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  • Harman Kardon AVR7000 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    AVR 7000 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ® Power for the digital revolution.™
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    Codes 38 Function List 39 Setup Code Tables 46 Troubleshooting Guide 46 Processor Reset 47 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used
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    to operate the AVR 7000 from a remote room, a separate Zone II remote is included. The AVR 7000's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than
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    power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service depot with a cord meeting factory specifications. Handle the AC Power Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver
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    * Volume Control ( Set Button Ó Input Indicators Ô Delay  Digital Input Selector Ò Information Display Ú Channel Select Button Û Speaker Select Button Ù Test Tone Selector ı Surround Mode Indicators ˆ Remote Sensor Window 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 7000. When
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    on output level adjustment, see page 23.) ı Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED will light in front of the surround mode that is currently in use. ˆ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block
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    speakers.) The letters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. When a digital source is playing, the indicators will light to display the channels begin received at the digital input. When the
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    mode is in use. W Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of unit's operation. X Mute Indicator: This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR 7000's output has been silenced by pressing
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    Channel Direct Inputs ¢ CD Inputs ∞ Component Video Outputs § Video 2 Component Video Inputs ¶ DVD Component Video Inputs • Tape Inputs ª Speaker Outputs , Tape Outputs ⁄ Amplifier Inputs · Optical Digital Inputs a Remote IR Output b Multiroom IR Input c Remote IR Input d Multiroom Outputs e
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    in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the "IR IN" jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. b Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 7000's multiroom control system. c Remote IR Input
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    Remote Control Functions a Program Indicator b AVR Selector c CD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors d Power Off Button e Test Tone f Mute g ⁄/¤ Buttons h Channel d f h j l n p r s t harman kardon ON AVR CD TAPE DVD SAT TV VCR CBL POWER T/V MUTE TEST GUIDE CH. SLEEP CH. SURR. VOL. MENU SPKR SET
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    factory to operate the AVR 7000 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 34
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    setting the delay times used by the AVR 7000 when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the surround mode. (See page 25 for more information.) Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector 34 . When the AVR 7000 remote
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    button will raise or lower the volume in control the Play, Pause and Stop functions the remote room. ≠ of compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD and cassette players. I Mute: When used in the room where the ƒ ≠ Tuning Up/Down - Fast Play: When AVR 7000 is located, press this button to temporarily
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    -right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 7000. 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output fi to the line-level input of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When
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    . Multiroom IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 7000 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the Multiroom IR Input jack b on the AVR 7000's rear panel. If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation
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    Amplifier Connections If desired, the AVR 7000 may be connected to optional, external audio power amplifiers or used with equalizers or speaker systems that require connection between the preamp and amplifier sections of a receiver a remote control command. The Unswitched ¤ outlet will receive power
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    than 24" above or below the tweeter in the center channel speaker. Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer's manufacturer, or
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    the buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, press the Speaker button 30 25 to set the speaker configuration, etc. * AUDIO SETUP * INPUT SETUP SURROUND SETUP SPEAKER SETUP OUTPUT ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST MULTI-ROOM ADVANCED EXIT Figure 1 Using
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    Selector buttons on the front panel 5 or the ⁄/¤ buttons g on the remote until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Main Information Display W and in the lower third of the video display connected to the AVR 7000. Surround Setup Once the input setup has been completed, the next step
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    panel Ô or remote 28 , followed by a press of the Set button (i. Next, press the ⁄/¤ buttons g5 until the desired figure appears in the Main Information Display W. Crossover Frequency The crossover frequency is the point at which the AVR 7000 divides low frequency, or bass sounds, from the rest
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    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. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the ¤ button g on the remote to change the cursor to SURROUND
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    Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product. 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
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    with the ‹/› buttons j 29 on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are using a sound pressure level (SPL) meter for precise level instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 7000
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    the Main Information Display W and all speakers will be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 7000 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from
