Harman Kardon AVR-70 Owners manual

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AVR70

Audio/VideoReceiver

Owner’s Manual

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Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Kardon Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK

declare in own responsibility, that
the product described in this
owner's manual is in compliance
with technical standards:
EN 55 013
EN 55 020
EN 55 022
EN 60 065
EN 60 555-2-3

Steen Michaelsen

Harman Kardon Europe A/S

Birkerød, DENMARK

11/95

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F VCR 1 S Video In

G VCR 2 Audio In
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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Panel Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear Panel Audio & Systems Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rear Panel Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9

Installation, Set Up and Configuration. . . . . . . . . 10–11

Remote Control Programming and Operation . . . 12–13

System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16

Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–22

Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Surround Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–18

TV Auto Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tuner Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–20

RDS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–22

On Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23–24

Advanced Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–26

Audio/Video Simulcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Delay Time Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Surround Mode Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Introduction

1

ENGLISH

Congratulations! With the purchase
of a Harman Kardon AVR70 you are
about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. The AVR70 has been custom
designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and
every subtle nuance of musical selections.

While complex digital systems are hard at
work within the AVR70 to make all of this
happen, hook-up and operation are
simple. Color keyed connections, a
comprehensive remote control and on
screen menus make the AVR70 easy to
use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment
from your new receiver we urge you to
take a few minutes to read through this
manual. This will ensure that
connections to speakers, source playback
units and other external devices are made
properly. In addition, a few minutes spent
learning the functions of the various
controls will enable you to take
advantage of all the power the AVR70 is
able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this
product, its installation or operation,
please contact your retailer or custom
installer. They are your best local source
of information.

Description and Features

The AVR70 is a full featured A/V receiver,
incorporating a wide variety of listening
options. In addition to standard Dolby

®

Pro Logic™processing, the AVR70 uses
Digital Signal Processing to provide other
surround modes.

A total of five audio/video inputs, some
with both composite and “S” video, as
well as three additional audio only inputs
are selected through a learning remote
control and an easy to read front panel
display or on screen graphics through a
TV monitor.

The AVR70’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional Harman Kardon High Current
design philosophies to meet the wide
dynamic range of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high
fidelity receiver over forty years ago. With
state of the art circuitry and time honored
circuit designs, the AVR70 is one of the
finest receivers ever offered by Harman
Kardon.

■ Digital Signal processing for

precise surround decoding

■ Dolby ProLogic, Dolby 3 Stereo

and three other surround
modes

■ On screen menu displays

■ Learning remote control

■ Composite and “S” video

switching

■ Preamp output for ALL channels

permits ease of expansion

■ “TV Auto” function simplifies

remote operation of the AVR70
and a TV set

■ RDS Programme Information

System

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Safety Information

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Installation Location

■ To assure proper operation, and to

avoid the potential for safety hazards,
place the unit on a firm and level
surface. When placing the unit on a
shelf, be certain that the shelf and any
mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is

provided both above and below the unit
for ventilation. If this product will be
installed in a cabinet or other enclosed
area, make certain that there is
sufficient air movement within the
cabinet. Under some circumstances a
fan may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a

carpeted surface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or

cold locations, or an area that is
exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on

the top of the unit, or place objects
directly over them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a
clean, soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it
with a soft cloth dampened with mild
soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry
cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol
cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, as they may damage
the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.

Moving The Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to
disconnect any interconnection cords
with other components, and make certain
that you disconnect the unit from the AC
outlet.

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR70 has been designed for use
with 220–240 volt AC current.
Connection to a line voltage other than
that for which it is intended can create a
safety and fire hazard, and may damage
the unit.

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 attached to 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.

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
the unit for any considerable length of
time, disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet (Attention: Than memory may be
lost after some days).

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
guarantee. If water or any metal object
such as a paper clip, wire or a staple
accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized
service station.

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Safety Information

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Unpacking and Installation

The carton and shipping materials used
to protect your new receiver during
shipment were specially designed to
cushion it from shock and vibration. We
suggest that you save the carton and
packing materials for use in shipping if
you move or should the unit ever need
repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in
storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is
done by carefully slitting the tape seams
on the bottom and collapsing the carton
down to a more two dimensional
appearance. Other cardboard inserts may
be stored in the same manner. Packing
materials that cannot be collapsed should
be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging
materials, please note that the carton and
other sections of the shipping protection
are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials
at a local recycling center.

How to Connect a Plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:

BLUE – “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
BROWN – “LIVE” (“L”)

1. The BLUE wire must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the
letter “N” or coloured BLACK.

2. The BROWN wire must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the
letter “L” or coloured RED.

3. Do not connect either wires to the earth
terminal in the plug which is marked my
the letter “E” or by the safety earth
symbol or coloured green or green­and-yellow.

Before replacing the plug cover, make
certain that the cord grip is clamped over
the sheath of the lead – not simply over
the two wires.

Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with
the remote control, front panel
controls, rear panel connections and
on-screen menus, certain conventions
have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a

specific remote control or front panel
button, or rear panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a

message that is visible through the on­screen menu system

1

– (number in a square) indicates a

specific front panel control

¡

– (number in a circle) indicates an

indicator in the main front panel display

a

– (number in an oval) indicates a

button or indicator on the remote

å

– (letter in a circle) indicates a rear

panel Audio or System connection

A

– (letter in a square) indicates a

specific rear panel video connection

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Front Panel Controls

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1 Information Display: This display

delivers messages and status
indications to help you operate the
receiver. Refer to the separate
diagram for a complete explanation of
the FL display.

2 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 or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.

3 AM/FM Tuner Mode Selection:

Press this button once to select the
tuner. Press it again to switch
between FM, MW and LW.

4 CD: Press this button to select the
CD player.

5 Tape1/Monitor: Press this button
to select Tape One as the input
source. A red LED above the button
will illuminate to indicate that the Tape
Monitor has been selected.

6 Tape 2: Press this button to select
Tape2.

7 Video Sources: Press any of
these buttons to select a video input
source.

8 Aux: Press this button to select the
source connected to the front panel
Aux jacks.

9 Display: Press this button to
turn off the front panel FL display. The

DISP indicator will illuminate

to remind you that the unit is still
turned on.

) OSD (On Screen Display): Press
the button briefly to display a system
status report on your video screen.
Press and hold to change the video
standard.

! Delay: Press this button to
increase the delay to the rear
(surround) channels.

@ Mode: Press these buttons to
scroll up

⁄ or down ¤ through the

list of available surround modes.
# P-Set: Press these buttons to

manually scroll up

⁄ or down ¤

through the FM, LW or AM stations
programmed into the receiver’s preset
memory.

$ P-Scan: Press this button to
automatically scan through the FM or
AM stations preset into the receiver’s
memory. Press the button again to
stop the scan when the tuner is at the
desired station.

% Tune: Press these buttons to
manually or automatically scan up

⁄

or down ¤ through the FM or
AM bands.

^ Mute: Press this button to cut the
output to the speakers. Press it again
to return to the previous volume level.

& Volume Control: Turn the knob
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease the
volume. Note that approximately two
revolutions of the knob are required to
go from no output to maximum
volume.

* Power: Press this button to turn
the unit on or off.

NOTE: When the Power Switch is in
the “OFF” position, the unit is in a
“Standby” condition and is NOT
disconnected from the AC mains
supply.

( Headphone Jack: Plug standard
stereo headphones into this jack for
private listening.

NOTE: When the headphones are in
use the output to the speakers is
muted and the surround mode is
automatically switched to

STEREO.

When the headphones are removed
from the jack, sound to the speakers
is restored and the unit returns to the
previous sound mode.

Ó Memo: The memo button is used
to enter stations to the tuner’s preset
memory in either the manual or
automatic modes. It is also used in
clearing the memory and entering the
sleep timer period.

Ô Clear: The clear button is used
to cancel tuning, memory input or
when clearing the unit’s memories.

 FM Mode: Press this button
to select the receiving mode for FM
stations (Stereo/Mono/Auto).

Ò RDS Display: When a station
transmitting RDS data is tuned, press
this button to view the tuning
frequency.

Ú RDS AF: The button is used to
search for stations transmitting a
specific programme that may offer
better reception than the currently
tuned station.

Û RDS PTY: Press this button to
view the programme type (PTY) when
an RDS station is tuned. It is also used
to initiate a search for RDS stations
transmitting a specific programme
type.

Ù Bass: This knob adjusts the tone
of low frequency sounds. Turn it to the
right to boost bass frequencies or to
the left to cut bass frequencies.

