AVR 3700, AVR 370 AVR 2700, AVR 270 Audio/video receiver Owner’s Manual
AVR Table of Contents Set Up the Remote Control 24 Introduction 3 Supplied Accessories 3 Install the Batteries in the Remote Control 24 Important Safety Information 3 Place the Receiver 3 Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV 24 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
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product! Verify Line Voltage Before Use 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.
AVR Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Controls Info Button Power Button Power Indicator Setup Button USB Port Headphone Jack/ EzSet/EQ Mic Input 4 HDMI® Front Input Connector IR Sensor Message Display Video Modes Button Resolution Button Audio Effects Button Volume Knob Back/Exit Button Surround Modes Button Source List Button OK Button Left/Right Buttons Up/Down Buttons
Front-Panel Controls, continued Power indicator/Power button: The AVR has four different power modes: • 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.
AVR Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors Wi-Fi Antenna Connector (AVR 3700/AVR 370) Radio Antenna Connectors Analog Audio Connectors Pre-Out Connectors (AVR 3700/AVR 370) Analog Video Connectors Network Connector IR and Trigger Connectors Subwoofer Connector HDMI Output Connectors Speaker Connectors HDMI Input Connectors Digital Audio Connectors Fan Vents RS-232 Connector Rear-Panel Connectors (AVR 3700 shown) 6 AC Input Connector Main Power Switch
Rear-Panel Connectors, continued Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Rear-Panel Connectors 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.
AVR System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter AVR Power On/Off Buttons Device Power On/Off Buttons Source Selector Buttons Audio Effects Button Video Modes Button Last Channel Button Back/Exit Button Surround Modes Button Number Buttons Activity Button Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons OK Button Backlight Button (AVR 3700/AVR 370) Disc Menu Button A/B/C/D Buttons Volume Up/Down Buttons Channel Up/Down and Page Buttons Mute Button Transport Control Bu
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.
AVR Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) IR Transmitter Lens Power Off Button Mute Button Source Selector Buttons Sleep Button AVR Button Back/Exit Button Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons OK Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Transport Control Buttons Zone Selector Button 10 Zone Indicator
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.
AVR 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.
Place Your Speakers Place Your Speakers 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. 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.
AVR Types of Home Theater System Connections 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.
Types of Home Theater System Connections Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial Video Connections 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. 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).
AVR Types of Home Theater System Connections Radio Connections RS-232 Connector Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-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.
Making Connections Making Connections Connect Your Subwoofer 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. 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.
AVR Making Connections Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices 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 types of input connectors for your audio and video source devices: HDMI, component video, composite video, optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio and analog audio.
Making Connections Connect Your HDMI Devices Connect Your Composite Video 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. Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don’t have HDMI or component video connectors.
AVR Making Connections Connect Your Analog Audio Devices Connect Your Video Recorder Use the AVR’s analog audio connectors for source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. NOTE: If you’re installing a multizone system, make analog audio connections for any source devices you want to be able to listen to in Zone 2. Only analog sources are available in Zone 2. Connect an analog video recorder’s video input connector to the AVR’s Composite Monitor Out connector.
Making Connections Install a Multizone System Connect to Your Home Network Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E 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. AVR Network Connector Network Modem Cat. 5/5E Ethernet Cable (not supplied) To Home Network and Internet AVR 3700/AVR 370 only: If your home network is Wi-Fi®, attach the supplied Wi-Fi antenna to the AVR.
AVR Making Connections B. Connect an external amplifier to the AVR’s Zone 2 Out connectors. This method offers the benefit of retaining a 7.1-channel home theater in the main room simultaneously with multizone operation, although it does require an additional amplifier for Zone 2. We recommend that you place the Zone 2 amplifier in the same room as the AVR so that you can use a short length of stereo audio cable along with a long run of speaker wire to the remote room.
Making Connections, To control more than one source device through the AVR’s IR Remote Out connector, connect all sources in “daisy chain” fashion, connecting each device’s IR output to the next device’s IR input, starting with the AVR. • If you install a multizone system, connect an IR control device to the Zone 2 IR In connector for remote-room control of the multizone system, source devices and volume in the remote zone.
AVR Set Up the Remote Control Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control’s battery cover, insert the four supplied AAA batteries as shown in the illustration, and replace the battery cover. Set Up the Remote Control 4. Aim the remote at the source device and use the remote’s Number buttons to enter a code number from Step 1, above. a) If the device turns off, press the Source Selector button again to save the code.
Set Up the Remote Control Learning (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) If you have the device’s original remote control, you may “teach” its individual button codes into the following “destination” buttons on the AVR 3700/AVR 370 remote: Device Power On/Off buttons, Number buttons, Last button, Back/Exit button, Menu button, Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, OK button, Disc Menu button, A/B/C/D buttons, Channel Up/Down buttons, Volume Up/Down buttons, Mute button, Transport Control buttons.
AVR Set Up the AVR Set Up the AVR In this section, you will configure the AVR to match your actual system’s makeup. Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the messages on the AVR’s front-panel display, it is easier if you use the full-screen menu system. Turn On the AVR 1. Set the rear-panel Main Power switch to “On.” (The front-panel Power indicator will glow amber.) 2. Press the front-panel Power button.