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    time not adjustable VMAx When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of "phantom speakers" at the center and surround positions. No surround channels SURROUND OFF (STEREO) This mode turns off all
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    the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display W. Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancement over past systems such as Dolby Pro Logic . It delivers five discrete channels: left front, center, right front, left surround and
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    HDCD processing is only available in the Stereo or Surround Off mode. In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 7000 features a set of unique channel input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and if the digital signal is interrupted. These
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    -encoded PCM source, such as an LD or surround-encoded CD, use the Logic 7 C or Cinema mode. When playing true stereo recordings, use the Logic 7 M or Music mode for a wider sound stage and increased rear channel ambience. Tuner Operation The AVR 7000's tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM
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    may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode, select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown earlier. 6-Channel Direct Input The AVR 7000 is equipped for future expansion through the use of
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    currently playing through the AVR 7000. This is an exclusive Harman Kardon feature. In normal receivers, when the AVR 7000 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 7000 turn on at a specific
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    Surround mode or tuner frequency of any of the configuration settings are changed. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 7000 using a series of on-screen menus
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    Multiroom Operation The AVR 7000 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated audio/video multiroom system with optional remote external Infrared (IR) sensors, speakers and power amplifiers. Although some multiroom installations will require the services of a specially
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    possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single, backlit universal remote control. Programming the Remote 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
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    9. Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for any additional remotes you wish to "teach" into the AVR 7000 Remote. Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR's remote control. Once programmed, a macro will send out up
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    as the volume control, are the same as they are with the AVR 7000. Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote. For example, the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating
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    SAT 34 button. Press the VCR button, followed by the three-digit code for the specific model you wish to control. Finally, press the SAT 34 button again. Erasing Learned Command Codes The AVR 7000's remote allows you to remove a single learned command from within a device's command set, to remove
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    AVR Selector 2 CD Selector Power On 3 Tape Selector 4 Aux/DVD Selector Power On 5 Power Off Power Off 6 Sleep CDP Select 7 Volume Up Input Level Up 8 Mute 9 Test Input Select 10 Surround Select CDR Select 11 Volume Down Input Level Down 12 Channel Off Vol Up Channel - Guide Up Menu
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    Setup Code Tables: TV Manufacturer/Brand ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO ANAM AOC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DWIN DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL Setup Code Number 072 081 161 001
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    Setup Code Tables: TV (continued) Manufacturer/Brand JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD KLOSS KTV LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NEC OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA Setup Code Number 004 008 024 030 013 034
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    Setup Code Tables: TV (continued) Manufacturer/Brand REALISTIC RUNCO SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SUPRE MACY SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TERA TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDIKRON VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK ZENITH
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    ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANON CAPEHART CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INSTANTREPLAY JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MATSUI MEI MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MTC MULTITECH
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    Setup Code Tables: VCR Manufacturer/Brand OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ RCA REALISTIC RICO SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHINTOM SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH
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    /Brand ADCOM AIWA AKAI CARVER DENON FISHER HARMAN KARDON JVC KENWOOD MARANTZ MONDIAL NAD NAKAMICHI ONKYO 068 172 012 046 185 186 Setup Code Tables: DVD Manufacturer/Brand DENON GE HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SONY TOSHIBA YAMAHA
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    HITACHI HUGHES PANASONIC PRIMESTAR PRIMESTAR RCA SONY TOSHIBA UNIDEN Setup Code Number 001 006 001 012 003 013 002 005 001 004 008 009 010 Remote Control Model BR-200 RT-J22 (CFT2200) RT-J550C BR-95 RT-P81/82 RT-S6X/USV86 RT-T7/T8 MN2500 RT-ZPMV 45 SETUP CODES
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    control • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 31 so that the display is set to VFD FULL • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot • Select a mode other than Stereo • There is no surround
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    (2 channels driven) 17.3 inches (440mm) 7.62 inches (193mm) 20.43 inches (519mm) 49 lb (22.3 kg) Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is
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    250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 1999 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: J93000502000
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AVR 7000
Audio/ Video Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
Power for the digital revolution.
™
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