ı Treble: This knob adjusts
the tone of high frequency sounds.
Turn to it the right to boost high
frequencies or to the left to cut high
frequencies.

ˆ Balance: This knob adjusts the
balance between the front left and
right speakers.

˜ Front Panel Inputs: Audio or
Video sources connected to these
jacks may be selected by pressing the
Aux button 8.

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Front Panel Information Display

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¡ “Visual” Indicator: These

indicators display which video source is
being fed to the video monitor output.

™ Test: This indicator flashes when

the output levels are being set using
the built in test signal generator.

£ Memo: This indicator flashes when

the Memo button is pressed when
entering presets and other information
into the tuner’s memory.

¢ Auto: This indicator signifies that

the Automatic Receiving mode
(Stereo/Mono) is in use for FM
broadcasts.

∞ Tuned: This indicator lights when

an AM or FM station is properly tuned
and locked.

§ Stereo: This indicator lights when

an FM station is broadcasting in
stereo.

¶ Volume Indication: The last two

indicators on the information display
indicate the volume level. Note that

0dB is the reference level, not an

indication that there is no output.

• Tuner Frequency Indication:

When the tuner is in use, the main
Information Display will show the
preset channel number, if any, the
frequency band and the station
frequency. Indicators at the right side
of the display show

kHz when an LW

or MW station is tuned or

MHz when

an FM station is tuned.

ª Main Information Display: This

ten digit display shows messages
relating to the status, input source,
surround mode, tuner, volume level or
other aspects of the unit’s operation.

‚ DISP: This indicator lights when

the FL display has been turned
off using the Display button ) to
remind you that the unit is still
turned on.

⁄ P-Scan: This indicator flashes

when the stations programmed into
the tuner memory are being
automatically reviewed.

¤ Auto Memo: This indicator flashes

when the tuner is automatically
scanning for stations and entering
them into the preset memory.

‹ Mode Status: These indicators

display the currently selected
surround mode.

› Signal Level Indication: This is a

visual indication of the strength of a
radio station signal. The more bars
visible, the stronger the station.

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Rear Panel Audio and System Connections

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å FM Antenna: Connect an indoor
or external FM antenna to these
terminals.

∫ AM Antenna: Connect the AM
loop antenna suppliedwith the
receiver to theseterminals. If an
external AM antennais used, make
connections to theAM and GND
terminals in accordancewith the
instructions supplied withthe
antenna.

ç Tape 1 Out: Connect these jacks
to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an
(3 head) audio recorder.

∂ Tape 1 In: Connect these jacks to
the PLAY/OUT jacks of the same
audio recorder.

é Tape 2 Out: Connect these jacks
to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of a
second audio recorder.

ƒ Tape 2 In: Connect these jacks to
the PLAY/OUT jacks of a second
audio recorder.

© CD IN: Connect these jacks to the
output of a compact disc player or CD
changer.

˙ Front R: Connect these terminals
to the front right speaker.

î Front L: Connect these terminals
to the front left speaker.

∆ Center: Connect these terminals
to the center speaker.

˚ Surround R: Connect these
terminals to the right surround
speaker.

¬ Surround L: Connect these
terminals to the left surround speaker.

µ Pre-Outs: If external power
amplifiers are used for any channels,
connect these jacks to the inputs of
the amplifier.

ñ Subwoofer Pre-Out: Connect this
jack to the line level input of a
powered subwoofer. If an external
subwoofer amplifier is used, connect
this jack to the subwoofer amplifier
input.

ø Remote IR Out: This connection
permits the IR sensor in the receiver to
serve other remote controlled devices.
Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack
on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.

π Remote IR In: If the AVR70’s front
panel IR sensor is blocked due to
cabinet doors or other obstructions,
an external IR sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the sensor to
this jack.

œ Unswitched AC Outlet: This
outlet may be used to power any AC
device. The power will remain on at
this outlet regardless of whether the
AVR70 is on or off.

® Switched AC Outlet: This outlet
may be used to power any device that
you wish to have on when the unit is
turned on.

NOTE: The power consumption of the
device plugged into each of these
outlets should not exceed50 watts.

ß Power Cable: Connect the AC
plug to a non-switched AC wall
output.

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Rear Panel Video Connections

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A VCR 1 Audio In: Connect these
jacks to the audio PLAY/OUT jacks of
a VCR.

B VCR 1 Audio Out: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/IN audio jacks
of a VCR.

C VCR 1 Video In: Connect this jack
to the composite video PLAY/OUT
jack of a VCR.

D VCR 1 Video Out: Connect this
jack to the composite video
RECORD/IN jack of a VCR.

E VCR 1 S Video Out: Connect this
jack to the “S” video RECORD/IN jack
of a VCR.

F VCR 1 S Video In: Connect this
jack to the “S” video PLAY/OUT jack
of a VCR.

G VCR 2 Audio In: Connect these
jacks to the audio jacks PLAY/OUT of
a second VCR.

H VCR 2 Audio Out: Connect these
jacks to the audio RECORD/IN jacks
of a second VCR.

I VCR 2 Video In: Connect this jack
to the composite video PLAY/OUT
jack of a second VCR.

J VCR 2 Video Out: Connect this
jack to the composite video
RECORD/IN jack of a second VCR.

K TV Audio In: Connect the audio
outputs of a TV, cable converter or
satellite receiver to these jacks.

L TV Video In: Connect the
composite video output of a TV, cable
converter or satellite receiver to this
jack. The signals received at this jack
are also used to trigger the “TV Auto­On” feature.

M LD Audio In: Connect the audio
output of a laser disc player to these
jacks.

N LD Video In: Connect the
composite video output of a laser disc
player to this jack.

O LD S Video In: Connect the “S”
video output of a laser disc player to
this jack.

P TV Monitor Video Out: Connect
this jack to the composite video input
of a TV monitor or video projector to
view the on screen control menus and
output of the receiver’s video switcher.

Q TV Monitor S Video Out:

Connect this jack to the S video input
of a TV monitor or video projector to
view S video sources selected by the
receiver’s video switcher.

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a Use/Learn: This switch selects
the operation mode of the remote
control. Slide it to the left for normal
operation. Slide it to the right when
the remote is being programmed.

b Main Power: Press these
buttons to turn the unit on or off.

c Source Selection: Pressing one
of these buttons selects the input
source that will be listened to through
the receiver. When a source is
selected the remote’s transport and
numeric number buttons will also
transmit the commands needed to
control that machine.

d Source Power: Press these
buttons to control power for the last
source device selected. This is
effective only for devices with
remotable power (not TU930,
HD730), for Tapes only with input
Tape 1 (Monitor) unless programmed
otherwise.

e Surround Mode Selection:

Press one of these buttons to select a
surround mode for the current
listening session.

f Main Volume: These buttons
control the unit’s volume. Note that all
channels are controlled
simultaneously.

g TV Volume: These buttons adjust
the volume for TV using the remote
control codes programmed into the
remote for a TV set or cable box.
These buttons control the TV set only,
regardless of which source is
selected. This enables you to control
the audio level of a TV set even when
the receiver is not in use.

h Mute: Press this button to
temporarily cut the audio output of the
receiver. Press it again to return to the
previous volume level.

i Transport Controls: These
buttons control the tape or disc
motion of the last playback source
selected with the Source Selection
buttons c. Use them as you would
the Play, Stop, Pause, Reverse Play
and Record buttons on any VCR, CD,
cassette deck or LD remote control.

j Tune/Search & Fast Forward:

(These buttons have multiple
functions, which vary according to the
input device selected.)

a. When the TUNER has been

selected, these buttons are used to
tune stations.

b. When CD, LD, Tape or VCR is the

input source, these buttons act as
the Fast Scan Forward

—

or Fast Scan Reverse ‚
controls.

k Channel/Skip: (These buttons
have multiple functions, which
vary according to the input device
selected.)

a. When the TUNER has been

selected, these buttons will scroll up

· or down ‡ through

the stations that have been
programmed in the preset memory.

b. When TV or VCR is selected, they

are the channel up

· or channel

down

‡ tuning buttons.

c. When CD or LD is selected these

buttons act as forward and reverse
“Skip” buttons to move to the next
track or chapter on the disc.

d. When a compatible Harman Kardon

cassette player has been selected
as Tape 1 or Tape 2, these
buttons move the tape forward

·

or backwards ‡ to the next
selection using the Music Scan
feature.

l Disc/Deck/Ant: (These buttons
have multiple functions, which
vary according to the input device
selected.)

a. When CD is selected and the unit is

a CD changer, these buttons will
change to the next disc

∏ or

previous disc

Â.

b. When Tape 1 or Tape 2 is the

input source, and the tape machine
is a dual cassette deck, these
buttons will switch between the “A”
and “B” sides if programmed
correspondingly.

c. When VCR 1 or VCR 2 is the input

source, these buttons switch
between tape and TV-tuner as the
VCR’s output.

d. When TV is the input source, these

buttons may switch between video
input sources or antenna/video,
depending on the TV model.

e. When LD is the input source, these

buttons will switch the side being
played from “A” to “B” on
compatible dual side players.

m Number Keys: These buttons
serve as a ten button numeric keypad
to enter tuner preset positions. They
are also to be used to select channel
numbers when TV has been selected
on the remote, or to select track
numbers on a CD or LD player, if CD
or LD has been selected by the
remote. The letters below the buttons
are used to enter information for tuner
station names.

