Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 7000 User Manual

AVR 7000 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon

AVR 7000 you are about to begin many years

of listening enjoyment. The AVR 7000 has been

custom designed to provide all the excitement

and detail of movie sound tracks and every

nuance of musical selections. With onboard

Dolby* Digital and DTS† decoding, the

AVR 7000 delivers six discrete channels of

audio that take advantage of the digital sound

tracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and

Digital Television broadcasts.

modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer

Logic 7^®to create a wider, more enveloping

field environment and more defined fly-overs

and pans. The AVR 7000 is also the only

The AVR 7000’s powerful amplifier uses

traditional Harman Kardon high-current design

technologies to meet the wide dynamic range

of any program selection.

receiver that offers HDCD decoding to provide

the most realistic playback of CDs when a digi-

tal connection is used. Another Harman Kardon

exclusive is VMAx™, which uses proprietary

processing to create an open, spacious sound

field even when only two front speakers are

available.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity

receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With

state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored cir-

cuit designs, the AVR 7000 is one of the finest

receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.

■ Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS

Decoding Using Crystal^®Chip

Technology

No matter how sophisticated your system com-

ponents, the AVR 7000 is able to accommodate

them. In addition to five inputs with audio,

composite video and S-Video, the AVR 7000

features two component video inputs to ensure

the utmost in picture quality. Audio is accom-

modated by two additional audio-only inputs,

four digital audio inputs and two digital audio

outputs. A separate six-channel direct input is

also available to ensure compatibility with

future audio systems.

While complex digital systems are hard

at work within the AVR 7000 to make all of

this happen, hookup and operation are simple.

Color-keyed connections, a backlit, programma-

ble remote control, and on-screen menus make

the AVR 7000 easy to use. To obtain the maxi-

mum 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

AVR 7000 is able to deliver.

■ Harman Kardon’s Exclusive Logic 7 and

VMAx Modes

■ HDCD Decoding for Superb CD

Playback

■ Component Video Switching

■ Multiple Coax and Optical Digital

Audio Inputs and Outputs

■ Front Panel Input Jacks Switchable to

Input or Output

Despite the wide range of inputs available,

selecting between them is simple, using a back-

lit remote control that operates the AVR and up

to seven additional devices. Codes may be pro-

grammed into the remote either from an exten-

sive internal database or via a learning method.

■ Backlit Remote with Both Internal

Codes and Learning Capability

■ On-Screen Menu and Display System

■ 6-Channel Direct Input, Preamp

Output and Main Amp Input Jacks

Permit Easy Expansion and Provide

for Future Formats

If you have any questions about this product,

its installation or its operation, please contact

your retailer or custom installer. They are your

best local source of information.

The AVR 7000’s flexibility and power extend

beyond your main home theater or listening

room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi-

zone control system that allows you to select

one source for use in the main room and a dif-

ferent one in a second room. Both composite

video and S-Video, as well as audio, are routed

to the remote room location, with complete

control over volume provided by a separate

infrared control link. To make it easy to operate

the AVR 7000 from a remote room, a separate

Zone II remote is included.

■ Sophisticated Multizone Control

System with Separate Remote

Description and Features

The AVR 7000 is among the most versatile and

multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorpo-

rating a wide range of listening options. In

addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for

digital sources, a broad choice of analog sur-

round modes are available for use with sources

such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s

own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic,*

Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and Theater

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not remove the grounding plug

on the power cord, or use any plug

or extension cord that does not have

a grounding plug provided.

Make certain that the

AC outlet is properly grounded.

Do not use an adapter plug

with this product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

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Safety Information

TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to

the point of cable entry as possible.

with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communication. However, there

is no guarantee that harmful interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 7000 has been designed for use with

120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-

age other than that for which it is intended

can create a safety and fire hazard and may

damage the unit.

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.

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.

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

■ Make certain that proper space is provided

both above and below the unit for ventila-

tion. 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.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power

cord attached to your unit. We do not recom-

mend that extension cords be used with this

product. As with all electrical devices, do not

run power cords under rugs or carpets or place

heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords

should be replaced immediately by an author-

ized service depot with a cord meeting factory

specifications.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and (2) this device must accept

interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

■ 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.

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.

■Avoid moist or humid locations.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause

this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly

over them.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

Cleaning

Unpacking

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, dis-

connect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service station.

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 immedi-

ately 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.

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect 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 care-

fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and

collapsing the carton. 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.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is con-

nected to this product, be certain that it is

grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-

in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-

charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes

and requirements of the grounding electrode.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-

nect any interconnection cords with other com-

ponents, and make certain that you disconnect

the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class-B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-

rials, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This

reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable

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Front Panel Controls

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1Main Power Switch

2System Power Control

3Power Indicator

4Headphone Jack

5Selector Buttons

6Tone Mode

7Surround Mode Selector

8Tuning Selector

9Tuner Band Selector

)Preset Stations Selector

!Input Source Selector

@FM Mode Selector

#Bass Control

$Video 4 Input Jacks

%Video 4 Status Indicator

^Treble Control

&Balance Control

*Volume Control

(Set Button

ÔDelay

Digital Input Selector

ÒInformation Display

ÚChannel Select Button

ÛSpeaker Select Button

ÙTest Tone Selector

ıSurround Mode Indicators

ˆRemote Sensor Window

ÓInput Indicators

to turn on the AVR 7000; press it again to turn

the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to

apply power to the AVR 7000. When the

switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a

Standby mode, as indicated by the amber LED

3surrounding the System Power Control

2. This button MUST be pressed in to oper-

ate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent

the use of the remote control, this switch

should be pressed until it pops out from the

front panel so that the word “OFF” may be

read at the top of the switch.

5Selector Buttons: When you are establish-

ing the AVR 7000’s configuration settings, use

these buttons to select from the choices available,

as shown in the Information Display Ò.

surrounding the switch

when the unit is on.

will turn green

3Power Indicator: This LED will illuminate

in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode

to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.

When the unit is in operation, the indicator will

turn green.

6Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables

or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls.

When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE IN appear in the Main Information

Display Ò, the settings of the Bass #and

Treble ^controls will affect the output sig-

nals. When the button is pressed so that the

words TONE OUT appear in the Main

4Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the AVR 7000’s output through a pair of

headphones. Be certain that the headphones

have a standard ¹/4" stereo phone plug. Note

that the main room speakers will automatically

be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

NOTE: In normal operation this switch is left in

the “ON” position.

Information Display Ò, the output signal will

be “flat,” without any bass or treble alteration.

2System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button

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Front Panel Controls

In normal use, they are an input that may be

selected by pressing the Input Source

Selector !on the front panel, or the Video

7Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-

ton to change the surround mode by scrolling

through the list of available modes. Note that

depending on the type of input, some modes

are not always available. (See page 25 for more

information about surround modes.)

Digital Input Selector: When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this

button to select between the Optical ·and

Coaxial °Digital inputs. (See pages 27–29

for more information on digital audio.)

4 Selector on either remote m

ç. These

jacks may also be configured as an audio/video

output, that will make a dub of the currently

selected source when connected to an external

recorder or camcorder. To change the jacks from

their default setting as an input to an output,

use the Advanced Menu in the OSD system.

(See page 31 for more information on using the

Video 4 jacks as a record output.)

Ò Information Display: This display deliv-

ers messages and status indications to help you

operate the receiver. (See pages 7–8 for a com-

plete explanation of the Information Display.)

8Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the

button to tune lower frequency stations and the

right side of the button to tune higher frequency

stations. When a station with a strong signal is

reached, the TUNED indicator Uwill illumi-

nate in the Information Display Ò.

ÚChannel Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of trimming the channel

output levels using an external audio source.

(For more information on output level trim

adjustment, see page 29.)

%Video 4 Status Indicator: This indicator

will normally be green to show that the Video 4

jacks are operating as an input source. When

the jacks have been configured as an output,

the indicator will turn red to show that they are

being used for recording. (See page 31 for

more information on using the Video 4 jacks.)

To tune manually, tap the button lightly and

note that the tuner will step up one frequency

increment per button press. When the button is

held for a few seconds you will note that the

unit will quickly search the frequency band.

Release it once the fast tuning starts and the

tuner will automatically scan for the next station

with an acceptable signal and then stop.

ÛSpeaker Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of selecting the speaker

positions that are used in your listening room.

(See page 22 for more information on setup

and configuration.)

^Treble Control: Turn this control to modify

the high frequency output of the left/right chan-

nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a

suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

ÙTest Tone Selector: Press this button to

begin the process of adjusting the channel out-

put levels using the internal test tone as a ref-

erence. (For more information on output level

adjustment, see page 23.)

9Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button

will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner

mode. Pressing it again will switch between the

AM and FM frequency bands. (See page 29 for

more information on the tuner.)

&Balance Control: Turn this control to

change the relative volume for the front

left/right channels.

ıSurround Mode Indicators: A green LED

will light in front of the surround mode that is

currently in use.

)Preset Stations Selector: Press this but-

ton to select stations that have been entered

into the preset memory. (See page 29 for more

information on tuner programming.)

NOTE: For proper operation of the surround

modes this control should be at the midpoint

or “12 o’clock” position.

ˆ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor

behind this window receives infrared signals

from the remote control. Aim the remote at this

area and do not block or cover it unless an

external remote sensor is installed.

*Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,

adjusting volume control will automatically

release the unit from the silenced condition.

!Input Source Selector: Press this button

to change the input by scrolling through the list

of input sources.

@FM Mode Selector: Press this button to

select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button

is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator Vlights,

the tuner will search for the next station with an

acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector

(Set Button: When making choices during

the setup and configuration process, press this

button to enter the desired setting as shown

in the Information Display Òinto the

AVR 7000’s memory. The set button may also

be used to change the display brightness.

(See page 31.)

pressed so that the AUTO Indicator Vis not lit,

each press of the Tuning Selector 8x

is pressed. When the button is

will increase the frequency. (See page 29 for

more information on using the tuner.)

ÓInput indicators: A green LED will light in

front of the input that is currently being used as

the source for the AVR 7000.

#Bass Control: Turn this control to modify

the low frequency output of the left/right chan-

nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a

suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

ÔDelay: Press this button to begin the

sequence of steps required to enter delay time

settings. (See pages 20–21 for more informa-

tion on delay times.)

$Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/video

jacks may be used for temporary connection to

video games or portable audio/video products

such as camcorders and portable audio players.

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Front Panel Information Display

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I J K L M N O

ABitstream Indicators

BDolby Digital Indicator

CCoaxial Source Indicators

DAnalog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators

EOptical Source Indicators

FAnalog Input Indicator

ITheater Mode Indicator

JLogic 7 Mode Indicators

KDTS Mode Indicator

LPreset Number/Sleep Timer

MOSD Indicator

QSleep Indicator

RPreset Indicator

SMemory Indicator

TStereo Indicator

UTuned Indicator

VAuto Indicator

NNight Mode Indicator

OMultiroom Indicator

GHall Mode Indicators

WMain Information Display

HVMAx Mode Indicator

PSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators

XMute Indicator

sion of Logic 7, LOGIC7Mappears for the

Music version of Logic 7.

speaker indicators are composed of three boxes,

while the subwoofer is a single box. The center

box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected,

and the two outer boxes light when “Large”

speakers are selected. When none of the boxes

are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer

channels, no speaker has been selected for that

position. (See page 22 for more information on

configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of

the center boxes display active input channels.

For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will

light, indicating a stereo input. When a digital

source is playing, the indicators will light to dis-

play the channels begin received at the digital

input. When the letters flash, the digital input

has been interrupted. See page 28 for more

information on the Channel Indicators.

ABitstream™ Indicators: When the selected

input is a digital source, one of these indicators will

light to display the specific type of signal in use.

KDTS Mode Indicator: This indicator illumi-

nates when a DTS-encoded source is playing.

BDolby Digital Indicator: This indicator

illuminates when a Dolby Digital source is being

played.

LPreset Number/Sleep Timer: When the

tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe-

cific preset memory location in use. (See page

29 for more information on preset stations.)

When the Sleep function is in use, these num-

bers show how many minutes remain before

the unit goes into the Standby mode.

CCoaxial Source Indicators: These indica-

tors light to show when one of the two Coaxial

Digital Inputs has been selected.

DAnalog Dolby Surround Mode

Indicators: These indicators illuminate when

one of the analog (matrix) Dolby Surround

modes is in use.

MOSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in

use, this indicator lights to remind you that the

other indicators in this display do not function

when the On Screen Display is being used.

EOptical Source Indicators: These indica-

tors light to show when one of the two Optical

Digital Inputs has been selected.

NNight Mode Indicator: This indicator

lights when the AVR 7000 is in the Night mode,

which preserves the dynamic range of digital

program material at low volume levels.

QSleep Indicator: This indicator lights when

the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the

Preset/Sleep Number Indicators will show the

minutes remaining before the AVR 7000 goes

into the Standby mode. (See page 25 for more

information on the Sleep function.)

FAnalog Input Indicator: This indicator

lights when an analog input source has been

selected.

OMultiroom Indicator: This indicator lights

when the multiroom system is active. Note that

it will remain lit when the multiroom system is

in use even though the main room system is in

the Standby mode and all other indicators are

dark. (See page 33 for more information on the

Multiroom system.)

GHall Mode Indicators: These indicators

light when one of the Hall modes has been

selected.

RPreset Indicator: This indicator lights

when the tuner in use to show that the Preset

Number/Sleep Timer Lis showing the sta-

tion’s preset memory number. (See page 29 for

more information on tuner presets.)

HVMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-

minates to show that the VMAx mode is in use.

ITheater Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-

PSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators: These

indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the

speaker type selected for each channel or the

incoming data-signal configuration. The left,

center, right, right surround and left surround

minates to show that the Theater mode is in use.

SMemory Indicator: This indicator flashes

when entering presets and other information

into the tuner’s memory.

JLogic 7 Mode Indicators: These indica-

tors illuminate when the Logic 7 mode is in

use. LOGIC7Cappears for the Cinema ver-

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Front Panel Information Display

TStereo Indicator: This indicator illuminates

when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

UTuned Indicator: This indicator illuminates

when a station is being received with sufficient sig-

nal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

VAuto Indicator: This indicator illuminates

when the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

WMain Information Display: This display

shows messages relating to the status, input

source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or

other aspects of unit’s operation.

XMute Indicator: This indicator illuminates

to remind you that the AVR 7000’s output has

been silenced by pressing the Mute button f

. Press the Mute button again to return to

the previously selected output level.

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Rear Panel Connections

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¡AM Antenna

™FM Antenna

⁄Amplifier Inputs

bMultiroom IR Input

cRemote IR Input

dMultiroom Outputs

eVideo Monitor Outputs

fVideo 3 Inputs

gVideo 2 Inputs

hVideo 1 Outputs

iVideo 1 Inputs

¤Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

‹Switched AC Accessory Outlets

›AC Power Cord

ﬁSubwoofer Output

ﬂPreamp Outputs

‡Digital Audio Outputs

°Coaxial Digital Inputs

·Optical Digital Inputs

a Remote IR Output

£6-Channel Direct Inputs

¢CD Inputs

∞Component Video Outputs

§Video 2 Component Video Inputs

¶DVD Component Video Inputs

•Tape Inputs

ªSpeaker Outputs

‚Tape Outputs

jDVD Inputs

NOTE: For all video inputs and outputs f g

h i j, the same number is used to indicate

the audio, composite-video and S-Video connec-

tions related to that input. This accounts for the

same number appearing in more than one place

on the rear-panel drawing.

