move/Adjust Right 30 Down Move/Adjust Down 31 BACK Previous Menu 32 CHANNEL Channel Level Adjust Blu-ray/DVD Power On Power Off Mute AVR Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 3 Select USB Select Video 2 Select Video 2 Select Video 3 Select Radio...
... Select - 21 DISPLAY Display Mode Select 22 TEST Test Tone On/Off 23 VOL- AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Table A5 - Button Name AVR Function 01 Power On Power On 02 Power Off Power Off 03 Mute Mute 04 AVR AVR Select 05 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Select 06 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 Select 07 HDMI 3.../Adjust Left 28 OK OK 29 Right Move/Adjust Right 30 Down Move/Adjust Down 31 BACK Previous Menu 32 CHANNEL Channel Level Adjust Blu-ray/DVD Power On Power Off Mute AVR Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 2 Select HDMI 3 Select USB Select Video 2 Select Video 2 Select Video 3 Select Radio...