Harman-Kardon AVR 2700, AVR 3700 User Manual
AVR 3700, AVR 370
AVR 2700, AVR 270
Audio/video receiver
Owner’s Manual
AVR
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 3
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 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 YOUR SPEAKERS 13
PLACING THE LEFT, CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS 13
PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS IN A
5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM 13
PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS IN A
7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM 13
PLACING FRONT HEIGHT SPEAKERS IN A
7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM 13
PLACING THE SUBWOOFER 13
TYPES OF HOME THEATER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 14
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 14
SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS 14
SOURCE DEVICE CONNECTIONS 14
VIDEO CONNECTIONS 15
RADIO CONNECTIONS 16
NETWORK CONNECTOR 16
USB PORT 16
RS-232 CONNECTOR 16
MAKING CONNECTIONS 17
CONNECT YOUR SPEAKERS 17
CONNECT YOUR SUBWOOFER 17
CONNECT YOUR TV OR VIDEO DISPLAY 17
CONNECT YOUR AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCE DEVICES 18
CONNECT TO USB AND iOS DEVICES 20
CONNECT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK 20
CONNECT THE RADIO ANTENNAS 20
INSTALL A MULTIZONE SYSTEM 21
CONNECT IR EQUIPMENT (AVR 3650/AVR 365 ONLY) 22
CONNECT THE TRIGGER OUTPUT 23
CONNECT TO AC POWER 23
SET UP THE REMOTE CONTROL 24
INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 24
PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL
YOUR SOURCE DEVICES AND TV 24
SET UP THE AVR 26
TURN ON THE AVR 26
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 25
CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS 26
SET UP YOUR SOURCES 27
SET UP THE NETWORK 28
OPERATING YOUR AVR 30
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 30
MUTING THE SOUND 30
DOLBY® VOLUME 30
LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES 30
SELECTING A SOURCE 31
LISTENING TO FM AND AM RADIO 30
LISTENING TO MEDIA ON A USB DEVICE 32
LISTENING TO AN iPod/iPhone/iPad DEVICE 32
LISTENING TO vTUNER (INTERNET RADIO) 33
LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA YOUR HOME NETWORK 33
SELECTING A SURROUND MODE 34
AUDIO EFFECTS 34
VIDEO MODES 34
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 35
AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND 35
VIDEO PROCESSING 36
MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP 38
LISTENING IN ZONE 2 41
SYSTEM SETTINGS 42
SETTINGS LOCK 43
ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING 44
RECORDING 44
SLEEP TIMER 44
RESETTING THE REMOTE 44
PROCESSOR RESET 44
TROUBLESHOOTING 45
SPECIFICATIONS 46
APPENDIX 47
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AVR
Introduction, Supplied Accessories,
Important Safety Information and Place the Receiver
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product!
For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for music
and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance.
Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver, a single component designed
to simplify home entertainment 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 most advanced audio and video
processing capabilities yet, and a wealth of listening and viewing options.
To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, please read this manual and
refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the Web site at
www.harmankardon.com.
Supplied Accessories
The following accessory items are supplied with your receiver. If any of these items are
missing, please contact your Harman Kardon dealer or Harman Kardon customer service
at www.harmankardon.com.
s System remote control
s Zone 2 remote control (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only)
s EzSet/EQ™ microphone
s AM loop antenna
s FM wire antenna
s Six AAA batteries (AVR 3700/AVR 370); four AAA batteries (AVR 2700/AVR 270)
s AC power cord
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
The AVR 3700 and AVR 2700 have been designed for use with 120-volt AC current.
The AVR 370 and AVR 270 have been designed for use with 220 – 240-volt AC current.
Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your receiver is intended can create
a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the
voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area,
contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. We do not
recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices,
do not run power cords under rugs or carpets, or place heavy objects on them. Damaged
power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord
meeting factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull
the cord. If you do not intend to use your receiver for any considerable length of time,
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
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.
CATV or Antenna Grounding (AVR3700/AVR 2700)
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
Section 810 of the United States National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements of the grounding electrode.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV)
system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Place the Receiver
s Place the receiver on a firm and level surface. Be certain that the surface and any
mounting hardware can support the AVR’s weight.
s Provide proper space above and below the AVR for ventilation. Recommended
clearance distances are 30cm above the unit, 30cm behind the unit and 30cm on
each side of the unit.
s If you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within
the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.
s Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the receiver or place objects
directly over them.
s Do not place the receiver directly on a carpeted surface.
s Do not place the receiver in moist or humid locations, in extremely hot or cold
locations, in areas near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.
