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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety InStructIonS

Read these instructions.

1. 

Keep these instructions.

2. 

Heed all warnings.

3. 

Follow all instructions.

4. 

Do not use this apparatus near water.

5. 

Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. 

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

7. 

manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or 

8. 

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 

9. 

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A 
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The 
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement 
of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at 

10. 

plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. 
12. 

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the 
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, 
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 

13. 

periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when 

14. 

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord 
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not 
operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no 

15. 

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the 

16. 

power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

17. 

Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

18. 

 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral 

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of 

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to 
persons.

 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to 

alert the user to the presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature 

accompanying the product.

WARNING

: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 

apparatus to rain or moisture.

Important Safety InformatIon

Verify Line Voltage Before use

Your AVR 760/AVR 660 has been designed for use with 230-240 volt AC 
current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended 
can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific 
model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer 
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do not use extension cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. We 
do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all 
electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy 
objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by 
an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications.

Handle the ac power cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; 
never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable 
length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

 

We,  Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 

2, Route de Tours 
72500 Château-du-Loir, 
FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described 
in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical 
standards:

EN 60065:2002; A1EN 55013:2001; A1; A2
EN 55020:2007
EN 55022:2006 (Class B) 
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995; A1; A2

Jurjen Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

05/09

Summary of Contents for 660

Page 1: ...AVR 760 AVR 660 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL Basic Functions...

Page 2: ...er supply cord shall remain readily operable 17 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 18 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle...

Page 3: ...e finish cleaning materials used and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product or other factors We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the com...

Page 4: ...30 Dolby Volume 31 Mute Function 31 Sleep Timer 31 Audio Effects 31 Video Modes 31 Headphones 31 Source Selection 32 Using the Tuner 32 RDS Functions 33 USB Playback 33 Internet Radio 34 Network Play...

Page 5: ...nd their operation If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer or visit the Web site at www harmankard...

Page 6: ...o composite AVR 760 only A BUS port Headphone Ease of Use EzSet EQ II automated setup microphone supplied Full color user interface and setup menu generated in high definition video Text based on scre...

Page 7: ...n to access the AVR s main menu Info Settings Button Press this button to directly access the AVR s Source Info submenu which contains the settings for the current source Resolution Press this button...

Page 8: ...type of audio and one type of video connection Note The AVR s menus refer to these jacks as the Optical Front Coaxial Front Composite Front S Video Front and Analog Front inputs EzSet EQ II Microphone...

Page 9: ...erial Port This bi directional port may be used to control the AVR 760 AVR 660 using an RS 232 serial control link to a compatible computer or programmable remote control system Due to the complexity...

Page 10: ...1 2 and 3 Video Inputs Use these jacks to connect your video capable source components e g VCR DVD player cable TV box to the receiver Use only one type of video connection for each source Composite...

Page 11: ...te s LCD Display NOTE Four of the sources do not have dedicated Source Selectors Source A Source B Source C and Source D To select one of these sources first press the AVR Settings Button then press t...

Page 12: ...eo display or TV See the Advanced Functions Manual for more information Surround Modes Press to directly access the Surround Modes submenu Scroll to the lines for the Surround Mode categories Auto Sel...

Page 13: ...1 mode the Zone Indicator will turn green the power volume and mute controls will only affect the main listening area To control operation for the remote zone press the Zone Selector so that the Zone...

Page 14: ...ne system where the surround back channels power loudspeakers located in another room Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Although all of the speakers in t...

Page 15: ...ed subwoofers that contain their own amplifier Usually a line level nonamplified connection is made from the receiver s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer as shown in Figure 3 T...

Page 16: ...digital audio cable Figure 6 Optical Digital Audio Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables one for the left channel white and one for the right channel red These two cables are often attach...

Page 17: ...igure 11 S Video Component video separates the video signal into three components one luminance Y and two sub sampled color signals Pb and Pr that are transmitted using three separate cables See Figur...

