Harman Kardon AVR 700 Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C

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Introduction, Supplied Accessories,  

Important Safety Information and Place the AVR

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product! 

for more than fifty years, the harman kardon mission has been to share a passion for music 

and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance. 

Sidney harman and bernard kardon invented the receiver, a single component designed 

to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. over the years, 

harman kardon products have become easier to use while offering more features and 

sounding better than ever.
the AVr 70, AVr 700 and AVr 70c 5.1-channel digital audio/video receivers (AVrs) 

continue this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing 

capabilities yet and a wealth of listening and viewing options.
to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new AVr, please read this manual and refer 

back to it as you become more familiar with its features and 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 our web site at www.

harmankardon.com.

Supplied Accessories

the following accessory items are supplied with your AVr. If any of these items are 

missing, please contact your harman kardon dealer, or harman kardon customer service 

at www.harmankardon.com.

• IR remote control
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Three AAA batteries 
• AC power cord

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

the AVr 700 has been designed for use with 120-volt alternating current (Ac). the  

AVr 70 and AVr 70c have been designed for use with 220 – 240-volt Ac. connection 

to a line voltage other than that for which your AVr 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 your AVr for any considerable length of time, 

disconnect the plug from the Ac outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

there are no user-serviceable components inside this product. opening the cabinet may 

present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. If 

water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside 

the unit, disconnect it from the Ac power source immediately, and consult an authorized 

service center.

CATV or Antenna Grounding (AVR 700)

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is 

grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. 

Section 810 of the united States national electrical code, AnSI/nfpA no. 70-1984, 

provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting 

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding 

conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and 

requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: 

this reminder is provided to call the cAtV (cable 

tV) system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the nec, which provides guidelines 

for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected 

to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Place the AVR

•  Place  the  AVR  on  a  firm  and  level  surface.  Be  certain  that  the  surface  and  any 

mounting hardware can support the AVr’s weight.

•  Provide  proper  space  above  and  below  the  AVR  for  ventilation.  Recommended 

clearance distances are 30cm above the unit, 10cm behind the unit and 20cm on 

each side of the unit.

•  If you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within the 

cabinet. under some circumstances, a fan may be required.

•  Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly 

over them.

•  Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface.
•  Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations, in extremely hot or cold locations, 

in areas near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.

Summary of Contents for AVR 700

Page 1: ...Audio video receiver AVR 700 AVR 70 AVR 70C Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...our Speakers 11 Connect Your Subwoofer 11 Connect Your TV or Video Display 11 Connect Your Source Devices 11 Connect the Radio Antennas 13 Connect to AC Power 13 INSTALL BATTERIES IN the Remote Contro...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...le short circuit the and conductors touching each other or both touching the same piece of metal If a short circuit is not found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspec...

Page 5: ...make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via HDMI connections See Connect Your Source Devices on page 11 for more information Notes on using the HDMI Out connector When connectin...

Page 6: ...u Button OK Button Channel Level Button Number Buttons Memory Button Repeat Random Button Transport Control Buttons Display Dim Button Preset Station Up Down Buttons Left Right Up Down Buttons AVR But...

Page 7: ...owing the currently active source Test Tone sequence button Press this button to activate the test tone for calibrating channel volume levels by ear Audio Input Select button Press this button to sele...

Page 8: ...lby Pro Logic DTS DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS 96 24 DTS Neo 6 HARMAN International Analog Surround Modes Theater Hall Stadium Club Arena Stereo Modes 2 channel stereo and...

Page 9: ...red so that only the low frequencies pass through it Don t connect this output to any device other than a subwoofer Source Device Connections Audio and video signals originate in source devices compon...

Page 10: ...each device Digital Video Connections If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR s HDMI input connectors you have automatically made a video connection for that device since the H...

Page 11: ...the AVR s OSD menus you need to connect its Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV even if you are not connecting any composite video source devices to the AVR Composite Video Cable not supplied T...

Page 12: ...Composite Video Cable not supplied To Composite Video Output Composite Video Equipped Source Device Optical digital audio devices If your source devices have optical digital outputs connect them to th...

Page 13: ...ectors AVR Composite Video Connectors Connect the Radio Antennas Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR s FM 75 Radio Antenna connector For the best reception extend the FM antenna as far as possi...

Page 14: ...ss the SETUP button If necessary reread the Making Connections section and the beginning of this section before continuing Configure the AVR for Your Speakers 1 Turn on your TV and select the TV s com...

Page 15: ...Setting Subwoofer Volume Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music When setting the subwoofer volume listen...

Page 16: ...components involved the complexity of the required communication between HDMI components may cause delays of up to a minute in the completion of some actions such as input switching or switching betw...

Page 17: ...Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS HD High Resolution Audio 7 1 DTS HD Master Audio 7 1 DTS 5 1 DTS 96 24 5 1 2 channel PCM modes in 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 1kHz 96kHz or 176 4kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM Your AVR...

Page 18: ...turn the AVR on If this procedure doesn t help reset the AVR s processor as described below NOTE Resetting the processor will erase all user configurations including speaker and level settings and tu...

Page 19: ...ntact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from center or surround speakers Incorrect surround mode Program material is monophonic Incorrect speaker configuration Program material is stere...

Page 20: ...1 3 V 13 2dBf Signal to noise ratio mono stereo 65dB 62dB Distortion mono stereo 0 2 0 3 Stereo separation 35dB 1kHz Image rejection 80dB IF rejection 80dB AM Tuner Section Frequency range 520 1720kHz...

Page 21: ...3 Input Portable audio device camcorder game console Video 3 Video 3 Analog Audio Input on front panel Video 3 Coaxial Video Iinput on front panel CD player Aux Aux Analog Inputs Any one available co...

Page 22: ...nel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Dolby Pro Logic II Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dim...

Page 23: ...48kHz 96kHz MP3 WMA Stadium Creates an expansive soundfield as heard in stadiums Good for watching sporting events like baseball or soccer Analog two channel AM FM radio PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz...

Page 24: ...AVR 700 AVR 70 AVR 70C 24 Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List...

Page 25: ...play Mode Select Display Mode Select 22 TEST Test Tone On Off Pop Up Menu 23 VOL Volume Down Volume Down 24 DIGITAL Input Type Select Options Menu 25 SETUP Setup Menu On Off Settings BD Setup DVD 26 U...

Page 26: ...the double D symbol and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MLP Lossless is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380...

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