Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AVR 70C Harman-Kardon
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Audio / video rec eiver A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C Owner’s Manual.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 2 INTRODUCTION 3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PLACE THE AVR 3 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 5 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 6 INTROD.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 3 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.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 4 Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Controls Main Power switch: This mechanical switch turns the AVR’s power supply on or off. It is usually left on and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control. Standby indicator: This LED glows amber to indicate that the AVR is in the Standby mode.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 5 Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors HDMI ® Connectors Digital Audio Connectors Subwoofer Connector Analog Audio Connectors Speaker Connectors Radio Antenna Connect.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 6 System Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Lens Mute Button Source Selector Buttons Volume Up/Down Buttons Tone Controls Button Test Tone Seque.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 7 System Remote Control Functions, continued Remote Control Functions, continued In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote can also control a Harman Kardon Blu- ray Disc ® or DVD player that is connected to the HDMI 1 connector.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 8 Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround-sound AVRs, which will make it easier for you to set up and operate your AVR.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 9 Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your speakers, your TV or video display, and your source devices.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 10 Types of Home Theater System Connections, continued Digital Audio Connections – Optical Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 11 Making Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC power cord is unplugged from the AVR and the AC outlet. Making connections with the AVR plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 12 Making Connections, continued HDMI devices If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using those connectors will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 13 Making Connections, continued Audio recorders Connect an analog audio recorder’s inputs to the AVR’s analog audio Tape Out connectors.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 14 Set Up the AVR Set Up the AVR Turn On the AVR 1. Set the front-panel Main Power switch to “On.” (The front-panel Standby indicator will glow amber.) 2. Press the front-panel On/Standby switch. Phones USB Video 3 Vide oR L Audio Stereo Power Surr.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 15 Set Up the AVR, continued Consult the technical specifications for your system’s main left and right speakers and locate the frequency response, usually given as a range, e.g., 80Hz – 20kHz (±3dB). Note the lowest frequency that the speakers are capable of playing (80Hz in the above example).
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 16 Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 17 Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced Functions Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment, and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 18 Advanced Functions, continued Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically. Press the Sleep button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed on the front-panel Message display The available settings are 30 min.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 19 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 .
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 20 Specifications Specifications Audio Section Multichannel power: 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 21 Appendix Device Type AVR Source Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, or other audio/video recorder Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) • Compos.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 22 Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 23 Table A4 – Surround Modes (cont.) Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrix- encoded surround presentation. • DTS 1/0/.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 24 Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List.
A VR 700/A VR 70/A VR 70C 25 Appendix Table A5 – Remote Control Function List No. Button Name AVR Function Blu-ray/DVD 01 Power On Power On Power On 02 Power Off Power Off Power Off 03 Mute Mute Mut.
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