NOTE: The 0 button has a dual
function. It also serves as the CLEAR
button for use in programming the
tuner or clearing the system memory.

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n P-Scan: Press this button to
automatically scan through the
stations preset into the tuner memory.
Press the button again to end the
scan when the tuner stops at the
desired station.

o Memo: Thememo button is used
to enter stationsto the tuner’s preset
memory in eitherthe manual or
automatic modes. Itis also used in the
process of clearingthe memory.

p Delay: This buttoncontrols the
amount of sound delayto the rear
(surround) channels. Press itto
increase the delay inthe steps shown
in the main InformationDisplay or
on-screen graphics.

q Menu Controls: These buttons
control the action of the cursor or the
selection of menu items when the
receiver is being configured using the
setup menus.

r Select: This button chooses a
menu and enters settings to the
receiver’s memory during system
configuration.

s Screen Display: Press this
button to activate the on screen menu
system.

t Panel Display: Press this button
to turn off all displays and indicators in
the Information Display except for a
small DISP indication in the lower
right corner of the display ¤ Press the
button again to turn the display back
on. Note that the display will briefly
illuminate when a command is sent to
the unit from the front panel or remote,
even though the display is turned off.

u Test Noise: Press this button to
begin calibration of the output level for
each channel. A test signal will
immediately be heard from the left
front speaker and the TEST indicator
™ will flash.

v Speaker Select: When setting
the system output levels, this button
selects the speaker position being
adjusted. Press it once to advance to
the next speaker after each position is
adjusted.

w Level Adjust: When setting the
system output levels, press these
buttons in increase or decrease the
output level.

x Sending LED: This indicator
should flash any time a button is
pressed to confirm that a command is
being sent to the receiver or another
unit. If the light is dim or does not
illuminate when a button is pressed the
batteries in the remote should be
replaced.

y Learn LED: This indicator will
illuminate when a button on the
remote is being programmed with
signals from another remote during
the “learning” mode. The light will go
out when the signal is received and
memorized.

z RDS PTY: Press this button to
view the Programme Type information
for stations transmitting RDS data.
This button is also used for PTY Auto
Search functions.

` RDS AF: This button initiates a
search of alternative frequencies to
find an eventually stronger signal for
the station currently selected.

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System Installation

After unpacking the unit, and placing it
in on a solid surface capable of
supporting its weight, you will need to
make the connections to your audio and
video equipment. These steps need to be
done only when the receiver is first
installed, or when a change is made to
the input source equipment.

Audio Input and Output
Connections

Use the “Audio and Systems
Connections” Diagram in the inside front
cover as a guide to connecting audio
components and speakers to the rear
panel. We recommend that you use high
quality cables when making connections
to source equipment and recorders to
preserve the quality of the signals.

NOTE: When making connections to
audio source equipment or speakers it is
always a good practice to unplug the unit
from the AC wall plug. This prevents any
possibility of accidentally sending audio
or transient signals to the speakers that
may damage them.

1. For playback only sources, such as a
CD player, CD changer, external phono
preamp or external digital to analog
converter, connect the output jacks of the
player to the appropriately labeled inputs
on the rear panel. ©

NOTE: When the source device has both
fixed and variable audio outputs it is best
to use the fixed output unless you find
that the input to the receiver is so low
that the sound is noisy, or high that the
signal is distorted.

2. When connecting recording devices
such as cassette recorders, open reel tape
decks, DCC, DAT or MD, connect the
PLAY/OUT jacks of the recorder to the IN
jacks ∂ƒ. Connect the RECORD/IN
jacks on the recorder to the OUT jacks

çé.

3. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna
supplied with the unit as shown below.
Connect it to the AM and GND screw
terminals ∫.

4. Connect an FM antenna to the

FM (75 ohm) connection å. The FM

antenna may be an external roof
antenna, an inside powered or wire lead
antenna, or a connection from a cable TV
system. Note that if the antenna or
connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable,
you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm
adapter supplied with the unit to make
the connection.

5. Connect the front, center and surround
speaker outputs ˙î∆˚¬ to the
respective speakers.

To assure that all the audio signals are
carried to your speakers without loss of
clarity or resolution, we suggest that you
use high quality speaker cable. Many
brands of cable are available, and the
choice of cable may be influenced by the
distance between your speakers and this
receiver, the type of speakers you use,
personal preferences and other factors.
Your dealer or installer is a valuable
resource to consult in selecting the proper
cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected,
we recommend that you use a cable
constructed of fine, multi-strand copper
with a gauge of 14 or larger. Remember,
that in specifying cable, the lower the
number, the thicker the cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for
short runs of less than ten feet. We do not
recommend that you use cables with an
AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the
power loss and degradation in
performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should
have the appropriate markings to
indicate listing with appropriate testing
agency standards. Questions about
running cables inside walls should be
referred to your installer or electrical
contractor.

When connecting wires to the speakers,
be certain to observe proper polarity.
Remember to connect the “negative” or
“black” wire to the same terminal on the
receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the
“positive” or “Red” wire should be
connected to the like terminal on the AVR
70 and speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker
manufacturers adhere to an industry
convention of using black terminals for
negative and red ones for positive, some
manufacturers may vary from this
configuration. To assure proper phase,
and optimal performance, consult the
identification plate on your speaker, or
the speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If
you do not know the polarity of your
speaker, ask your dealer for advice before
proceeding, or consult the speaker’s
manufacturer.

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6. Connections to a subwoofer are made
via a line level audio connection from the
receivers jack ñ to the line level input of
a subwoofer with a built in amplifier. If a
passive subwoofer is used, the connection
first goes to a volume controled power
amplifier, which will be connected to one
or more subwoofer speakers.

Video Input and
Output Connections

Video connections are made in a similar
fashion to those for audio components.
Again, the use of high quality
interconnect Video cables is
recommended to preserve signal quality.

1. Connect the VCR’s audio, video and
“S” Video OUT jacks to the VCR IN jacks

ACFGI on the rear panel. The

audio, video and “S” video IN jacks on
the VCR should be connected to the VCR

OUT jacks BDEHJ on the AVR70.

2. Connect the audio and video outputs of
a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or
television set to the TV jacks KL.

3. Connect the audio, video and “S” video
outputs of a Laser Disc player to the LD
jacks MNO.

4. Connect the TV MON PQ jacks on
the receiver to the video or “S” Video
inputs of your television monitor or video
projector.

5. There is no mix or change between
”Video” (composite) and ”S” Video
signals inside the AVR70 and no system
selection. If watching to both signal
systems, both TV MON jacks P and Q
must be connected to the TV Monitor. The
”On Screen” menus are visible only on
the ”Video” Output, not on ”S”Video.

System and Power Connections

External Audio
Power Amplifier Connections

The AVR70 is designed for use with
external power amplifiers too. These
connections are easy to make during an
initial installation, or at a later date
should you choose to upgrade your
system.

Using the PRE OUT jacks µ,
connections may be made to external
power amplifiers. Connect the PRE-

OUT of the channels to be connected to

external amplifiers to that amplifier’s
inputs. Volume will still be controlled by
this receiver.

NOTE: When external power amplifiers
are used, the center channel speakers
should receive at least as much amplifier
power as the front left and right speakers.

Remote Control Expansion

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or
smoked glass cabinet door, the
obstruction may prevent the remote
sensor from receiving commands. In this
event, an optional remote sensor may be
used. Connect the output of the remote
sensor to the Remote Cont. IN jack

π.

If other components are also prevented
from receiving remote commands, only
one sensor is needed. They may use this
unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running
a connection from the REMOTE

CONT. OUT jack ø to the Remote In

jack on Harman Kardon or other JR-code
compatible equipment.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory
AC outlets. They may be used to power
accessory devices, but they should not be
used with high current draw equipment
such as power amplifiers (not more than
50 W each).

