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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3

Introduction

4

Safety Information

4

Unpacking

5

Front Panel Controls

7

Front Panel Information Display

9

Rear Panel Connections

11

Main Remote Control Functions

14

Zone II Remote Control Functions

15

Installation and Connections

18

System Configuration

20

Input Setup

20

Surround Setup

20

Delay Settings

21

Crossover Frequency

22

Speaker Setup

23

Output Level Adjustment

25

Operation

25

Basic Operation

25

Source Selection

25

Surround Mode Selection

26

Surround Mode Chart

27

Digital Audio Playback

29

Tuner Operation

29

Tape Recording

29

Output Level Trim Adjustment

30

6-Channel Direct Input

31

Advanced Features

31

Front Panel Input/Output 

Connections

31

Display Brightness

31

Turn On Volume Level

32

OSD Settings

33

Multiroom Operation

34

Programming the Remote

34

Direct Code Entry

34

Auto Search Method

34

Code Readout

35

Learning Codes From a Remote

35

Macro Programming

36

Programmed Device Functions

36

Volume Punch-Through

37

Reassigning Device Control 
Selectors

37

Erasing Learned Codes

38

Function List

39

Setup Code Tables

46

Troubleshooting Guide

46

Processor Reset

47

Technical Specifications

AVR 7000

Audio/Video Receiver

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel
connections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE

– (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel 

connection jack

EXAMPLE

– (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display 

EXAMPLE

– (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front-panel information display

1

– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

¡

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

a

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

A

– (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display

å

– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

Summary of Contents for AVR 7000

Page 1: ...AVR 7000 Audio VideoReceiver OWNER S MANUAL Power for the digital revolution...

Page 2: ...es From a Remote 35 Macro Programming 36 Programmed Device Functions 36 Volume Punch Through 37 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 37 Erasing Learned Codes 38 Function List 39 Setup Code Tables 46 T...

Page 3: ...audio only inputs four digital audio inputs and two digital audio outputs A separate six channel direct input is also available to ensure compatibility with future audio systems Despite the wide range...

Page 4: ...surface Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment Avoid moist or humid locations Do not obstruct the ventilation slots o...

Page 5: ...ave a standard 1 4 stereo phone plug Note that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use 5 Selector Buttons When you are establish ing the AVR 7000 s co...

Page 6: ...system See page 31 for more information on using the Video 4 jacks as a record output Video 4 Status Indicator This indicator will normally be green to show that the Video 4 jacks are operating as an...

Page 7: ...unction is in use these num bers show how many minutes remain before the unit goes into the Standby mode M OSD Indicator When the OSD system is in use this indicator lights to remind you that the othe...

Page 8: ...eptable listening quality V Auto Indicator This indicator illuminates when the tuner s Auto mode is in use W Main Information Display This display shows messages relating to the status input source su...

Page 9: ...nna 6 Channel Direct Inputs CD Inputs Component Video Outputs Video 2 Component Video Inputs DVD Component Video Inputs Tape Inputs Speaker Outputs Tape Outputs Amplifier Inputs Unswitched AC Accessor...

Page 10: ...Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external subwoofer amplifier is used con nect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input fl Preamp Outputs When...

Page 11: ...f Mute g Buttons h Channel Select Button i Set Button j Button k Digital Select l 6 Ch Direct Input m Video Input Selectors n AM FM Tuner Select o Tuner Mode p Memory Button q Numeric Keys r Macro 1...

Page 12: ...ce They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button has been pressed h Channel Select Button This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 7000 s output levels to a...

Page 13: ...r Select Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 7000 s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system Once the button has been pressed use the butt...

Page 14: ...unit on When the unit is already in use pressing one of these buttons will change the input Transport Controls These buttons control the Play Pause and Stop functions of compatible Harman Kardon CD D...

Page 15: ...t We do not recom mend that you use cables with an AWG equiva lent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur Cables that are run inside walls should have the...

Page 16: ...R Input jack b on the AVR 7000 s rear panel If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation the Remote IR Output jack a on the rear panel should be connected t...

Page 17: ...or with DVD players using the DVD Audio Format If an external decoder is used connect the output jacks of the decoder to the 6 Channel Direct inputs making sure to match channels These jacks may also...

Page 18: ...ront of the room sound smooth and that sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at the same time without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speaker...

Page 19: ...tons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted For example press the Speaker button 2 5 to set the speaker configuration etc Figure 1 Using the full OSD system and...

Page 20: ...arameters for the AVR 7000 it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sources In the case of inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or...

Page 21: ...once If the Dolby Digital mode is selected the cur sor will stop at the CENTER DELAY line In that case press the buttons j until the desired figure appears in the display using the number calculated u...

Page 22: ...ich sets the configuration for the two front speakers If you wish to make a change to the front speak ers press the buttons g so that either LARGE or SMALL appears matching the appropriate description...

