Service Manual harman/kardon AVR 2700 Audio/Video Receiver CONTENTS ESD WARNING…………………..……….2 AMPLIFIER BIAS ADJUSTMENT………….43 LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…..…..3 PACKAGING….…...……….………...………..44 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………………..4 DISASSEMBLY………………………………45 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS………..…..…..5 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW…………..…….…..46 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…7 BLOCK DIAGRAM………………….………..47 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS…….. …9 PCB DRAWINGS…………………….………49 CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION……..14 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST……..…….….…69 OPERATION…...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following check should be performed for the continued protection of the customer and service technician. LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester...
AVR 2700 harman/kardon Front-Panel Controls Power Info Button Button Power Setup Message Volume Indicator Button Sensor Display Knob Resolution Video Back/Exit Source List Port Button Modes Button Button Button Button Headphone Jack/ HDMI ® Front Audio Surround Left/Right Up/Down EzSet/EQ...
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Resolution button: Press this button to access the AVR’s video output resolution setting: 480p (AVR 3700/AVR 2700), 576p (AVR 370/AVR 270), 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24Hz. Use the Up/Down and OK buttons to change the setting.
AVR 2700 harman/kardon Rear-Panel Connectors Wi-Fi Antenna Connector Analog Video (AVR 3700/AVR 370) Connectors Network Radio Antenna HDMI Output HDMI Input Connector Connectors Connectors Connectors Analog Audio Speaker Digital Audio AC Input IR and Trigger Connectors Connectors Connectors Vents Connector...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Subwoofer connector: Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer with a line-level input. Rear-Panel Connectors, continued See Connect Your Subwoofer, on page 17, for more information. NOTE: The AVR 3700 and AVR 370 have two subwoofer connectors.
AVR 2700 harman/kardon System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter AVR Power On/Off Device Power Buttons On/Off Buttons Source Selector Buttons Audio Effects Surround Modes Button Button Video Modes Button Number Buttons Last Channel Activity Button Button Back/Exit Menu Button Button...
AVR 2700 harman/kardon Menu button: This button is used within the tuner menus and an iPod connected to the System Remote Control Functions, continued AVR’s front-panel USB port, and is also used to display the main menu on some source devices.
AVR 2700 harman/kardon Recording Advanced Remote Control Programming Two-channel analog audio signals, as well as composite video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs. To make a recording, connect your audio Remote Channel-Control Punch-Through or video recorder to the appropriate AVR output connectors as described in the Making...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) IR Transmitter Lens Power Off Mute Button Button Source Selector Buttons Sleep Button AVR Button Back/Exit Menu Button Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons OK Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Transport Control...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only), continued By installing an IR receiver in the remote zone of a multizone system and connecting it to the AVR’s Zone 2 IR Input connector, you can use the Zone 2 remote to control the sound in the remote zone from within the remote zone.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Connect Your Subwoofer Making Connections Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your subwoofer as explained in Subwoofer Connections, on page 14. NOTE: The AVR 3700 and AVR 370 CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure provide connections for two subwoofers.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices However, you can connect your source devices as you wish and re-assign any of the input connections to any of the Source Buttons listed in the table according to where you Source devices are components where a playback signal originates, e.g.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Connect Your HDMI Devices Connect Your Composite Video Devices If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don’t have HDMI or possible video and audio performance quality.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Connect Your Analog Audio Devices Connect Your Video Recorder Use the AVR’s analog audio connectors for source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital Connect an analog video recorder’s video input connector to the AVR’s Composite Monitor audio connectors.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Connect to Your Home Network Install a Multizone System Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA-compatible devices IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires that are connected to the network.