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Harman Kardon AVR 7000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 7000 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL ® Power for the Digital Revolution ™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 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 20 System Configuration Speaker Selection and Placement System Setup Settings associated only with Input selected...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    AVR 7000 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 7000 has been designed for use with 220-240-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    “ON” position. System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch is “ON, ” press this button to turn on the AVR 7000; press it again to turn the Input Source Selector RDS Button Bass Control Video 4 Input Jacks...
  • Page 6 (See page 35.) Input indicators: A green LED will light in front of the input that is currently being used as the source for the AVR 7000. Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Information Display

    On Screen Display is being used. Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 7000 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels.
  • Page 8 Mute Indicator: This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR 7000’s output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button . Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections ¡ ™ £ ¢ ¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ 6-Channel Direct Inputs ¢ CD Inputs ∞ Component Monitor Outputs § Video 2 Component Video Inputs ¶ DVD Component Video Inputs • Tape Inputs ª Speaker Outputs ‚...
  • Page 10 Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 7000 is on or off (in Standby), provided that the Main Power switch is on.

  • Page 11: Main Remote Control Functions

    POWER SLEEP VOL. SURR. MUTE TEST GUIDE MENU SPKR DIGITAL DELAY EXIT PREV.CH. NIGHT MULTI-ROOM VID 1 6 CH. VID 2 AM/FM DWN-TUNING-UP VID 3 TUN-M DWN-PRESET-UP VID 4 MEMORY DIRECT CLEAR LIGHT AVR 7000 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11...
  • Page 12 Device Control Selectors. The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 7000. (See page 39 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)
  • Page 13 Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, the AVR 7000 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the fol-...

  • Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    14 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR 7000 is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an option- al infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR 7000’s Multi IR input jack b.

  • Page 15: Installation And Connections

    The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks h on the AVR 7000. 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or tele- vision set or any other video source to the Video 2 g or Video 3 f jacks.
  • Page 16 DVD and your TV. • The AVR 7000 will accept either standard com- posite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component video signals. However, it will not convert composite or S signals to component video.
  • Page 17 Audio and Video ”In” plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video ”In” jacks on the AVR 7000 (and with a VCR connect the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the AVR). Note that with some adapter types it...

  • Page 18: System And Power Connections

    Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR 7000 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands.
  • Page 19 DVD players or High Definition Television (HDTV) sets or decoders that feature built-in digital surround decoders. Although the digital decoding system in the AVR 7000 will typi- cally provide audio performance that is superior to other decoders, you may use these jacks to provide...

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    System Configuration When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker...

  • Page 21: System Setup

    You are now ready to power up the AVR 7000 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cable › into an unswitched AC outlet.

  • Page 22: Input Setup

    Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 7000 is to select an input. This may be done by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector until the desired input’s name appears momentarily in the...
  • Page 23 When is selected, no signal will be sent to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a “phantom” center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs. This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used.

  • Page 24: Adjustments For Other Inputs

    System Configuration When no indicator appears at a speaker loca- tion, that position is set for “none” or “no” speaker. Note: These icons are available only when mak- ing setup changes in the semi-OSD mode. As an example, in Figure 6 below, the left front and right front speakers are set for “large, ”...

  • Page 25: Crossover Frequency

    Output level adjustment is a key part of the con- figuration process for any surround sound prod- uct. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 7000, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity.
  • Page 26 (Stereo) and VMAx modes. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 7000 is ready for oper- ation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Note that these controls are not effec- tive with the 6-Channel Direct Input. • To set the output of the AVR 7000 so that the output is “flat, ” with the tone controls de-activat- ed, press the Tone Mode button...

  • Page 28: Surround Mode Chart

    Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel. Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel.

  • Page 29: Digital Audio Playback

    (HDTV) sys- tem. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 7000 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to...
  • Page 30 DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 7000 or to select the appropriate audio track and thus lan- guage (”2.0” audio tracks can be played with all surround modes, even with Logic 7, see indicator ”PCM”...

  • Page 31: Tuner Operation

    Speaker/Channel Indicators will flash. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 7000 or the source machine. The AVR 7000 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode.

  • Page 32: Rds Operation

    Preset Tuning Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 7000’s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote. To enter a station into the memory, first tune the station using the steps outlined above.

  • Page 33: Tape Recording

    • Recording the signal of a Dolby Digital or DTS source is not possible, if the source is connected to a digital input of the AVR 7000 only. But the analog two channel signal of that source can be recorded (see item 5, ”Important Notes on Digital Playback”...

  • Page 34: Channel Direct Input

    The AVR 7000 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional, external adapters for formats that the AVR 7000 may not be capable of processing. When an adapter is connected to the 6-Channel Direct Input £, you may select it by pressing the 6-Ch Direct Input Selector .