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Rear Panel Connections

sensor may be used. Connect the output of

the sensor to this jack.

¡AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna

supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an

external AM antenna is used, make connections

to the AM and GND terminals in accordance

with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

¤Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any AC device.

The power will remain on at this outlet regard-

less of whether the AVR 7000 is on or off.

dMultiroom Outputs: Connect these jacks

to the optional audio power amplifiers or video

display devices to view and listen to the source

selected by the mulitroom system in a remote

room.

‹Switched AC Accessory Outlets: These

outlets may be used to power any device that

you wish to have turn on when the unit is

turned on with the System Power Control

switch 2.

™FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

the optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

eVideo Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack

to the composite or S-Video input of a TV moni-

tor or video projector to view the on-screen

menus and the output of any standard video

source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

£6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external

digital audio decoder is used, connect the out-

puts of that decoder to these jacks.

›AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to

an unswitched AC wall output.

¢CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out-

put of a compact disc player or CD changer.

ﬁSubwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If

an external subwoofer amplifier is used, con-

nect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

fVideo 3 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

audio and video outputs of a TV tuner, Cable TV

converter box, satellite receiver or another

audio/video source.

∞Component Video Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the component video inputs of

a video projector or monitor. When a source

connected to one of the two Component

Video Inputs §¶is selected the signal will

be sent to these jacks.

ﬂPreamp Outputs: When the jumper pins

that link the Amplifier Inputs ⁄with these

outputs are removed, these jacks may be con-

nected to an external power amplifier.

gVideo 2 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

audio and video outputs of a TV Tuner, Cable TV

converter box, satellite receiver or any other

audio/video source.

§Video 2 Component Video Inputs:

Connect the Y/Cr/Cb component video outputs

of a set top converter box or other video prod-

uct to these jacks.

‡Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the matching digital input connector

on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or

MiniDisc recorder.

hVideo 1 Outputs: Connect these jacks to

the audio and video RECORD/INPUT jacks of

a VCR.

¶DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect

the Y/Cr/Cb component video outputs of a DVD

player to these jacks.

iVideo 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

audio and video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.

°Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

LD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal

may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal

or a standard PCM digital source.

jDVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio

outputs and composite video output of a DVD

or LD player to these jacks.

•Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

ªSpeaker Outputs: Connect the these

jacks to the matching + or – terminals on your

speakers. When making speaker connections,

always make certain to maintain correct polarity

by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR

to the red terminals on the speaker and the

black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black ter-

minals on the speakers. (See page 15 for more

information on speaker polarity.)

·Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the opti-

cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV

receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,

a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

aRemote IR Output: This connection per-

mits 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.

‚Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

bMultiroom IR Input: Connect the output of

an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to

operate the AVR 7000’s multiroom control system.

⁄Amplifier Inputs: When the jumper pins

that link the Preamp Outputs ﬂwith these

inputs are removed, these jacks may be used to

connect an external source or the AVR7000’s

multiroom system to the internal amplifiers.

(See page 17 for more information on using

these connections.)

c Remote IR Input: If the AVR 7000’s

front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet

doors or other obstructions, an external IR

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aProgram Indicator

bAVR Selector

cCD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors

dPower Off Button

eTest Tone

fMute

⁄ ¤

Buttons

hChannel Select Button

iSet Button

harm an kardon

‹

Button

kDigital Select

AVR

DVD

CBL

TAPE

VCR

l 6-Ch. Direct Input

mVideo Input Selectors

nAM/FM Tuner Select

oTuner Mode

pMemory Button

qNumeric Keys

rMacro 1/2 Buttons

sOSD Button

tLight Button

uDirect/Macro 3 Button

vClear/Macro 4 Button

wPreset Up/Down

xTuning Up/Down

yForward/Reverse Transport Buttons

zNight Mode

SAT

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

CH.

VOL.

T/V

SURR.

TEST

GUIDE

CH.

SPKR

SET

`Multi-Room

Delay/Prev. Ch.

●

›

Button

DIGITAL

Speaker Select

DELAY

●

Surround Mode Selector

Volume Up/Down

Sleep Button

Video Remote Selectors

IR Transmitter Window

EXIT

PREV.CH.

●

NIGHT MULTI-ROOM

●

VID 1

VID 2

VID 3

VID 4

6 CH.

●

AM/FM

TUN-M

DWN-TUNING-UP

DWN-PRESET-UP

NOTE: The function names shown here are each

button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most

buttons have additional functions when used

with other devices. See page 38 for a list of

these functions.

MEMORY

DIRECT CLEAR

M3 M4

OSD

LIGHT

AVR 7000

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Main Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 7000’s remote

may be programmed to control up to eight

devices, including the AVR 7000. Before using

the remote, it is important to remember to press

the Device Control Selector button bc

that corresponds to the unit you wish to

operate. In addition, the AVR 7000’s remote

is shipped from the factory to operate the

AVR 7000 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD

players and cassette decks. The remote is also

capable of operating a wide variety of other

products using the control codes that are part

of the remote. Before using the remote with

other products, follow the instructions on pages

34–45 to program the proper codes for the

products in your system.

Pressing this button when a tuner is in use will

select between the AM and FM bands.

fMute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR 7000 or TV set being con-

trolled, depending on which device has been

selected.

oTuner Mode: Press this button when the

tuner is in use to select between automatic

tuning and manual tuning. When the button is

pressed so that the AUTO indicator Vgoes

When the AVR 7000 remote is being pro-

grammed to operate another device, this button

is pressed with the Device Control Selector

out, pressing the Tuning buttons x8

≠

will move the frequency up or down in single-

step increments. When the FM band is in use,

pressing this button when a station’s signal is

weak will change to monaural reception. (See

page 29 for more information.)

button b

to begin the programming

process. (See page 34 for more information on

programming the remote.)

⁄ ¤

Buttons: These are multi-purpose

buttons. They will be used most frequently to

select a surround mode. To change the surround

pMemory Button: Press this button to

enter a radio station into the AVR 7000’s preset

memory. After pressing the button the MEMORY

indicator Swill flash; you then have five sec-

onds to enter a preset memory location using

the Numeric Keys q. (See page 29 for more

information.)

mode, first press the SURR/CH button

Next press these buttons to scroll up or down

through the list of surround modes that appear in

the Information Display 23.. These buttons are

also used to increase or decrease output levels

when configuring the unit with either the inter-

nal test tone or an external source. They are

also used to enter delay time settings after the

It is also important to remember that many of

the buttons on the remote take on different

functions, depending on the product selected

using the Device Control Selectors. The descrip-

tions shown here primarily detail the functions

of the remote when it is used to operate the

AVR 7000. (See page 38 for information about

alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

qNumeric Keys: These buttons serve as a

ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset

positions. They are also used to select channel

numbers when TV has been selected on the

remote, or to select track numbers on a CD,

DVD or LD player, depending on how the

remote has been programmed.

Delay button

has been pressed.

hChannel Select Button: This button is

used to start the process of setting the AVR

7000’s output levels to an external source. Once

⁄ ¤

aProgram Indicator: This three-color indi-

cator is used to guide you through the process

of learning commands from a remote into the

AVR’s remote code memory. (See page 35 for

information on learning IR codes.)

this button is pressed, use the

buttons g

to select the channel being adjusted, then press

rMacro 1/2 Buttons: These buttons are

used to recall or enter the programming

sequence for a preprogrammed Macro

sequence. (See page 36 for more information

on programming and using Macros.)

⁄ ¤

the Set button i, followed by the

but-

tons again, to change the level setting. (See page

23 for more information.)

bAVR Selector: Pressing this button will

switch the remote so that it will operate the

AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the Standby

mode, it will also turn the AVR on.

iSet Button: This button is used to enter

settings into the AVR 7000’s memory. It is also

used in the setup procedures for delay time,

speaker configuration and channel output level

adjustment.

sOSD Button: Press this button to activate

the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set

up or adjust the AVR 7000’s parameters.

cCD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors: Pressing

one of these buttons will perform three actions

at the same time. First, if the AVR is not turned

on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will

select the source shown on the button as the

input to the AVR. Finally, it will change the

remote control so that it controls the device

selected. After pressing one of these buttons

you must press the AVR Selector button b

again to operate the AVR’s functions with the

remote.

tLight Button: Press this button to activate

the remote’s built-in backlight for better

legibility of the buttons in a darkened room.

j^‹Button: This button is used to change

the menu selection or setting during some of

the setup procedures for the AVR.

uDirect/Macro 3 Button: This button has

two functions. Pressing it when the tuner is in

use will start the sequence for direct entry of a

station’s frequency. After pressing the button

simply press the proper Numeric Keys qto

select a station. This button may also be used

to store or recall a macro sequence. (See page

29 for more information on the tuner, and page

36 for more information on programming and

using Macros.).

kDigital Select: Press this button to assign

one of the digital inputs °·to a source.

(See page 27 for more information on using

digital inputs.)

l6-Ch. Direct Input: Press this button to

select the component connected to the 6-Ch.

direct Input £as the source

dPower Off Button: Press this button to

place the unit in the Standby mode. Note that

this will turn off the main room functions, but

if the Multiroom system is activated, it will

continue to function.

m Video Input Selector: Press one of these

buttons to select a video input as the listening

and viewing source.

vClear/Macro 4 Button: This button may

be used to store and recall a macro; it may also

be programmed for use with other devices. (See

page 36 for nore information on macros.)

eTest Tone: Press this button to begin the

sequence used to calibrate the AVR 7000’s out-

put levels. (See page 23 for more information on

calibrating the AVR 7000.)

nAM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.

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wPreset Up/Down: When the tuner is

28 Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume.

in use, press these buttons to scroll through the

stations programmed into the AVR 7000’s

memory. When some source devices, such as

CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are

selected using the Device Control Selectors

begin the process for setting the delay times

used by the AVR 7000 when processing sur-

round sound. After pressing this button, the

delay times are entered by pressing the Set

⁄ ¤

Sleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time

shown in the display, the AVR 7000 will auto-

matically go into the Standby mode. Each press

of the button changes the time until turn-off in

the following order:

button iand then using the

buttons

cç, these buttons may function as chapter

gto change the setting. Press the Set button

again to complete the process. (See page 20 for

more information.)

step or track advance.

xTuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in

use, these buttons will tune up or down through

the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode

button o@has been pressed so that the

AUTO indicator Vis illuminated, pressing and

holding either of the buttons for three seconds

will cause the tuner to seek the next station with

acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

When the AUTO indicator Vis NOT illuminat-

ed, pressing these buttons will tune stations in

single-step increments. (See page 29 for more

information.)

›

min

Button: Press this button to change a

setting or selection when configuring many of the

AVR’s settings.

min

OFF

Note that this button is also used to change

channels on your TV when the TV is selected

using the Video Remote Selectors

Speaker Select: Press this button

to begin the process of configuring the

AVR 7000’s Bass Management System for use

with the type of speakers used in your system.

Once the button has been pressed, use the

⁄ ¤

When the AVR 7000 remote is being pro-

grammed for the codes of another device, this

button is also used in the “Auto Search” process.

(See page 34 for more information on program-

ming the remote.)

buttons gto select the channel you

wish to set up. Press the Set button iand

then select another channel to configure.

When all adjustments have been completed,

press the Set button twice to exit the settings

and return to normal operation. (See page 22

for more information.)

yForward/Reverse Transport Buttons:

These buttons do not have any functions for

the AVR, but they may be programmed for the

forward/reverse play operation of a wide variety

of CD or DVD players, and audio or video-

cassette recorders. (See page 34 for more

information on programming the remote.)

Video Remote Selectors: Press one of

these buttons to use the remote to control the

functions of the device shown on the button. (For

more information on programming the remote to

operate these devices, see pages 34–35.)

Surround Mode Selector: Press this

button to begin the process of changing

the surround mode. After the button has

⁄ ¤

zNight Mode: Press this button to activate

the Night mode. This mode is available in spe-

cially encoded digital sources, and it preserves

dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low vol-

ume levels.

NOTE: As any of these buttons is pressed, it

will briefly flash red to confirm your selection.

been pressed, use the

buttons g to

select the desired surround mode. (See page 25

for more information.) Note that this button is

also used to tune channels when the TV is

selected using the Device Control

IR Transmitter Window: Point this win-

dow towards the AVR 7000 when pressing but-

tons on the remote to make certain that infrared

commands are properly received.

Selector

. When the AVR 7000 remote is

`Multi-Room: Press this button to activate

the Multiroom system or to begin the process

of changing the input or volume level for the

second zone. (See page 33 for more information

on the Multiroom system.)

being programmed for the codes of another

device, this button is also used in the “Auto

Search” process. (See page 34 for more infor-

mation on programming the remote.)

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Zone II Remote Control Functions

Power Off: When used in the room

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When

where the AVR 7000 is located, press this but-

ton to place the unit in Standby. When it is

used in a remote room with a sensor that is

connected to the Multi IR jack b, this button

turns the Multi-Room system on and off.

the AVR’s tuner is selected as the input source,

these buttons will move up or down through

the list of stations that have been stored in the

preset memory. When a CD or DVD player is

selected, these buttons activate the forward or

reverse track or chapter skip functions.

∫

AVR Selector: Press this button to turn

∫

on the AVR. The input in use when the unit was

last on will be selected.

Disc Skip: When a compatible Harman

Kardon CD or DVD changer has been selected,

these buttons activate the Disc Skip function.

Input Selectors: When the AVR is off,

press one of these buttons to select a specific

input and turn the unit on. When the unit is

already in use, pressing one of these buttons

will change the input.

Volume Up/Down: When used in the

room where the AVR 7000 is located, press this

button to raise or lower the volume in that

room. When it is used in a remote room with a

sensor that is connected to the Multi IR Jack

b, this button will raise or lower the volume in

the remote room.

∂

Transport Controls: These buttons

∂

≠

control the Play, Pause and Stop functions

of compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD and

cassette players.

Mute: When used in the room where the

AVR 7000 is located, press this button to tem-

porarily silence the unit. When it is used in a

remote room with a sensor that is connected to

the Multi IR Jack b, this button will tem-

porarily silence the feed to the remote room

only. Press the button again to return to the

previous volume level.

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play: When

the AVR’s tuner is selected as the input source,

these buttons will tune up or down through the

frequencies of the chosen band. When a CD,

DVD or cassette deck is selected, these buttons

activate the Fast Play Forward or Fast Play

Reverse functions.

NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in

either the same room where the AVR 7000 is

located, or it may be used in a separate room

with an optional infrared sensor that is con-

nected to the AVR 7000’s Multi IR input jack

b. When it is used in the same room as the

AVR, it will control the functions of the AVR or

any compatible Harman Kardon products in

that room. When it is used in a separate room

∫

∂

≠

Power Off

AVR Selector

via a sensor connected to the Multi IR Jack b,

the buttons for power, input source, volume,

mute and the tuner will control the source and

volume for the second zone, as connected to

the Multi Out Jacks d. (See page 33 for

complete information on using the Multi-Room

system.)

Input Selectors

Transport Controls

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip

Disk Skip

Volume Up/Down

Mute

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Installation and Connections

System Installation

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM

(75 ohm) connection ™. 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 sup-

plied with the unit to make the connection.

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 pro-

ceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid

surface capable of supporting its weight, you will

need to make the connections to your audio and

video equipment.

Audio Equipment Connections

We also recommend that the length of cable

used to connect speaker pairs be identical.