The SWITCHED ® outlet will receive
power only when the unit is on. This is
recommended for devices that have no
power switch, or a mechanical power
switch that may be left in the “ON”
position (as f.e. with the h/k CDP
HD730). Devices with electronical power
switch may only switch on to standby
mode, if pluged in here.

The UNSWITCHED œ outlet will
receive power as long as the unit is
plugged into a powered AC outlet.

Finally, when all connections are
complete, plug the power cord into a
non-switched AC wall outlet. Note that
the ring surrounding the Power Switch

* will turn amber. You’re almost ready

to enjoy the AVR70!

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This product is equipped with a powerful
remote control. As supplied, it will operate
the receiver, as well as most CD players
and tape decks manufactured by Harman
Kardon. In addition, it is preprogrammed
with the remote codes to operate VCRs, LD
players and TV sets that are based on the
popular RC-5 control code system. If your
equipment requires different codes, it
may be programmed to copy the codes
from most infra red remotes.

Loading Batteries

Thelife of the batteries for the remote
controlis about one year in normal
operation.If the green Sending x
indicatordoes not flash when remote
buttonsare pushed, that is an indication
thatthe batteries need to be replaced.
Don’t simply through old batteries away
but recycle only or return them to your
dealer.

To change the batteries:

1. Remove the back cover by sliding it in
the direction of the arrows.

2. Remove the old batteries and insert
fresh AAA type cells. Be certain to observe
the correct polarity by noting the (+) and
(–) marks on both the inside of the case
and on the battery cells. It is
recommended that both batteries be
changed at the same time.

3. Close the cover until it clicks shut.

NOTE: It is important that the batteries
be replaced within ten minutes after the
old batteries are removed to avoid losing
any remote codes that have been
programmed into the remote’s memory.

Remote Control Range

The remote will operate at a range of up
to 5 meters from the unit, when the
batteries are fully charged. The remote
will also operate at an angle of up to 30°
to either side of the unit.

Always point the remote transmitter at the
front of the unit when issuing
commands. If you find that remote
commands are not being received by the
remote, it may be necessary to use a
remote IR sensor.

Remote Programming

Programmable Keys

Many of the buttons on the remote
control may be user programmed to new
functions that operate virtually any
component in your system. Ten CANNOT
be programmed with a new code, as they
control high level functions. These keys
are Main Power ON, Main Power

OFF, and the eight source input keys:
TV, LD, VCR 1, VCR2, TUNER, CD,
TAPE 1 and TAPE2.

Programmable keys are divided into two
groups. Some keys may be programmed
with a separate function for each of the
inputs. Thus, these keys may change their
code when the input source is changed.
(i.e. The Play key may transmit a
different code when CD is selected as
opposed to when VCR is selected.) The
keys that may be programmed with
multiple codes are the following:

All Numeric Keys (0 – 9)
Forward Play

fl

Source Power On
Reverse Play

fi

Source Power Off
Stop

Í

Disc/Deck ∏
Record Î
Disc/Deck Â
Pause ±
Channel/Skip ·
TV Volume Up ⁄
Channel/Skip ‡
TV Volume Down ¤
Tune/Search —
Memo
Tune/Search

‚

P-Scan

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Another group of keys may only be
programmed with one remote code. The
code contained in these keys remains the
same regardless of the source selection.

WARNING: These keys transmit codes
that are vital to the operation of the
product. It is not recommended that they
be programmed with alternative codes, as
it may then be impossible to operate
certain functions of the receiver.

Aux
Cursor Up

⁄

Pro Logic
Delay
Cursor Down

¤

Dolby 3 Stereo
Memo
Cursor Right ›
Movie
Screen Display
Cursor Left ‹
Matrix
Panel Display
Select
Hall
Speaker
Main Volume Up

⁄

Stereo
Test Noise
Main Volume Down

¤

Adjust
Mute
RDS PTY
RDS AF

Toprogram the remote, you need the
remote of the device, whose functions
shall be programmed.Note that it is not
necessaryto program all keys, only those
thatare required to operate the subject
device.Keys not programmed will retain
thecodes preprogrammed at the factory.

1. Slide Use/Learn a switch at the top
left corner of the remote to the right so
that it is next to Learn.

2. If one of the multi-function buttons
is being programmed press the source
button (i.e. CD, VCR, etc.) you wish to
have this function associated with. If you
are programming a single function key,
proceed to the next step.

3. Press the button on the remote that
is to be programmed. Note that the

Learning y LED will illuminate.

4. Place the remote head to head with the
remote control whose function is being
learned. The two remotes should be no
more than 8 inches apart.

5. Press and hold the button on the
transmitting remote corresponding to the
function to be memorized until the

Learning LED starts to blink. When the

LED goes out, release the button on the
transmitting remote. The function code
has been successfully captured.

NOTE: If both LEDs flash during a
programming operation, it indicates that
the remote’s memory is full or that
the remote codes from the transmitting
remote are not compatible with the unit’s
signal format.

6.Continue to program any additional
remotecommands required using steps
2through 5. When you have finished
programmingthe remote, slide the

Use/Learn switch to the left so that it

isin the Use position.

Clearing the Remote Memory

In normal operation, codes for a new
device may be programmed “over”
the codes that have been previously
programmed into the remote. It is also
possible to clear the memory for
individual keys, or for the entire remote.
When
a memory position is cleared, the remote
will return to the original factory preset
command.

To clear the memory for a specific
individual key location, put the

Use/Learn switch in the Learn

position. Press the Main Power Off b
button and the button to be cleared at the
same time. Both the Sending and

Learning indicators will light

momentarily. When
the lights go out, the memory has been
cleared of the user programmed code and
returned to the factory preset. Return the

Use/Learn a switch to the Use

position when you are finished.
To clear the remote’s entire memory

and return all keys to their factory preset
commands first put the Use/Learn a
switch in the Learn position. Then press
the Main Power On button b and
confirm that the Learning indicator y
has illuminated. While continuing to
press the Power On button, press and
hold the Power Off b button until the

Learn indicator goes off for about 3

seconds. It will then blink twice. Then
release the two buttons. This indicates
that the memory has been cleared of any
user programmed commands and that
the original commands have been
restored. Slide the Use/Learn switch
back to the Use a position to return
the remote to normal operation.

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Center Front

Speaker

Optional Rear Wall Mounting

1/2 to 2/3 the distance

of the listening area

for side wall mounting

TV or Projection Screen

Right Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

No more than 2 meters

when rear-mounted

speakers are used

At least 60cm

At least 15cm from ceiling

When all audio, video and system
connections have been made, there are a
few configuration adjustments to be
made. A few minutes spent to correctly
configure and calibrate the unit will
greatly add to your listening experience.

Speaker Selection and Placement

The placement of speakers in a multi
channel home theater system can have a
noticeable impact on the quality of sound
reproduced. The AVR70 will deliver
accurate reproduction with any high
quality speakers.

No matter which type or brand of
speakers are used, the same model or
brand of speaker should be used for the
front left, center and right speakers. This
creates a seamless front soundstage, and
eliminates the possibility of distracting
sonic disturbances that occur when a
sound moves across mis-matched front
channel speakers.

For the most accurate and exciting
reproduction of bass frequencies a
separate subwoofer should be used.

Speaker Placement

For best imaging, it is recommended that
the center channel speaker be placed in
line with the left and right speakers. It
should be placed above the center of TV
monitor or rear screen projector, with the
speaker as close to the top of the screen as
possible. If possible, adjust the center
channel speaker so that it is pointing
towards the listening position. Once the
center speaker is positioned, adjust the
height of the left and right speakers so the

tweeter of those speakers is no more than
60 cm off center from the tweeter on the
center channel speaker.

Surround speakers should be placed on
the side walls of the room with the center
portion of the speaker facing directly
toward the listening area. The speakers
should be located at a position along the
side wall that is between one-half and
two-thirds the distance from the viewing
screen or the front of the room to the rear
of the room. The speakers should be
located so that the bottom of the cabinet
is at least 60 cm higher than the listeners’
ears when in the desired area.

If side wall mounting is not practical, the
speakers may be placed on a rear wall,
behind the listening position. Again, they
should be located so that the bottom of
the cabinet is at least 60 cm higher than
the listeners’ ears. The speakers should be
no more than 2 m behind the rear of the
seating area.

Subwoofers produce non-directional
sound, so they may be placed almost
anywhere in a room. Subwoofer
placement is highly influenced by room
size and shape, and the type of subwoofer
used. Follow the instructions of the
subwoofer’s manufacturer, or experiment
with the best location for a subwoofer in
your listening room.

