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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

7

Surround Mode Selector:

Press this but-

ton to change the surround mode by scrolling
through the list of available modes. Note that
depending on the type of input, some modes
are not always available. (See page 25 for more
information about surround modes.)

8

Tuning Selector:

Press the left side of the

button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations. When a station with a strong signal is
reached, the 

TUNED

indicator 

U

will illumi-

nate in the 

Information Display 

Ò

.

To tune manually, tap the button lightly and
note that the tuner will step up one frequency
increment per button press. When the button is
held for a few seconds you will note that the
unit will quickly search the frequency band.
Release it once the fast tuning starts and the
tuner will automatically scan for the next station
with an acceptable signal and then stop.

9

Tuner Band Selector:

Pressing this button

will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner
mode. Pressing it again will switch between the
AM and FM frequency bands. (See page 29 for
more information on the tuner.)

)

Preset Stations Selector:

Press this but-

ton to select stations that have been entered
into the preset memory. (See page 29 for more
information on tuner programming.)

!

Input Source Selector:

Press this button

to change the input by scrolling through the list
of input sources.

@

FM Mode Selector:

Press this button to

select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button
is pressed so that the 

AUTO

Indicator 

V

lights,

the tuner will search for the next station with an
acceptable signal when the 

Tuning Selector

8xé

is pressed. When the button is

pressed so that the 

AUTO

Indicator 

V

is not lit,

each press of the 

Tuning Selector

8xé

will increase the frequency. (See page 29 for
more information on using the tuner.)

#

Bass Control:

Turn this control to modify

the low frequency output of the left/right chan-
nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

$

Video 4 Input Jacks:

These audio/video

jacks may be used for temporary connection to
video games or portable audio/video products
such as camcorders and portable audio players.

In normal use, they are an input that may be
selected by pressing the 

Input Source

Selector

!

on the front panel, or the 

Video

4 Selector

on either remote 

m ç

. These

jacks may also be configured as an audio/video
output, that will make a dub of the currently
selected source when connected to an external
recorder or camcorder. To change the jacks from
their default setting as an input to an output,
use the Advanced Menu in the OSD 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 input source. When
the jacks have been configured as an output,
the indicator will turn red to show that they are
being used for recording. (See page 31 for
more information on using the Video 4 jacks.)

^

Treble Control:

Turn this control to modify

the high frequency output of the left/right chan-
nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

&

Balance Control:

Turn this control to

change the relative volume for the front
left/right channels.

NOTE:

For proper operation of the surround

modes this control should be at the midpoint 
or “12 o’clock” position.

*

Volume Control:

Turn this knob clockwise

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.

(

Set Button:

When making choices during

the setup and configuration process, press this
button to enter the desired setting as shown 
in the 

Information Display 

Ò

into the 

AVR 7000’s memory. The set button may also 
be used to change the display brightness.
(See page 31.)

Ó

Input indicators:

A green LED will light in

front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR 7000.

Ô

Delay:

Press this button to begin the

sequence of steps required to enter delay time
settings. (See pages 20–21 for more informa-
tion on delay times.)

Digital Input Selector:

When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this 
button to select between the 

Optical

·

and

Coaxial

°

Digital

inputs. (See pages 27–29

for more information on digital audio.)

Ò

Information Display:

This display deliv-

ers messages and status indications to help you
operate the receiver. (See pages 7–8 for a com-
plete explanation of the Information Display.)

Ú

Channel Select Button:

Press this button

to begin the process of trimming the channel
output levels using an external audio source.
(For more information on output level trim
adjustment, see page 29.)

Û

Speaker Select Button:

Press this button

to begin the process of selecting the speaker
positions that are used in your listening room.
(See page 22 for more information on setup
and configuration.)

Ù

Test Tone Selector:

Press this button to

begin the process of adjusting the channel out-
put levels using the internal test tone as a ref-
erence. (For more information on output level
adjustment, see page 23.)

ı

Surround Mode Indicators:

A green LED

will light in front of the surround mode that is
currently in use.

ˆ

Remote Sensor Window:

The sensor

behind this window receives infrared signals
from the remote control. Aim the remote at this
area and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.

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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