For example, use the same length piece of

cable to connect the front-left and front-right

or surround-left and surround-right speakers,

even if the speakers are a different distance

from the AVR 7000.

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

integrity of the signals.

7. Connect the front, center and surround

speaker outputs ª to the respective speakers.

When making connections to audio source

equipment or speakers it is always a good prac-

tice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet.

This prevents any possibility of accidentally

sending audio or transient signals to the speak-

ers that may damage them.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried

to your speakers without loss of clarity or reso-

lution, we suggest that you use high-quality

speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-

able and the choice of cable may be influenced

by the distance between your speakers and the

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.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally

made via a line level audio connection from the

Subwoofer Output ﬁto the line-level input

of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a

passive subwoofer is used, the connection first

goes to a power amplifier, which will be con-

nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If

you are using a powered subwoofer that does

not have line-level input connections, follow the

instructions furnished with the speaker for con-

nection information.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to

the CD inputs ¢.

NOTE: When the CD player 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 so

high that the signal is distorted.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we

recommend that you use a cable constructed of

fine, multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or

smaller. Remember that in specifying cable, the

lower the number, the thicker the cable.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same man-

ner as audio components. Again, the use of high-

quality interconnect cables is recommended to

preserve signal quality.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-

sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to

the Tape In jacks •. Connect the analog

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape

Out jacks ‚on the AVR 7000.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short

runs of less than ten feet. We do not recom-

mend that you use cables with an AWG equiva-

lent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and

degradation in performance that will occur.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out

jacks to the Video 1 In jacks ion the rear

panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on

the VCR should be connected to the Video 1

Out jacks hon the AVR 7000.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources

to the appropriate input connections on the

AVR 7000 rear panel. Note that the Optical

and Coaxial digital inputs °·may be

used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or

the output of a conventional CD or LD player’s

PCM (S/P-DIF) output.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the

appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL,

CSA or other appropriate testing agency stan-

dards. Questions about running cables inside

walls should be referred to your installer or a

licensed electrical contractor who is familiar

with the NEC and/or the applicable local build-

ing codes in your area.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or

television set or any other video source to the

Video 2 gor Video 3 fjacks.

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital

Outputs ‡on the rear panel of the AVR to the

matching digital input connections on a CD-R or

MiniDisc recorder.

3. Connect the analog audio and video

outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the

DVD jacks j.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-

tain to observe proper polarity. Remember to

connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the

same terminal on both the receiver and the

speaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wire

should be connected to like terminals on the

AVR 7000 and speaker.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied

with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the

AM and GND screw terminals ¡.

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD

player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV con-

verter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial

Digital Inputs °·.

5. Connect the Video Monitor Out ejacks

on the receiver to the composite or S-Video

input of your television monitor or video

projector.

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 config-

uration. To assure proper phase and optimal

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6. If your DVD player and monitor both have

component video connections, connect the

component outputs of the DVD player to the

DVD Component Video Inputs ¶. Note

that even when component video connections

are used the audio connections should still be

made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs

jor any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital

Input jacks °·.

NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have

signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to

assure automatic operation at the remote room.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 7000 is designed for flexible use with

multiroom systems, external control compo-

nents and power amplifiers.

B. Place the amplifier that will provide power to

the remote location speakers in the same room

as the AVR 7000, and connect the Multiroom

Output jacks don the rear panel of the AVR

to the audio input of the remote room amplifier.

Use the appropriate speaker wire to connect the

optional power amplifier to the remote speakers.

High-quality wire of at least AWG14 is recom-

mended for long multiroom connections.

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or

smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may

prevent the remote sensor from receiving com-

mands. In this event, an optional remote sensor

may be used. Connect the output of the remote

sensor to the Remote IR Input jack c.

7. If another component video device is avail-

able, connect it to the Video 2 Component

Video Input jacks §. The audio connections

for this device should be made to either the

Video 2 Input jacks gor any of the Coaxial

or Optical Digital Input jacks °·.

If other components are also prevented from

receiving remote commands, only one sensor is

needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a

remote eye by running a connection from the

Remote IR Output jack ato the Remote

IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other com-

patible equipment.

The AVR 7000’s multiroom system is also capa-

ble of sending either S-Video or standard com-

posite video to the remote room location.

Connect the video feeds for the remote location

to the Multiroom Output dvideo jacks.

Note that standard S-Video cables may not pro-

vide acceptable signal quality when used for

runs longer than 35 feet. Consult your dealer or

installer for additional cable options for S-Video

applications. When running longer lengths of

composite video cable for multi-room applica-

tions, we recommend that dual shield or quad

shield RG-6 cable be used.

8. If the component video inputs are used, con-

nect the Component Video Output ∞to

the component video inputs of your TV, projec-

tor or display device.

Multiroom IR Link

Video Connection Notes:

The remote room IR receiver should be connected

to the AVR 7000 via standard coaxial cable. Plug

the IR connection cable into the Multiroom IR

Input jack bon the AVR 7000’s rear panel.

• When the component video jacks are used,

the on-screen menus will not be visible. You

must switch to the standard composite or S-

Video input on your TV to view those menus.

• The AVR 7000’s component video system is

designed for standard video rate (NTSC/480i)

video from DVD players and similar devices.

While it may operate with high definition

signals, the quality may be slightly less than

with a direct connection.

• The AVR 7000 will accept either standard

composite, S-Video or Y/Cr/Cb component

video signals. However, it will not convert

composite or S signals to component video.

• Component or Composite video signals may

only be viewed in their native formats.

However, S-Video signals will be converted to

standard, composite video, and are viewable

through the Composite Video Monitor

Output e.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source

equipment is part of the main room installation,

the Remote IR Output jack aon the rear

panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on

the CD player or cassette deck. This will enable

the remote room location to control source

equipment functions in addition to the remote

room input and volume.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls

should be CL3/FT4 rated, or carry any other certi-

fication that is required by the NEC or state and

local building and electrical codes. To avoid inter-

ference, audio and speaker cables should not be

parallel to, or run in the same conduits or path

with, AC cables. If you have any questions about

multiroom wiring, consult your dealer, custom

installer or low-voltage electrical contractor.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components

must be linked together in a daisy chain.

Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the

IR IN of the next to establish this chain.

Multiroom Audio/Video Connections

Depending on the distance from the

AVR 7000 to the remote room, two options

(A and B) are available for audio connection:

A. Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect

cable from the AVR 7000’s location to the

remote room. At the remote room, connect the

interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier.

The amplifier will be connected to the room’s

speakers. No volume control is required, as the

AVR 7000 and the remote IR link will provide

that function. At the AVR 7000, plug the audio

interconnect cables into the Multi-Room

Output jacks don the AVR 7000’s rear panel.

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External Audio Power Amplifier

Connections

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with three 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 ampli-

fiers. The total power draw to each outlet may

not exceed 100 watts.

If desired, the AVR 7000 may be connected to

optional, external audio power amplifiers or

used with equalizers or speaker systems that

require connection between the preamp and

amplifier sections of a receiver.

To make these connections, remove the jumpers

that connect the Preamp Out jacks ﬂand

Amplifier In jacks ⁄for the channels to be

used with external devices. Store the jumpers in

a safe place so that the AVR may be used in its

normal mode at a future date, if desired.

The Switched ‹outlets 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.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into

a Standby mode when they are used with

switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on

using the outlet alone without a remote control

command.

When an external amplifier is used, connect the

Preamp Out jacks ﬂto the inputs on the

amplifier. When an equalizer or speaker proces-

sor is used, connect the Preamp Out jacks ﬂ

to the inputs of the processor, and connect the

outputs of the processor back to the Amplifier

In jacks ⁄on the AVR. Note that when exter-

nal amplifiers or devices are used, the volume

control is still controlled by the AVR, although

additional volume controls on the external

device may impact the volume settings and out-

put levels from the AVR.

The Unswitched ¤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 nonswitched 120-volt AC

wall outlet. You’re almost ready to enjoy the

AVR 7000!

External Audio Decoder Connection

To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR 7000

may be used in conjunction with optional,

external decoders for digital audio systems

other than the AVR 7000’s own built-in Dolby

Digital and DTS decoding system or with DVD

players using the DVD Audio Format. If an

external decoder is used, connect the output

jacks of the decoder to the 6-Channel Direct

inputs £, making sure to match channels.

These jacks may also be used for connections to

devices such as DVD players or High Definition

Television (HDTV) sets or decoders that feature

built-in digital surround decoders. Although the

digital decoding system in the AVR 7000 will typi-

cally provide audio performance that is superior

to other decoders, you may use these jacks to

provide an additional 6-channel input for connec-

tion to a DVD player or HDTV set with a built-in

decoder and discrete 6-channel analog outputs.

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Center Front Speaker

When all audio, video and system connections

have been made, there are a few configuration

adjustments that must be made. A few minutes

spent to correctly configure and calibrate the

unit will greatly add to your listening experience.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes

some experimentation to find the correct loca-

tion for the front speakers in your particular

installation. Don’t be afraid to move things

around until the system sounds correct. Optimize

your speakers so that audio transitions across

the front of the room sound smooth, and that

sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the

listening position at the same time (without

delay from the center speaker compared to the

left and right speakers.)

No more

than 24"

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Speaker Selection and Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel

home-theater system can have a noticeable

impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with

Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

TV or Projection Screen

No matter which type or brand of speakers is

used, the same model or brand of speaker

should be used for the front left, center and

front right speakers. This creates a seamless

front soundstage and eliminates the possibility

of distracting sonic disturbances that occur

when a sound moves across mismatched front

channel speakers.

Surround speakers should be placed on the side

walls of the room, at or slightly behind the

listening position. The center of the speaker

should face into the room. The speakers should

be located so that the bottom of the cabinet

is at least two feet higher than the listeners’

ears when the listeners are seated in the

desired area.

Center Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center channel

speaker in use and your viewing device, place

the center speaker either directly above or

below your TV, or in the center behind a perfo-

rated front projection screen.

If side wall mounting is not practical, the speak-

ers 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

two feet higher than the listeners’ ears. The

speakers should be no more than six feet

behind the rear of the seating area.

Optional Rear-Wall Mounting

Once the center channel speaker is installed,

position the left front and right front speakers

so that they are as far away from one another

as the center channel speaker is from the pre-

ferred listening position. Ideally, the front channel

speakers should be placed so that their tweeters

are no more than 24" above or below the

tweeter in the center channel speaker.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so

they may be placed almost anywhere in a

room. Actual placement should be based on

room size and shape and the type of subwoofer

used. One method of finding the optimal loca-

tion for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in

the front of the room, about six inches from a

wall, or near the front corner of the room.

Another method is to temporarily place the

subwoofer in the spot where you will normally

sit, and then walk around the room until you

find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best.

Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should

also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s

manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment

with the best location for a subwoofer in your

listening room.

B) The distance between the left and right

speakers should be equal to the distance

from the seating position to the viewing

screen. You may also experiment with plac-

ing the left and right speakers slightly for-

ward of the center speaker.

Depending on the specifics of your room

acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you

may find that imaging is improved by moving

the front left and front right speakers slightly

forward of the center channel speaker. If possi-

ble, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they

are aimed at ear height when you are seated

in the listening position.

At least 6 inches from ceiling

At least 2 feet

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System Setup

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the displays

on a projection TV it is important that they not be

left on the screen for an extended period of time.

As with any video display, but particularly with

projectors, constant display of a static image such

as these menus or video game images may cause

the image to be permanently “burned into” the

CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the

AVR 7000 warranty and may not be covered by

the projector TV set’s warranty.

on screen display will show a single line of text

with the current menu selection. That selection

will also be shown in the Main Information

Display W.

Once the speakers have been placed in the

room and connected, the remaining steps

in the setup process are to program the

AVR 7000’s bass management system for the

type of speakers used in your system, calibrate

the output levels, and set the delay times used

by the surround sound processor.

To use the full OSD menu system, press the

OSD button s. When the menu is on the

⁄ ¤

screen, press the

buttons guntil the

›

on-screen cursor is next to the item you wish

to adjust, and then press the Set button ito

adjust that item. Note that the menus will

remain on the screen for 20 seconds, and then

they will “time-out” and disappear from the

screen. The time-out may be increased to as

much as 50 seconds by going to the

You are now ready to power up the AVR 7000

to begin these final adjustments.

The AVR 7000 has two on-screen display

modes, “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When

making configuration adjustments, it is recom-

mended that the Full-OSD mode be used. This

will place a complete status report or option

listing on the screen, making it easier to view

1. Plug the Power Cable ›into an

unswitched AC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch 1in until

it latches and the word “OFF” on the top

of the switch disappears inside the front

panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3

will turn amber, indicating that the unit is

in the Standby mode.

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, and

changing the item titled FULLOSD

the available options. The Semi-OSD mode uses TIMEOUT.

one-line displays only.

Setting the System Configuration

Memories

Making Configuration Adjustments

The full OSD system is always available by

pressing the OSD button s. When this

button is pressed the main AUDIOSETUP

menu (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments

are made from the individual menus. The semi-

OSD system is also available as a system

default, although it may be turned off by using

the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu. (See

page 32.) With the semi-OSD system, you may

make adjustments directly, by pressing the

buttons on the front panel or remote control

for the specific parameter to be adjusted. For

example, press the Speaker button 30 25

to set the speaker configuration, etc.

The AVR 7000 features an advanced memory

system that enables you to establish different

configurations for the speaker configuration,

digital input, surround mode, delay times,

crossover frequency and output levels for each

input source. This flexibility enables you to cus-

tom tailor the way in which you listen to each

source and have the AVR 7000 memorize them.

This means, for example, that you may use

different output levels or trims for different

sources, or set different speaker configurations

with the resultant changes to the bass manage-

ment system. Once these settings are made,

they will automatically be recalled whenever

you select an input.

3. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in

the remote as shown. Be certain to follow

the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are

on the bottom of the battery compartment.

4. Turn the AVR 7000 on either by pressing the

System Power Control 2on the front

panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR

Selector bor any of the CD/Tape/ DVD

Selectors con the remote. The Power

Indicator 3will turn green to confirm that

the unit is on, and the Information Display

Òwill also light up.

AUDIO

SETUP

INPUT

SETUP

The default settings for the AVR 7000, as it is

shipped from the factory, have all inputs set for

an analog source, with stereo as the surround

mode, the front left and right speakers set to

“large,” and a subwoofer connected. Before

using the unit, you will probably want to

change the settings for most inputs so that they

are properly configured to reflect the use of

digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers

installed and the surround mode specifics.

Remember, since the AVR 7000’s memory sys-

tem keeps the settings for each input separate

from the other inputs, you will need to make

these adjustments for each input used.

SURROUND

SPEAKER

SETUP

OUTPUT

ADJUST

CHANNEL

MULTI-ROOM

ADVANCED

EXIT

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you

may find them easier to make if you use the

unit’s on-screen display system. These easy-to-

read displays give you a clear picture of the cur-

rent status of the unit and make it easy to see

which speaker, delay, input or digital selection

you are making.

Figure 1

Using the full OSD system and the on-screen

menus is usually the easiest way to make

adjustments, as this method presents the full

range of choices for each option on the screen.

However, note that when the full OSD system is

in use, the menu selections are not shown in

the Information Display ÒW. When the

full OSD menu system is used, OSD ON will

appear in the Main Information Display W

and the OSD Indicator Mwill illuminate to

remind you that a video display must be used.

