AVR 700/AVR 70/AVR 70C
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Solution
unit does not function when main power switch is
turned on
• No AC power
• Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC
power outlet
• Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlled
front-panel message display lights, but there's no
sound or picture
• Intermittent input connection
• Mute is on
• Volume control is turned down
• Secure all input and speaker connections
• Press Mute button
• Turn up Volume control
no sound from any speaker
• Speakers set to “Off” in System Setup menu
• Set speakers to “On” in System Setup menu. See
Additional Setup Menu Items: Speaker On/Off,
on
page 15, for more information.
no sound from any speaker; protect message
appears on message display
• Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short
circuit
• Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems
• Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVR
connections for crossed wires
• Contact 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 stereo
• Select a surround mode other than stereo
• Mono programs contain no surround information
• Check the speaker configuration in the setup menu
• The surround decoder may not create center- or
surround-channel information from nonencoded stereo
programs
unit does not respond to remote control commands
• Weak batteries in remote
• AVR not selected
• Remote sensor is obscured
• Change batteries in remote
• Press the Setup/AVR button
• Ensure that the AVR’s front-panel remote sensor is in
the line of sight of the remote
Intermittent buzzing in tuner
• Local interference
• Move the AVR or antenna away from computers,
fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances
Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVr and installation-related issues may be found in the list of “frequently Asked Questions,” which is located in the product
Support section of our web site: www.harmankardon.com
Troubleshooting