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nt-Panel Control
Front-Panel Controls
Power
Indicator
Power
Button
USB
Port
Setup
Button
Info
Button
Resolution
Button
IR
Sensor
Video
Modes
Button
Message
Display
Back/Exit
Button
OK
Button
Volume
Knob
Source List
Button
Headphone Jack/
EzSet/EQ
Mic Input
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Front
HDMI
Input Connector
Audio
Effects
Button
Surround
Modes
Button
Left/Right
Buttons
Up/Down
Buttons
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Front-Panel Controls
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Front-Panel Controls, continued
Power indicator/Power button: The AVR has four different power modes:
s Off (Power indicator not illuminated): When the rear-panel Main Power switch is in
the Off position or the power cord is unplugged the AVR is off and will not respond to
any commands. Plugging the power cord into a live AC outlet and setting the Main
Power switch in the On position will put the AVR into the Eco Standby mode.
s Eco Standby (Power indicator glows solid amber): The Eco Standby mode minimizes
energy consumption when you're not using the AVR. When the AVR is in Eco Standby,
it will not automatically turn on or play audio in response to an AirPlay signal from
a networked device. When the AVR is in Eco Standby, pressing the Power button
turns it on. To put the AVR into Eco Standby when it is on, press the Power button
for more than three seconds. NOTE: The AVR will not automatically enter the Eco
Standby mode.
s Standby (Power indicator glows solid amber): The Standby mode mutes the AVR
and shuts off its front-panel display, but allows the AVR to automatically turn on and
play audio in response to an AirPlay signal from a networked device. When the AVR
is in Standby, pressing the Power button turns it on. To put the AVR into Standby
when it is on, press the Power button for less than three seconds. NOTE: The AVR
will automatically enter the Standby mode whenever no control buttons have been
pressed and no audio signal has been present for 30 minutes.
s On (Power indicator glows solid white): When the AVR is on it is fully operational.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears on the AVR’s front-
panel message display, turn off the AVR and unplug it from the AC outlet.
Check all speaker wires for a possible short-circuit (the “+” and “–” conductors
touching each other or both touching the same piece of metal). If a short-circuit is not
found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection
and repair before using it again.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you set the AVR’s video output resolution higher than
the capabilities of the actual connection between the AVR and your TV or video
display, you will not see a picture. If you are using the composite video connection
from the AVR to your TV (see Connect Your TV or Video Display, on page 17), the
resolution will automatically be set to 480i.
Audio Effects button: Press this button to access the Audio Effects submenu, which
allows you to adjust the AVR’s tone controls and other audio controls. See Set Up Your
Sources, on page 26, for more information.
Video Modes button: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu,
which contains settings you can use to improve the video picture. Use the OK button
to scroll through the different modes, and use the Up/Down and Left/Right buttons to
make adjustments within each mode. See Set Up Your Sources, on page 26, for more
information.
Surround Modes button: Press this button to select a listening mode. The Surround
Modes menu will appear on screen, and the menu line will appear in the front-panel
display. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the surround-mode category and the Left/
Right buttons to change the surround mode for that category. See Set Up Your Sources,
on page 26, for more information.
Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu
system.
Left/Right buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.
OK button: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.
Up/Down buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.
Source List button: Press this button to select a source device to watch/listen to. Use
the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the source-device list, and press the OK button to
select the source being displayed.
Setup button: Press this button to access the AVR’s main menu.
Info button: Press this button to access the AVR’s Source submenu, which contains the
settings for the source currently playing. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the
different settings.
Message display: Various messages appear in this two-line display in response to
commands and changes in the incoming signal. In normal operation, the current source
name appears on the upper line, while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line.
When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current menu settings appear.
IR sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the remote control. It is
important to ensure that the sensor is not blocked. If covering the IR sensor is unavoidable
(such as when the receiver is installed inside of a cabinet), connect an optional infrared
receiver to the Remote IR In connector on the AVR’s rear panel.
Volume knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.
Headphone jack/EzSet/EQ Mic input: Connect a 1/4" stereo headphone plug to this
jack for private listening. This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for
the EzSet/EQ procedure described in Configure the AVR For Your Speakers, on page 26.
USB port: You can use this port to play audio files from a connected Apple iOS device
and play MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB device inserted into the USB port. You can
also use this port to perform software upgrades that may be offered in the future. Do not
connect a storage device, peripheral product or a PC here, unless you are instructed to
do so as part of an upgrade procedure.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface
HDMI-capable source component that will be used only temporarily, such as a camcorder
or game console, here.
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.
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r-Panel Connector
Rear-Panel Connectors
Wi-Fi Antenna Connector
(AVR 3700/AVR 370)
Radio Antenna
Connectors
Network
Connector
HDMI Input
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
ear-Panel Connectors (AVR 3700 shown
Digital Audio
Connectors
RS-232
Connector
Fan
Vents
AC Input
Connector
Main Power
Switch
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Rear-Panel Connectors
ENGLISH
Rear-Panel Connectors, continued
Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to their
respective terminals for radio reception.
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Wi-Fi
Antenna connector (AVR 3700/AVR 370): If your home network is Wi-Fi,
connect the supplied Wi-Fi antenna here to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA®compatible devices that are connected to the network. You do not need to make a wired
network connection.