Right Front
Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

No more

than

60cm

Center Front Speaker

Front Channel Speaker Installation with
Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen
Projectors

Speaker Placement Floor Plan

Surround Speaker Mounting Height

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Once the speakers have been placed in
the room and connected, the final step is
to enter the configuration information
and balance the speaker output levels.
Before proceeding further this is a good
time to review the installation section of
the manual to make certain that all
connections are properly made.

System Settings

1. Plug the unit into an AC wall outlet
and press the Power button on either
the front panel * or the remote b.
Note that the ring surrounding the front
panel switch will turn green, and the
front panel display will illuminate.

2. Check to see that the unit is configured
to the video broadcast standard in use in
your country by pressing and holding the

OSD button on the front panel ) for

more than three seconds. The front panel
display will indicate the current setting. If
the setting is not correct, if f.e. your
picture is only black and white, press the
button again until the correct standard
(PAL, SECAM or NTSC) is displayed.

3. Turn on the TV connected to the
receiver. Select the appropriate video
input on the TV.

NOTE: Although the unit will switch “S”
video signals, the on screen menus
control system is NOT visible on the S
video output.

4. Press any of the navigational arrow
buttons or the SELECT r button on
the remote to bring the MAIN MENU up
on your video screen.
(Figure #1)

5. Press the ¤ button three times until
the on screen >cursor is pointing to

SET U P MENU. Press SELECTr.

6. At the SET UPMENU(Figure #2),
set the Center Channel Mode. The on
screen >cursor will already point toward
this option when you select the menu.
Press the ‹ or › buttons q to choose
one of these center channel options by
moving the cursor:

LARGE: Choose this option if you

are using large size full range center
channel speaker.

SMALL: Choose this option if the

center speaker is small sized.

NONE:Choose this option if you are

not using a center channel speaker.

7. When you have made a center channel
selection, press ¤ q to move to the
next option. Note that the >cursor
should point to SET UP LOCK.

8. This option enables you to lock the
configuration settings. This makes it
difficult for someone to inadvertently
change the settings by causing the
word LOC K to appear at the top of the

SET UP MENU. Before any further

changes can be made, the user must first
go to the SET UP MENU and unlock
the system. Press the ‹ or › buttons q
to choose one of these options:

LOC K: Choose this option to lock the

settings as described above.

UNLOCK: Choose this option to

unlock the settings and enable them
to be changed without going to this
menu.

>INPUT SELECTOR

SURROUND MODE
TEST TONE

SET UP MENU

MENU OFF

MAIN MENU

Figure 1

>CENTER MODE LARGE
SMALL
NONE

SETUP LOCK LOCK
UNLOCK
RETURN TO MAIN MENU

SET UP MENU

LOCKED

Figure 2

OFF >ON

TEST TONE

Figure 3

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9. When you have made your choice,
press ¤ q and then SELECT r to
return to the MAIN MENU. At this
point the output levels for all channels
will be set to a reference so that the sound
level is the same from each speaker. This
compensates for the differences between
the speakers used and the distance each
speaker is from your listening position.

Atthispointyoumaywishtoadjustthe
rearchanneldelaytime.SeetheAdvanced
Featuressectionlaterinthismanualfor
informationondelaysettings.

NOTE: Before setting the output levels it
is critical that the front panel bass Ù
and treble controls ı be set to their
center, or “12 o’clock” position. This
ensures accurate results.

10. At the MAIN MENU, press¤ twice
until the>cursor is next toTEST

TONE.Press SELECT r to

continue.

11. When you pressSELECT youwill
immediately hear a testnoise fromthe
front left speaker. Theon screendisplay
will change to agraphic representationof
each of the speakersin yourroom, with
one speaker position blinking.(Figure
#3, page 15) That speaker isthe one
whose level is beingset.

NOTE:This procedure will only operate if
theAVR70 is in the PRO LOGIC,

MOVIEor DOLBY3 STEREO

Modes. If the test tone cannot be selected,
select MENU OFF in the MAIN

MENUand check to see which surround

modeis indicated in the front panel
display. If it is not one ofthe modes
mentioned above, select one of the correct
modes, and then select the MAIN

MENUpoint TEST TONE by pressing

¤ and SELECT on the remote to

resume the set up.

12. While seated in the primary listening
position in the center of the room, press

SPEAKER v on the remote . Note that

the sound should now come from the
Center Channel speaker, and the icon for
that speaker will flash on the screen. Use
the ADJUST ⁄ and ADJUST ¤
buttons w on the remote to change the
level of the test noise so that it appears to
be equal in level to the Front Left speaker.

13. Press the SPEAKER button again,
and repeat the procedure for the Front
Right and Surround channels. Each
time, use the ADJUST ⁄ and ADJUST

¤ buttons w on the remote to change

the volume level so that all speakers
match, and then press SPEAKER v to
move to the next channel.

Subwoofers cannot be adjusted separately
by the Menu system. If neccessary adjust
by the volume poti of the subwoofer
amplifier.

NOTE: This test also serves as an
opportunity to verify that all speakers are
properly connected. If the sound from a
speaker location does not match the
location shown on the video and front
panel displays, turn the AVR70 off and
check the speaker wiring to make certain
that the speaker is connected to the
correct output terminals.

14. When all speakers appear to have an
equal volume, press the ‹ button q on
the remote to complete the procedure.

NOTE: For a more accurate calibration of
the speaker output levels perform the test
outlined in steps 10 through 13 using a
sound pressure level (SPL) meter. It is
recommended that the output for each
channel measure 75 dB (C-weighted,
slow) on the meter.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have
completed a basic set up and you are now
ready to enjoy the finest in home theater
and music listening enjoyment.

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Once the input, speaker and antenna
connections have been made, and the
system has been configured, the receiver
is ready for operation. Note that some
controls are duplicated on both the front
panel and the remote control, while
others appear on one or the other, but not
both.

To turn the unit on, press either the

Power button on the front panel * or
Main Power ON b on the remote.

When power is turned on, the receiver will
return to the input source in use when
the unit was last turned on. The front
panel display will also illuminate
to provide status indicators of the unit’s
operation.

Source Selection

To select or change the input source,
press one of the Source buttons on the
front panel 345678 or one of the
Source buttons on the remote c.

To listen to one source while you watch
another, first select the video source (LD,

TV, VCR1, VCR2 or Aux), and then

select the desired audio source (AM/FM

CD, Tape 1, Tape 2).

The audio source will be displayed on the
Information Display, while the video
source will be displayed in the upper left
corner of the Fluorescent Display next to
the word VISUAL ¡.

Volume Control

The AVR70’s volume is controlled using
either front panel knob & or the Main

Volume buttons f on the remote.

NOTE: Unlike conventional
mechanically driven volume controls,
this receiver’s volume is set using digital
devices. This means that the volume
knob has no firm stopping point at either
end of its rotation. Depending on the
speed with which the knob is turned, it is
normal for as many as three complete
rotations to be required for full travel
from the loudest setting to the softest.

When the volume is adjusted, the word

Master will appear in the main

portion of the Information Display,
followed by a two digit number. The
number indicates the variation from the
reference point established when the
output levels are set.

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of
the AVR70 is its ability to reproduce a full
multichannel surround soundfield from
both surround encoded programs, and
standard stereo programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on
personal taste, as well as the type of
program source material being used. For
example, motion pictures bearing the
logo of one of the major surround
encoding processes, such as Dolby
Surround, DTS Stereo™or UltraStereo
may be played in either the Dolby Pro
Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo or Movie Surround
Modes. Other mode selections are
described elsewhere in this manual.

NOTE: Once a program has been
encoded with surround information, it

retains the surround matrix as long as
the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus,
movies with surround sound will carry
surround information when they are
broadcast via conventional TV stations,
cable, pay TV and satellite transmission
in stereo. In addition, a growing number
of made for television programs, sports
broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs
are also recorded in surround sound. You
may obtain a list of these programs and
discs from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corp., Woothon Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4
8QJ, England.

Surround modes may be selected in one
of three ways.

From the front panel, use the Mode⁄
or Mode¤ buttons @ to scroll through
the list of modes. The selected mode will
appear in large letters in the front panel
display, and in a two line reminder on
the video screen. Once the selection is
made, the mode will continue to appear
in a smaller indictor at the bottom of the
front panel display.

From the remote, modes may be selected
by simply pressing the button that
corresponds to the desired mode. e

Modes may also be selected using the on
screen display. Press SELECT r on
the remote to display the MAIN MENU.
Then press ¤ q once so that the on
screen cursor is next to SURROUND

MODE. Press SELECT r again to

move to the next menu.

