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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Power indicator

Standby/On 

Switch

Info  

Settings

Main 

Power 

Switch

AVR 

Settings

Resolution

Video 

Modes

Source  

List

OK

USB Port Digital Audio 

Inputs  

(Optical and 

Coaxial Front)

Video Inputs 

(S- and Composite 

Front)

EzSet/EQ II 

Microphone  

Input

Back/Exit

Audio  

Effects

Surround 

Modes

Menu

Analog Audio 

Front Inputs

Headphone 

Jack

KLM N

Navigation

Remote IR Sensor

Message Display

Volume

Power Indicator

: This LED has three possible modes: 

Main Power Off

 

: When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power 

Switch is off, this LED is off. 

Standby

 

: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on.

On

 

: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white.

NOTE

: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR and unplug 

it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. If none is found, bring the 
unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and 
repair before using it again.

Standby/On Switch

: This electrical switch turns the receiver on, or places 

it in Standby mode for quick turn-on.

Front-Panel Door (not shown)

: Most of the controls and connectors 

described below are hidden behind this door. To open it, gently grab the right 
or left edge of the door and pull it forward and down.

Main Power Switch

: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on 

or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on or off using the remote 
control.

AVR Settings Button

: Press this button 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 to access the AVR’s video output resolution 

setting: 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

IMPORTANT NOTE

: If the AVR’s video output resolution is set higher 

than the capabilities of the actual connection, you will not see a picture. 
If the best available video connection from the AVR to the TV is either 
composite or S-video, press this button and change the resolution to 576i.

Audio Effects

: Press this button to directly access the Audio Effects 

submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other audio controls. See 
the Initial Setup section for more information.

Video Modes

: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes 

submenu, which contains settings that may be used to improve the picture, if 
necessary, after you have adjusted the picture settings using the video display 
or TV.

Surround Modes

: Press this button to select a surround sound (e.g., 

multichannel) mode. The Surround Modes menu will appear on screen, 
and the menu line will appear in the front-panel display. See the Advanced 
Functions section for more information on surround modes. 

Source List

: Press this button to select a source device, which is a 

component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD.

Menu Button

: Press to display the menus for the tuner, the USB device, 

The Bridge II, the Network or Internet Radio, when any of those sources is in 
use.

Back/Exit

: Press this button to return to the previous menu, or to exit the 

menu system.

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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