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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 Modes 8 Place Your Speakers 8 Placing the Left, Center and Right Speakers 8 Placing ...
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 Modes 8 Place Your Speakers 8 Placing the Left, Center and Right Speakers 8 Placing ...
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... with its operation, please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. • IR remote control • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Three AAA batteries • AC power cord Verify Line Voltage Before Use The AVR 700 has been designed for use while...
... with its operation, please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. • IR remote control • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Three AAA batteries • AC power cord Verify Line Voltage Before Use The AVR 700 has been designed for use while...
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... to display the contents of the current folder or to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for more information. When the AVR is not found, bring the unit to display all speaker wires for...Selector buttons: When the radio is in use will be turned on or off the AVR and unplug it from the remote control. See Playing files on a USB Device, on page 16, for a possible... source component that will select among the FM Stereo, FM Mono and AM bands. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Front-Panel Controls Standby Indicator IR Sensor Message Display Front-Panel Controls Memory/Folder ...
... to display the contents of the current folder or to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for more information. When the AVR is not found, bring the unit to display all speaker wires for...Selector buttons: When the radio is in use will be turned on or off the AVR and unplug it from the remote control. See Playing files on a USB Device, on page 16, for a possible... source component that will select among the FM Stereo, FM Mono and AM bands. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Front-Panel Controls Standby Indicator IR Sensor Message Display Front-Panel Controls Memory/Folder ...
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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 Track Skip Up/Down Buttons System Remote Control Functions Mute Button Power Off Button Source Selector 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 Track Skip Up/Down Buttons System Remote Control Functions Mute Button Power Off Button Source Selector Buttons...
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...Disc or DVD player. Appendix A5, Remote Control Function List, on the nature of the source input signal, i.e., digital versus analog, and the number of the Radio Source Selector button switches the AVR to the last-used to control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or DVD ...within the signal. See Listening to Media on a USB Device, 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 used to navigate the menu ...
...Disc or DVD player. Appendix A5, Remote Control Function List, on the nature of the source input signal, i.e., digital versus analog, and the number of the Radio Source Selector button switches the AVR to the last-used to control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or DVD ...within the signal. See Listening to Media on a USB Device, 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 used to navigate the menu ...
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...table - it will provide the best possible picture quality. Note: The AVR remote is pre-programmed to control a Harman/Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player connected to the AVR's HDMI Monitor Out connector. AVR Source Button/ Analog Audio Connector Source Device Connected Digital Audio Input Connector...information about making any specific sets of analog inputs. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making connections to it easy to keep track of which connectors. TV AVR HDMI Monitor Out Connector HDMI Cable (not supplied) Composite...
...table - it will provide the best possible picture quality. Note: The AVR remote is pre-programmed to control a Harman/Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD player connected to the AVR's HDMI Monitor Out connector. AVR Source Button/ Analog Audio Connector Source Device Connected Digital Audio Input Connector...information about making any specific sets of analog inputs. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making connections to it easy to keep track of which connectors. TV AVR HDMI Monitor Out Connector HDMI Cable (not supplied) Composite...
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... the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, its sound is fed to the AVR 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 pressed. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any additional audio connections for...
... the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, its sound is fed to the AVR 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 pressed. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any additional audio connections for...
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... Antenna (supplied) NOTE: Remove the protective plastic from the AVR's front panel to the AVR's FM 75Ω Radio Antenna connector. AVR Analog Audio Connectors Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control's battery cover, insert the three supplied AAA batteries as...Antennas • Connect the supplied FM antenna to keep it from reducing the remote control's effectiveness. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued Audio recorders Connect an analog audio recorder's inputs to the AVR's AM and Gnd connectors. You can record the Video 2 or Video 3 ...
... Antenna (supplied) NOTE: Remove the protective plastic from the AVR's front panel to the AVR's FM 75Ω Radio Antenna connector. AVR Analog Audio Connectors Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control's battery cover, insert the three supplied AAA batteries as...Antennas • Connect the supplied FM antenna to keep it from reducing the remote control's effectiveness. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Making Connections, continued Audio recorders Connect an analog audio recorder's inputs to the AVR's AM and Gnd connectors. You can record the Video 2 or Video 3 ...
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...button and select "Crossover." OFF: Select this setting if the speaker 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." Most speakers (unless they are large and powerful) should be...subwoofer may return to these menus at output levels that contains LFE channel information. The Crossover menu will appear. 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 indicator will appear. ...
...button and select "Crossover." OFF: Select this setting if the speaker 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." Most speakers (unless they are large and powerful) should be...subwoofer may return to these menus at output levels that contains LFE channel information. The Crossover menu will appear. 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 indicator will appear. ...
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...Sit in the main listening position and adjust the AVR's volume control so the test noise is in the HDMI cable connecting the AVR to the TV). After the on page 17, for more in volume. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Set Up the AVR, continued Consult the technical specifications for your system's ...speakers and note the volume level of the noise in each speaker. 12. As you advance the test noise through the speakers, use the remote's left and right arrow buttons...
