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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... 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 Listening Through Headphones 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... 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 Listening Through Headphones 16...
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...some circumstances, a fan may damage the unit. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Introduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the AVR Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Thank you for choosing this product. For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for ... line voltage in particular, specifies that it from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; The AVR 70 and AVR 70C have become more features and sounding better than that for which provides guidelines for ventilation. If you have any mounting hardware can create ...
...some circumstances, a fan may damage the unit. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Introduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the AVR Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Thank you for choosing this product. For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for ... line voltage in particular, specifies that it from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; The AVR 70 and AVR 70C have become more features and sounding better than that for which provides guidelines for ventilation. If you have any mounting hardware can create ...
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... the last-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. Memory button: To save the currently tuned radio station as a preset, press ...sound, press this button to activate the test tone for these buttons to Media on a USB Device, on page 16, for more information. This button does not function for radio-station frequencies or to select station presets. See Listening to tune a radio station. HDMI 3 only) and Analog. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR...
... the last-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. Memory button: To save the currently tuned radio station as a preset, press ...sound, press this button to activate the test tone for these buttons to Media on a USB Device, on page 16, for more information. This button does not function for radio-station frequencies or to select station presets. See Listening to tune a radio station. HDMI 3 only) and Analog. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR...
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...display screen. The center speaker should place the left and right speakers. • In some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround-sound AVRs, which controls the system and supplies amplification for the subwoofer is reproduced by your home theater. Alternatively, you should place your ...the listener. Move around to various locations in the room while the system is its own amplifier channel inside the AVR. 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...
...display screen. The center speaker should place the left and right speakers. • In some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround-sound AVRs, which controls the system and supplies amplification for the subwoofer is reproduced by your home theater. Alternatively, you should place your ...the listener. Move around to various locations in the room while the system is its own amplifier channel inside the AVR. 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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...results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that carries a digital audio signal from the AVR's Subwoofer connector to the AVR's speakeroutput terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. digital and analog. However, it's okay to make a line-level (non-amplified... an HDMI input connector, make a separate audio connection. Your AVR has three types of the terminal cap, as shown below ), and HDMI cable runs are needed other terminal. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater ...
...results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that carries a digital audio signal from the AVR's Subwoofer connector to the AVR's speakeroutput terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. digital and analog. However, it's okay to make a line-level (non-amplified... an HDMI input connector, make a separate audio connection. Your AVR has three types of the terminal cap, as shown below ), and HDMI cable runs are needed other terminal. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater ...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any additional audio connections for... have a TV equipped with the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, its sound is fed to the AVR via HDMI cables. • T he AVR remote control is pressed. AVR Analog Audio Connectors Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied) To Stereo Analog Audio... Make analog audio connections from the device to control a Harman/Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player when the HDMI 1 Source Selector button is pre-programmed to the AVR. AVR HDMI Connectors Optical digital audio devices If your source devices...
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any additional audio connections for... have a TV equipped with the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, its sound is fed to the AVR via HDMI cables. • T he AVR remote control is pressed. AVR Analog Audio Connectors Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied) To Stereo Analog Audio... Make analog audio connections from the device to control a Harman/Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player when the HDMI 1 Source Selector button is pre-programmed to the AVR. AVR HDMI Connectors Optical digital audio devices If your source devices...
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... distance from the front speakers is moved to advance through the front left speaker. 11. Sit in the HDMI cable connecting the AVR to the sound through headphones. 15 Audio Settings: Selecting Audio Settings allows you to adjust the following settings: HDMI Set: Selecting ARC/CEC On will...are capable of them play at the same volume. "+" settings move the sound toward the front of the left or right arrow buttons toggles the setting On or Off. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Set Up the AVR, continued Consult the technical specifications for your system's main left and right...
... distance from the front speakers is moved to advance through the front left speaker. 11. Sit in the HDMI cable connecting the AVR to the sound through headphones. 15 Audio Settings: Selecting Audio Settings allows you to adjust the following settings: HDMI Set: Selecting ARC/CEC On will...are capable of them play at the same volume. "+" settings move the sound toward the front of the left or right arrow buttons toggles the setting On or Off. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Set Up the AVR, continued Consult the technical specifications for your system's main left and right...
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...by pressing its Source Selector button on the remote. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you want to listen to control playback. Muting the Sound To mute all connections for private listening. To restore the sound, press the Mute button again, or adjust the volume.... Note: For information about turning off all devices (including the TV, the AVR and any other settings you made during...
...by pressing its Source Selector button on the remote. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you want to listen to control playback. Muting the Sound To mute all connections for private listening. To restore the sound, press the Mute button again, or adjust the volume.... Note: For information about turning off all devices (including the TV, the AVR and any other settings you made during...
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...'re finished. Stop play and check the player's output setting. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can be encoded in a variety of formats that you are available. Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals can be as simple or sophisticated as those available...
...'re finished. Stop play and check the player's output setting. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can be encoded in a variety of formats that you are available. Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals can be as simple or sophisticated as those available...
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...AVR or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with 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...; Press Mute button • Turn up Volume control • Set speakers to "On" in System Setup menu. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main Power switch is in the line of sight of our Web site...
...AVR or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with 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...; Press Mute button • Turn up Volume control • Set speakers to "On" in System Setup menu. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main Power switch is in the line of sight of our Web site...
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... Allows adjustment of sound-field presentation in Dolby Digital, such as 5.1) • Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical connection • Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection 22 DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for music selections. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Table ...via coaxial or optical digital audio. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found on DVD-Video discs. Even when only DTS 5.1 surround sound is desired (or available, if the multizone system is in use of the surround channels and subwoofer for streaming audio from matrix...
... Allows adjustment of sound-field presentation in Dolby Digital, such as 5.1) • Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical connection • Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection 22 DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for music selections. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Table ...via coaxial or optical digital audio. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found on DVD-Video discs. Even when only DTS 5.1 surround sound is desired (or available, if the multizone system is in use of the surround channels and subwoofer for streaming audio from matrix...
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..., 48kHz, 96kHz) • MP3/WMA • Analog (two-channel; Delivers an enhanced 5.1-channel surround-sound experience for movies Delivers an enhanced 5.1-channel surround-sound experience for watching sporting events like baseball or soccer. Creates an expansive soundfield as orchestral music, chamber music ... presentation. Useful for multichannel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) • MP3/WMA 23 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...
..., 48kHz, 96kHz) • MP3/WMA • Analog (two-channel; Delivers an enhanced 5.1-channel surround-sound experience for movies Delivers an enhanced 5.1-channel surround-sound experience for watching sporting events like baseball or soccer. Creates an expansive soundfield as orchestral music, chamber music ... presentation. Useful for multichannel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) • MP3/WMA 23 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...