  • Page 35: Advanced Features

    Switching the front panel jacks to output status is temporary and it will be cancelled when the AVR 7000 is turned off. When the unit is turned back on, the jacks will revert to the default sta- tus as an input. To return the front panel jacks to...

  • Page 36: Semi-Osd Settings

    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 displays will remain activated, even if they were switched off for the previous listening session.

  • Page 37: Multiroom Operation

    DVD players using the remote’s trans- port controls Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR 7000 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button...

  • Page 38: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote with Codes As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully programmed for all AVR 7000 functions, as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. In addition, by following one of the methods below, you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers.

  • Page 39: Programmed Device Functions

    • When a button is pressed on the AVR 7000 remote, the red light under the Input or Video Selector for the product being operat- ed should flash briefly.

  • Page 40: Erasing Learned Command Codes

    1 above will blink twice and then turn off. Example: To program your TV, SAT Receiver and the AVR 7000 to turn on when the Power button is pressed, first press and hold down the SAT (macro 2) and Mute buttons...

  • Page 41: Volume Punch-Through

    Programming the Remote • If a macro is to turn on the AVR 7000, it should be programmed on the SAT Device Selector (macro 2) only. Macro 1 should be selected only if the AVR is turned on already, otherwise...

  • Page 42: Function List

    Function List AVR 7000 42 FUNCTION LIST Button CD (Code 001) AVR / ON POWER ON TAPE POWER POWER OFF MUTE TEST SLEEP/ CH SURR./ CH SET/M CH. (RED) SPKR (GREEN) INTRO SCAN DIGITAL (YELLOW) DELAY (BLUE) OPEN/CLOSE VID 1...
  • Page 43 Function List Button TAPE AVR / ON TAPE POWER MUTE TEST SLEEP/ CH SURR./ CH SET/M CH. (RED) SPKR (GREEN) DIGITAL (YELLOW) DELAY (BLUE) VID 1 6 CH /II / NIGHT RECORD/PAUSE VID 2 AM/FM REVERSE PLAY VID 3 / D-SKIP TUN-M / TUNING DWN REWIND...

  • Page 44: Setup Code Tables

    Setup Code Tables: CD Players Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM AIWA AKAI CARVER DENON HARMAN KARDON KENWOOD MARANTZ MONDIAL NAKAMICHI ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PIONEER PHILIPS REALISTIC SHARP SHERWOOD SONY TEAC TECHNICS YAMAHA Setup Code Tables: DVD Players Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number...
  • Page 45 Setup Code Tables: SAT Manufacturer / Brand Set-Up Code Number ALBA 018 029 036 065 111 126 ALCATEL 013 014 ALDES 099 101 162 165 ALLSONIC AMSTRAD 026 052 127 159 ANKARO 099 106 ARCON 020 136 ARISTONA ARTHUR MARTIN ASTON ASTRA 124 160...
  • Page 46 Setup Code Tables: SAT Manufacturer / Brand Set-Up Code Number SCHNEIDER 042 108 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SENTRA SIEMENS 079 083 152 SIERA SILVA 034 136 SINTRACK SKYMASTER STAR TRAK EIGHT STARCOM STARSAT STELLA STRONG 066 118 TACHNISAT TANDBERG TATUNG 078 130 T-CABLE TELETEXT TECHNILAND TECHNISAT...
  • Page 47 Setup Code Tables: TV Manufacturer / Brand Set-Up Code Number GELOSO 089 105 119 161 226 229 253 GENEXXA GOLDSTAR 010 011 047 108 120 209 210 213 253 GOODMANS 076 120 159 213 GORENJE 181 247 GRAETZ 006 147 161 194 197 211 217 220 229 GRANADA 076 108 120 147 159 169 177 206 229 GREAT WALL...
  • Page 48 Setup Code Tables: TV Manufacturer / Brand Set-Up Code Number SAMSUNG 025 036 037 040 061 108 133 213 247 253 SANYO 006 009 014 017 076 099 113 159 174 189 201 233 237 247 120 169 215 216 250 SCHAUB LORENZ 006 147 161 194 197 211 217 220 229 SCHNEIDER...
  • Page 49 Setup Code Tables: VCR Manufacturer / Brand Set-Up Code Number JENSEN 002 043 044 048 159 166 KENWOOD 014 043 048 KRIESLER 053 167 187 KUBA LLOYD LOEWE OPTA 042 067 155 167 187 LOGIK 024 150 LUXOR 179 182 MAGNADYNE MAGNASONIC MAGNAVOX...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Check that Digital Input is selected • Select “Surround Off” mode • Connect and select digital connection to CD player To clear the AVR 7000’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 52 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 1999 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: J93000502000...

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