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon B. Connect an external amplifier to the AVR’s Zone 2 Out connectors. This method Connect IR Equipment offers the benefit of retaining a 7.1-channel home theater in the main room simultaneously The AVR is equipped with Remote IR Input and Output connectors and a Zone 2 IR Input with multizone operation, although it does require an additional amplifier for Zone 2.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon To control more than one source device through the AVR’s IR Remote Out connector, Connect to AC Power connect all sources in “daisy chain” fashion, connecting each device’s IR output to the Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AVR’s AC Input connector and then to a next device’s IR input, starting with the AVR.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon 4. Aim the remote at the source device and use the remote’s Number buttons to enter a Set Up the Remote Control code number from Step 1, above. a) If the device turns off, press the Source Selector button again to save the code. The Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Source Selector button will flash, and the remote will exit the Programming mode.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Learning (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) If you have the device’s original remote control, you may “teach” its individual button codes into the following “destination” buttons on the AVR 3700/AVR 370 remote: Device Power On/Off buttons, Number buttons, Last button, Back/Exit button, Menu...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon The Main Menu system consists of six submenus: Source Select, Setup Source, Speaker Set Up the AVR Setup, Zone 2, System and Settings Lock. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons on the remote or the front panel to navigate the menu system, and press the OK button to select In this section, you will configure the AVR to match your actual system’s makeup.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon 5. Press the remote control’s AVR button. The AVR’s on-screen display (OSD) Main Menu Set Up Your Sources screen will appear on the TV. The Setup Source menu lets you assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source and lets you set many audio and video playback features for each source.
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find the HDMI Bypass mode acceptable for normal 2D viewing as well must set the resolution to “480i” (AVR 3700/AVR 2700) or to “576p” (AVR 370/AVR as for 3D viewing. In this case, you may find it more convenient to use the 3D 270) to view any content.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Wired Network Setup The following options appear in the Wireless Setup menu: If your network uses an automatic IP address, you should not have to perform any Search AP: Select this option to display and select the wireless network you wish network setup procedures for a wired network connection.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Step Three – Manual Speaker Setup Menu Manual Speaker Setup Now you are ready to program the receiver. Sit in your usual listening position, and make Your AVR is flexible and may be configured to work with most speakers and to compensate the room as quiet as possible.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Any changes will be reflected in the total Number Of Speakers displayed at the top of Sub Mode the screen. Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line. This setting depends upon the Crossover setting The Assigned AMP setting includes four options: you selected for the front left and right speakers.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Reset Levels: To reset all levels to their factory defaults of 0dB, scroll down to this line at the bottom of the menu and press the OK button. For a conventional stereo receiver, a simple balance control adjusts the stereo imaging by varying the relative loudness of the left and right channels.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Listening in Zone 2 With the multizone system in use, you may enjoy an exciting 5.1-channel home theater presentation in the main listening area, while others listen to the same program or an entirely different source in another room. See Install a Multizone System, on page 21, for installation information.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon CEC Power Control: This setting links the power on/off functions of the AVR to those of a System Settings TV connected to its HDMI Monitor Out connector. When Power Control is set to On, turning the TV’s power off will automatically put the AVR into the Standby mode; turning the TV’s The AVR’s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way many of the AVR’s...
AVR 2700 harman/kardon Volume Units: This setting lets you select whether the AVR displays the volume level in Settings Lock the conventional decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 100. When the decibel Settings Lock prevents the Setup Source, Speaker Setup and System settings menus scale is used, 0dB is the maximum recommended volume, with lower volumes displayed from being inadvertently changed.