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At the SURROUND MODE MENU,
press the ‹ or › buttons r until the
desired mode name appears on the
screen. Press ¤ twice until the > cursor
is next to RETURN TO MAIN MENU
and press SELECT. At the main menu
select MENU OFF and press SELECT
to exit the menus.

A different mode may be selected for
audio and video sources. Once a mode
has been selected, it will be attached to
those sources in memory. Thus, you may
select PRO LOGIC as the mode for
video and HALL SURROUNDfor
audio. After the initial selections are
made, the unit will automatically return
to your preferred mode for each type of
input whenever it is chosen.

TV Auto Function

With the increasing sophistication of
today’s home entertainment systems, it
often takes numerous remote controls to
turn a system on. This receiver’s unique
“TV Auto” feature simplifies that task and
greatly reduces the actions needed to
bring your entire system to life.

If a video feed is connected to the TV

VIDEO IN jack L during the

installation, that signal is used to trigger
system turn on. Even when the receiver is
turned off, the presence of a signal at the

TV VIDEO jack will automatically cause

the receiver to turn on. As long as the
signal is present, the receiver will remain
on. When the TV or other source is turned
off, the receiver will automatically return
to a standby (“off”) mode within five
minutes.

Note that if the receiver is turned on
automatically by this function, it will
remain on if another source is
subsequently selected. In that case, the
receiver needs to be turned off manually
even if the TV source is turned off.

Tuner Operation

The FM/AM tuner is extremely flexible,
and offers a number of options. The
following instructions will enable you
to take advantage of the tuner’s many
features.

To select tuner operation, press the

AM/FM button 3 on the front panel, or

the remote c. Press the button again to
select the desired frequency band if
required.

Manual up/down tuning is accessible
by pressing the TUNE button % either
up ⁄ or down ¤ or the Tune/Search

‚ and Tune/Search —
j buttons on the remote. Pressing these

buttons once increases or decreases the
station frequency by one step. Holding the
buttons down quickly scans for the next
station. Holding the tune buttons for a
few seconds and then releasing them,
automatically will set the tuner to the
next station with an acceptable signal.

When manually tuning stations, observe
the SIGNAL LEVEL indicator › and
the TUNED ∞ indicators. The more
bars visible on the SIGNAL LEVEL
indicator, the stronger the signal and the
better the station will sound. A station is
properly tuned when the TUNED
indicator is illuminated.

Tuner Mode

Pressing the FM Modebutton  on the
front panel selects how astation willbe
received. When the button ispressed so
that the AUTO ¢ indicatoris lit,
stations broadcasting in stereo willbe
received in stereo. You maynote stereo
broadcasts by observing that the

STEREO § indicator will illuminate.

When the FM Modebutton  is
pressed until the AUTO ¢ light goes
out, all stations will bereceived ina
monaural mode regardless of themethod
of transmission.

NOTE: When a station is broadcasting in
stereo, but has a weak signal level, the
reproduction may not be acceptable. In
this case, select the Auto Off mode, as
monaural reception is less susceptible to
noise in weak reception areas.

Tuner Presets

There are thirty preset positions that may
be used to store your favorite stations in
any order. These may be used to
memorize the station’s frequency,
reception mode and the station’s name.
Stations may be preset automatically or
manually, and then recalled in a variety
of ways.

Automatic Station Preset
Selection

This process automatically scans the AM
and FM bands and enters all stations with
proper signal strength into the memory.
To automatically preset the tuner’s
memory, follow these steps:

1. Select the tuner as the unit’s input by
pressing the AM/FM button 3c.

2. Using the TUNE %j buttons, select
the first station you wish to preset at the
low end of the AM or FM band.

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3. Start the automatic tuning preset by
simultaneously pressing MEMO and

TUNE ⁄ on the front panel Ó%. The

station tuned in step #2 will be entered
into the tuner’s memory as CH 1 . The

MEMO £ and AUTOMEMO ¤

indicators will flash. The display will
show increasing frequencies to indicate
that the auto scan is in progress.

4. Each time the tuner finds a station the
scanning will pause and the station will
be played for five seconds. During this
time you have the following options:

a. To enter the station in the next
open memory position, no action is
needed. After five seconds the tuner
will enter the station and the preset
number will be visible at the far left
side of the main information display.

b. The frequency band may be
changed by pressing the FM/AM
button 3c.

c. If the tuner is scanning FM
stations, the MODE may be changed
from AUTO to mono by pressing the

FM MODE button  .

d. If you do not wish to enter the
current station into the preset
memory, press the TUNE ⁄ button

%j on the front panel or remote.

5. After the desired action is completed, or
five seconds elapse, the tuner scan will
continue. The operation will stop
automatically when all 30 preset
positions are filled or when both
frequency bands have been completely
tuned, whichever comes first. To stop the
automatic preset process at any time
press the CLEAR button Ô or any input
selection button.

Manual Tuner Preset

Stations may be manually entered into
the tuner’s memory in any order. Manual
entry is performed from the remote
control only.

1. Tune to the desired station as outlined
in Tuner Operation Section.

2. Press the MEMO button Óo and
note that the MEMOindicator £ will
flash.

3. While the indicator is flashing for the
next 5 seconds, enter a number from 1 to
30 using the number buttons on the
remote m. Any number may be used,
but if another station has already been
programmed into the location number
selected, the previous setting will be lost.

a. To enter a single digit memory
location, press 0 before the number,
or enter the number and wait a few
seconds.

b. If an invalid number (other than
1–30) is entered in error, the display
will flash to alert you that the entry is
invalid and it will return to the
previous frequency display.

4. When the preset memory has been
properly programmed the MEMO
indicator £ will stop blinking.

Station Name Preset

In addition to identifying stations by their
broadcast frequency or by the RDS system
each preset station manually may be
assigned a name using alphanumeric
characters. This enables you to identify a
station by its call letters, program format,
or any other five character phrase.

To enter a station name, first preset all
stations you wish to program into the
tuner’s memory. Then, follow these steps:

1. Tune to the desired preset station.

2. Press the MEMO button Ó on the
front panel or o on the remote for
more than three seconds.

3. Note that a character on the left side of
the main information display will start to
blink.

4. Enter the first character of the name
using either the front panel TUNE ⁄ or

¤ buttons % or the alphanumeric

buttons m on the remote.
A. To use the front panel buttons simply

press and hold TUNE ⁄ % button
until the desired letter or number
appears. Note that the upper case
alphabet will appear, followed by the
numbers 1 through 0, and then a

Ð

indicating a blank space. Tapping the
button will advance the display one
character at a time; holding it down will
move the display quickly. If you pass by
the desired character, use the TUNE ¤

% to move the display in reverse.

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After entering the first character, press

MEMO Ó to move to the next position

and note that the next digit will blink.
Use the same procedure outlined above to
enter a character.

When you have entered a digit or “blank”
in all five spaces, press MEMO Ó for
more than 1 second to confirm the entry.

B. To use the remote for character entry,
press the button corresponding to the
desired letter or number. Press it once to
enter the first printed letter, twice for the
second, three times for the third and four
times for the number. Press the “9”
button to enter a blank space. (For
example, press the “ABC” button once
to enter an “A”, three times for a “C ”
and four times to enter a “1”.)

Use the MEMO button o to move to
the next digit position. When all five
spaces have been filled, press MEMO
again for more than 1 second to confirm
the entry.

Once a station name has been attached to
a preset position, the station’s frequency
will appear briefly when the unit is tuned
to that station. After a few seconds the
preset name will appear in the display.

Tuning Preset Stations

Stations preset into the tuner’s memory
may be recalled in a number of ways.

1. To recall a station directly enter a
number from 1 to 30 using the number
buttons on the remote m .

a. To enter a single digit memory
location, press 0 before the number,
or enter the number and wait a few
seconds.

b. If an invalid number (other than
1–30) is entered in error, that
number will flash to alert you that
the entry is invalid and the display
will return to the previous frequency
display.

2. To scan through the list of preset
stations, press the P-SET⁄ or P-SET

¤ button on the front panel # or the

CHANNEL buttons ‡ or · on the

remote k. Press once to move up or
down through the memory presets one by
one, or press and hold the button to
quickly scan through the list of stations.

3. To automatically review each station
in the memory, press the P-SCAN
button n$. Note that the P-SCAN
indicator ⁄ will blink.

The tuner will move up through the list
of stations, pausing to play each for five
seconds. Note that preset numbers where
no station has been programmed will be
skipped.