When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-

tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the

However, once they are made, further adjust-

ment is only required when system components

are changed.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain

you have made a connection from the Monitor

Out jack eon the rear panel to the composite

or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In

order to view the AVR’s displays, the correct

video source must be selected on the video

display.

To make this process as quick and as easy as

possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD

system with the on-screen menus, and step

through each input. Once you have completed

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the settings for the first input, many settings

may be duplicated for the remaining inputs. It is

also a good idea to set the configuration data

in the order these items are listed in the Main

Audio Setup Menu, as some settings require a

specific entry in a prior menu item.

desired digital input name appears. To return to

the ANALOGinput, press the buttons until

the word analog appears. When the correct

SURROUND

SETUP

SURROUND:

DOLBY

DIGITAL

input source appears, press the button once

CENTER

SURR

DELAY:

0MS

00MS

›

so that the cursor appears next RETURN

CROSSOVER

FREQ:

90HZ

MAX

NIGHT:

RETURN

OFF

MID

TOMENU, and press the Set button i.

The items that follow will describe the individ-

ual settings required for each input. Remember

that once the settings are made for one input,

they must be made for all other input sources

in your system.

To change the digital input at any time using

the discrete function buttons and the semi-OSD

system, press the Digital Input Select button

kon the front panel or the remote.

Within five seconds, make your input selection

using the Selector buttons on the front panel

⁄ ¤

Figure 4

Since the factory default for all inputs is Stereo,

the words SURROFFwill initially appear in

highlighted video (Figure 3). To change the sur-

Input Setup

5or the

buttons gon the remote

›

The first step in configuring the AVR 7000 is to

select an input. This may be done by pressing

the front panel Input Source Selector !

until the desired input’s name appears momen-

tarily in the Main Information Display W,

and the green LED lights next to the input’s

name in the front panel Input Indicators Ó.

The input may also be selected by pressing the

appropriate Input Selector on the remote con-

trol bclmn.

until the desired digital or analog input is

shown in the Main Information Display W

and in the lower third of the video display

connected to the AVR 7000.

round mode while the cursor is next to the

‹›

surround line, press the

buttons j29

until the desired surround mode’s name

appears in the highlighted video. As the modes

are changed, a green LED will also light next to

the mode names in the Surround Mode

Indicators ıon the front panel.

Surround Setup

Once the input setup has been completed, the

next step for that input is to set the surround

mode you wish to use with that input. Since

surround modes are a matter of personal taste,

feel free to select any mode you wish – you

may change it later. However, to make it easier

to establish the initial parameters for the

AVR 7000, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic

for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for

inputs connected to digital sources. In the case

of inputs such as a CD Player, Tape Deck or

Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to Stereo,

if that is your preferred listening mode for

standard stereo sources, where it is unlikely

that surround encoded material will be used.

Alternatively, the Logic 7 Music mode may

also be a good choice for stereo-only source

material.

Note that the data lines next to the items in the

screen display will show either numbers or a

series of dashes, depending on whether or not

the specific parameter is adjustable. For exam-

ple, the Center Delay and Night Mode items are

only adjustable for Dolby Digital, and the Delay

Time is only adjusted for Dolby Digital and

Dolby Pro Logic. The Crossover Frequency is

adjustable in all modes. Note, also, that Dolby

Digital and DTS will only appear as choices

(Figure 4) when a digital input was previously

selected.

When using the full-OSD system to make the

setup adjustments, press the OSD button s

once so that the main AUDIOSETUP

›

menu (Figure 1) appears. Note that the cur-

sor will be next to the input setup line. Press

the Set button ito enter the menu and the

INPUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2) will

‹›

appear on the screen. Press the

buttons

29 until the desired input name appears

in the highlighted video, as well as being indi-

cated in the front panel Input Indicators Ó

by the green LED next to the desired input

name. If the input will use the standard

left/right analog inputs, no further adjustment

is needed.

Depending on the surround mode selected, you

will now proceed to change either the delay

time or the crossover frequency. For Dolby

⁄ ¤

Digital and Dolby Pro Logic, pressing the

It is easiest to complete the surround setup

using the full-OSD on-screen menus. From the

MAINAUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1),

buttons g5will take you to the delay set-

tings, for all other modes, it will take you to the

Crossover Frequency adjustment.

INPUT

:VIDEO

‹›

›

press the

button g5until the cursor

DIGITAL

RETURN

IN:ANALOG

is next to the SURROUNDSETUPmenu.

Press the Set button i(so that the

SURROUNDSETUPmenu (Figure 3 or 4)

is on the screen.

Delay Settings

If Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is selected as

the surround mode for an input, you will need

to adjust the delay time setting. Note that the

delay time is not adjustable for any other

modes.

SURROUND

SETUP

SURROUND:

SURR

OFF

Figure 2

CENTER

SURR

DELAY:

ÐÐMS

Due the different distances between the front

channel speakers and the listening position

compared to the surround speakers and the

listening position, the amount of time it takes

for sound to reach your ears from the front or

surround speakers is different. You may com-

pensate for this difference through the use of

the delay settings to adjust the timing for the

If you wish to associate one of the digital

inputs with the selected input source, press the

CROSSOVER

FREQ:

ÐÐÐ

90HZ

ÐÐÐ

NIGHT:

RETURN

ÐÐÐ

button gon the remote while the

INPUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2) is on the

screen, and note that the on-screen cursor will

drop down to the DIGITALINline. Press

‹›

Figure 3

until the name of the

the

buttons j

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specific speaker placement and acoustic condi-

tions in your listening room or home theater.

If the distances are equal, no further adjustment

is required and the center delay should be set to

zero. If the distance to the front speakers is

greater than the distance to the center speaker,

you may wish to reposition the speakers by

moving the front left and front right speakers

closer to the listening position or the center

speaker further away from the listening position.

Crossover Frequency

The crossover frequency is the point at which

the AVR 7000 divides low frequency, or bass

sounds, from the rest of the audio output. This

is important as it enables you to match the per-

formance of the AVR’s’ bass management sys-

tem to the precise characteristics of your speak-

ers and subwoofer. When a subwoofer is used,

this setting determines which sounds go to the

subwoofer and which to your other speakers.

The factory setting is appropriate for most

rooms, but some installations create an uncom-

mon distance between the front and surround

speakers that may cause the arrival of front

channel sounds to become disconnected from

surround channel sounds.

If repositioning of the speakers is not possible,

adjust the center delay time, adding one milli-

second of center channel delay for every foot

closer to the listening position the center

speaker is than the front speakers. For example,

if the front left and front right speakers are

each 10 feet from the listening position and the

center channel speaker is 8 feet away, the delay

is figured as 10–8=2, suggesting an optimal

center delay of 2 milliseconds.

To resynchronize the front and surround chan-

nels, follow these steps:

Before entering the data for this setting, you

will need to find out what the crossover point

of your subwoofer is. This is the number that is

the high range of your subwoofer’s frequency

response. Consult the Owner’s Manual for your

subwoofer, and look for the frequency response

line on the specifications page. The number at

the high end is the figure that should be used

for the crossover point. If your subwoofer has

an adjustable crossover, set it for 80Hz, 90Hz

and 100Hz, and then enter that setting into the

AVR 7000.

1. Measure the distance from the listening

position to the front speakers.

2. Measure the distance from the listening

position to the surround speakers.

3. Subtract the distance to the surround speak-

ers from the distance to the front speakers.

To set the delay time for a specific input,

continue within the SURROUNDSETUP

(Figure 4) menu. If the system is not already at

that point, press the OSD button sto bring

a. When setting the delay time for the

Dolby Digital surround modes, the opti-

mal delay time is the result of that sub-

traction. For example, if the front speak-

ers are ten feet away and the surround

speakers are five feet away, the optimal

delay time is figured as 10–5=5. Thus, in

this example, the delay time for Dolby

Digital should be set at five milliseconds.

up the main audio setup menu, press the

To set the crossover point, make certain that

›

button g5and then the Set button i(

to bring up the surround setup menu, and then FREQline. Next, press the

the cursor is on the CROSSOVER

‹›

buttons

until the desired figure appears on the

press the button g5once.

screen. If the choices shown do not match the

choices available, select the number closest to

the required number.

›

If the Dolby Digital mode is selected, the cur-

sor will stop at the CENTERDELAYline.

‹›

buttons j

In that case, press the

b. When setting the delay time for the Pro

Logic mode, take the result of the sub-

traction and add 15 to obtain the opti-

mal delay time. For example, if the front

speakers are ten feet away and the sur-

round speakers are five feet away, the

optimal delay time is figured as

until the desired figure appears in the display,

using the number calculated using the formula

shown above. When the CENTERDELAY

If you do not know the correct crossover point,

or are unable to find the information, leave the

factory default in effect. If it appears that there

is a “hole” in the smoothness of the system’s

sound, as evidenced by rough transitions from

bass to higher-range sounds, choose a higher

setting than the default.

is entered, press the button g5once to

move to the next line.

When the CENTERDELAYis set, or if the

›

10–5+15=20. Thus, in this example, the

Pro Logic delay should be set at twenty

milliseconds.

Dolby Pro Logic mode is selected, the cursor

will be at the SURRDELAYline so that

the delay for the surround speakers may be set.

‹›

For all modes other than Dolby Digital, the

Surround Setup is now complete. Press the

›

Press the

buttons j

until the

button g5one more time so that the

NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7, Hall and Theater

modes use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time.

desired figure appears in the display, using the

number calculated using the formula shown

above. When the delay settings are complete,

cursor is next to RETURNTOMENU, and

press the Set button i(. For the Dolby

Digital mode, there is one more adjustment to

The Dolby Digital Mode also includes a sepa-

rate setting for the center channel delay mode,

since the discrete nature of these signals makes

the location of the center channel speaker more

critical. To calculate the delay for the center

channel, measure the distance from the pre-

ferred listening position in the center of the

room to both the center channel speaker and

either the left or right speaker.

press the button g5once to move to

be made. Press the button g5to go to

the next line.

the NIGHTMODEsetting line.

Note that the delay settings may also be

adjusted at any time when the Dolby Digital or

Dolby Pro Logic modes are in use by pressing

the Delay button on the front panel Ôor

Night Mode Settings

The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital

that uses special processing to preserve the

dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie

sound track while reducing the peak level. This

prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturb-

ing others, without reducing the sonic impact of

a digital source. Note that the Night mode is

remote

, followed by a press of the Set

⁄ ¤

button (i. Next, press the

g5until the desired figure appears in the

Main Information Display W.

buttons

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only available when specially encoded Dolby

Digital signals are played.

ability to reproduce low frequency sounds.

If you are in doubt as to which category

describes your speakers, consult the specifica-

tions in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask

your dealer.

system based on the speaker definitions shown

on this page.

To adjust the Night mode setting for an input

When SMALLis selected, low frequency

center channel sounds will be sent only to the

subwoofer output. Note that if you choose this

option and there is no subwoofer connected, you

will not hear any low frequency sounds from the

center channel speaker.

›

from the menu, make certain that the cursor

is on the Night line of the SURROUND

‹›

SETUPmenu. Next, press

buttons

To enter the proper settings for the speaker

setup, the easiest path is through the

SPEAKERSETUPmenu (Figure 5). If

that menu is not already on your screen from

the prior adjustments, press the OSD button

sto bring up the AUDIOSETUPmenu

29 to choose between the following

settings.

OFF: When OFF is in the highlighted video,

the Night mode will not function.

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the center speaker output, and

NO center channel signal will be sent to the

subwoofer output.

(Figure 1), and then press the

button g

MID: When MID is in the highlighted video, a

mild compression will be applied.

twice so that the cursor is on the SPEAKER

SETUPline. At this point, press the Set but-

ton ito bring up the SPEAKER

SETUPmenu (Figure 5).

When NONEis selected, no signals will be

sent to the center channel output. The receiver

will operate in a “phantom” center channel

mode and center channel information will

be sent to the left and right front channel

outputs.

MAX: When MAX is in the highlighted video,

a more severe compression algorithm will be

applied.

SPEAKER

SETUP

LEFT/RIGHT:

SMALL

YES

CENTER

We recommend that you select the MID setting

as a starting point and change to the MAX

setting later, if desired.

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

RETURN

When you have completed your selection for

the center channel, press the button g

Note that the Night mode may be adjusted

directly any time that a Dolby Digital source is

playing by pressing the Night button z.

When the button is pressed, the words

D-RANGEwill appear in the lower third of

the video screen and in the Main Information

⁄ ¤

on the remote to change the cursor to

SURROUND.

Figure 5

‹›

Press the

buttons j

on the remote

When the SPEAKERSETUPmenu first

appears, the on-screen cursor ^›will be at the

top of the list of speaker positions, pointing

toward the LEFT/RIGHTline, which sets

the configuration for the two front speakers. If

you wish to make a change to the front speak-

⁄ ¤

to select the option that best describes the sur-

round speakers in your system based on the

speaker definitions shown on this page.

Display W. Press the

button gwithin

three seconds to select the desired setting.

When SMALLis selected, low frequency

surround channel sounds will be sent to the

subwoofer output only. Note that if you

choose this option and there is no subwoofer

connected, you will not hear any low frequency

sounds from the surround speakers.

When all settings for the surround setup have

⁄ ¤

been made, press the

buttons gso that

ers, press the

buttons gso that either

›

the cursor is next to RETURNTO

MENU, and press the Set button ito

return to the main menu.

LARGEor SMALLappears, matching the

appropriate description from the definitions

shown above.

When SMALLis selected, low frequency

sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out-

put. Note that if you choose this option and

there is no subwoofer connected, you will not

hear any low frequency sounds from the front

channels.

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the surround channel outputs,

and NO surround channel signals will be sent

to the subwoofer output.

Speaker Setup

The first few adjustments tell the AVR 7000

which type of speakers are in use. This is

important as it adjusts the settings that deter-

mine which speakers receive low frequency

(bass) information. For each of these settings

use the LARGEsetting if the speakers for a

particular position are traditional full-range

loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing

sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALLset-

ting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite

speakers that do not reproduce sounds below

100Hz. Note that when “small” speakers are

used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low

frequency sounds. Remember that the “large”

and “small” descriptions do not refer to the

actual physical size of the speakers, but to their

When NONEis selected, surround sound

information will be split between the front-left

and front-right outputs. Note that for optimal

performance when no surround speakers are in

use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used

instead of Dolby Pro Logic. When only front left

and right speakers are used, with no center or

surround speakers, VMAx is a good alternative

mode.

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the front left and front right out-

puts, and NO low frequency signals will be sent

to the subwoofer output.

When you have completed your selection for the

front channel, press the button gon the

remote to move the cursor to CENTER.

When you have completed your selection for the

‹›

Press the

buttons j

on the remote

surround channel, press the button gon

to select the option that best describes your

the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER.

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To assist in making these settings, the icons in

the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators P

will change as the speaker type is selected at

each position. When only the center icon box

containing the abbreviation for the speaker

position is lit, the speaker is set for “small.”

When the inner box and the two outer boxes

with circles inside them are lit, the speaker is

set for “large." When no indicator appears at a

speaker location, that position is set for “none”

or “no” speaker.

the way you hear sound in a movie theater or

concert hall.

‹›

on the remote

Press the

buttons j

to select the option that best describes your

system.

Before beginning the output level adjustment

process, make certain that all speaker connec-

tions have been properly made. The system

volume should be set to the level that you will

use during a typical listening session. Finally,

make certain that the Balance Control & is

set to the center “12 o’clock” position.

