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  • Harman Kardon AVR 2700 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    AVR 3700, AVR 370 AVR 2700, AVR 270 Audio/video receiver Owner's Manual
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    3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PLACE THE RECEIVER 3 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 6 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 10 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 12 TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM 12 MULTICHANNEL AUDIO 12 SURROUND MODES 12 PLACE
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    without compromising performance. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have become easier to use, while offering more features and sounding better than ever. The AVR 3700/AVR 370 7.2-channel and AVR 2700/AVR 270 7.1-channel digital audio/ video receivers continue this tradition with some of the
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    Setup Button IR Sensor Message Display Front-Panel Controls Volume Knob USB Resolution Video Back/Exit Port Button Modes Button Button OK Button Source List Button Headphone Jack/ EzSet/EQ Mic Input HDMI® Front Input Connector Audio Effects Button Surround Modes Button Left/Right
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    ENGLISH AVR Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Controls, continued Power indicator/Power button: The AVR has four different power modes: s
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    Connectors Network Connector HDMI Input Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors Analog Video Connectors HDMI Output Connectors Analog Audio Connectors Pre-Out Connectors (AVR 3700/AVR 370) IR and Trigger Connectors Subwoofer Connector Speaker Connectors Digital Audio Connectors Fan Vents AC Input
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    AVR Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors, continued Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Wi-Fi® Antenna connector (AVR 3700/AVR : An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals between devices.
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    AVR System Remote Control Functions AVR Power On/Off Buttons Source Selector Buttons Audio Effects Button Video Modes Button Last Channel Button Back/Exit Button OK Button Backlight Button (AVR 3700/AVR 370) A/B/C/D Buttons Volume Up/Down Buttons Mute Button Info Button AVR Button Zone Selector
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    ENGLISH AVR System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions, continued In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is capable of controlling eight other devices, including an iPod/iPhone device connected to the AVR's front-panel USB port. During the installation process,
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    AVR Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) IR Transmitter Lens Power Off Button Source Selector Buttons Back/Exit Button OK Button Zone Selector Button Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) Mute Button Sleep Button AVR Button Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons
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    connector, you can use the Zone 2 remote to control the sound in the remote zone from within the remote zone. You can use it to control the AVR's power, volume and mute functions or to select a source input for the remote zone, and to control a Harman Kardon source device connected to one of the
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    yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround-sound receivers, which will make it easier for you to set up and operate your AVR. Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which controls the system and supplies amplification for the
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    guide for 7.1-channel and 5.1-channel systems. To create the most realistic surround-sound AVR, place them in the front left and right positions. Placing the Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel and in toward the listening position. NOTE: Your receiver will sound its best when the same model or brand of
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    types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Do not use more than one type of digital audio connection for each source device. However, it's okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source. Your AVR is equipped with seven rear-panel HDMI input connectors
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    audio or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Analog Audio Connections Two-channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable, with one connector for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel quality connection. Your AVR converts composite and component analog video input
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    from an Apple iOS® device connected to the USB port, and allows you to control the iOS device via the AVR remote control. The AVR can also play MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB device inserted into the USB port. Insert the connector or device into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into
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    about activating the two subwoofer outputs. Consult your subwoofer's user manual for specific information about making connections to it. AVR 3700/ AVR 370/AVR 370C AVR 2700/ AVR 270/ AVR 270C Use either connector Single RCA Audio Cable (not supplied) Powered Subwoofer FHL C FHR FL FR
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    AVR has several different types of input connectors for your audio and video source devices: HDMI, component video, composite video, optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio and analog audio cannot assign connectors to the Network, Radio and USB source buttons. Source Button Disc Cable/Sat Game
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    . You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the receiver. AVR Analog Video Connectors HDMI Cable (not supplied) feed their sound to the AVR via the HDMI Out connector's Audio Return Channel, and they will not require additional connections to the AVR. Connect
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    Use the AVR's front-panel USB port to connect an iPod, iPhone or iPad using an Apple cable (not supplied) or to directly connect a USB memory stick. You can play audio files from the device or memory stick and use the AVR's remote to control playback. AVR Front-Panel USB Port USB Memory Stick