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Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active; Medium AVR 2700 and AVR 270 receivers that are connected to the same network as the device Leveler module has a value of 3 that has the app installed. With this easy-to-use app you can turn the AVR on or off, select Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active;...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Selecting a Source Listening to FM and AM Radio There are three different ways to select a source: Select the Radio source. A screen similar to the one in the illustration below will appear. Press the front-panel Source List button. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the sources, and press the OK button to select the source being displayed.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Playing files on a USB device Listening to an iPod/iPhone/iPad Device 1. Insert the USB drive into the AVR’s front-panel USB port. When an iPod, iPhone or iPad device is connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port, you may play audio files through your high-quality audio system, operate the iPod, iPad or...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon If a video monitor is connected to the AVR and the system is not in iPod manual mode, Listening to vTuner (Internet Radio) an iPod screen will appear and display the play mode icon, song title, artist and album. A Your AVR’s Network connection brings you a world of MP3- and WMA-format streams via...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon To share media on PCs: Stereo: When you want two-channel playback, select the number of speakers you want to use for playback: 1. Open Windows Media Player. “2 CH Stereo” uses two speakers. 2. Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing. The Media Sharing window will appear.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present: “0” indicates Advanced Functions that no surround information is present. “1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present. “2” indicates discrete left and right surround channels. “3” is used with DTS-ES Much of the adjusting and configuration your AVR requires is handled automatically, with...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Audio Effects Button Treble/Bass: These settings boost or cut the treble or bass frequencies by up to 10dB. Use the Left/Right buttons to change the setting. The default setting is 0dB, at the center To adjust other audio settings, such as the tone controls, press the Audio Effects of the bar.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Sharpness Adjustment Set the Video Mode to Custom to display the picture settings. Contrary to intuition, the picture will appear sharper and clearer with the sharpness backed off from the maximum setting. Reduce the Sharpness setting on your television, Video Modes –...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on power outlet Front-panel Message display lights, but there’s no sound or picture No sound from any speaker; PROTECT message appears on Message display...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Reset Proceedure To restore the AVR to factory defaults (reset) press & hold Surround Mode Key about 5sec, when AVR's in eco stand by. !!Warning!! This will erase all of the user programmed settings and pre sets.
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon AMPLIFIER SECTION BIAS ADJUSTMENT Measurement condition .No input signal or volume position is minimum. .Do not adjust at FM/ AM. Standard value .Ideal current = 48mA ( .Ideal DC Voltage = 22.5mV ( DC EVM PCB) CN66...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon DISASSEMBLY AVR2700 1. Removing the Top Cabinet 3. Removing the Rear Panel Remove the Screws Remove the Screws 25 26 4. Removing the Main PCB Remove the Screws 2. Removing the Front Panel Remove the Screws...
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon Q940 High Voltage PNP Transistors(SOT 23) CVTMMBT5401 Q941 High Voltage NPN Transistors(SOT 23) CVTMMBT5551 Q942 High Voltage NPN Transistors(SOT 23) CVTMMBT5551 Q943 High Voltage NPN Transistors(SOT 23) CVTMMBT5551 Q951 High Voltage NPN Transistors(SOT 23) CVTMMBT5551 Q952 High Voltage NPN Transistors(SOT 23)
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon SOLDER , FLUX WIRE PB FREE(PIE 1.0) C2K86102 TAPE , BOTH SIDE C4FM073 0.02 FLUX C8E534 BN53 PIN HEADER, DIP(14P, 2.54mm, H :36.9mm, STRAIGHT) CJP14GA301ZB BN54 PIN HEADER, DIP(22P, 2.54mm, H :36.9mm, STRAIGHT) CJP22GA301ZB BN55 PIN HEADER, DIP(8P, 2.54mm, H :36.9mm, STRAIGHT)
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon CY93 CAP , CERAMIC (400V Y CAP) CCKDHS102ME CY94 CAP , CERAMIC (400V Y CAP) CCKDHS471ME CY95 CAP , CERAMIC (400V Y CAP) CCKDHS102ME CY96 CAP , CERAMIC (400V Y CAP) CCKDHS222ME C901 CAP , ELECT (470uF/250V, 105'C, 25.4X35)
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AVR 2700 harman/kardon +1.8V_SCALER ADV8003_DVDD_1.8V 1.8V Power Supply 3.3V Power Supply DDR2 Memory layout Guidelines: ADV8003_AVDD2_3.3V L1413 - Route VREF at least 2cm away form other signals to minmize coupling L1401 HCB1608KF-600T30 HCB1608KF-600T30 - Design traces as short and wide as possible between the voltage source and VREF 1.