Select YESif a subwoofer is connected to your

system.

Select NOif a subwoofer is NOT connected to

your system. Note that when no subwoofer is

selected, low frequency sounds below 100Hz

will be sent to the front left and front right

speakers, provided that the left and right speakers

have been set to LARGE. Otherwise, no low

frequency sounds will be heard at all. This option

is not available when the front, center or surround

speakers are set to SMALL.

To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow

these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a

good idea to make these adjustments while

seated in your favorite listening position:

Note: These icons are available only when

making setup changes in the semi-OSD mode.

As an example, in Figure 6 below, the left front

and right front speakers are set for “large,” the

center, left surround (LS) and right surround

(RS) speakers are set for small, and a sub-

woofer is set, as shown by the box with the

abbreviation “LFE”, which stands for “low

frequency effects”.

Output level adjustment is most easily done

through the OUTPUTADJUSTmenu

(Figure 7). If you are already at the main menu,

When all speaker selections have been made,

press the button gand then the Set

›

press the buttons guntil the on-screen

button ito return to main menu.

cursor is next to the OUTPUTADJUST

line. If you are not at the main menu, press the

OSD button sto bring up the MAIN

AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1), and then

The Speaker Configuration may be changed at

any time without using the full-OSD on-screen

menu system by pressing the Speaker Select

button on the front panel 25or remote

press the buttons gthree times so that

›

the on-screen cursor is next to the Output

. Once the button is pressed, FNT

adjust line. Press the Set button ito bring

the OUTPUTADJUSTmenu (Figure 7) to

the screen.

SPEAKERwill appear in both the lower

third of the video display and the Main

Information Display W.

OUTPUT

ADJUST

Within three seconds, either press the front

LFE

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

0dB

‹›

panel

Selector buttons 5or the

0dB

Figure 6

RIGHT:

buttons j

on the remote to select a dif-

SURR

RIGHT

LEFT

ferent speaker position, or press the Set Button

(ito begin the adjustment process for

the front left and right speakers

RETURN

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the

configuration process for any surround sound

product. It is particularly important for a Dolby

Digital receiver such as the AVR 7000, as

correct outputs will ensure that you hear

sound tracks with the proper directionality and

intensity.

When the Set button (ihas been

Figure 7

pressed and the system is ready for a change to

the speaker setting, the on-screen display and

Main Information Display Wwill read

FNTLARGEor FNTSMALLdepending

on the current setting. Press the front panel

As soon as the new menu appears, you will

hear a test noise circulate from speaker to

speaker in a clockwise direction around the

room. The test noise will play for two seconds

in each speaker before circulating, and a blink-

ing on-screen cursor will appear next to the

name of each speaker location when the sound

is at that speaker.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often

‹›

Selector Buttons 5or the

buttons

confused about the operation of the surround

channels. While some assume that sound

should always be coming from each speaker,

most of the time there will be little or no

sound in the surround channels. This is because

they are only used when a movie director or

sound mixer specifically places sound there to

create ambiance, a special effect or to continue

action from the front of the room to the rear.

When the output levels are properly set it is

normal for surround speakers to operate only

occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume

to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion

of an enveloping sound field that duplicates

on the remote until the desired set-

ting is shown, using the instructions for “large”

or “small” shown earlier.

If another speaker position needs to be

NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the

speakers have been properly connected. As the

test noise circulates, listen to make certain that

the sound comes from the speaker position

shown in the Main Information Display. If the

sound from a speaker location does NOT match

the position indicated in the display, turn the

AVR 7000 off using the Main Power Switch

1and check the speaker wiring to make

‹›

changed, press the front panel

Selector

buttons j on the

‹›

buttons 5or the

remote to select a different speaker position,

‹›

and then press the front panel

Selector

‹›

buttons 5or the

buttons gon the

remote until the correct speaker setting is

shown.

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certain that each speaker is connected to the

correct output terminal.

the video screen and in the Main Information

Display W. As an added assist, while the test

noise is circulating, the proper channel position

will also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel

Indicators Pby a blinking letter within the

correct channel.

speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to

better reflect your listening taste, simply follow

the instructions for changing the settings for

that parameter as shown in this section.

After checking for speaker placement, let the

test noise circulate again, and listen to see

which channels sound louder than the others.

Using the front left speaker as a reference,

‹›

Having completed the setup and configuration

process for your AVR 7000, you are about

to experience the finest in music and home

theater listening. Enjoy!

press the

buttons j

on the remote

To adjust the output level, press the Selector

⁄ ¤

to bring all speakers to the same volume level.

buttons on the front panel 5or the

but-

‹›

Note that when one of the

buttons is

tons guntil the desired level is shown in the

display or on screen. Once the buttons are

released, the test noise will begin to circulate

again in five seconds.

pushed, the test noise circulation will pause

on the channel being adjusted to give you time

to make the adjustment. When you release

the button, the circulation will resume after five

seconds.

When all channels have the same output level,

press the Test Tone Selector 26/ebutton

again to complete the process.

Continue to adjust the individual speakers until

they all have the same volume. Note that

‹›

adjustments should be made with the

Note: Output level adjustment is not available

buttons j29 on the remote only, NOT the

main volume controls. If you are using a sound

pressure level (SPL) meter for precise level

adjustment, set the volume so that the meter

reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

for the VMAx or Surround Off mode.

Additional Input Adjustments

After one input has been adjusted for surround

mode, digital input (if any), speaker type, and

output levels, go back to the INPUT

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not

adjustable using the test tone. To change the

subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output

Level Trim Adjustment on page 29.

SETUPline on the main AUDIO

SETUPmenu and enter the settings for each

input that you will use. In most cases, only the

digital input and surround mode will be differ-

ent from one input to the next, while the

speaker type, crossover frequency, night mode

and output level settings will usually be the

same and may be quickly entered by entering

the same data used for the original input.

When all channels have an equal volume level,

the adjustment is complete. To exit this menu,

⁄ ¤

press the

buttons guntil the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the RETURNTO

MENUline, and then press the Set button

ito return to the main AUDIOSETUP

menu.

Once the settings outlined on the previous

pages have been made, the AVR 7000 is ready

for operation. While there are some additional

settings to be made, these are best done after

you have had an opportunity to listen to a vari-

ety of sources and different kinds of program

material. These advanced settings are described

in the following pages of this manual. In addi-

tion, any of the settings made in the initial con-

figuration of the unit may be changed at any

time. As you add new or different sources or

The output levels may also be adjusted at any

time using the discrete buttons and semi-OSD

system. To adjust the output levels in this fash-

ion, press the Test Tone Selector 26/e. As

soon as the button is pressed, the test tone will

begin to circulate as indicated earlier. The cor-

rect channel from which the test noise should

be heard will be shown in the lower third of

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programmed. To cancel the Sleep function,

Basic Operation

DVD ¶or Video 2 §component inputs, it

will be routed to the Component Video

Output ∞. Make certain that your TV is set to

the proper input to view the signal.

press and hold the Sleep Button

until

Once you have completed the setup and config-

uration of the AVR 7000, it is simple to operate

and enjoy. The following instructions should be

followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of

your new receiver:

the information display returns to

normal brightness and the Sleep indicator

numbers disappear.

Volume Control

When you will be away from home for an

extended period of time it is always a good

idea to completely turn the unit off with the

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level

using the front panel Volume Control *or

• When using the AVR 7000 for the first time,

front panel Main Power Switch

remote Volume Up/Down Hbuttons.

you must press the Main Power Switch

the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the

unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is

left turned off with the Main Power Switch

• When listening in the Stereo mode, with the

surround circuits off, the Balance Control &

may be used to adjust the relative sound output

between the left front and right front speakers.

amber color of the Power Indicator . Once

for more than two weeks.

the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening

session by pressing the System Power Control

Source Selection

on the front panel or the AVR Selector

b. Note that the Power Indicator

will

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs

press the Mute button fI. This will inter-

rupt the output to all speakers and the head-

phone jack, but it will not affect any recording

or dubbing that may be in progress. When the

system is muted, the MUTE indicator X will

light in the Information Display Ò. Press

the Mute button fIagain to return to

normal operation.

• To select a source, press any of the Source

Selector buttons on the remote clm

nç.

turn green. This will turn the unit on and return it

to the input source that was last used. The unit

may also be turned on from Standby by pressing

any of the Source Selector buttons on the

remote lmnçor the Source button

• The input source may also be changed by

pressing the front-panel Input Source

Selector button !. Each press of the button

will move the input selection through the list of

available inputs.

on the front panel.

NOTE: After pressing CD, TAPE or DVD buttons

cto turn the unit on, press the AVR Selector

bto have the remote control the AVR

functions.

• During a listening session you may wish to

• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs

may be

adjust the Bass Control

and Treble

used to connect a device such as a video game

or camcorder to your home entertainment

system on a temporary basis.

Control

to suit your listening tastes or

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening

session, simply press the System Power

Control 2on the front panel or the Power

Off Button dåon the remote. Power will

be shut off to any equipment plugged into the

rear panel Switched AC Outlets ‹and the

Power Indicator 3will turn amber.

room acoustics.

• To set the output of the AVR 7000 so that

the output is “flat,” with the tone controls de-

activated, press the Tone Mode button 6

button once or twice so that the words Tone

Outappear momentarily in the Main

Information Display W. To return the tone

controls to an active condition, press the Tone

Mode 6 button once or twice so that the

words ToneInmomentarily appear in the

Main Information Display W.

• As the input source is changed, the new input

name will appear momentarily as an on-screen

display in the lower third of the video display.

The input name will also appear in the Main

Information Display Wand a green LED will

light next to the selected input’s name in the

front-panel Input Indicators Ó.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off”

it is actually placing the system in a Standby

mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

Power Indicator 3.

• As the input is changed, the AVR 7000 will

automatically switch to the digital input, sur-

round mode, speaker configuration, output lev-

els, crossover frequency and night mode status

that were entered during the configuration

process for that source.

• To program the AVR 7000 for automatic turn-

• For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones

off, press the Sleep Button

on the remote.

Each press of the button will increase the time

before shut down in the following sequence:

into the front panel Headphone Jack

Note that when the headphone’s plug is con-

nected, the word HEADPHONEwill scroll

once across the Main Information Display

Wand all speakers will be silenced. When the

headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to

the speakers will be restored.

min

• When an audio source is selected, the last

video input used remains routed to the Video

1 Outputs hand Video Monitor Output

e. This permits simultaneous viewing and

listening to different sources.

min

OFF

The sleep time will be displayed in the Preset

Number/Sleep Timer Indicator Land it

will count down until the time has elapsed.

Surround Mode Selection

• When a Video source is selected, the video sig-

nal for that input will be routed to the Monitor

Output jack eand will be viewable on a TV

monitor connected to the AVR 7000. If a

One of the most important features of the

AVR 7000 is its ability to reproduce a full

multichannel surround sound field from digital

sources, analog matrix surround encoded

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,

the unit will automatically turn off. Note that

the front panel display will dim to one half

brightness when the Sleep function is

component video input is connected to the

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Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

DOLBY DIGITAL

Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides

up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects

channel.

Center: 0 ms – 5 ms

Initial Setting – 0 ms

Surround: 0 ms –15 ms

Initial Setting – 0 ms

DTS

Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special

DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and

a special dedicated low frequency channel.

Delay time not adjustable

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

The standard mode for analog surround sound decoding. It uses information encoded

in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct outputs: Left, Center, Right and

a Mono Surround channel. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing

the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other “Surround” logos. Surround-encoded

programs include videocassette, DVD 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 stereophonic source material that does not carry

surround encoding.

15 ms – 30 ms

Initial Setting = 15 ms

LOGIC 7 C

LOGIC 7 M

Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either

surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material.The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode

should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding.

Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds

with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding

techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources.

Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front sound stage and greater

rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low frequency information to the subwoofer

(if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact.

Delay time not adjustable

DOLBY 3 STEREO

THEATER

Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo 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 front right

channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker

but no surround speakers.

No surround channels

Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or

stage theater.

Delay time not adjustable

No surround channels

HALL 1

HALL 2

The two Hall modes offer two different matrix surround decoding choices that simulate

either a medium-sized chamber hall (Hall1) or a large concert hall or opera house (Hall 2)

VMAx

When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode

delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the

center and surround positions.

SURROUND

OFF (STEREO)

This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right

channel presentation of two channel stereo programs.

No surround channels

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programs and standard stereo programs. In all,

a total of ten listening modes are available on

the AVR 7000.

switch to the correct mode (Dolby Digital or

DTS), regardless of the mode that has been pre-

viously selected. For more information on select-

ing digital sources, see the following section of

this manual.

CD player equipped with a digital output to

play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 7000. All

that is required is to connect the player’s output

to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the

rear panel °·.

Selection of a surround mode is based on per-

sonal taste, as well as the type of program

source material being used. For example, motion

pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one

of the major surround encoding processes, such

To listen to a program in traditional two channel

stereo, using the front left and front right speak-

ers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and

configured), follow the instructions shown above

for using the remote until SURR OFF

appears in the Main Information Display

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS

sound tracks, the DVD player must be compati-

ble with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS

logo on the player’s front panel. Note that early

DVD players may not be able to play DTS-

encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a prob-

lem with the AVR 7000, as some players cannot

pass the DTS signal through to the digital out-

puts. If you are in doubt as to the capability of

your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult

the player’s owner’s manual.

††

as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo

may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby

Pro Logic or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes

depending on the source material.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with

matrix surround information, it retains the sur-

round information as long as the program is

broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround

sound may be decoded via any of the analog

surround modes such as Pro Logic or Logic 7,

when they are broadcast via conventional TV

stations, cable, pay TV and satellite transmission.

In addition, a growing number of made-for-tele-

vision programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas

and music CDs are also recorded in surround

sound. You may view a list of these programs

at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over past

systems such as Dolby Pro Logic . It delivers five

discrete channels: left front, center, right front, left

surround and right surround. Each channel repro-

duces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and

offers dramatically improved dynamic range and

significant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios.

In addition, digital systems have the capability to

deliver an additional channel that is specifically

devoted to low frequency information. This is the

“.1” channel referred to when you see these

systems descibed as “5.1”. The bass channel is

separate from the other channels, but since it is

intentionally bandwidth limited, sound designers

have given it that unique designation.

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode you must have

properly connected a digital source to the

AVR 7000. Connect the digital outputs from

DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems

or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs

on the rear panel °·. In order to provide a

backup signal and a source for analog stereo

recording, the analog outputs provided on digi-

tal source equipment should also be connected

to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 7000

rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo

audio output from a DVD to the DVD inputs j

on the rear panel when you connect the

source’s digital outputs).

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When a program is not listed as carrying inten-

tional surround information, you may find that

the Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo, Logic 7 and VMAx

modes often deliver enveloping surround presen-

tations through the use of the natural informa-

tion present in all stereo recordings. However, for

stereo, but nonsurround programs, we suggest

that you try the Logic 7, VMAx, 2 Hall or Theater

modes.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3^®) is

available on DVD, and specially encoded LD discs

and satellite broadcasts and is a part of the new

high definition television (HDTV) system.