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    to Zone 2: the internal radio, an iPod/iPhone device or a USB memory device inserted in the AVR's USB port and up to two source devices connected to the rear-panel Analog Audio In 1 and 2 connectors. Your AVR offers two different methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home. Each
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    you can distribute the audio signal to a single pair of speakers or to several pairs placed in different rooms. Zone 2 Speakers Connect IR Equipment The AVR is equipped with Remote IR Input and Output connectors and a Zone 2 IR Input connector that let you remotely control the AVR in a variety of
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    ENGLISH AVR Making Connections, To control more than one source device through the AVR's IR Remote Out connector, connect all sources in "daisy chain" fashion, connecting each device's IR output to the next device's IR input, starting with the AVR. s
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    remote control's effectiveness. Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV You can program your AVR remote to control many brands and models of audio/video source devices and TVs. The remote is also ready to operate your iPod or iPhone when it is connected to the AVR's front-panel USB
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    on the AVR 3700/AVR 370 remote: Device Power On/Off buttons, Number buttons, Last button, Back/Exit button, Menu button, Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, OK button, Disc Menu button, A/B/C/D buttons, Channel Up/Down buttons, Volume Up/Down buttons, Mute button, Transport Control buttons. = Destination
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    wires touching). If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again. Using the On-Screen Menu System To access the menu system, press the AVR button on the remote or the Setup button on the front panel. The Main Menu will
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    AVR Set Up the AVR 5. Press the remote control's AVR button. The AVR's on-screen display (OSD) Main Menu screen will appear on the TV. Source Select Select the Source Device Setup Source Setup Source Devices Speaker Setup Speaker Optimization, EQ Zone 2 Manage and Control Zone 2 System General AVR
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    HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 HDMI Front Optical 1 Optical 2 Coaxial Analog 1 Analog 2 We suggest that you create an additional source configuration for each of your 3D video source devices by assigning each an unused Source Selector button on the AVR's remote control. For example, you can assign the
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    again fails to connect to the network, you may need to enter your network's settings manually. See Network Settings (under General AVR Settings), on page 40, for complete instructions. You may need to obtain your network's settings from your ISP or network administrator. NOTE: We recommend that you
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    device, download the free Harman Kardon AVR app from iTunes App Store for compatible Apple products, or from Google Play for compatible Android powered smartphones and tablets. The Harman Kardon AVR App controls virtually all the functions of AVR 3700, AVR 370, AVR 2700 and AVR 270 receivers that
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    ENGLISH AVR Operating Your AVR Selecting a Source There are three different ways to select a source: s
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    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 iPhone using the AVR remote or the AVR's front-panel controls, view navigation messages on the AVR's front panel or a connected video display and
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    the AVR and other devices on the same network that contain audio media. DLNA is supported by PCs that have Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center or Intel Media Server file sharing. Apple computers can also share files via DLNA using HARMAN Music Manager software, which can be downloaded without
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    detailed information on surround modes in Audio Processing and Surround Sound, on page 33. To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes button (front panel or remote). The Surround Modes menu will appear. Surround Modes - Cable/Sat Auto Select - AVR Selects Best Mode Virtual Surround - For
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    usually consist of two channels - left and right. Your AVR is able to process two-channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound, even when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording. Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx/IIz, HARMAN Virtual Speaker, DTS Neo
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    When you have set the Assigned Amp to Front Height (see Manual Speaker Setup, on page 36), the PLIIz Height Gain setting will become available. The front height channels can greatly improve the spatial experience of a surround-sound system. Some listeners may want the depth and dimension that height
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    appear sharper and clearer with the sharpness backed off from the maximum setting. Reduce the Sharpness setting on your television, and the setting on the AVR, if necessary, to minimize the appearance of any white lines between the bars in the gray-scale portion of the test screen. Advanced Video
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    , on page 13, and connect them to the AVR. Consult the owner's guide for the speakers or the manufacturer's Web site for their frequency-range specification. Although you may set the AVR's individual channel levels "by ear," an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter purchased at a local electronics store
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    ENGLISH AVR Manual Speaker Setup Any changes will be reflected in the total Number Of Speakers displayed at the top of the screen. The Assigned AMP setting includes four options: s
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    Four - Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional stereo receiver, a simple balance control adjusts the stereo imaging by varying the relative loudness of the left and right channels. In a home theater system with up to seven main channels plus up to two subwoofers, achieving proper