Set Up the AVR 5. Press the remote control’s AVR button. The AVR’s on-screen display (OSD) Main Menu screen will appear on the TV. Source Select Select the Source Device Setup Source Setup Source Devices Speaker Setup Speaker Optimization, EQ Zone 2 Manage and Control Zone 2 System Set Up Your Sources The Setup Source menu lets you assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source and lets you set many audio and video playback features for each source.
AVR Set Up the AVR 4. Select “Audio Input from Source” and select the audio input connector you want to assign to the source button. Press the OK button.
Set Up the AVR Wired Network Setup The following options appear in the Wireless Setup menu: If your network uses an automatic IP address, you should not have to perform any network setup procedures for a wired network connection. Once you connect the AVR to your home network, the network should automatically assign the AVR an IP address, and the AVR should automatically connect to your network.
AVR Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. After you highlight the Dolby Volume setting, each press of the OK button will switch to one of the options in the table below. The settings do not refer to the volume level, which is adjusted normally using the AVR’s Volume Control, but rather to the amount of Dolby Volume processing desired.
Operating Your AVR Selecting a Source Listening to FM and AM Radio There are three different ways to select a source: Select the Radio source. A screen similar to the one in the illustration below will appear. • Press the front-panel Source List button. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the sources, and press the OK button to select the source being displayed. AM/FM Radio • Using the on-screen menus, press the AVR button, highlight “Source Select” and press the OK button.
AVR Operating Your AVR Playing files on a USB device Listening to an iPod/iPhone/iPad Device 1. I nsert the USB drive into the AVR’s front-panel USB port.
Operating Your AVR If a video monitor is connected to the AVR and the system is not in iPod manual mode, an iPod screen will appear and display the play mode icon, song title, artist and album. A graphic bar indicates the current play position within the track. If random or repeat play has been programmed, an icon will appear in the upper right corner. iPod iPod Listening to vTuner (Internet Radio) Your AVR’s Network connection brings you a world of MP3- and WMA-format streams via the Internet.
AVR Operating Your AVR To share media on PCs: Stereo: When you want two-channel playback, select the number of speakers you want to use for playback: 1. Open Windows Media Player. 2. Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing. The Media Sharing window will appear. 3. Check the “Share My Media” box. An icon for the AVR will appear in the window. 4. S elect the AVR icon, select “Allow,” then select “OK.” The computer’s WMA and MP3 media should now be available to the AVR.
Advanced Functions Much of the adjusting and configuration your AVR requires is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. You can also customize your AVR to suit your system and your tastes. In this section we will describe some of the more advanced adjustments available to you. Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals can be encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of speaker channels and the surround mode.
AVR Advanced Functions Audio Effects Button To adjust other audio settings, such as the tone controls, press the Audio Effects button to display the Audio Effects menu. You can also access the menu by pressing the Info button and selecting Audio Effects.
Advanced Functions How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Sharpness Adjustment Set the Video Mode to Custom to display the picture settings. Contrary to intuition, the picture will appear sharper and clearer with the sharpness backed off from the maximum setting. Reduce the Sharpness setting on your television, and the setting on the AVR, if necessary, to minimize the appearance of any white lines between the bars in the gray-scale portion of the test screen.
AVR Manual Speaker Setup Your AVR is flexible and may be configured to work with most speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each connected speaker and optimizes the AVR’s performance with your speakers. If you are unable to run EzSet/ EQ calibration, or if you wish to set up your AVR for your speakers manually, use the Manual Speaker Setup on-screen menus.
Manual Speaker Setup Any changes will be reflected in the total Number Of Speakers displayed at the top of the screen. The Assigned AMP setting includes four options: • Surround Back: Select the Surr. Back option if your main system is a 7.1-channel system and you are using surround back left and surround back right speakers. • Zone 2: Select the Zone 2 option if your main system is a 5.1-channel system and you want to use the Assigned Amp speaker outputs to power speakers in Zone 2.
AVR Manual Speaker Setup Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional stereo receiver, a simple balance control adjusts the stereo imaging by varying the relative loudness of the left and right channels. In a home theater system with up to seven main channels plus up to two subwoofers, achieving proper imaging becomes both more critical and more complex.
Manual Speaker Setup Listening in Zone 2 With the multizone system in use, you may enjoy an exciting 5.1-channel home theater presentation in the main listening area, while others listen to the same program or an entirely different source in another room. See Install a Multizone System, on page 21, for installation information. You control the AVR’s multizone system from the on-screen Zone 2 menu. Press the AVR button, and use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to the Zone 2 line.
AVR System Settings System Settings The AVR’s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way many of the AVR’s features operate. Press the AVR button and navigate to the System line. Press the OK button to display the System Settings menu.
