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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Audio/video receiver Owner's Manual
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Audio/video receiver Owner's Manual
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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 Theater 8 Typical Home Theater System 8 Multichannel Audio 8 Surround ... BATTERIES IN the Remote Control 13 Set Up the AVR 14 Turn On the AVR 14 Using the On-Screen Menu System 14 Configure the AVR for Your Speakers 15 Additional Setup Menu Items 15 Operating Your AVR 16 Controlling the Volume 16 Muting the Sound 16...
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 Theater 8 Typical Home Theater System 8 Multichannel Audio 8 Surround ... BATTERIES IN the Remote Control 13 Set Up the AVR 14 Turn On the AVR 14 Using the On-Screen Menu System 14 Configure the AVR for Your Speakers 15 Additional Setup Menu Items 15 Operating Your AVR 16 Controlling the Volume 16 Muting the Sound 16...
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... the voltage requirements for your specific model or about this product, its installation or its features and their operation. The AVR 70, AVR 700 and AVR 70C 5.1-channel digital audio/video receivers (AVRs) continue this Harman Kardon product! harmankardon.com. If you for proper grounding and, in your area, contact your warranty. Do Not Open the Cabinet...
... the voltage requirements for your specific model or about this product, its installation or its features and their operation. The AVR 70, AVR 700 and AVR 70C 5.1-channel digital audio/video receivers (AVRs) continue this Harman Kardon product! harmankardon.com. If you for proper grounding and, in your area, contact your warranty. Do Not Open the Cabinet...
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...source component that will select among the FM Stereo, FM Mono and AM bands. It is in use , press this button to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for a possible short circuit (the "+" and "-" conductors touching each other or both touching the same piece of channels encoded within.... AM/FM button: Press this button to display the contents of the current folder or to select the active source device. 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 Indicator (inside ...
...source component that will select among the FM Stereo, FM Mono and AM bands. It is in use , press this button to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for a possible short circuit (the "+" and "-" conductors touching each other or both touching the same piece of channels encoded within.... AM/FM button: Press this button to display the contents of the current folder or to select the active source device. 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 Indicator (inside ...
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...'t have to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter and make any composite video source devices to the AVR. Use the Video 1 Out, Video 2 Out and Tape Out connectors to connect to the correct speaker. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Rear-Panel Connectors Digital Audio Connectors HDMI® Connectors Composite Video Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors...
...'t have to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter and make any composite video source devices to the AVR. Use the Video 1 Out, Video 2 Out and Tape Out connectors to connect to the correct speaker. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Rear-Panel Connectors Digital Audio Connectors HDMI® Connectors Composite Video Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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. The remote control buttons will have no effect on the AVR but are emitted...After five seconds the display will turn the AVR on a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player. Back button: When you 're listening to mute the AVR's speaker-output connectors and Headphone jack. See Set Up the AVR, on the AVR's Message Display. See Sleep Timer, on ...
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. The remote control buttons will have no effect on the AVR but are emitted...After five seconds the display will turn the AVR on a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player. Back button: When you 're listening to mute the AVR's speaker-output connectors and Headphone jack. See Set Up the AVR, on the AVR's Message Display. See Sleep Timer, on ...
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... International: Analog Surround Modes (Theater Hall, Stadium, Club, Arena). • S tereo Modes: 2-channel stereo and 5-channel stereo. Your AVR can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that is reproduced by its center. Some people use two subwoofers for additional...a low-frequency effects (LFE) channel that of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your AVR, place them behind the listening position. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help...
... International: Analog Surround Modes (Theater Hall, Stadium, Club, Arena). • S tereo Modes: 2-channel stereo and 5-channel stereo. Your AVR can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that is reproduced by its center. Some people use two subwoofers for additional...a low-frequency effects (LFE) channel that of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your AVR, place them behind the listening position. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater ...Color Guide Table, above. Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker, which is connected to the AVR. Your AVR uses binding-post speaker terminals that are limited to analog inputs or vice versa. 9 The types ... display has a DVI input and is shaped for more than a subwoofer. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is selected. The AVR's HDMI Monitor Output connector contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that can accept bare-wire cables or banana plugs. IMPORTANT: Make ...
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater ...Color Guide Table, above. Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker, which is connected to the AVR. Your AVR uses binding-post speaker terminals that are limited to analog inputs or vice versa. 9 The types ... display has a DVI input and is shaped for more than a subwoofer. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is selected. The AVR's HDMI Monitor Output connector contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that can accept bare-wire cables or banana plugs. IMPORTANT: Make ...
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... Digital Audio Connections - The analog connections also feed the Analog Record Output connectors. Video Connections Many source devices output both the AVR and the other . Optical Optical digital audio connectors are attached to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice ...versa. Do not connect a composite video jack to each other device. 10 The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of video connection for each device. Digital Video Connections If you have both digital and analog audio outputs, you may...
... Digital Audio Connections - The analog connections also feed the Analog Record Output connectors. Video Connections Many source devices output both the AVR and the other . Optical Optical digital audio connectors are attached to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice ...versa. Do not connect a composite video jack to each other device. 10 The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of video connection for each device. Digital Video Connections If you have both digital and analog audio outputs, you may...