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    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. You control the AVR . Only analog audio sources are available to
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    the OK button to display the System Settings menu. System Settings Front Panel Settings Panel Brightness: HDMI Settings HDMI Audio to TV: HDMI Control: Audio Return Channel: CEC Power Control: TV Control: General AVR Settings Network Settings Volume Units: Volume Default: Volume Default Level Unit
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    AVR, installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from Harman Kardon customer service. At that time, you may access this submenu to install the upgrade software. IMPORTANT: During a system upgrade, do not power off the AVR or use any of its controls
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    Advanced Remote Control Programming Remote Channel-Control Punch-Through The punch-through feature allows you to operate one component while setting certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example, while using the AVR controls for surround modes and other audio functions
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    ENGLISH AVR Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on s
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    Audio Section Stereo power: AVR 3700/AVR 370: 125W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz,
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    Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Media Server HDMI 4 TV TV Optical 1 Video-game console Game HDMI 3 Any audio or video device, e.g., CD player, camcorder, cassette deck C (yellow) or D (blue) Coaxial or Optical Analog Recorder Any None iPod or iPhone DVR USB/iPod DVR USB HDMI 5 Analog Audio
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    AVR Appendix Table A3 - Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and Two-Channel Analog Audio Input Connectors Left/Right Speakers ON Center Speaker ON Left/Right Surround Speakers ON Left/Right Surround Back Speakers OFF Subwoofer 1 ON Subwoofer 2 ON Left/Right Speakers Crossover
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    Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Zone 2 Audio Dolby Volume USB Network Game AUX iPod DVR USB iPod/iPhone N/A N/A USB N/A N/A N/A USB Table A6 - Audio Effects Settings Default Cable/Sat Disc Media Server Radio TV Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control On Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE
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    AVR Appendix Table A7 - Video Modes Settings Default Cable/ Sat Disc Media Default Cable/ Sat Disc Media Server Radio TV USB Network Game AUX iPod DVR Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround HARMAN virtual speaker Stereo 7 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7
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    AVR Appendix Table A9 - Remote Control Codes Source Input Cable/Sat Disc DVR Media Server TV Game AUX Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Table A10 - System Settings Feature Front Panel Dimmer HDMI Audio to TV HDMI Control Audio Return Channel CEC Power Control TV Control
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    AVR Appendix Table A12 - Surround Modes Surround Mode Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. s
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    - continued Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game Dolby Pro Logic IIz HARMAN virtual speaker DTS Digital DTS-HD Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround back channel. s
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    AVR Appendix Table A12 - Surround Modes - continued Surround Mode DTS Neo:6 Mode Group Description DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 signals and two-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel presentation. Incoming Bitstream or Signal See below
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    ENGLISH AVR Appendix 12 34 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A13. Remote Control Function List Reference 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 57 55
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    Table A13 - Remote Control Function List Appendix No. Button Name AVR Radio Media Server FM AM NETWORK/vTUNER Blu-ray/DVD DMC1000 TV USB/iPod 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off
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    ENGLISH AVR Table A13 - Remote Control Function List - continued Appendix No. Button Name 01 AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off 03 Device Power On 04 Device Power Off 05 Cable/Sat 06 Disc 07 DVR 08 Radio 09 TV 10 USB 11 Game 12 Media Server 13 Network 14 AUX 15 Audio Effects
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    AVR Appendix Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote. Table A14 - Remote Control Product Codes: 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GRUNDIG 193 HALL MARK 128 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 HYTEK 016 INKEL 120 JC PENNEY
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    A24 ZENITH 602 606 619 Table A16 - Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-VCR VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LG/GOLDSTAR
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    AVR Table A17 - Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CD CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC
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    ENGLISH AVR Appendix Table A19 - Remote Control Product Codes: SAT SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL 322 326 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 356 SONY 362 405 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 TELECOM 330
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    AVR Appendix Table A21 - Remote Control Product Codes: Cable - continued Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup ESCIENT (FIREBALL) 004 005 006 007 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 LOGITECH 012 MICROSOFT 003 NAIM 011 REQUEST 010 SONOS 013 Table A23 - Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-Cable/SAT Recorder
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    Consumer, Inc. 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2012 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ is
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AVR 3700, AVR 370
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