When the desired station is reached press

P-SCAN $ or CLEAR Ô.

Clearing Preset Stations

Once stations are programmed into the
preset memories, it is possible to remove
them individually or as a group.

To remove a single station from the
memory:

1. Recall the station by pressing the
buttons on the remote corresponding to
the station’s memory location.

2. Press the MEMO button Ó or o
and observe that the MEMO indicator £
will blink.

3. While the indicator is blinking, press
the CLEAR button Ô (not the button

CLEAR on the remote) within five

seconds. The word CLEAR will show
briefly to confirm that the memory
position has been cleared.

To clear all memory locations, the

volume level and surround mode
memories:

1. Press the MEMO button Óoand
the CLEAR button Ômat the same
time for some seconds, until CLEAR

MEMO appears on the display.

NOTE: When a complete memory clear is
performed the AVR70 will turn off as part
of the process. After clearing the memory
it is necessary to reset all stations and set
up parameters.

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RDS Operation

Now in use in many countries, RDS
(Radio Data System) is a means of
transmitting station call signs or network
identification, a description of the
station’s programming, indication of
national, regional or local programmes
and others using hidden space in the FM
signal. Your new receiver is equipped with
RDS to assist in the selection of FM
stations using station and network
names, rather than broadcast
frequencies. Additional RDS functions
include the ability to search for
programme types or to find stations with
a specific programme type with a
stronger signal.

Programme Service Display

When a receiver is tuned to an FM station
that is transmitting RDS data, the front
panel information display will
automatically show the programme
service, network or station name in place
of the typical display of the station's
broadcast frequency. To display the
frequency, press the front panel RDS

DISP button Ò.

Programme Type (PTY) Display

The RDS system categorizes programmes
according to their genre into different
programme type (PTY) groups. To
display the programme type information
of the current station, simply press the

RDS/PTY button on either the remote

control or the front panel Ûz.
Please note that many stations don’t

broadcast PTY codes yet. Then NONEis
indicated.

PTY Auto Search

Your receiver is equipped to
automatically search for stations
transmitting any of the fifteen different
programme types. To search for a PTY,
follow these steps:

1. Press the RDS/PTY button on either
the front panel or the remote. The current
station’s PTY will be displayed, or the
currently selected PTY group will be
displayed if no station or RDS data is
present.

2. To change to a new PTY type, press the

RDS/PTY button Ûz again until the

desired PTY is shown in the display.
a. When PTY selection is made using the

RDS/PTY button only, the selection

uses the PTY Group shown in Table 1.

b. To select a specific PTY type directly,

use the numeric buttons on the remote
control m to select the programme
type corresponding to the numbered
choices in Table 1.

3. Once the desired PTY group or type has
been selected, press the Tune Up/Down
buttons on the front panel or remote
control %j while the PTY indication
is blinking (within 5 seconds). The PTY
Auto search will start, and the tuner will
stop at the next station broadcasting RDS
PTY information corresponding to the
selected choice.

4. To advance to the next RDS station
with the desired PTY, press the Tune

Up/Down button again within

5 seconds.

AF Auto Search

A unique feature of the RDS system is its
ability to find a station with identical
programming automatically. This
feature is particularly useful when
listening to a national radio station
where the same program is broadcast
from a number of transmitters.

To search for Alternate Frequencies
follow these steps:

1. Tune the receiver to the desired station
using the Tune Up/Down buttons

%j.

2. Press the RDS/AF button on the front
panel or remote control Ú` twice
within 1 second.

3. The tuner will automatically search for
stations broadcasting the same program.
When these stations are received, the
front panel display will indicate AF-1. If
the RDS/AF button is pressed again, the
display will indicate the next identically
programmed station by AF-2.

4. Press the RDS/AF button repeatedly
until a station is indicated that has the
desired high enough signal strength.
When the display indicates AF-0 the
tuner has returned to the original station.

NOTE: If the front panel display indicates

NOAF after the RDS/AF button is

pressed once, no alternate stations with
the same program actually are available
(not yet searched). In this case press

RDS/AF twice within 1 second to start

the AF search.

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DISPLAY
PTY Button Numeric PTY Display Programme

Group Button Data Type

POP

1 POP Pop Music

2 ROCK Rock Music

EASY

3 MOR Middle of the Road Music

4 LIGHT Light Music

5 CLASSIC Serious Classical Music

CLASSIC 7 NEWS News Broadcasts

8 AFFAIR Political and Current

9 INFO General information, financial and trading news,

weather information

INFO 10 SPORT Sporting Events

11 EDUCATE Scholastic and industrial education programmes

12 DRAMA Plays and literature performances

CULTURE

13 CULTURE Culture, religion and community programmes

14 SCIENCE Scientific and technical programmes

OTHER

15 OTHERS Varied entertainment

6 OTHER Other musical programmes: Jazz, Reggae, Rap, etc.

Table 1: RDS Programme Type (PTY) Groups

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On Screen Menus

In addition to the information shown on
the front panel display, it is also possible
to obtain the unit’s current status
through the use of on screen video
messages. The on screen menus may also
be used to control many aspects of the
receiver and to make adjustments and
selections.

To activate the On Screen display system,
press the SCREEN DISPLAY s
button on the remote. This will cause a
status summary display to be shown on
the screen for five seconds. (Figure #4).
Once the video displays are enabled, this
status screen will also appear when the
unit is turned on.

NOTE: In order to view the on screen
menu displays the receivers video jack TV

MONI P must be connected to the

standard, composite video input of a TV
monitor or projector. The on screen
displays are NOT visible via the “S” video
output Q.

The status screen displays the following
information:

AUDIO SOURCE: This is the input

currently selected for audio.

VIDEO SOURCE: This is the input

currently selected for video.

MODE: This is the currently selected

audio/surround mode.

MASTER VOLUME: This is the

current volume level. Note that
volume appears as a horizontal scale.
The “0dB” reference level is indicated
by a solid block Íif volume catches
or exceeds it, while volume levels
below the current level are indicated
by double vertical bars ±.

Function Displays and Messages

Once the On Screen Displays have been
activated, they appear when certain
functions are performed from the front
panel buttons or the remote control.
These messages are three line displays
with the current function shown on the
top line and information about the
selection or choice on the bottom two
lines.

The following function/operation display
screens are available:

Surround Mode and Delay

When the surround mode is changed or
the delay timing is adjusted, this message
will appear at the bottom of the video
screen. The top line is the surround
mode, the bottom line is the delay time
for that mode. (Figure #5) Note that
delay time will not be displayed in the

STEREO or DOLBY 3 STEREO

modes, as these modes do not have rear
channel information.

Input Selection

When the source input is changed, this
message will appear (Figure #6). The top
line is the audio input source, the bottom
line is the video input source. Remember,
when choosing an input, select the video
source first, and then the audio source if
a split input/simulcast listening session is
desired.

Surround Output Levels

To obtain a status screen with the outputs
for each individual channel, press the

SPEAKER button v on the remote. A

summary will appear for ten seconds.
(Figure #7)

AUDIO SOURCE : TUNER
VIDEO SOURCE : VCR2

MODE : DOLBY
PRO LOGIC

MASTER VOLUME
ЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩ||РР

Figure 4

MODE :DOLBY
PROLOGIC
DELAY TIME:20msec

Figure 5

<FUNCTION SELECT>
AUDIO:TUNER
VIDEO:VCR1

Figure 6

FRONT L : +1 dB
FRONT R : Ð2 dB

CENTER : +5 dB

SURROUND : Ð10 dB

Figure 7

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>MODE :PRO LOGIC

DELAY TIME :20ms

RETURN TO MAIN MENU

SURROUND MODE

Figure 12

Master Volume

When the volume is changed, a
horizontal scale will briefly appear at the
bottom of the screen with the volume
level. (Figure #8)

Mute

When the unit is placed in audio mute,
the word MUTE will appear in the
upper right corner of the screen as a
reminder that the volume has been cut.
(Figure #9)

On Screen Display Function

If you do not wish to have the on screen
displays appear, press the SCREEN

DISPLAY button s on the remote

until OSDOFF appears on the display. A
reminder message will appear on the
screen for a few seconds (Figure #10),
and the displays will then be canceled
until they are once again activated.

