AVR 760/AVR 660 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL – Basic Functions
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. Verify Line Voltage Before Use 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. Your AVR 760/AVR 660 has been designed for use with 230-240 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. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
SAFETY INFORMATION Do Not Open the Cabinet Moving the Unit There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 15 CONNECTIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 15 Audio Connections 16 Digital Audio 16 Analog Audio 17 Video Connections 17 Digital Video 17 Analog Video 17 Antennas 17 RS-232 Serial Port 18 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 19 GETTING STARTED 21 IN
INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 760/AVR 660 at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! Harman Kardon AVR 760/AVR 660 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section •• AVR 760: 85 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 595 watts total. AVR 660: 75 Watts x 7, 525 watts total.
INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs Ease of Use •• AM/FM tuner •• EzSet/EQ™ II automated setup (microphone supplied) •• Analog Audio 1 through 5 •• Front-panel Analog Audio •• Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in high-definition video •• 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio •• Text-based on-screen menus available to Zone 2 (AVR 760 only) Audio/Video Inputs •• Three Analog Video •• Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display •• Color-coded connections •• Front-panel Analog Video •• Programmable, learning
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Remote IR Sensor Message Display Volume ENGLISH Power indicator USB Main Power Switch Standby/On Switch AVR Settings Resolution Info Settings Video Modes Audio Effects Source List Surround Modes Back/Exit Menu USB Port Digital Audio Inputs (Optical and Coaxial Front) KLM N Navigation Headphone Jack Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: •• Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS KLM N Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s menus, including the menus for the tuner, the USB device, The Bridge II, the Network and Internet Radio. EzSet/EQ II Microphone Input: This jack is used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet/EQ II procedure described in the Initial Setup section. OK: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item. Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Remote IR Output 6-/8-Channel Inputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial 1, 2 & 3 Digital Audio Network Optical Digital Audio Output Trigger Outputs 1&2 Remote IR Carrier IR Input Output Zone 2 S-Video RS-232 Port IR Input 1, 2 & 3 HDMI 1, 2, 3 & 4 HDMI Monitor Output Video Monitor Outputs Analog 1-5 Inputs Component Video Monitor Outputs Analog 3 Outputs Component 1, 2 & 3 AC Power Input Switched AC Accessory Outlet Analog 4 Outputs Preamp Subwoofer 1 Outputs Output F
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. Connect up to four HDMI-equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable connection. Composite and S-Video 1, 2 and 3 Video Inputs: Use these jacks to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. Use only one type of video connection for each source.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off Device Power On AVR Power On Device Power Off LCD Display ENGLISH Source Selectors Video Modes Audio Effects Surround Modes Alphanumeric Keys Activity Last Back/Exit Menu IR Transmitter KLM N Navigation OK Power Off Mute Disc Menu Light USB Source Selectors Soft Keys Network Volume Channel BACK/EXIT MENU Back/Exit Mute Sleep Settings AVR Settings Menu KLM N Navigation OK Transport Controls Volume Controls Transport Contro
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes transmitted vary, depending on the device mode. Due to the wide variety of functions for various source devices, only a few of the mostoften used functions on the remote have been included: alphanumeric keys, transport controls, television-channel control, menu access, and power on and off.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this control changes the station. When using The Bridge II or a USB drive, this control allows you to scroll a page at a time through a long list of content. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television, press these buttons to change channels. Transport Controls: These buttons are used to control source playback.
INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother.
CONNECTIONS Table 1 – Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front (FL/FR) Left White Right Red Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Green Blue Gray Brown Tan Subwoofer (SUB) Purple Subwoofer The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier.
CONNECTIONS Digital Audio Analog Audio The AVR 760/AVR 660 is equipped with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached to each other. See Figure 7. The AVR 760/AVR 660 uses HDMI (V.1.
CONNECTIONS Video Connections Antennas Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for any source). The AVR 760/AVR 660 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. Green Purple White Front Speaker Placement SUB 1 Place the front left/right and center speakers at the same height, preferably at about the same height as the listener’s ears. The center speaker should be no more than approx. 60 cm above or below the left/right speakers.
GETTING STARTED Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video connections to other components, the AVR’s software organizes the connections into 10 conventional sources: CBL/SAT, DVD, TV, Game, Media Server, AUX, A, B, C and D. The internal sources (the tuner, The Bridge II dock for iPod, the USB Port, the Internet Radio and the Network) will be explained later.
GETTING STARTED 5. Decide which sources to connect to each of the video inputs: Assign only one unique video input to each source, except that you may add a composite video connection to make the source’s video signal available to the multizone system. Use the best type of video connection available for each source. •• If your system-best video connection is “HDMI”, select up to four HDMI source devices and assign them to one of the four numbered HDMI Inputs.
INSTALLATION The receiver generates heat. Select a location that leaves several centimeters of space on all sides. Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet. Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on top of the receiver. Never block the AVR’s ventilation slots on the top and side panels. Doing so could cause the AVR to overheat, with potentially serious consequences. Some shelf surface finishes are delicate.