Network connector: If your home network is wired, use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E Ethernet
cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to your home network to
enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the
network. See Connect to Your Home Network, on page 20, for more information.
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HDMI
Input connectors: An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals
between devices. If your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide
the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries
both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio
connections for devices you connect via the HDMI connection. See Connect Your Audio
and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
HDMI Output connectors: If your TV has an HDMI connector, use an HDMI cable (not
included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Out connector. The AVR will automatically
transcode component and composite video input signals to the HDMI format (upscaling
to as high as 1080p), so you do not need to make any other connections to your TV from
the AVR or from any video source devices you connect to the AVR. NOTE: The AVR 3700
and AVR 370 have two HDMI Out connectors.
Notes on using the HDMI Output connector:
s When connecting a DVI-equipped display to the HDMI Out connector, use an
HDMI-to-DVI adapter and make a separate audio connection.
s Make sure the HDMI-equipped display is HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection)-compliant. If it isn’t, do not connect it via an HDMI connection; use an
analog video connection instead and make a separate audio connection.
Analog Video connectors: The following Analog Video connectors are provided:
s Composite Video Input connectors: Use composite video connectors for video
source devices that don’t have HDMI or component video connectors. You will also
need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR. See Connect
Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
s Component Video Input connectors: If any of your video source devices have
component video connectors (and do not have HDMI connectors), using the
component video connectors will provide superior video performance. You will also
need to make an audio connection from the device to the receiver. See Connect Your
Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
s Composite Video Monitor Out connector: If your TV or video display does not
have an HDMI connector, use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the
AVR’s Composite Video Monitor Out connector to your TV ’s composite video input.
NOTE: The HDMI connection to your TV is preferred. If you use the composite video
connection to your TV, you will not be able to view the AVR’s on-screen menus.
Analog Audio connectors: The following analog audio connectors are provided:
s Analog Audio Input connectors: Use the AVR’s Analog Audio Input connectors for
source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. See Connect Your
Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
s Analog Rec[ord] Out connectors: Connect this analog audio output to the analog
audio input of a recording device. A signal is available at this output whenever an
analog audio source is playing.
s Zone 2 Out connectors: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to power the
speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system.
Pre-Out connectors (AVR 3700/AVR 370): Connect these jacks to external amplifiers if
more power is desired. The function of the Surround Back/Front Height/Zone 2 connectors
is determined by the setting you make for the Assigned Amp. See Manual Speaker Setup:
Number of Speakers, on page 38, for more information.
Subwoofer connector: Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer with a line-level input.
See Connect Your Subwoofer, on page 17, for more information. NOTE: The AVR 3700 and
AVR 370 have two subwoofer connectors.
IR and Trigger connectors: The following IR and trigger connectors are provided:
s IR Remote In/Out connectors: When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked
(such as when the AVR is installed inside a cabinet), connect an optional IR receiver
to the IR Remote In jack. The IR Remote Out jack may be connected to the IR input of
a compatible product to enable remote control through the AVR.
s Zone 2 IR Input connector: Connect a remote IR receiver located in Zone 2 of a
multizone system to this jack to control the AVR (and any source devices connected
to the Remote IR Output connector) from the remote zone.
s 12V Trigger connector: This connector provides 12V DC whenever the AVR is on. It
can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.
Speaker connectors: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals
to the correct speaker. See Connect Your Speakers, on page 17, for more information.
NOTE: The Assigned Amp speaker connectors are used for the surround back
channels in a 7.1- channel home theater, or you can reassign them to a remote room
for multizone operation or to front height channels for Dolby® Pro Logic IIz operation.
See Place Your Speakers, on page XX, for more information.
Digital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs,
connect them to the AVR’s digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital
connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device. See Connect Your Audio and Video
Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
RS-232 connector: This connector is used to connect to external control hardware.
Consult a certified professional installer for more information.
Fan Vents: These vents are used by the AVR’s fan to cool the system. Maintain a
clearance of at least three inches (75mm) from the nearest surface to avoid overheating
the unit. It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels. An automatic
temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents. Doing so could allow the AVR to
overheat to dangerous levels.
Main Power switch: This mechanical switch turns the AVR’s power supply on or off. It is
usually left on, and it cannot be turned on or off using the remote control.
AC Input connector: After you have made and verified all other connections, plug the
supplied AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet.
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System Remote Control Functions
System Remote Control Functions
IR Transmitter
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)
Device Power
On/Off Buttons
Surround Modes
Button
Number
Buttons
Activity Button
Menu Button
Up/Down/Left/Right
Buttons
Disc Menu
Button
A/B/C/D Buttons
Volume Up/Down
Buttons
Mute Button
Info Button
AVR Button
Zone Selector
Switch
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Channel Up/Down and
Page Buttons
Transport Control
Buttons
Sleep Button
Learn Button
(AVR 3700/AVR 370)
AVR
System Remote Control Functions
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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, you may program the codes for each of your source
components into the remote. (See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices
and TV, on page 23, for programming information.) To operate a component, press its
Source Selector button to change the remote’s control mode.