Volume Units: This setting lets you select whether the AVR displays the volume level in the conventional decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 100. When the decibel scale is used, 0dB is the maximum recommended volume, with lower volumes displayed as negative values. (-90dB – +10dB). The decibel scale is the default setting. Volume Default and Volume Default Level: These two settings are used together to program the volume level when you turn on the AVR.
AVR Advanced Remote Control Programming Remote Channel-Control Punch-Through The punch-through feature allows you to operate one component while setting certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example, while using the AVR controls for surround modes and other audio functions, you may also use the remote to operate the transport controls of your Blu-ray Disc player.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on • No AC power • Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC power outlet • Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlled • Intermittent input connection • Secure all input and speaker connections • Mute is on • Press Mute button • Volume control is turned down • Turn up Volume control • Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short circuit • Check all speaker wires at spe
AVR Specifications Specifications AM Tuner Section Audio Section Stereo power: AVR 3700/AVR 370: 125W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD AVR 2700/AVR 270: 105W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.
Appendix Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs Cable/SAT HDMI 2 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 2 DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Disc HDMI 1 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 1 Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Media Server HDMI 4 Analog 1 or
AVR Appendix Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and Two-Channel Analog Audio Input Connectors Left/Right Speakers ON Center Speaker ON Left/Right Surround Speakers ON Left/Right Surround Back Speakers OFF Subwoofer 1 ON Subwoofer 2 ON Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Center Speaker Crossover Frequency 100Hz Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Left/Right Surround Back or Left/Right Front Height Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Subw
Appendix Table A5 – Source Settings Cable/ Sat Disc Media Server Radio TV USB Device Type Network Game AUX iPod USB iPod/iPhone Video Input N/A N/A Audio Input USB N/A Change Name N/A N/A Zone 2 Audio USB DVR Surround Modes Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Dolby Volume Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings Default Cable/Sat Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control On Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE Trim 0dB Disc Media Server Radio TV USB Network Game AUX iPod DVR 49 En
AVR Appendix Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Cable/ Sat Video Mode Off Brightness* 50 Contrast* 50 Color* 50 Sharpness* 50 Noise Reduction** Off MPEG Noise Reduction** Off Cross Color Suppressor** Off Film Mode Detect** Off Disc Media Server Radio TV USB Network Game Network Game AUX iPod DVR * Note: These settings are available only when the Video Mode is set to Custom. ** Note: These settings are displayed only when Advanced Video Settings is selected.
Appendix Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Cable/Sat Disc DVR Media Server TV Game AUX Table A10 – System Settings Feature Default Front Panel Dimmer On 100% HDMI Audio to TV Off HDMI Control Off Audio Return Channel Off CEC Power Control Off TV Control Off Network Settings Automatic Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level Unit of Measure Your Settings –25dB Feet (AVR 3700/AVR 2700): Meters (AVR 370/
AVR Appendix Table A12 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Dolby Digital Description Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. Incoming Bitstream or Signal • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1) • Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.
Appendix Table A12 – Surround Modes – continued Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Description This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround back channel. Incoming Bitstream or Signal • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX • Analog (two-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments.
AVR Appendix Table A12 – Surround Modes – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Mode Group DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 signals and two-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel presentation. See below DTS Neo:6 Cinema Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .
Appendix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 36 39 40 38 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A13.
AVR Appendix Table A13 – Remote Control Function List Radio No.
AVR English Appendix Table A13 – Remote Control Function List – continued DVR No.
AVR Appendix Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.
Appendix Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-HDTV VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number NATIONAL 440 APEX 614 616 NEC 318 348 DISH NETWORK 612 NORDMENDE 348 LG 604 OPTIMUS 459 MAGNAVOX 607 608 609 610 611 ORION 447 MOTOROLA 605 PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 RCA 601 612 PHILCO 340 SAMSUNG 603 PHILIPS 340 375 TATUNG 618 PORTLAND 394 TIVO See Table A24 PULSAR 376 602 606 619 QUASAR 301 425 RADIO SHACK 355 434 440 4
AVR Appendix Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CD 60 CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number RCA 024 081 093 150 ADCOM 063 069 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 AKAI 050 177 184 SANYO 033 082 095 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 SCOTT 108 AUDIOACCESS 125 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 AUDIOFILE 211 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 BSR 044 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 20
Appendix Table A19 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT Table A20 – Remote Control Product Codes: Game SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number GAME Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number BIRDVIEW 425 Microsoft (XBOX, XBOX 360) 001 003 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 NYKO (PS3) 005 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 SONY (PS2, PS3) 002 004 CITOH 360 DIRECTV 309 310 314 DISH NETWORK 364 Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 ABC 001 011 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 A
AVR Appendix Table A21 – Remote Control Product Codes: Cable – continued Table A24 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX- TiVo Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number STARCOM 002 011 163 COMCAST TIVO 808 STARGATE 120 COX TIVO 808 TANDY 024 DIRECTV TIVO 806 TELECAPATION 028 HUMAX TIVO 803 TEXSCAN 036 Nero LiquidTV TIVO 805 TFC 122 PIONEER TIVO 801 TIVO 029 030 and See Table A24 TIVO HD XL DVR 807 TOCOM 170 205 TIVO HD DVR 804 UNITED
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