When playing a digital source such as DVD, first

select the input using the remote or front panel

controls as outlined in this manual. Next, select

the digital source by pressing the Digital

Input Selector button kand then using

⁄ ¤

Note that an optional, external RF demodulator

is required to use the AVR 7000 to listen to the

Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser

discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to

the demodulator and then connect the digital

output of the demodulator to the the Optical

or Coaxial inputs °· of the AVR 7000. No

demodulator is required for use with DVD

players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

Surround modes are selected using either the

front panel controls or the remote. To select a

surround mode from the front panel, press the

Surround Mode Selector 7to scroll

through the list of available modes. To select a

surround mode using the remote, press the

the

buttons gon the remote or the

Selector buttons 5on the front panel to

choose either of the two OPTICALor

COAXIALinputs, as they appear in the

Main Information Display Wor on-screen

display. When the digital source is playing, the

AVR 7000 will automatically detect whether it

is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source,

or a conventional PCM signal, which is the

standard output from CD players. A Bitstream

Indicator Awill light in the Information

Display Òto confirm that the digital signal is

Dolby Digital, PTS or PCM.

Surround Mode Selector

, and then

⁄ ¤

press the

buttons gto change the

mode. As you press the buttons, the Surround

mode name will appear in the Main

DTS

Information Display W, and an individual

mode indicator will also light up B D G H

I J K. As the surround modes change, a

green LED will light next to the current mode in

the Surround Mode Indicators list ıon

the front panel.

DTS is another digital audio system that is

capable of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both

DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use dif-

ferent methods of encoding the signals, and

thus they require different decoding circuits to

convert the digital signals back to analog.

Digital Status Indicators

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may

only be selected when a digital input is in use.

In addition, when a digital source is present,

the AVR 7000 will automatically select and

When a digital source is playing, the AVR 7000

senses the type of bitstream data that is pres-

ent. Using this information, the correct sur-

round mode will automatically be selected. For

DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on

select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special

audio-only DTS discs. You may use any LD or

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example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to

switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bit-

streams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.

When the unit senses PCM data, as is present

from CDs and LDs, the unit will allow the

appropriate surround sources to be selected

manually. Since the range of available surround

modes is dependant on the type of digital data

that is present, the AVR 7000 uses a variety of

indicators to let you know what type of signal

is present. This will help you to understand the

choice of modes.

These indicators are the L/C/R/LS/RS/LFE letters

that are inside the center boxes of the

played back with full digital intelligibilty while

reducing the minimum peak level by ¹/4 to ¹/3.

This prevents abruptly loud transitions from dis-

turbing others without reducing the impact of

the digital source. The Night mode is available

only when Dolby Digital signals with special

data are being played.

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Pin the

front panel Information Display Ò. When a

standard analog signal is in use, only the “L”

and “R” indicators will light, as analog signals

have only left and right channels, respectively.

Digital signals, however, may have two, five or

six separate channels, depending on the pro-

gram material, the method of transmission and

the way in which it was encoded. When a digi-

tal signal is playing, the letters in these indica-

tors will light in response to the specific signal

being received. It is important to note that

although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred

to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs

or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is

sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby

Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and

“R” indicators.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby

Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night

Button zon the remote. Next, press the

⁄ ¤

buttons gto select either the middle

range or full compression versions of the Night

mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the

⁄ ¤

When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream

Indicator Awill light to show which type of

signal is playing:

buttons guntil the message in the

lower third of the video display and the Main

Information Display Wreads D-Range Off.

When the Night mode is active, the Night

Mode Indicator Nwill also illuminate.

AC-3: When the AC-3* indicator lights, a

Dolby Digital bitstream is being received.

Depending on the settings on the source player

and specific surround information and number

of channels on the disc, a number of surround

modes are possible. For discs with full 5.1

audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes

are available. When the Dolby Digital signal is

only two channel, you may also select from the

Logic 7 Cinema/Music, Hall, Theater, Dolby Pro

Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes.

The Night mode may also be selected to always

be on at either level of compression using the

options in the Surround Setup Menu. See page

20 for information on using the menus to set

this option.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both

“5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound-

track. When playing a DVD, always be certain to

check the type of material on the disc. Most

discs show this information in the form of a

listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket.

When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack

choices you may have to make some adjust-

ments to your DVD player (usually with the

“Audio Select” button or in a menu screen

on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the

AVR 7000. It is also possible for the type of sig-

nal feed to change during the course of a DVD

playback. In some cases the previews of special

material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio,

while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio.

As long as your DVD player is set for 6-channel

output, the AVR 7000 will automatically sense

changes to the bitstream and channel count

and reflect them in these indicators.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON

DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

DTS: When the DTS indicator lights, a DTS

bitstream is being received. When the unit

senses this type of data, only the DTS mode

may be used.

1. When the digital playback source is stopped,

or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search

mode, the digital audio data will momentarily

stop, and the channel position letters inside the

Speaker/Channel Indicators Pwill flash.

This is normal and does not indicate a problem

with either the AVR 7000 or the source

machine. The AVR 7000 will return to digital

playback as soon as the data is available and

when the machine is in a standard play mode.

PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a stan-

dard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is

being received. This is the type of digital audio

used by conventional compact disc and laser

disc recordings. When a PCM bitstream is pres-

ent, all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS are

available.

2. Although the AVR 7000 will decode virtually all

DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible

that some future digital sources may not be com-

patible with the AVR 7000.

HDCD: When the HDCD indicator lights in

conjunction with the PCM indicator, the CD that

is playing is encoded through the special High

Definition Compatible Digital^®process. HDCD

discs use 20-bit encoding and other proprietary

processing to provide the ultimate in CD listen-

ing. Note that HDCD processing is only avail-

able in the Stereo or Surround Off mode.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel

Input Indicators Palso flash to indicate

when a bitstream has been interrupted. This

will happen when a digital input source is

selected before the playback starts, or when a

digital source such as a DVD is put into a Pause

mode. The flashing indicators remind you that

the playback has stopped due to the absence of

a digital signal and not through any fault of the

AVR. This is normal, and the digital playback

will resume once the playback is started again.

3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs

contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the pro-

gram guide that accompanies the DVD or laser

disc to determine which type of audio has been

recorded on the disc. The AVR 7000 will auto-

matically sense the type of digital surround

encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.

In addition to the bitstream indicators, the

AVR 7000 features a set of unique channel

input indicators that tell you how many chan-

nels of digital information are being received

and if the digital signal is interrupted.

4. When a digital source is playing, you may not

be able to select some of the analog surround

modes such as Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3, Stereo,

Hall, Theater or Logic 7.

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night

mode, which enables AC-3 input sources to be

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Operation

5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play-

ing, it is not possible to make an analog record-

ing using the Tape ‚and VID 1 hrecord

outputs. However, the digital signals will be

passed through to the digital audio outputs ‡.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune

the station using the steps outlined above.

Then:

!until the tuner is active or by pressing the

Tuner Band Selector 9at any time.

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button n

or Tuner Band Selector 9again to switch

between AM and FM so that the desired

frequency band is selected.

1. Press the Memory button pon the

remote. Note that Memoryindicator Swill

illuminate and flash in the Information

Display Ò.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-

compressed digital audio system used for

compact discs and laser discs. The digital circuits

in the AVR 7000 are capable of high quality

digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be

connected directly to the digital audio output

of your CD or LD player.

3. Press the Tuner Mode button

select manual or automatic tuning.

oto

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric

Keys qcorresponding to the location where

you wish to store this station’s frequency.

When the AUTO indicator Vis illuminated in

the Main Information Display the tuner will only

stop at those stations that have a strong enough

signal to be received with acceptable quality.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any

additional stations to be preset.

Connections may be made to either the Optical

or Coaxial inputs °·on the rear panel.

Recalling Preset Stations

When the AUTO indicator Vis not illumin-

ated, the tuner is in a manual mode and

will stop at each frequency increment in the

selected band.

• To manually select a station previously

entered in the preset memory, press the

Numeric Keys qthat correspond to the

desired station’s memory location.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the

input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press

the Digital Select button kand then

⁄ ¤

use the

buttons gon the remote, or the

4. To select stations, press the Tuning

• To manually tune through the list of stored

preset stations one by one, press the Preset

Stations Selector buttons )won the

front panel or remote.

Selector buttons 5 on the front panel, until

the desired choice appears in the Main

Information Display W.

Selector button x. When the AUTO

indicator Vis illuminated, press the button

for two seconds and then release to cause the

tuner to search for the next highest or lowest

frequency station that has an acceptable signal.

When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, the

tuner will only select stereo stations. To tune to

the next station, press the button again. If the

STEREOindicator Tis not illuminated, tap

When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indi-

cator Awill light. During PCM playback you

may select any surround mode except Dolby

Digital or DTS. When an HDCD encoded disc is

being played and the CD player is connected to

the AVR 7000 via a digital connection, select

Surround Off as the Surround mode to enjoy

the benefits of the HDCD process.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR 7000 is

sent to the record outputs. This means that any

program you are watching or listening to may

be recorded simply by placing machines con-

nected to the outputs for Tape Outputs ‚or

Video 1 Outputs hin the record mode.

the Tuning Selector button xto

advance one frequency increment at a time, or

press and hold it to locate a specific station.

When the TUNEDindicator Uilluminates,

the station is properly tuned and should be

heard with clarity.

Playback from PCM sources may also benefit

from the Logic 7. When playing back a

surround-encoded PCM source, such as an LD

or surround-encoded CD, use the Logic 7 C or

Cinema mode. When playing true stereo

recordings, use the Logic 7 M or Music mode

for a wider sound stage and increased rear

channel ambience.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to

the Digital Audio Outputs ‡, you are able

to record the digital signal using a CD-R,

MiniDisc or other digital recording system.

5. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-

ing the Direct button u, and then pressing

the Numeric Keys

that correspond to the

station’s frequency. The desired station will

automatically be tuned. If you press an incor-

rect button while entering a direct frequency,

press the Clear button vto start over.

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a

digital signal is present, and they do not

convert an analog input to a digital signal,

or change the format of the digital signal.

In additonal, the digital recorder must be

compatible with the output signal. For

example, the PCM digital input from a CD

player may be recorded on a CD-R or

MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals

may not.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 7000’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,

FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations

may be tuned manually, or they may be stored

as favorite station presets and recalled from a

30 position memory.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is

weak, audio quality will be increased by

switching to Mono mode by pressing the

Tuner Mode button

ountil the

STEREOindicator Tgoes out.

Station Selection

Preset Tuning

1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button n

on the remote to select the tuner as an input.

The tuner may be selected from the front panel

by either pressing the Input Source Selector

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be

stored in the AVR 7000’s memory for easy

recall using the front panel controls or the

remote.

• Please make certain that you are aware of

any copyright restrictions on any material you

copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted

materials is prohibited by Federal law.

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The channel output for any input may also be

adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu

system. First, set the volume to a comfortable

listening level using the Volume Control

Output Level Trim Adjustment

6-Channel Direct Input

Normal output level adjustment for the

The AVR 7000 is equipped for future expansion

through the use of optional, external adapters

for formats that the AVR 7000 may not be

capable of processing. When an adapter is con-

nected to the 6-Channel Direct Input £,

you may select it by pressing the 6-Ch Direct

Input Selector l. The 6-Channel Direct

Input may also be selected by pressing the

Input Source Selector button !on the

front panel until the words 6CHDIRECT

appear in the Main Information Display W,

and a green LED lights next to 6 CH in the

Input Indicators Ó.

AVR 7000 is established using the test tone, as

outlined on page 23. In some cases, however, it

may be desirable to adjust the output levels

using program material such as a test disc, or a

selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the

output level for the subwoofer can only be

adjusted using this procedure.

˙. Then, press the OSD button s

to bring up the main AUDIOSETUP

menu (Figure 1). Press the Button gfour

›

times until the on-screen cursor is next to the

CHANNELADJUSTline. Press the Set

Button ito activate the CHANNEL

ADJUSTmenu (Figure 7).

To adjust the output levels using program

material, first set the reference volume for the

front left and front right channels using the

CHANNEL

ADJUST

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

0dB

Volume Control * 32

RIGHT:

SURR

RIGHT

LEFT

SUBWOOFER

RETURN TO

Once the reference level has been set, press

Note that when the 6-Channel Direct Input is in

use, you may not select a surround mode, as

the external decoder determines processing. In

addition, there is no signal at the record out-

puts when the 6-Channel Direct Input is in use.

the Channel Select button

Úand note

that FRONT L LEVwill appear in the

Main Information Display W. To change

the level, first press the Set button i(,

and then use the Selector buttons 5or the

Figure 7

⁄ ¤

Memory Backup

Once the menu appears on your video screen,

buttons

to raise or lower the level.

›

⁄ ¤

This product is equipped with a memory backup

system that preserves tuner presets and system

configuration information if the unit is acciden-

tally unplugged or subjected to a power out-

age. This memory will last for approximately

two weeks, after which time all information

must be reentered.

use the

buttons to move the on-screen

DO NOT use the volume control, as this will

alter the reference setting.

cursor so that it is next to the channel that you

‹›

wish to adjust. Then, use the

buttons

to raise or lower the output level.

Once the change has been made, press the Set

button i(and then press the Selector

buttons 5or the

Remember, the goal is to have the output level

at each channel be equal when heard at the

listening position.

⁄ ¤

buttons

to select

the next output channel location that you wish

to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press

⁄ ¤

When all adjustments are done, press the

the Selector buttons 5or the

buttons

›

buttons to move the on-screen cursor so that

it is next to RETURNTOMENUand then

press the Set Button iif you wish to go

back to the main menu to make other adjust-

ments. If you have no other adjustments to

make, press the OSD button sto exit the

menu system.

until WOOFER LEVappears in the

Main Information Display Wor on-screen

display.

Press the Set button i( when the name

of the desired channel appears in the Main

Information Display W and on-screen dis-

play, and follow the instructions shown earlier

to adjust the level.

NOTE: The output levels may be separately

trimmed for each digital and analog surround

mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for

a specific mode, select that mode and then follow

the instructions in the steps shown earlier.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-

nels requiring adjustment have been set. When

all adjustments have been made and no further

adjustments are made for five seconds, the

AVR 7000 will return to normal operation.

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Advanced Features

The AVR 7000 is equipped with a number of

advanced features that add extra flexibility to

the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary

to use these features to operate the unit, they

provide additional options that you may wish

to use.

OFFis highlighted, all of the indicators in the

Information Display Òwill go dark. Note,

however, that the green LEDs for the Input

Indicators Óand the Surround Mode

Indicators `, as well as for the Power

Indicator 3, will always remain lit to remind

you that the unit is turned on.

›

and press the button

so that the word

OUTis highlighted in the video display. At the

same time, note that Video 4 Status

Indicator %will turn red, to indicate the out-

put status. If you wish to make other adjust-

⁄ ¤

ments, press the

buttons guntil the

on-screen ^›cursor is next to the RETURN

TOMAINMENUline. If you have no other

adjustments to make, press the OSD button

sto exit the menu system.

Front Panel Input/Output Connections

Like many audio/video receivers, the AVR 7000

offers front panel audio/video inputs that

simplify the temporary connection of portable

audio players, video games and camcorders so

that they may be used as input sources for your

system. In addition to the standard left/right

audio and composite video, the AVR 7000 also

includes an S-Video connection.

The display brightness may also be changed by

pressing and holding the Set button (on the

front for three seconds until the message in the

Main Information Display Wreads VFD

FULL. Within five seconds, press the front

panel Selector buttons 5until the desired

brightness display level is shown. At that point,

press the Set button Wagain to enter the

setting.