A button’s function depends on which component is being controlled. See Table A13 in
the Appendix for listings of the functions for each type of component. Most of the buttons
on the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes transmitted vary
depending on the specific device being controlled. Due to the wide variety of functions
for various source devices, we have included only a few of the most-often used functions
on the remote: alphanumeric keys, transport controls, television-channel control, menu
access and power on and off. Buttons dedicated to the AVR – AVR Power On/Off, Audio
Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings – are available
at any time, even when the remote is controlling another device.
AVR Power On/Off buttons: Press these buttons to turn the AVR on and off. The Main
Power switch on the AVR’s rear panel must be on for this button to work.
IR Transmitter: As buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared codes are emitted
through this opening.
Device Power On/Off buttons: Press a device’s Source Selector button, then press
these buttons to turn the device on and off.
Source Selector buttons: Press one of these buttons to select a source device, e.g.,
Disc, Cable/Sat, Radio, etc. This action will also turn on the AVR and switch the remote’s
control mode to operate the selected source device.
s The first press of the Radio button switches the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM
or FM). Each successive press changes the band.
s The first press of the USB button switches the AVR to the last-used source (USB or
iPod). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.
s The first press of the Network button switches the AVR to the last-used source
(Network or vTuner). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.
Audio Effects button: Press this button to access the Audio Effects submenu, which
allows adjustment of the AVR’s tone and other audio controls. See the Set Up Your
Sources section, on page 26, for more information.
Video Modes button: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu,
which contains picture adjustments you can use after you have adjusted the picture
settings on your TV or video display. See the Advanced Functions section, on page 33,
for more information.
Surround Modes button: Press this button to access the Surround Modes submenu.
Select a surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or
Game. When you select the category, it is highlighted and the surround mode changes.
To change the surround mode for the selected category, press the OK button when the
menu line is highlighted and use the Up/Down buttons to select one of the available
surround-mode options. Press the OK button; or press the Back/Exit button to exit the
Surround Modes menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy. See the
Advanced Functions section, on page 33, for more information.
Number buttons: Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio-station frequencies or
to select station presets.
Last Channel button: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a TV,
press this button to return to the previous television channel.
Activity button: With this button you can program the remote to store up to 11 different
Macros (Activities). (A Macro is a series of commands that are transmitted by a single
button press.) Execute a Macro by pressing this button, followed by the Number button
(or the AVR Power On button) into which you programmed the Macro. See Programming
Macro (Activity) Commands, on page 41, for more information.
Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu
system.
Menu button: This button is used within the tuner menus and an iPod connected to the
AVR’s front-panel USB port, and is also used to display the main menu on some source
devices. To display the AVR’s menu system, press the AVR button.
Up/Down/Left/Right buttons: These buttons are used to navigate the menu system and
to operate the tuner.
OK button: This button is used to select items from the menu system.
Backlight button (AVR 3700/AVR 370): Press this button to illuminate the buttons on
the remote. Press it again to turn the backlight off, or wait 5 seconds after the last button
press for the light to turn off on its own.
Disc Menu button: To display the disc’s menu while a DVD or Blu-ray Disc is playing,
press the Disc Source Selector button, then press this button.
A/B/C/D buttons: These buttons can be used as additional source buttons and can also
operate certain functions when used with some source devices. See Table A13 in the
Appendix for details. These buttons are also used with a Teletext
your broadcast, cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service.
Volume Up/Down buttons: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume.
Channel Up/Down and Page buttons: When the tuner has been selected, press these
buttons to select a preset radio station. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top
box or a television, press these buttons to change channels.
Mute button: Press this button to mute the AVR’s speaker-output connectors and
headphone jack. To restore the sound, press this button or adjust the volume.
Transport Control buttons: These buttons are used to control source devices.
Info button: Press to display the AVR’s Info Menu, which contains the settings for the
current source.
AVR button: Press to display the AVR’s Main Menu.
Sleep button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which turns off the receiver
after a programmed period of time. Each press increases the time by 10 minutes, up to
90 minutes – ending with the “Sleep Off” message.
Learn button (AVR 3700/AVR 370): The AVR 3700/AVR 370 remote is capable of
“learning” individual IR codes from the original remote that came with a source device.
See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV, on page 23, for more
information.
Zone Selector switch: Use this switch to select whether the AVR commands will affect
the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of a multizone system (Zone 2). For
normal operation, leave the switch in the Zone 1 position.
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Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only
IR Transmitter
Lens
Zone 2 Remote Control Functions
(AVR 3700/AVR 370 only)
Power Off
Button
Source Selector
Buttons
Back/Exit
Button
OK Button
Zone Selector
Button
Mute Button
Sleep Button
AVR Button
Menu Button
Up/Down/Left/Right
Buttons
Volume Up/Down
Buttons
Transport Control
Buttons
Zone Indicator
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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. 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 AVR’s Remote IR Out connectors.