Using The On Screen Menus
for System Control

Besides conveying status messages, the on
screen display system may also be used as
a means of controlling the operation of
the unit. To operate the control system,
always start by pressing SELECT r on
the remote to bring up the Main Menu.
(Figure #1). Then, use the up/down
navigational arrow keys ⁄ and ¤ q
to move the cursor. Press SELECT r
to choose a menu, and then use the
left/right navigational arrow keys ‹ and

› q to view the choices in that current

option. Finally, when the desired choice
appears, press SELECT r to enter the
choice and return to the MAIN MENU.
To exit from the Menu Control System,
press ¤ q until the on screen > cursor
is pointing to MENU OFF and press

SELECT r.

The following functions of the AVR70
may be controlled through the Menu
Control System:

INPUT SELECTION: After reaching

the INPUT SELECTOR menu
(Figure #11), use the arrow keys on the
remote q to select the desired input.
Remember that when a split listening
session is desired, select the VIDEO
source first, followed by the AUDIO
source.

SURROUND MODE: After reaching

the SURROUND MODE menu (Figure
#12), use the navigational arrows q to
select the desired mode. When a mode is
selected that uses the surround channels,
you may change the rear channel

DELAY TIMEat this menu.
TEST TONE: At this menu you may

adjust the speaker output levels. For
information on this procedure, refer to
the System Configuration section of this
Manual.

SET UP MENU: For information on

using the Set Up menu, refer to the
System Configuration section of this
Manual.

MASTER VOLUME
ЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩЩ||РР

Figure 8

MUTE

Figure 9

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

ÐOFFÐ

Figure 10

>AUDIO *LD*

VIDEO *LD*
TAPE MONITOR ON

OFF

RETURN TO MAIN MENU

INPUT SELECTOR

Figure 11

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Audio/Video Simulcast

It is possible to listen to or record thevideo
from one source along with theaudio
from a different input. This is usefulin
the case of musical programs wherethe
sound is being broadcast viaFM, or for
sports events where you wish tohave the
picture from a TV station, butthe play-by­play from a radio station.

To create a simulcast recording first select
the video source input (TV, LD, VCR1,

VCR2, AUX) using the input selection

buttons on the remote control or front
panel. 78c Next, select the audio
source (FM/AM, CD or TAPE2)

346 . Note that the on screen menu

display will show the split sources (Figure
# 6). The front panel display will show
the audio source in large letters in the
main portion of the Information Display,
while the video source will appear in
smaller letters next to the VISUAL ¡
indicator.

Delay Time Adjust

One aspect of the surround modes is the
delay of audio signals between the front
speakers and the rear speakers. Each
surround mode is factory preset with a
specific delay time, but it is possible to
individually adjust the delay timing to
custom tailor the sound to your
individual taste and the acoustic
conditions in your listening room or
home theater.

The factory setting is appropriate for most
rooms, but some installations create an
uncommon distance between the front
and surround speakers that may cause
the arrival of front channel sounds to
become disconnected from surround
channel sounds.

To re-synchronize the front and surround
channels, follow these steps:

1. Measure the distance from the
listening/viewing position to the front
speakers (in meters).

2. Measure the distance from the
listening/viewing position to the
surround speakers.

3. Subtract the distance to the
surround speakers from the distance
to the front speakers and add 5.
Multiply the result with 3, the
resulting number is the ideal delay
time ( in msec) for your room. For
example, if the front speakers are 7 m
away and the surround speakers are 2
m away, the formula will be
“(7-2+5) ×3 = 30”. Thus, the
correct delay time in this room would
be 30ms.

NOTE: The delay time may only be
adjusted in certain modes.

If the delay time needs to be changed, it
may be increased by pressing the DELAY
button !pon the front panel. The
delay time will be briefly displayed on the
video menus as well as the front panel.

In addition to the use of the delay time
formula, it is a good idea to understand
the features of each of the AVR70’s
surround modes when entering delay
time. The chart on the next page provides
an explanation of the suggested for each
mode. The chart also contains the delay
time limits for each of the modes.

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Advanced Features

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MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE

DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for surround sound decoding. It uses information 15 ms – 30 ms

encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct channels: Initial Setting = 20 ms
Left, Center, Right and Surround. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs
bearing the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other “Surround” logos.
Surround encoded programs include videocassette and LD movies, TV and
cable programs, radio programs and audio CDs. Dolby Pro Logic processing
may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some source material that
does not carry surround encoding.

DOLBY 3 STEREO Dolby 3 Stereo uses the information contained in a surround encoded or stereophonic No Surround Channels

program to create center channel information. In addition, the information that is
normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front
left and right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center
channel speaker, but no surround speakers.

MOVIE SURROUND Movie Surround uses decoding similar to Pro Logic, but it permits delay 10 ms – 90 ms

times up to 90 ms. Use this mode instead of Pro Logic to experiment with Initial Setting = 20 ms
surround times above 30 ms, or if the delay time formula suggests a
larger time delay for your room.

HALL SURROUND This mode is designed for use with stereo recordings. It provides a sound field effect that 10 ms – 90 ms

simulates the complex combination of direct and reflected sounds that create Initial Setting = 20 ms
the rich reverberant atmosphere of a medium sized circular concert hall.

MATRIX SURROUND This mode is designed for use with sports broadcasts, live concerts or other programs 10 ms – 90 ms

where the feeling of a wide surround effect is desired. Initial Setting = 20 ms

STEREO This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right No Surround Channels

channel presentation of two channel stereo programs.

Surround Mode Chart

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Troubleshooting

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SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

No front panel lights when power switch • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged
is pressed into a live outlet.

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled.

Display lights, but no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker

connections are secure.

•

MUTE is on • Press MUTE button.

• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control.

No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Dolby 3 Stereo,

Stereo or Monaural.

• Input is monaural • There is no surround information from
mono sources.

• Incorrect configuration • Check configuration in the

SET UP MENU.

No On Screen Control Menus • TV input is “S” Video • Change TV input to Composite Video.

The menus are available ONLY on Composite
Video.

Unit does not respond to remote commands • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries.

• Remote is in

LEARN position • Slide USE/LEARN switch to USE.

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front panel sensor is visible

to remote.

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers,

fluorescent lights, TVs, motors or other
electrical appliances.

Troubleshooting Chart

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory
backup system that preserves tuner
presets and system configuration
information if the unit is accidentally
unplugged or subject to a power outage.
This memory will last for approximately
one week, after which time all
information must be re-entered.

System Reset

In the rare case where theunit’s operation
or the displays seem abnormal, thecause

may involve the erratic operation ofthe
system’s memory or microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplugthe
unitfrom the AC wall outlet andwait at
leastthree minutes. After the pause,
reconnectthe AC power cord and check
the unit’s operation. If the system still
malfunctions, a system reset may clear
the problem.

To clear the system’s memory, press and
hold the MEMO Ó and CLEAR Ô
buttons at the same time for a few

seconds. After clearing the memory it will
be necessary to re-establish all system
configuration information and tuner
presets.

Ifthe system is still operating incorrectly,
theremay have been an electrostatic
dischargeor severe AC line interference
thathas corrupted the memory or
microprocessor.

If a reset does not solve the problem,
consult an authorized Harman Kardon
service depot.

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Technical Specifications

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Audio Section

Stereo Mode
Continuous Average Power (FTC)

80 Watts per channel 20Hz–20kHz:
@ < 0.09% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Five Channel Surround Mode
Continuous average power per channel (FTC)

Front L&R channels:
70 Watts per channel from 20Hz–20KHz,
@ < 0.15% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Center channel:
70 Watts from 20Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.15% THD, driven into 8 Ohms

Surround channels:
25 Watts per channel from 40Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.15% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear 220mV/50 Kohms

Signal to Noise Rate (IHF-A)

Linear 95 dB

Dolby Surround
Channel Separation 40dB

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 87.5–108.0MHz
Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.5dBf
Signal to Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 76/68dB
Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.5%
Stereo Separation 1 kHz 40dB
Alternate Channel
Selectivity (±300kHz) 55dB
Image Rejection 98MHz: 70dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 531–1602/152–282kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50dB
Usable Sensitivity Loop: 500µV (MW)/1,500 µV (LW)
Distortion 1kHz, 30% Mod: 0.5%
Selectivity ±18kHz 70dB

Video Section

Television Format PAL, SECAM, NTSC
Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75ohms
Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75ohms
Video Frequency Response 10Hz to 8MHz (–3dB)
S/N 65dB

General

Power Requirement AC 230V 50Hz
Power Consumption 40W idle, 530W maximum
Dimension (Max)

Width 440 mm (17.4 inches)
Height 160 mm (6.4 inches)
Depth 459 mm (18 inches)
Weight 12.3 kg (27 lbs.)

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents:
U.S. numbers 3,632,886, 3,746,792 and 3,959,590;
Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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