Once the Video 4 jacks have been switched to

an output, the signal currently selected as the

AVR 7000’s input will be fed to these jacks.

Note, however, that like the other record out-

puts, only analog sources will be fed to these

jacks. When either a digital input or the 6-

Channel Direct input is in use, the signal will

not be fed to these jacks.

However, unlike other products, the front panel

connections on the AVR 7000 may be used as

an output as well as an input. This means that

you may make a simple or temporary connec-

tion to a portable tape, MD or optical disc

recorder or to a computer so that it may record

the program source currently playing through

the AVR 7000. This is an exclusive Harman

Kardon feature.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it

will remain in effect until it is changed again or

until the unit is turned off.

Switching the front panel jacks to output status

is temporary and it will be cancelled when the

AVR 7000 is turned off. When the unit is turned

back on, the jacks will revert to the default sta-

tus as an input. To return the front panel jacks

to input use without turning the unit off, use

the on-screen menu system as outlined above

and switch the setting so that the word INis

highlighted on the Video 4 line.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

›

⁄ ¤

the

Buttons guntil the on-screen

cursor is next to the RETURNTOMAIN

MENUline. If you have no other adjustments

to make, press the OSD Button sto exit the

menu system.

In normal operation, the front panel Video 4

Connections $are configured as an input.

Their use as an input is indicated by the green

color of the Video 4 Status Indicator %.

Turn On Volume Level

As is the case with most audio/video receivers,

when the AVR 7000 is turned on, it will always

return to the volume setting in effect when the

unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to

always have the AVR 7000 turn on at a specific

setting, regardless of what was last in use

when the unit was turned off. To change the

default condition so that the same volume level

is always used at turn-on, you will need to

make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECTmenu. To start the adjustment,

press the OSD button sto bring the main

AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1) to the

Display Brightness

The AVR 7000’s front panel display indicators

Òare set at a default brightness level that is

sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room.

However, in some home theater installations,

you may wish to occasionally lower the bright-

ness of the display, or turn it off completely.

To temporarily switch the Video 4 connections

to an output, you will need to make an adjust-

ment in the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu

(Figure 1). To start the adjustment, press the

OSD button sto bring the MAIN

AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1) to the

screen. Press the Button gsix times, until

To change the display brightness setting for a

specific listening session, you will need to make

an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECTmenu. To start the adjustment,

press the OSD button sto bring the main

audio setup menu to the screen. Press the

Button gsix times, until the on-screen cur-

sor is next to the ADVANCEDline. Press the

Set Button ito enter the ADVANCED

SELECTmenu (Figure 8).

›

the on-screen cursor is next to the

ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button i

to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu

(Figure 8).

screen. Press the button gsix times,

ADVANCED

SELECT

›

until the on-screen cursor is next to the

›

VIDEO

VFD

IN OUT

ADVANCEDline. Press the Set button i

to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu

(Figure 8).

FULL

HALF

:OFF

OFF

VOLUME

DEFAULT

VOL

:OFF

TIME

SET:Ð25dB

SEMI

FULL

OSD

OUT:

OUT:20S

At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

RETURN

To change the brightness setting, at the

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, make cer-

tain that the on-screen cursor is next to the

VFDline, and press the press the Button

›

certain that the on-screen cursor is next to

⁄ ¤

the volume default line by pressing the

›

Figure 8

buttons gas needed. Next, press the press

›

the button

so that the word ONis

until the desired brightness level is high-

The default setting for the Video 4 jacks is used

when the jacks are used as inputs. To change

them to an output, make certain that the on-

highlighted in the video display. Next, press the

lighted in the video display. When FULLis

highlighted, the display is at its normal bright-

ness. When HALFis highlighted, the display

is at half the normal brightness level. When

›

button gonce so that the on-screen

cursor is next to the DEFAULTVOLSET

line. To set the desired turn-on volume, press

›

screen cursor is next to the VIDEO4line,

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At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

certain that the on-screen ^›cursor is next to

the SEMIOSDDEFAULTline by press-

⁄ ¤

to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTMenu

(Figure 8).

‹›

the

buttons j

until the desired vol-

ume level is shown on the DEFAULTVOL

SETline. Note that this setting may not be

made with the regular volume controls.

ing the

buttons gas needed. Next,

At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

certain that the on-screen ^›cursor is next to

the FULL-OSDTIMEOUTline by

⁄ ¤

press the ^›button

so that the word

OFFis highlighted in the video display.

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume

cannot be heard while the setting is being

made, you may wish to determine the setting

before making the adjustment. To do this, listen

to any source and adjust the volume to the

desired level using the regular volume controls

*32 ˙. When the desired volume level to

be used at turn-on is reached, make a note of

the setting as it appears in the lower third of

the video screen or in the Main Information

Display W. (A typical volume level will appear

as a negative number such as –25dB.) When

‹›

pressing the

Next, press the

Buttons gas needed.

‹›

until the

Note that this setting is temporary and will

remain active only until it is changed or until

the AVR 7000 is turned off. Once the unit is

turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain

activated, even if they were switched off for the

previous listening session.

buttons j/

desired time is displayed in seconds. Note that

unlike most of the other options in this menu,

this is a permanent setting change, and the

time-out entry will remain in effect until it is

changed, even when the unit is turned off.

To change the length of time that the semi-OSD

displays remain on the screen, go to the

ADVANCEDSELECTMenu as outlined

⁄ ¤

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

›

⁄ ¤

the

buttons guntil the on-screen

cursor is next to the RETURNTOMAIN

MENUline. If you have no other adjustments

to make, press the OSD Button sto exit the

menu system.

earlier, and press the

buttons gas

›

making the adjustment, use the

29 to enter this setting.

buttons

needed, until the on-screen cursor is next to

the SEMI-OSDTIMEOUTline. Next,

‹›

press the

Buttons j

until the

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this

menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in

effect until it is changed or turned off in this

menu, even when the unit is turned off.

desired time in seconds is displayed. Note that

unlike most of the other options in this menu,

this is a permanent setting change, and the

time-out entry will remain in effect until it is

changed, even when the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

›

⁄ ¤

the

buttons guntil the on-screen

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

cursor is next to the RETURNTOMAIN

MENUline. If you have no other adjustments

to make, press the OSD Button sto exit the

menu system.

›

⁄ ¤

the

buttons guntil the on-screen

cursor is next to the RETURNTOMAIN

MENUline. If you have no other adjustments

to make, press the OSD button sto exit the

menu system.

Semi-OSD Settings

The semi-OSD system places one line messages

at the lower third of the video display screen

whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround

mode or tuner frequency of any of the configu-

ration settings are changed. The semi-OSD sys-

tem is helpful in that enables you to have feed-

back on any control changes or remote com-

mands using the video display when it is diffi-

cult to view the front-panel displays. However,

you may occasionally prefer to turn these dis-

plays off for a particular listening session. You

may also want to adjust the length of time the

displays remain on the screen. Both of those

options are possible with the AVR 7000.

Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment

The FULL-OSDmenu system is used to

simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR

7000 using a series of on-screen menus. The

factory default setting for these menus leaves

them on the screen for 20 seconds after a peri-

od of inactivity before they disappear from the

screen or Time Out. This Time Out is a safety

measure to prevent the menu text from burning

into the CRTs in your monitor or projector,

which might happen if they were left on indefi-

nitely. However, some viewers may prefer a

slightly longer or shorter period before the Time

Out display.

To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will need

to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECTmenu (Figure 8). To start the

adjustment, press the OSD button sto bring

the main AUDIOSETUPmenu to the

To change the Full-OSD Time Out, you will need

to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECTMenu (Figure 1). To start the

adjustment, press the OSD button sto bring

the main AUDIOSETUPMenu to the

screen. Press the

the on-screen

Button gsix times, until

screen. Press the

until the on-screen

ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button i

button gsix times,

cursor is next to the

ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button i

to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu.

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Multiroom Operation

The AVR 7000 is fully equipped to operate

as the control center for a sophisticated

audio/video multiroom system with optional

remote external Infrared (IR) sensors, speakers

and power amplifiers. Although some multi-

room installations will require the services of a

specially trained installer, it is possible for the

average do-it-yourself hobbyist to install a

simple remote room system.

video. When the selection has been made, press

nected to the Multiroom IR Input jack b. In

addition, the Zone II remote may also be used

to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, cas-

sette and DVD players using the remote’s trans-

port controls ∂Éƒ.

›

the button gonce so that the on-

screen cursor is next to the MULTIVOL

line.

‹›

At the MULTIVOLline, press the

but-

tons j

until the desired volume level for

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will

remain on even if the AVR 7000 is placed in

the Standby mode in the main room by press-

ing the Power Off Button dor the System

Power Control 2on the front panel. To turn

off the multiroom sysytem, even when the AVR

is in Standby mode in the main listening room,

press the Multiroom button ` and then

⁄ ¤

the multi-room system is entered. DO NOT use

the regular volume control knobs for this set-

ting. When all settings for the multiroom setup

⁄ ¤

Installation

have been made, press the

buttons g

›

The key to remote room operation is to link the

remote room to the AVR 7000’s location with

wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an

amplifier. For complete installation instructions

for Multiroom use, see page 16.

until the on-screen cursor is next to the

RETURNTOMAINMENUline. If you

have no other adjustments to make, press the

OSD button sto exit the menu system.

the Set button i. Press the

buttons

g so that the Multi indicator Oin the

Information Display Ò goes out, and the

Main Information Display Wor OSD will

display MULTIOFF. Press the Set button

ito enter the setting and turn the unit off.

Multiroom Operation

Multiroom Setup

To activate the feed to the remote room, press

the Multiroom button `on the remote.

Next, press the Set button i. Press the

⁄ ¤

Once the audio and IR link connections have

been made, the AVR 7000 needs to be config-

ured for multiroom operation using the steps

below. Press the OSD button sto bring the

MAINAUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1)

buttons gto turn the multiroom feed

on or off. When the multiroom system is on, the

Multi indicator Owill light in the

Information Display Ò, and the Main

Information Display Wor OSD will display

MULTION. Press the Set button ito

enter the setting.

Even when the AVR is turned off in the main

room, the multiroom system may be turned on

at any time by pressing the Multiroom

button `.

to the screen. Press the button gfive

›

times, until the on-screen cursor is next to

the MULTI-ROOMline. Press the Set but-

ton ito enter the MULTI-ROOM

SETUPmenu (Figure 9).

When the multiroom system is turned on, the

previously selected input will be fed to the

Multiroom Output jacks don the rear panel.

The volume will be as set in the previous selec-

tion, although it may also be adjusted using an

optional IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the

remote location or on the optional audio power

amplifier connected to the Multiroom Output

jacks d.

MULTI-ROOM

SETUP

MULTI-ROOM:OFF

MULTI

RETURN

:FM102. 70MHZ

:Ð25dB

VOL

Figure 9

If an optional IR sensor is located in the remote

room and connected to the AVR 7000’s

When the MULTI-ROOMSETUPmenu

appears, the on-screen ^›cursor will be at the

MULTI-ROOMline. Since this line is used

to turn the system on and off, do not make an

adjustment here unless you wish to turn the

system on at this time. To turn the system on,

press the ^›button j 29 so that ONis

highlighted. If you do not wish to turn the sys-

tem on at this time or to proceed to the next

Multiroom IR Input jack b, the multiroom

system may be turned on or controlled by simply

pointing the Zone II remote, or an optional pro-

grammable remote that includes codes for the

AVR 7000, at the IR sensor. Note that depend-

ing on the type of programmable remote used,

the code for the AVR’s Multiroom IR Input

button bmay not be contained in the

preprogrammed code library, and must be

“learned” into the remote, if possible.

⁄

step, press the Button gonce so that the

› on-screen cursor is next to the MULTIIN

line.

Once the multiroom system is turned on, any of

the AVR 7000’s functions including input selec-

tion, volume, mute and tuner preset selection or

tuning, may be operated by using the Zone II

remote and an optional remote IR sensor con-

‹›

At the MULTIINline, press the

tons j 29 until the desired input to the

multi-room system appears in the highlighted

but-

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Programming the Remote

The AVR 7000 is equipped with a powerful

remote control that will control not only the

receiver’s functions, but also most popular

brands of audio and video equipment, including

CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes,

VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater

equipment. Once the AVR 7000’s remote is pro-

grammed with the codes for the products you

own, it is possible to eliminate most other

remotes and replace them with the convenience

of a single, backlit universal remote control.

entered. Press the Input or Video

Selector c again and note that the

red light will flash twice before going dark

to confirm the entry.

5. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates.

Keep in mind that many manufacturers use

a number of different combinations of

codes, and it is a good idea to make certain

that not only the Power control works, but

the volume, channel and transport controls,

as appropriate. If all functions do not work

properly, you may need to Auto-Search for a

different code, or enter a code via the Direct

Code Entry method.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates

properly. Keep in mind that many manufac-

turers use a number of different combina-

tions of codes, so it is a good idea to make

certain that not only does the Power control

work, but that the volume, channel and

transport controls work as they should. If

functions do not work properly, you may

need to use a different remote code.

Code Readout

Programming the Remote

When the code has been entered using the Auto

Search method, it is always a good idea to find

out the exact code so that it may be easily reen-

tered if necessary. You may also read the codes

to verify which device has been programmed to

a specific Control Selector button.

As shipped from the factory, the remote

is fully programmed for all AVR 7000 functions,

as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD

changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette

decks. In addition, by following one of the

methods below, you may program the remote

to operate a wide range of devices from other

manufacturers.

7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the

unit off, if the code for your product does

not appear in the tables in this manual, or

if not all functions operate properly, try

programming the remote with the Auto

Search Method.

1. Press and hold both the Input or Video

Selector c

for the type of product

to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the

Mute button fat the same time. Hold

both buttons until the red light under the

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your

remote to work with different products.

Auto Search Method

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 7000’s

remote is not listed in the code tables in this

manual or if the code does not seem to operate

properly, you may wish to program the correct

code using the Auto Search method that follows:

buttons c

stay lit. Note that the

next step must take place while the red

light is on, and it must begin within 20

seconds after the light illuminates.

1. Use the tables in the following pages to

determine the three-digit code or codes that

match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV),

and the specific brand name. If there is

more than one number for a brand, make

note of the different choices.

1. Turn on the unit that you wish to include in

the AVR 7000 remote.

2. Press the Test Tone button e. The red light

under the Input or Video Selector c

will blink in a sequence that corre-

2. Press the Input or Video Selector c

sponds to the three-digit code, with a one-

second pause between each digit. Count the

number of blinks between each pause to

determine the digit of the code. One blink is

the number 1, two blinks is the number 2,

and so forth. Ten blinks are used to indicate

a “0.”

for the type of product to be entered

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into

the AVR 7000 remote.

(e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button fat

the same time. Hold both buttons until the

3. Press and hold both the Input or Video

red light under the button c

stay lit.

Selector c

for the type of product

Note that the next step must take place

while the red light is on, and it must begin

within 20 seconds after the light illuminates.

to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute

button fat the same time. Hold both

buttons until the red light under the

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second

pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a

one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indi-

cates that the code has been set to 160.

Selector buttonc

stays lit. Note

3. Point the AVR 7000 remote towards the

unit to be programmed, and press and

hold the Surround Mode Selector

31 or the Sleep button 33 . This will send

out a series of codes from the remote’s built-

in data base, with each flash of the red light

under the Input or Video Selector c

that the next step must take place while the

red light is on, and it must begin within 20

seconds after the light illuminates.