See Connect IR Equipment, on page 22, for more information.
You can also use the Zone 2 remote in the main listening room to control the AVR and
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the Zone 1 control mode (the remote’s Zone Indicator light will turn green), its power,
volume and mute controls will affect only the main listening area. To restore operation
to the remote zone, press the remote’s Zone Selector button so that its Zone Indicator
light turns red.
IR Transmitter lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared codes are emitted
through this lens.
Power Off button: Press this button to turn the AVR off.
Mute button: Press to mute the AVR’s remote-zone speakers. To restore the sound, press
this button, adjust the volume or turn off the multizone system. Make sure to switch the
remote to Zone 2 mode so that only the remote zone will be affected.
Source Selector buttons: With the remote in Zone 2 mode, press one of these buttons
to select a source device for the remote zone. Pressing the button will also turn on the
multizone system and switch the remote to the selected source device’s control mode.
You may select a different external source device than that for the main room, but not
different tuner bands. If you select the same source as that for the main room, any
commands sent to the source device will affect both zones.
s The first press of the Radio button switches the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM
or FM). Each successive press changes the band.
s The first press of the USB button switches the AVR to the last-used source (USB or
iPod). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.
s The first press of the Network button switches the AVR to the last-used source
(Network or vTuner). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.
Sleep button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which turns off the receiver
after a programmed period of time. Each press increases the time by 10 minutes, up to
90 minutes – ending with the “Sleep Off” message.
AVR button: Press this button to turn on the AVR and select the last-used source. This
button is also used to switch the remote control to AVR control mode.
Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu
system.
Menu button: This button is used within the tuner menus and is also used to display
the main menu on some source devices. To display the AVR’s menu system, press the
AVR button.
Up/Down/Left/Right buttons: These buttons are used to navigate the menu system and
to operate the tuner.
OK button: This button is used to select items from the menu system.
Volume Up/Down buttons: Press to raise or lower the volume level in the remote zone.
Transport Control buttons: These buttons are used to control source devices.
Zone Selector button and Zone Indicator light: Each press of the Zone Selector button
determines whether the AVR commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or
the remote zone (Zone 2). The Zone Indicator light will turn green when Zone 1 has been
selected, and red when Zone 2 has been selected. The Zone Indicator light will also light
up briefly when any button is pressed.
™
, DVD, CD or tape players. When the Zone 2 remote is in
Zone 2 Remote Control Functions
(AVR 3700/AVR 370 only)
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Introduction to Home Theater
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 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 loudspeakers; a disc player; a source component for
television broadcasts (cable box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or antenna connected
to the TV); a TV or video display; and multiple loudspeakers.
Multichannel Audio
The main benefit of a home theater system is its ability to produce “surround sound.”
Surround sound uses multiple speakers and amplifier channels to immerse you in the
audio/video presentation for a dramatically increased sense of realism.
Your AVR may have up to seven main speakers connected directly to it, plus a subwoofer.
Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the AVR. A system
with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system. The different main speaker
types in a home theater system are:
s Front Left and Right: The front left and right speakers are used as in a two-channel
system. In many surround-sound modes, these speakers are secondary, while the
main action, especially dialogue, is reproduced by the center speaker.
s Center: When you are watching movies and television programs, the center speaker
reproduces most of the dialogue and other soundtrack information, anchoring it with
the picture. When you are listening to a musical program, the center speaker helps
to create a seamless front soundstage, creating a realistic “you-are-there” listening
experience.
s Surround Left and Right: The surround left and right speakers produce ambient
sounds that help create a realistic and immersive surround-sound environment.
They also help recreate directional sound effects such as aircraft flyovers.
s Surround Back Left and Right: Surround back channel speakers are used with
surround modes such as the Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-
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ES
(Discrete and Matrix), DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio™
and Logic 7® 7.1 modes that are designed for 7.1-channel systems.
s Front Height Left and Right: Your AVR includes Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding, which
uses the AVR’s Assigned Amp channels as front height channels. The addition of
front height channels – an additional pair of speakers positioned above the front left
and right speakers – produces a surround-sound experience with added depth and
dimension by creating lifelike sound that comes at you from varying heights.
NOTE: You can set up your system to use either surround back speakers or front height
speakers; you cannot use both.
The surround back channel speakers are optional. If your system does not include
surround back left and right speakers, you can set up your AVR with a 5.1-channel
surround-sound system in the main listening area, and you can reassign the surround
back channel amplifiers to power loudspeakers located in another room in a multizone
system. (Alternately, you can reassign the surround back channel amplifiers to power
front height speakers for use with Dolby Pro Logic IIz. See Manual Speaker Setup, on
page 36, for more information.)
Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers.
Although you will calibrate all of the speakers in your system to sound equally loud at the
listening position, most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only, and
they create their programs to steer relatively little sound to these speakers.
s Subwoofer: A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies (the deep
bass). It augments smaller, limited-range main speakers that are usually used for
the other channels. Many digital-format programs, such as movies recorded in
Dolby Digital, contain a low-frequency effects (LFE) channel that is directed to the
subwoofer. The LFE channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane, or the
power of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your home theater. Some
people use two subwoofers for additional power and for even distribution of the
sound.