...Sit in the main listening position and adjust the AVR's volume control so the test noise is in the HDMI cable connecting the AVR to the TV). After the on page 17, for more in volume. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Set Up the AVR, continued Consult the technical specifications for your system's ...speakers and note the volume level of the noise in each speaker. 12. As you advance the test noise through the speakers, use the remote's left and right arrow buttons...
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... the analog audio and video inputs assigned to the source and any source by pressing the Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote. Use the Tuning Up/Down buttons to tune a station, which each press of a Tuning button steps through a single frequency increment. (Using the FM ...supported. Variable bit-rates (VBR) are not compatible. File Playback Type Mode Repeat Mode Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is recommended. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you want to listen to. (Note: You cannot select an audio input connection for the FM/AM or USB ...
... the analog audio and video inputs assigned to the source and any source by pressing the Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote. Use the Tuning Up/Down buttons to tune a station, which each press of a Tuning button steps through a single frequency increment. (Using the FM ...supported. Variable bit-rates (VBR) are not compatible. File Playback Type Mode Repeat Mode Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is recommended. AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you want to listen to. (Note: You cannot select an audio input connection for the FM/AM or USB ...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can also customize your AVR to suit your system and your tastes. To select a surround mode, press the Surround Mode Select buttons. Other surround modes such ...Select buttons to hear stereo sound through the center speaker. • A nalog Surround Modes: Your AVR is prohibited by law. 17 Press the BACK button when you want to adjust. 3. Use the remote's left speakers, the right-channel signal through the front right and surround right speakers, and a ...
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can also customize your AVR to suit your system and your tastes. To select a surround mode, press the Surround Mode Select buttons. Other surround modes such ...Select buttons to hear stereo sound through the center speaker. • A nalog Surround Modes: Your AVR is prohibited by law. 17 Press the BACK button when you want to adjust. 3. Use the remote's left speakers, the right-channel signal through the front right and surround right speakers, and a ...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Advanced Functions, continued Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to change the play ... To reset the AVR's processor: 1. Press the front-panel Standby/On switch to reset the AVR's processor. and OFF. Processor Reset If the AVR behaves erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for ...to 90 minutes and then turn the AVR on. After a reset, reenter all user configurations, including speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. Press the Sleep button on the remote, and the time until turn amber...
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Advanced Functions, continued Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to change the play ... To reset the AVR's processor: 1. Press the front-panel Standby/On switch to reset the AVR's processor. and OFF. Processor Reset If the AVR behaves erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for ...to 90 minutes and then turn the AVR on. After a reset, reenter all user configurations, including speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. Press the Sleep button on the remote, and the time until turn amber...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main... message appears on Message display No sound from center or surround speakers Unit does not respond to remote control commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Cause • No AC power • Intermittent input connection •...on page 15, for more information. • C heck all speaker wires at speaker and AVR connections for crossed wires • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center • Select a surround mode other electrical appliances Additional information on • Volume...
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main... message appears on Message display No sound from center or surround speakers Unit does not respond to remote control commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Cause • No AC power • Intermittent input connection •...on page 15, for more information. • C heck all speaker wires at speaker and AVR connections for crossed wires • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center • Select a surround mode other electrical appliances Additional information on • Volume...
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...to Listening Position Surround Left Subwoofer 21 Speaker/Channel Settings Source Speaker Setting Left/Right Speaker Center Speaker Surround Speakers Subwoofer Crossover Table A3 - AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Appendix - Video Connections • Composite Video 1 Input • For recording, use ) • H DMI 1 ... From Speaker to fit your system. Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type VCR, DVR, PVR, or other audio/video recorder AVR Source Video 1 Audio Connections • Video 1 Analog ...
...to Listening Position Surround Left Subwoofer 21 Speaker/Channel Settings Source Speaker Setting Left/Right Speaker Center Speaker Surround Speakers Subwoofer Crossover Table A3 - AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Appendix - Video Connections • Composite Video 1 Input • For recording, use ) • H DMI 1 ... From Speaker to fit your system. Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type VCR, DVR, PVR, or other audio/video recorder AVR Source Video 1 Audio Connections • Video 1 Analog ...
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AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List 24
AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List 24
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...Skip Down 52 Skip Up 53 Reverse 54 Play 55 Forward 56 Open/Close 57 Stop 58 Pause AVR Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Preset Memory Tuning Down Tuning Up Preset Tune Down Preset Tune Down Sleep Timer Display Dimmer...Reverse Forward Search Open/Close Stop Pause 25 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 ... Select 22 TEST Test Tone On/Off 23 VOL- Remote Control Function List No.
...Skip Down 52 Skip Up 53 Reverse 54 Play 55 Forward 56 Open/Close 57 Stop 58 Pause AVR Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Preset Memory Tuning Down Tuning Up Preset Tune Down Preset Tune Down Sleep Timer Display Dimmer...Reverse Forward Search Open/Close Stop Pause 25 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 ... Select 22 TEST Test Tone On/Off 23 VOL- Remote Control Function List No.