Page 23: ...Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 7000...

Page 24: ...st noise is circulating the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Indicators P by a blinking letter within the correct channel To adjust the output level press the Sele...

Page 25: ...ment system on a temporary basis As the input source is changed the new input name will appear momentarily as an on screen display in the lower third of the video display The input name will also appe...

Page 26: ...Surround or similar matrix encoding Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic tha...

Page 27: ...s the 1 channel referred to when you see these systems descibed as 5 1 The bass channel is separate from the other channels but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited sound designers have given i...

Page 28: ...ion in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices you may have to make some adjust ments to your DVD player usually with the Audio...

Page 29: ...cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode the tuner will only select stereo stations To tune to...

Page 30: ...Set Button i to activate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 7 Figure 7 Once the menu appears on your video screen use the buttons to move the on screen cursor so that it is next to the channel that you wi...

Page 31: ...normally lit room However in some home theater installations you may wish to occasionally lower the bright ness of the display or turn it off completely To change the display brightness setting for a...

Page 32: ...ighlighted in the video display Note that this setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR 7000 is turned off Once the unit is turned off the semi OSD display...

Page 33: ...the remote Next press the Set button i Press the buttons g to turn the multiroom feed on or off When the multiroom system is on the Multi indicator O will light in the Information Display and the Mai...

Page 34: ...Search Method Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 7000 s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly you may wish...

Page 35: ...ble you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR s remote control Once programmed a macro will send out up to eight different remote codes...

Page 36: ...Down button for the AVR 7000 the Reverse Skip button for CD players and the Page Down button for some VCRs Note that the numbers used to describe the but ton functions at the left for the purposes of...

Page 37: ...ngle learned commands from within a single device s settings do the following 1 Press the Input or Video Selectors c for the device you wish to clear a command from and the Set Button i at the same ti...

Page 38: ...Exit Exit 19 Down Down Down Down Down 20 Delay Open Close Return Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 21 Vid 1 Select Track Direct Sub W On Off Music Alt 22 6 Ch Select 23 Night Pause Rec Pause Pau...

Page 39: ...LASSIC 043 CONCERTO 004 CONTEC 043 CRAIG 054 CROWN 143 CURTIS MATHES 001 004 101 143 DAEWOO 004 076 103 114 127 143 DAYTRON 004 143 DWIN 177 DYNATECH 062 ELECTROHOME 024 143 EMERSON 001 004 005 028 04...

Page 40: ...001 164 MEMOREX 004 007 072 METZ 088 MGA 001 004 024 042 MINERVA 088 MITSUBISHI 004 024 040 042 109 146 MTC 001 004 062 101 NAD 015 025 NEC 001 019 024 040 056 130 134 OPTONICA 019 081 PANASONIC 034...

Page 41: ...028 087 143 175 SIGNATURE 072 SONY 070 085 126 139 SOUNDESIGN 003 004 028 043 SUPRE MACY 002 SYLVANIA 001 003 059 060 063 064 127 160 164 SYMPHONIC 052 TANDY 081 TATUNG 056 062 TECHNICS 034 080 TECHWO...

Page 42: ...1 138 153 FISHER 001 008 009 010 FUNAI 034 GE 031 063 072 107 109 144 147 GO VIDEO 132 136 151 GOLDSTAR 004 012 020 101 123 HARMAN KARDON 012 045 HITACHI 018 026 034 043 063 137 150 INSTANTREPLAY 031...

Page 43: ...5 124 SANSUI 043 048 135 SANYO 001 007 010 014 040 134 SCOTT 017 037 129 131 SEARS 001 004 008 009 010 014 017 020 081 101 SHARP 031 054 SHINTOM 024 SONY 001 002 009 031 052 053 056 057 058 155 SOUNDE...

Page 44: ...NAKAMICHI 217 218 219 ONKYO 030 038 082 168 169 OPTIMUS 049 085 PANASONIC 068 172 PIONEER 010 020 174 REALISTIC 187 RCA 017 021 SANSUI 171 SHARP 013 031 051 066 SHERWOOD 096 166 SONY 097 126 133 225...

Page 45: ...YAMAHA 033 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number Remote Control Model PIONEER 001 BR 200 AMERICAST 005 JERROLD 006 RT J22 CFT2200 JERROLD 007 RT J550C PHILIPS011 012 PIONEER 002 BR 95 PIONEER 003 RT P...

Page 46: ...ectrical appliances Letters flash in the Channel Indicator Digital audio feed paused Resume play for DVD Display and Digital Audio stops Check that Digital Input is selected HDCD encoded disc does not...

Page 47: ...o 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500 V Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Video Section Video Format NTSC Input Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Fr...

Page 48: ...250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 1999 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part No J93000502000...

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