Surround Modes
There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to
distribute each audio channel’s sounds to the surround-sound system’s speakers.
A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to recreate the way we hear
sounds in the real world, resulting in a rich variety of options. Several companies
have developed different surround-sound technologies, all of which can be accurately
reproduced by your AVR:
s Dolby Laboratories: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital
EX, Dolby Pro Logic
s DTS: DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete
and Matrix), DTS Neo:6
s HARMAN International: Logic 7
s Stereo Modes: Generic modes that expand upon conventional two-channel stereo,
including 5CH and 7CH Stereo.
Appendix Table A12, on page 50, contains detailed explanations of the different surroundsound options available on your AVR. Digital surround-sound modes, such as the Dolby
Digital and DTS modes, are available only on specially encoded programs, such as those
available via HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray Disc media and digital cable or satellite television.
Other surround modes may be used with digital and analog signals to create a different
surround presentation or to use a different number of speakers. Surround-mode selection
depends upon the number of speakers in your system, the program you are watching or
listening to, and your personal tastes.
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IIx and IIz.
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, DTS 96/24™.
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, HARMAN virtual speaker, HARMAN headphone.
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Place Your Speakers
Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s
directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide for
7.1-channel and 5.1-channel systems.
To create the most realistic surround-sound environment possible, you should place
your speakers in a circle with the listening position at its center. You should angle each
speaker so it directly faces the listening position. Use the diagrams below as a guide.
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Speaker Positioning for 5.1-Channel Systems
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FR
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SUB
FR
SRSL
NOTE: In a 7.1-channel system, you must choose to use either surround back speakers
or front height speakers – you cannot use both simultaneously.
Placing the Left, Center and Right Speakers
Place the center speaker either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below
the TV or video display screen. Place the front left and right speakers along the circle,
about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener.
Place the front left, front 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
2 feet (0.6m) above or below the left/right speakers. If you’re using only two speakers
with your AVR, place them in the front left and right positions.
Placing the Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System
You should place the left and right surround speakers approximately 110 degrees from
the center speaker, slightly behind and angled toward the listener. Alternatively, place
them behind the listener, with each surround speaker facing the opposite-side front
speaker. You should place the surround speakers 2 feet – 6 feet (0.6m – 1.8m) higher
than the listener’s ears.
Placing the Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System
In a 7.1-channel system, place the side surround speakers 90 degrees from the center
speaker, directly to either side of the listening position. Place the surround back left and
right speakers 150 degrees from the center speaker, directly facing the opposite-side
front speaker. You should place all the surround speakers 2 feet – 6 feet (0.6m – 1.8m)
higher than the listener’s ears.
Placing Front Height Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System
Your AVR includes Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding, which uses the AVR’s Assigned Amp
channels as front height channels. The addition of front height channels – an additional
pair of speakers positioned above the front left and right speakers – produces a surroundsound experience with added depth and dimension by creating lifelike sound that comes
at you from varying heights.
We recommend placing front height speakers at least 3 feet (0.9m) higher than the front
left and front right speakers, and directly above or farther apart than the front left and
right speakers. The higher and further apart you place the front height speakers, the more
you should angle them down and in toward the listening position.
SBL
TV
C
FHL* FHR*
(Top: with Surround Back Speakers; Bottom: with Front Height Speakers)
FL
* FHL and FHR speakers should be at least
3 ft (0.9m) above the FL and FR speakers.
Speaker Positioning for 7.1-Channel Systems
SBR
SUB
FR
SRSL
NOTE: Your receiver will sound its best when the same model or brand of loudspeaker
is used for all positions.
Placing the Subwoofer
Because a room’s shape and volume can have a dramatic effect on a subwoofer’s
performance, it is best to experiment with placement so that you will find the location
that produces the best results in your particular listening room. With that in mind, these
rules will help you get started:
s Placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in
the room.
s Placing the subwoofer in a corner generally will maximize the amount of bass in
the room.
s In many rooms, placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right
speakers can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and
that of the left and right speakers.
s In some rooms, the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer
behind the listening position.
A good way to determine the best location for the subwoofer is by temporarily placing it in
the listening position and playing music with strong bass content. Move around to various
locations in the room while the system is playing (putting your ears where the subwoofer
would be placed), and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is
best. Place the subwoofer in that location.
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Types of Home Theater System Connections
There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your
speakers, your TV or video display, and your source devices. The Consumer Electronics
Association has established the CEA® color-coding standard.
Analog Audio Connection Color
Front Left/Right White/Red
Center Green
Surround Left/Right Blue/Gray
Surround Back/Front Height Left/Right Brown/Tan
Subwoofer Purple
Digital Audio Connection Color
Coaxial (input or output) Orange
Optical Input Black
Optical Record Output Gray
Analog Video Connection Color
Component Video Red/Green/Blue
Composite Video Yellow
Speaker Connections
Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR’s speaker terminals to each
loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, or leads, that are differentiated in some
way, such as with colors or stripes.