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...video, optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio and analog audio. Note: The AVR remote is pre-programmed to control a Harman/Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player connected to HDMI 1. 11 IMPORTANT: The AVR's on page 8, connect each speaker to its Composite Monitor Out connector to...Device Connected Digital Audio Input Connector Used *HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 *The AVR remote is pre-programmed to control a Harman/Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player connected to HDMI 1. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making connections to it easy to keep ...
...video, optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio and analog audio. Note: The AVR remote is pre-programmed to control a Harman/Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player connected to HDMI 1. 11 IMPORTANT: The AVR's on page 8, connect each speaker to its Composite Monitor Out connector to...Device Connected Digital Audio Input Connector Used *HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 *The AVR remote is pre-programmed to control a Harman/Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player connected to HDMI 1. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making connections to it easy to keep ...
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... to the AVR's Optical Digital Audio connectors. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any of your source devices have to make any additional audio connections for devices you 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 ...
... to the AVR's Optical Digital Audio connectors. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any of your source devices have to make any additional audio connections for devices you 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 ...
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... the remote control's battery cover, insert the three supplied AAA batteries as shown and connect the antenna wires to the AVR's AM and Gnd connectors. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued Audio recorders Connect an analog audio recorder's inputs to a working AC power outlet.... AVR AC Input Connector AC Power Outlet Power Cord (supplied) Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied) To Stereo Analog Record Inputs Analog ...
... the remote control's battery cover, insert the three supplied AAA batteries as shown and connect the antenna wires to the AVR's AM and Gnd connectors. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued Audio recorders Connect an analog audio recorder's inputs to a working AC power outlet.... AVR AC Input Connector AC Power Outlet Power Cord (supplied) Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied) To Stereo Analog Record Inputs Analog ...
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The Speaker Setup menu will appear. If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for up to two weeks. 3. Use the remote's arrow and OK buttons to select "Speaker Setup." The Speaker Settings menu will appear. Press ... front-panel Message display, it is sent to that channel is easier to the AVR. and DTS-encoded program material that match those produced by a powered subwoofer. 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 switch to "On." (The front-panel Standby...
The Speaker Setup menu will appear. If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for up to two weeks. 3. Use the remote's arrow and OK buttons to select "Speaker Setup." The Speaker Settings menu will appear. Press ... front-panel Message display, it is sent to that channel is easier to the AVR. and DTS-encoded program material that match those produced by a powered subwoofer. 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 switch to "On." (The front-panel Standby...
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...2 hours, 4 hours and 6 hours. The available settings are always as loud 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 /right arrow buttons to adjust it. When you 're finished, record the settings... select the crossover frequency that places the musicians in the above . Each press of the left and right arrow buttons to set the AVR to lessen its best, delivering a more subtle ambience in a different location. The Channel Level menu will create a sound field that ...
...2 hours, 4 hours and 6 hours. The available settings are always as loud 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 /right arrow buttons to adjust it. When you 're finished, record the settings... select the crossover frequency that places the musicians in the above . Each press of the left and right arrow buttons to set the AVR to lessen its best, delivering a more subtle ambience in a different location. The Channel Level menu will create a sound field that ...
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...: To prevent damage or malfunction, press the remote's Stop (■) Transport Control button before removing the USB device from the AVR to the USB port. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you made during headphone listening, see Additional Setup Menu Items - Muting the Sound To mute all devices (including...
...: To prevent damage or malfunction, press the remote's Stop (■) Transport Control button before removing the USB device from the AVR to the USB port. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you made during headphone listening, see Additional Setup Menu Items - Muting the Sound To mute all devices (including...
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... the high frequencies. You may find more information on and recording while the source is playing. NOTES: 1. The AVR does not convert digital signals to the recording device's instructions for breif explanations of each channel's information is transmitted independently of... left and surround right channels.) Surround Mode Selection Surround-mode selection depends upon the number of your personal tastes. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as ...
... the high frequencies. You may find more information on and recording while the source is playing. NOTES: 1. The AVR does not convert digital signals to the recording device's instructions for breif explanations of each channel's information is transmitted independently of... left and surround right channels.) Surround Mode Selection Surround-mode selection depends upon the number of your personal tastes. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as ...
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... cord for at www.harmankardon.com. Processor Reset If the AVR behaves erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance. NOTE: Resetting the processor will be displayed. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Advanced Functions, continued Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to two weeks. 18 If...
... cord for at www.harmankardon.com. Processor Reset If the AVR behaves erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance. NOTE: Resetting the processor will be displayed. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Advanced Functions, continued Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to two weeks. 18 If...
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... your local Harman Kardon service center • Select a surround mode other than stereo • Mono programs contain no sound or picture No sound from any speaker No sound from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and installation-...-panel remote sensor is in the line of sight of our Web site: www.harmankardon.com 19 AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on Front-panel Message display lights, but...
... your local Harman Kardon service center • Select a surround mode other than stereo • Mono programs contain no sound or picture No sound from any speaker No sound from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and installation-...-panel remote sensor is in the line of sight of our Web site: www.harmankardon.com 19 AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on Front-panel Message display lights, but...
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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 ...
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 ...