INSTALLATION If any source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input, use a 1/8-inch mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Remote IR Output to the source device’s Remote IR Input. The AVR 760/AVR 660 outputs a “stripped carrier” IR signal through the Remote IR Output, but a full-carrier IR signal is available at the Carrier Remote IR Output. The Carrier Remote IR Output is only available to one sender at a time, which is assigned in the AVR’s Zone 2 menu.
INSTALLATION Before plugging the AVR into an unswitched electrical outlet, make sure the Main Power Switch behind the front-panel door is off, to prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge. When pressed in, the switch is on. When pressed again to unlatch it, the switch pops out. You may plug one device that draws no more than 50 watts into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear panel.
INSTALLATION • Auto Programming: Wait for the remote to retrieve its entire library of codes for the device type. You will have to press the KL Buttons to transmit every code for the device type until a compatible code set is found. 1. When a compatible code set is found, press the OK Button to program it into the Source Selector. 2. Check that other functions control the device correctly. Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several models, while other codes vary.
INSTALLATION To delete a programmed or learned code: STEP FIFTEEN – Turn On the AVR 760/AVR 660 1. Access the remote’s menu system by pressing and holding the AVR Settings Button for 3 seconds, until the “Main Menu” and “Program Device” messages appear in the LCD Display. Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 760/AVR 660. 3. When the “Learn Menu” message appears in the upper line of the LCD Display, scroll to the “Learn Delete” option, and press the OK Button. 4.
INITIAL SETUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 760/AVR 660 to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver. Using the On-Screen Menu System Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen menu system. The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the remote or front panel.
INITIAL SETUP As the EzSet/EQ II system tests each speaker, its position will appear on screen. If the test sweep is heard from a different speaker than the one indicated on screen, turn off the AVR and check the speaker-wire connections, then begin again. When the Speaker Detection test is completed, select the Continue option. The results will be displayed, along with these options: •• The Retest option repeats the EzSet/EQ II process.
INITIAL SETUP 6-/8-Channel Inputs The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain multichannel discs (DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, SACD and HD-DVD) on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output. HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player: •• Connect the player’s HDMI output to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs. No other connections are necessary. •• Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input From Source settings.
INITIAL SETUP Adjust Lip Sync: Resynchronizes the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source or the video display. The Lip Sync adjuster appears by itself, enabling you to view the video while listening to the audio. Use the M N Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. See Figure 23. Zone 2 Audio: Determines the audio source for the multizone system remote zone.
OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. Turning On the AVR 760/AVR 660 Flip down the Front-Panel Door and press the Main Power Switch in. The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. The Main Power Switch is normally left on.
OPERATION To adjust the Calibration Offset, press the AVR Settings Button and scroll to the System Setup menu, then select it. Scroll to the Dolby Volume Calibration line, which defaults to 0dB. Use the M N Buttons to adjust the setting within the range of –10dB to +10dB. Mute Function To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder.
OPERATION Using the Tuner RDS Tuning To select the AVR 760/AVR 660’s built-in tuner: When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data, the AVR will automatically display the station’s call sign or other program service in the Message Display and on the tv screen if this is on. 1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Use the KL Buttons to scroll to the desired tuner band. 2. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press it again to switch bands (AM or FM).
USB Playback Internet Radio To enjoy audio and still-image playback of media stored on a USB flash drive, connect the drive to the front-panel USB Port and select the USB source on the AVR. Press the Menu Button and select “Browse USB”. The AVR will list the folders and files of audio and still-image content. Do not connect a personal computer or peripheral to the USB Port. USB hubs and multi-card readers are not supported.
OPERATION Network Playback Using The AVR 760/AVR 660 is capable of playing audio media stored on a PC when both the PC and the AVR are connected to a home-network router. The Bridge II is an included dock that is compatible with most docking iPod models, 4G and later (not included).
OPERATION •• As of this writing, video browsing is only supported on the iPod 5G, iPod classic (80GB, 120GB and 160GB), iPod nano 3G and 4G, and iPod touch (when loaded with software version 2 or higher). For other iPod models, it is not possible to view photos (except iPod 4G) or videos on an external monitor while using The Bridge II. •• Before attempting to view photos or videos stored on your iPod, check the Video Settings menu on the iPod and make sure that the TV Out setting is set to On.
OPERATION Selecting a Surround Mode Surround mode selection 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. More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions Manual. To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes Button (front panel or remote). The Surround Modes menu will appear (see Figure 26).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAUSE Unit does not function when Main •• No AC Power Power Switch is turned on Display lights, but no sound or picture No sound from any speaker; PROTECT message appears on front panel •• •• •• •• •• No sound from surround or center •• speakers •• •• •• Intermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Incorrect surround mode Input is monaural Incorrect con
APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 760/AVR 660 Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Bluray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console Any audio or video device, e.g.
APPENDIX Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Surround Modes (Auto Select) Video Input Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Music HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N/A Component 1 HDMI 3 The Bridge II Audio Input Resolution to Display* Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Zone 2 Video HDMI 2 576i/480i HDMI 1 576i/480i HDMI 4 576i/480i N/A 576i/480i Optical 1 576i/480i HDMI 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) AVR 760: 1 00 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms AVR 660: 8 5 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel for AVR 760/660 Front L & R channels: 85/75 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 85/75 Watts @ <0.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed to Entertain and The Bridge II logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Apple, iPod, iTunes and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
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