The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity, without which your system’s lowfrequency performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the AVR’s speakeroutput terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–). Always connect
the positive terminal on the speaker, which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal
on the receiver, which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table, above.
The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black.
Your AVR uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept bare-wire cables or
banana plugs. Bare-wire cables are installed as shown below:
1. Unscrew Cap 3. Tighten Cap2. Insert Bare Wire
Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap, as shown
below:
A. Tighten Cap
B. Insert Banana Connector into Hole in Cap
Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker
(usually red), and the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the (–) terminal on the speaker
(usually black).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or
the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your
receiver or amplifier.
Subwoofer Connections
The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies,
which require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer
powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifiers. Use a single RCA audio cable to
make a line-level (non-amplified) connection from the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to a
corresponding input jack on the subwoofer.
Although the AVR’s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full-range analog audio
jack, it is filtered so that only the low frequencies pass through it. Don’t connect this
output to any device other than a subwoofer.
Source Device Connections
Audio and video signals originate in source devices (components where a playback
signal originates) such as your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video
recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television tuner,
an iPod or iPhone (connected to the AVR’s USB port) or an MP3 player. The AVR’s FM/AM
tuner also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed other
than the FM and AM antennas. Separate connections are required for the audio and video
portions of the source device’s signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of
connections you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and of your
TV or video display.
Digital Audio Connections – HDMI
There are two types of audio connections – digital and analog. Digital audio signals are
required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby
Digital and DTS, or for uncompressed PCM digital audio. Your AVR has three 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, and one HDMI
monitor output connector. (The AVRs also have a front-panel HDMI input connector.) HDMI
technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable,
delivering the highest quality picture and sound. If your TV or video display device has an
HDMI input connector, make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the
AVR. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is not required.
The AVR’s HDMI output connection contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that carries
a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR. It allows you to listen
to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such as an Internet connection)
without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR. The ARC signal
is active when the TV source is selected. See System Settings, on page 39, for more
information. (The AVR 3700 and AVR 370 have two HDMI output connections.)
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see illustration, below), and HDMI
cable runs are limited to about 10 feet (3m). If your video display has a DVI input and is
HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included), and make a separate audio
connection.
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Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look like
standard RCA-type analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to
analog inputs or vice versa.
Digital Audio Connections – Optical
Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from
dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Optical input connectors are color-coded
using a black shutter, while optical outputs use a gray shutter.
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 (red). These two connectors are
attached to each other.
Video Connections
Many source devices output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc, DVD
player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to an audio
connection as described above, make a video connection for each of these source
devices. Make only one type of video connection for each device.
Digital Video Connections
If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR’s HDMI input connectors,
you have automatically made a video connection for that device, since the HDMI cable
carries both digital audio and digital video signals.
Analog Video Connections – Composite Video
Your AVR uses two types of analog video connections: composite video and component
video.
Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. Both the chrominance
(color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a
single cable. The jack is usually color-coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack.
Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack,
or vice versa.
Analog Video Connections – Component Video
Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance
(“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using
three separate cables that are color-coded green (Y), blue (Pb) and red (Pr). Component
video cables that join three separate green, blue and red connectors into a single cable
are sold separately.
For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs, you may make both
connections. If you are going to be setting up a multizone system, remember that Zone
2 is an audio-only zone (the AVR does not have a Zone 2 video output). Therefore, make
analog connections for any audio source devices (such as a CD changer) that you will
want available for listening in Zone 2 at all times.
The analog connections also feed the analog record outputs. You may record materials
from Blu-ray Disc recordings, DVDs or other copy-protected sources using only analog
connections. Remember to comply with all copyright laws if you choose to make a copy
for your own personal use.
If your TV or video display has an HDMI connection, we recommend it as the best quality
connection. Your AVR converts composite and component analog video input signals to
the HDMI format, upscaling them to high-definition 1080p resolution.
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Radio Connections
Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna
uses a 75-ohm F-connector.
The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. After assembling the antenna as
shown below, press the levers to open the connectors, insert the bare wires into the
openings, and release the levers to secure the wires. The antenna wires are not polarized,
so you can insert either wire into either connector.
Network Connector
The AVR’s Network connector allows you to enjoy Internet radio or content from other
DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the same network. Use a Cat. 5 or
Cat. 5E Ethernet cable to connect the AVR’s RJ-45 connector to your home network.
RS-232 Connector
Your AVR’s RS-232 serial port may be connected to an external control system to allow
it to transmit control commands to the AVR. The port is bidirectional so that the AVR
can transmit status updates to the control device. Connecting and using the RS-232
port requires considerable technical knowledge and is best left to a professional custom
installer.
USB Port
The AVR can play audio files 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 the port. You may
insert or remove the connector or device at any time – there is no installation or ejection
procedure.