Page 18: ...back left and right speakers are placed 150 degrees from the center speaker or directly facing the opposite side front speaker See Figure 16 C 90 150 90 150 30 30 SBR SBL FR FL SL SR SUB 1 SUB 2 Green...

Page 19: ...type NOTE You may match any device type to any source The device type is only relevant for programming control codes into the handheld remote and as explained on page 25 you may reassign any Source Se...

Page 20: ...ital audio recordings To make analog recordings assign either the Analog 3 or 4 Audio Inputs to the recorder as both have recording outputs It is not necessary to connect TiVo or Video Recorder device...

Page 21: ...ht Speaker Outputs then connect the front left and right main speakers to the subwoofer s left and right speaker output terminals Consult the owner s manual for the subwoofer for specific installation...

Page 22: ...ltaneously with multizone operation However the benefit is achieved with the expense of an additional component i e the amplifier Connect the remote room s speakers directly to the B Surround Back Zon...

Page 23: ...te receivers the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs It is also preprogrammed to operate your iPod when docked in The Bridge II To access the functions for a particular device switch t...

Page 24: ...emote to time out then the device type reassignment will not take effect To learn individual key codes If some functions do not work correctly you may reprogram individual keys from the device s origi...

Page 25: ...to rename a device or a key and press the OK Button Use the 4 KL Buttons to select the device either to rename the device itself or a key function used by that device and press the OK Button The curr...

Page 26: ...rtant steps in setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers optimizing sound reproduction Until recently most receivers required manual calibration and confi...

Page 27: ...position These settings affect each source independently Leave this submenu at its default settings and return to it later if your system requires fine tuning See the Advanced Functions Manual for mo...

Page 28: ...Output the two devices will communicate with each other and the AVR will automatically select the best available video output resolution If the display is connected to the AVR s Component Video Outpu...

Page 29: ...e AVR will automatically switch to the analog audio input This can be useful for older cable television systems that broadcast channels in both analog and digital audio If an analog audio connection w...

Page 30: ...tening volumes One concern of the typical home theater listener is that volumes can vary widely for different programs played by a source e g television commercial advertisements are often much louder...

Page 31: ...play It is recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults See the Advanced Functions Manual for detailed information Headphones Plug the 1 4 inch plug on a pair of headphones into the jack...

Page 32: ...system is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information in addition to the initial station call sign that appears when a station is first tuned In normal RDS operation the display will indica...

Page 33: ...the Slideshow Speed setting Each press of the OK Button changes the speed Slow Medium or Fast Internet Radio With its network connection the AVR 760 AVR 660 opens a world of MP3 and WMA format stream...

Page 34: ...l audio signals are available for recording Proprietary 2 formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not be recorded using the digital audio connections Use the analog audio connections to make an anal...

Page 35: ...e System Settings menu described in the Advanced Functions Manual Restore the Now Playing screen to view by pressing either of the M N Buttons NOTE It is strongly recommended that you use the screen s...

Page 36: ...uses only two speakers As described in the Advanced Functions Manual you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use Turn off the Tone Control setting in...

Page 37: ...Input is monaural There is no surround information from mono sources Incorrect configuration Check speaker configuration Stereo or Mono program material The surround decoder may not create center or r...

Page 38: ...UX Coax Front Analog Front Composite Front not used for audio only devices Recorder Source D Coaxial 2 input and Coaxial Output Analog 4 inputs and outputs Composite OR S Video 2 input and output iPod...

Page 39: ...Medium Low Medium Medium Medium Medium Low Medium Record Out Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Video output resolution may vary for HDMI connections Table A2 Source Setting Defa...

Page 40: ...istortion Mono Stereo 0 2 0 3 Stereo Separation 40dB 1kHz Selectivity 400kHz 70dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 520 1720kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 45dB Usable...

Page 41: ...r U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 and other U S and worldwide patents issued and pending DTS is a registered trademark...

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