The USB port on your AVR is also used to perform firmware upgrades. If an upgrade for
the AVR’s operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the
AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to the AVR’s USB
port, or you may damage both the AVR and the other device.
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Making Connections
CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure
that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet.
Making connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage
the speakers.
Connect Your Speakers
After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers,
on page 13, connect each speaker to its color-coded terminal on the AVR as explained
in Speaker Connections, on page 14. Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration.
Connect Surround Back L/R Speakers
-OR- Front Height L/R Speakers Here
FHL
C
FL
FHR
FR
Connect Your Subwoofer
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
provide connections for two subwoofers. See Manual Speaker Setup: Number of Speakers,
on page XX, for information 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
Use either
connector
AVR 2700/
AVR 270/
AVR 270C
Powered
Subwoofer
Single
RCA Audio
Cable
(not
supplied)
Connect Your TV or Video Display
If your TV has an HDMI connector: Use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the
AVR’s HDMI Monitor Out connector. The AVR 3700 and AVR 370 provide HDMI connections
for two TVs. You do not need to make any other connections to your TV from the receiver
or from any of your video source components.
AVR 2700/
AVR 3700/
AVR 370/AVR 370C
AVR 270/
AVR 270C
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SBL
NOTE: If you installed front height speakers, connect them as shown for the SBL and
SBR speakers.
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SBR
Use either
connector
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
If your TV does not have an HDMI connector: Use a composite video cable (not
included) to connect the AVR’s Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite
video connector.
AVR
Composite
Monitor Out
Connector
Composite Video Cable
(not supplied)
NOTE: The HDMI connection to your TV is preferred. If you use the composite video
connection to your TV, you will not be able to view the AVR’s on-screen menus.
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Source devices are components where a playback signal originates, e.g. a Blu-ray
Disc™ or DVD player; a cable, satellite or HDTV tuner; etc. Your AVR has several different
ypes of input connectors for your audio and video source devices: HDMI, component
eo, composite video, optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio and analog audio.
he connectors are not labeled for specific types of source devices; they are labeled
umerically, so you can connect your devices according to your individual system’s
e-up.
Your AVR’s various source buttons have default assignments to different input connectors
listed in the “Default Connector(s)” column of the table below). For ease of setup, you
should connect each source device to the connector where the corresponding default
source button is assigned (e.g., connect your Blu-ray Disc player to HDMI 1).
Source Button Default Connector(s) Assigned Connector(s) Connected Device
Disc HDMI 1
Cable/Sat HDMI 2
Game HDMI 3
Media Server HDMI 4
DVR HDMI 5
TV None/Optical Digital Audio 1
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
ctually connect each of your source devices.
s you connect your various source devices, fill out the “Connected Component” column
in the table – it will make it easier for you to assign the various source buttons after
ou have completed making all of the connections. (You will make any changes to the
source-button assignments and fill in the “Assigned Connector(s)” column later in the
setup process.
Note: You cannot assign connectors to the Network, Radio and USB source buttons
Aux HDMI Front
A (red) HDMI 6
B (green) HDMI 7
C (yellow) Composite Video 1/Analog Audio 1
D (blue) Composite Video 2/Analog Audio 2
Monitor Output Connector Connected Device
HDMI Out 1
HDMI Out 2
(AVR 3700/AVR 370 only)
Composite Video Monitor Out
Record Output Connector Connected Device
Analog Audio Rec Out
Source Buttons and Assigned Connectors
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Connect Your HDMI Devices
If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best
possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries both digital
video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio connections
for devices you connect via an HDMI cable.
AVR HDMI Connectors
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
To HDMI
Output
HDMI-Equipped Source Device
NOTE: If you have HDMI devices (such as an Internet connection) already connected
directly to your TV, you can 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 Your Composite Video Devices
Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don’t have HDMI or
component video connectors. You will also need to make an audio connection from the
source device to the receiver.
AVR Analog
Video Connectors
Composite Video
Cable (not supplied)
To Composite
Video Output
Composite Video-Equipped Source Device
Connect Your Optical Digital Audio Devices
If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s
optical digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI,
optical or coaxial) from each device.
AVR Digital
Audio Connectors
Connect Your Component Video Devices
If any of your video source devices have component video connectors (and do not have
HDMI connectors), using the component video connectors will provide superior video
performance. You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to the
receiver.
AVR Analog
Video Connectors
Component Video
Cable (not supplied)
To Component
Video Outputs
Component Video-Equipped Source Device
Optical Digital Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Optical Digital
Audio Output
Optical-Equipped Source Device
Connect Your Coaxial Digital Audio Devices
If your non-HDMI source device has a coaxial digital output, connect it to the AVR’s
coaxial digital audio connector. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI,
optical or coaxial) from each device.
AVR Digital
Audio Connectors
Coaxial Digital Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Coaxial Digital
Audio Output
Coaxial-Equipped Source Device
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