For future reference enter the Setup Codes for

the equipment in your system here:

4. Point the AVR 7000’s remote towards the

unit to be programmed, and enter the first

three-digit code number using the Numeric

Keys buttons q. If the unit turns off, the

correct code has been entered. Press the

indicating that a code has been sent.

CD ______________ TAPE ______________

AUX ______________ SAT ______________

TV ______________ VCR ______________

CBL ______________DVD ________________

When the device to be programmed turns off,

IMMEDIATELY release the Surround Mode

or Sleep button.

Input or Video Selector c

again,

and note that the red light will flash twice

before going dark to confirm the entry.

4. Press the Input or Video Selector c

again, and note that the red light will

5. If the device to be programmed in does NOT

turn off, continue to enter the three-digit

code numbers until the equipment turns off.

At this point, the correct code has been

flash twice before going dark to confirm

the entry.

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into the light under Selector button

Learning Codes

Program Indicator light awill flash

green twice and then turn to a steady

orange color indicating that the program-

ming was successful.

will blink once.

In addition to using codes from the remote’s

internal code library, the AVR 7000’s remote is

able to “learn” codes from remotes that may

not be in the code library. In addition, you may

use this function to “learn over” the codes from

a preprogrammed device to add functions not

included in the preprogrammed codes. To learn

or transfer codes from an IR remote to the

AVR 7000’s remote, follow these steps:

3. Enter up to eight steps for the macro

sequence by pressing the Selector button

for the device to be controlled and

NOTE: If the Program Indicator light a

turns red during step 5 or 6, the program-

ming was not successful. Repeat the steps to

see if the code will “take.”

then pressing the button for the actual com-

mand step. Although the macro may contain

up to eight steps, each button press, includ-

ing those used to change devices, count as

a step. The red light under the Selector

7. Repeat steps 4 though 6 for each button on

the source remote that you wish to transfer

to the AVR 7000 remote.

button c

will blink once to confirm

each button press as you enter commands.

1. Place the front of the original remote with

the code being sent so that it is facing the

NOTE: While entering commands for Power

On/Off of any device during a macro sequence,

press the Mute button f. DO NOT press the

actual Power button.

8. Once all codes have been transferred from

the original source remote to the AVR 7000

remote, press and hold the Device Selector

IR Transmitter Window

on the

AVR 7000 remote “head-to-head.” The

remotes should be between one and three

inches apart.

button c

for the device being pro-

grammed and the Set Button iat the

same time until the Program Indicator

light aflashes orange twice. Release the

buttons.

4. When the eight steps have been entered,

2. Select the button on the remote that you

wish to use as the device selector for the

codes about to be entered. This may be any

press the Sleep button

to enter the

commands. The red light under the Input

or Video Selectors c

will blink

of the CD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors c

and then turn off.

9. Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for any additional

remotes you wish to “teach” into the

AVR 7000 Remote.

or the Video Remote Selectors

Example: To program your TV, Cable Box

and the AVR 7000 to turn on when the

Power button is pressed, first press and hold

down the AVR button aand Mute

buttons funtil the red light comes on

under the AVR button. Next, press the Mute

button fto enter the Power command for

the AVR. Press the TV Device Control

3. Press the Device Selector button chosen

and the Set Button iat the

Macro Programming

same time. Hold these buttons until the

Program Indicator light aturns orange

and the red light under the device selector

button turns red. Release the buttons.

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently

used combinations of commands with the press

of a single button on the AVR’s remote control.

Once programmed, a macro will send out

up to eight different remote codes in a pre-

determined sequential order enabling you to

automate the process of turning on your system,

changing devices, or other common tasks. The

AVR’s remote can store up to five separate

macro command sequences, one that is

associated with the Power Button d, and four

more that are accessed by pressing the Macro

buttons ruv.

4. Press the button on the AVR 7000 remote

that you wish to program. Note that the

Program Indicator light awill begin to

flash continuously and the red light under

the device selector will go out. Note that

any button on the remote EXCEPT the AVR

button b, the CD/Tape/DVD Input

Selectors cor the Video Remote

Selector

to select the TV mode, and

then press the Mute button fagain, to

select TV Power. Finally, press the CBL

Device Control Selector

followed

by the Mute button fto select Cable

Power. Press the Sleep button

to enter

the commands.

Selectors

may be “taught” a remote code from

another remote.

and the Light button t

1. Press any of the Input or Video Selectors

After following these steps, each time you

press the Power button d, the remote

will send the Power On/Off command.

and the Mute button fat the

same time until the red light under the

Device Control Selector turns on.

5. Within five seconds, press and hold the but-

ton on the original remote that you wish to

“teach” into the AVR 7000 remote. When

the Program Indicator light aturns

green, release the button. Note that the

Program Indicator will then begin to flash

orange again.

To remove a macro program, follow steps 1, 2

and 4 above, but ignore step three. For exam-

ple, to erase the macro just entered, press the

2. Press the button on the remote that you

wish to use for this remote. This may be

either the Power button dor any of the

four Macro buttons ruv. However,

it is recommended that to avoid confusion,

the Power button only be used to enter

turn-on/turn-off sequences. When you press

the button the macro will be programmed

Device Selector c

and the Mute

button fat the same time until the red light

under the Device Control Selector turns on.

Press the Power button dand then press

the Sleep button

. The red light under the

6. Within five seconds, press the same button

on the source remote again to verify that the

remote code has been learned correctly. The

Device Control Selector will blink twice to

confirm the data entry and then turn off.

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Programmed Device Functions

Note that the numbers used to describe the but-

ton functions at the left for the purposes of

describing how a button operates are a different

set of numbers than those used in the rest of

this manual to describe the button functions for

the AVR.

Once the AVR 7000’s remote has been pro-

grammed for the codes of other devices, press

the appropriate Input or Video Selector c

to change the remote from controlling the

AVR 7000 to controlling the additional product.

When you press any one of the selectors, it will

briefly flash in red to indicate that you have

changed the device being controlled.

Notes on Using the AVR 7000 Remote

With Other Devices.

• Manufacturers may use different code sets for

the same product category. For that reason, it

is important that you check to see if the code

set you have entered operates as many con-

trols as possible. If it appears that only a few

functions operate, check to see if another

code set will work with more buttons.

When operating a device other than the

AVR 7000, the controls may not correspond

exactly to the function printed on the remote

or button. Some commands, such as the volume

control, are the same as they are with the

AVR 7000. Other buttons will change their

function so that they correspond to a secondary

label on the remote. For example, the Sleep

and Surround mode selector buttons also func-

tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down

buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or

cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is

printed directly on the remote. The same is true

for standard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs

and DVD functions, which follow the standard

function icons printed on top of the buttons.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR 7000

remote, the red light under the Input or

Video Selector c

for the product

being operated should flash briefly. If the

Device Control Selector flashes for some but

not all buttons for a particular product, it

does NOT indicate a problem with the remote

but rather that no function is programmed

for the button being pushed.

Volume Punch-Through

For some products, however, the function of a

particular button does not follow the command

printed on the remote. In order to see which

function a button controls, consult the Function

List tables printed on page 38. To use those

tables, first check the type of device being con-

trolled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote

control diagram pictured at the left. Note that

each button has a number on it.

The AVR 7000’s remote may be programmed to

operate the Volume Control

from either

the TV or the AVR in conjunction with any of the

eight devices controlled by the remote. For

example, since the AVR 7000 will likely be used

as the sound system for TV viewing, you may

wish to have the AVR’s volume activated

although the remote is set to run the TV.

Either the AVR or TV volume control may be

associated with any of the remote’s devices. To

program the remote for Volume Punch-Through,

follow these steps:

To find out what function a particular button

has for a specific device, find the button number

on the Function List and then look in the col-

umn for the device you are controlling. For

example, button number 9 is the Test Tone but-

ton for the AVR 7000, but it is the “Favorite”

button for many cable television boxes and

satellite receivers. Button number 35 is the

Preset Tune Down button for the AVR 7000, the

Reverse Skip button for CD players and the

Page Down button for some VCRs.

1. Press the Input or Video Selector c 34

for the unit you wish to have associated with

the volume control and the Mute button f

at the same time until the red light illuminates

under the Device Selector.

AVR 7000

2. Press the Volume Up button

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3. Press either the AVR bor the TV Device

2. Press and hold the Light button tuntil the

red LED under the Device Selector flashes five

times. Release the Light Button.

Control Selector

fat the same time until the red light glows

and the Mute button

Control Selector

, depending on which

system’s volume control you wish to have

attached for the punch-through mode. Note

that the red light under the AVR button or

Device Control Selector will blink twice

and then go out to confirm the data entry.

under the SAT

button. Press the VCR but-

ton, followed by the three-digit code for the

specific model you wish to control. Finally,

3. Note that the Program Indicator light a

will flash green twice and then the red light

under the Device Selector will go out.

press the SAT

button again.

Erasing Learned Command Codes

Example: To have the AVR’s volume control

activated even though the remote is set to

control the TV, first press the TV Device

Control Selector bcand the Mute

button fat the same time. Next, press the

4. The Program Indicator light awill turn to

a constant orange color to indicate that all the

learned information in the buttons for the

Device have been erased. At this point the

red LED under the Device Selector will turn

on again.

The AVR 7000’s remote allows you to remove a

single learned command from within a device’s

command set, to remove all the learned com-

mands for a single device, or to remove all the

learned commands that are stored in the remote.

Volume Up button

, followed by the

AVR Device Control Selector b.

5. Press and hold the Device Selector and the Set

Button iat the same time until the

Program Indicator light aflashes orange

twice and the red LED under the Device

Selector goes out. The commands for the

device have now been erased and the process

is complete.

To remove single learned commands from within a

single device’s settings, do the following:

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to

the original configuration after entering a Volume

Punch-Through, you will need to repeat the steps

shown above. However, press the same Device

Control Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

1. Press the Input or Video Selectors c

for the device you wish to clear a command

from and the Set Button iat the same time.

When the Program Indicator light aturns

orange and the Device Selector turns red,

release the buttons.

Reassigning Device Control

Selectors

To remove ALL of the learned commands that

have previously been entered into the AVR, CD,

TAPE, DVD, SAT, TV, VCR and CBL device buttons,

do the following:

2. Press the button that you would like to erase

the codes for. Note that the Program

Indicator light awill begin to flash continu-

ously and the red light under the Device

Selector will turn off.

Although each of the seven Input or Video

Selectors c

is normally assigned to the

category of product shown on the remote, it is

possible to reassign one of these buttons to oper-

ate a second device of another type. For example,

if you have two VCRs but no satellite receiver, you

may program the “SAT” button to operate a sec-

ond VCR. Before following the normal program-

ming steps for either Three-Digit entry or Auto

Search code entry, you must first reassign the but-

ton with the following steps:

1. Press and hold the TV Device button

and

the Light Button tat the same time and

note that the Program Indicator light a

will begin to flash red.

3. Press the Light Button tand note that the

Program Indicator light awill turn green

and flash twice. The red light under the Device

Selector will turn on again.

2. The Program Indicator light awill flash

green once, orange once and then turn off.

3. Release the buttons. At this point all of the

learned commands have been erased.

4. At this point, if you wish to remove the codes

from any other buttons in this device, repeat

steps 2 and 3.

1. Press the Input or Video Selector c

you wish to reassign and the Mute button f

at the same time until the red light illuminates

under the Device Control Selector.

5. When you have erased the codes from all but-

tons you wish to clear in this device, press and

and the

hold the Device Selector c

2. Press the Input or Video Selector c

Set Button iat the same time. When the

Program Indicator turns orange and flashes

twice and the red light under the Device

Selector goes out, the process is complete.

for the function you wish to program into the

reassigned button.

3. Enter the three-digit code for the specific

model you wish the reassigned button to

operate.

To remove all of the learned commands in a single

device, do the following:

4. Press the same Input or Video Selector

1. Press the Input or Video Selector c

pressed in Step 1 once again to store

for the device you wish to clear and the Set

Button iat the same time. When the

Program Indicator light aturns orange

and the Device Selector turns red, release the

buttons.

the selection.

Example: To use the SAT button to operate

a second VCR, first press the SAT Device

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Function List

No. Button Name

Tape

Aux (DVD)

VCR

CBL

SAT

AVR Selector

CD Selector

Tape Selector

Aux/DVD Selector

Power Off

Sleep

Volume Up

Mute

Test

Power On

Power Off

CDP Select

Input Level Up

Power Off

Skip Fwd

Skip Rev

Power On/Off

Channel +

Vol Up

Power On/Off

Vol Up

Power On/Off

Channel +

Vol Up

Power On/Off

Channel +

Vol Up

Mute

Input Select

CDR Select

Input Level Down

Fav

10 Surround Select

11 Volume Down

12 Channel Select

Channel –

Volume Down

Guide

Channel –

Volume Down

Guide

Channel –

Volume Down

Guide

Title

Guide

⁄

14 Speaker

Intro Scan

Left

Enter

Left

Select

Right

Exit

Down

Prev Channel

Left

Select

Right

Exit

Left

Select

Right

Exit

Down

Prev Channel

Music

Left

Select

Right

16 Set

ﬁ

ﬂ

Right

18 Digital Select

Record

Subtitle

Down

Return

Sub W On/Off

Exit

Down

Prev Channel

Alt

20 Delay

Open/Close

Track Direct

21 Vid 1 Select

22 6 Ch Select

23 Night

24 Multi Room

25 Vid 2 Select

26 AM/FM

Pause

Stop

Track Increment

Rec/Pause

Stop

Pause

Stop

Open/Close

Rec/Pause

Stop

27 Transport Reverse

Play Reverse

28 Transport Forward Play

Play Forward Play

Disk Skip

Play

29 Vid 3 Select

Disk Skip

30 Tuner Mode

31 Tuning Down ﬁﬁ Rev Search

Rewind

Fast Forward Fwd Search

Rev Search

Rewind

Fast Fwd

Day –

Day +

32 Tuning Up ﬂﬂ

33 Vid 4 Select

34 Memory

Fwd Search

35 Preset ‡ﬁ

36 Preset ﬂ·

Rev Skip

Fwd Skip

Rev Slow

Fwd Slow

Page –

Page +

47 Macro 1

48 Macro 2

49 Direct/Macro 3

50 Clear/Macro 4

51 OSD

Time

Audio

Angle

Chapter

Clear

Enter

PPV

Enter

Repeat

Random Play

+ 10

Bypass

Info

Program

52 Backlight

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Setup Code Tables: TV

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ADMIRAL

AKAI

AMPRO

ANAM

AOC

CANDLE

CAPEHART

CENTRONIC

CITIZEN

CLASSIC

CONCERTO

CONTEC

CRAIG

072

001

073

043

001

058

043

001

043

004

043

054

143

001

004

177

062

024

001

155

007

028

043

004

164

129

164

081

146

167

056

004

003

161

080

112

004

104

101

108 112 118

121

003

004

143

CROWN

CURTIS MATHES

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DWIN

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

004

076

143

101

103

143

114

127 143

143

004

005

028

043 047 048

051 076 096

143

151 153 154

FISHER

FUNAI

FUTURETECH

GOLDSTAR

HITACHI

INFINITY

INKEL

057

043

008

106

007

034

110

010

056

112

011

073 074 130

113 119 127

012 023 075

144 155 160

143

143 158 163

JBL

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Setup Code Tables: TV (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

KENWOOD

KLOSS

KTV

LUXMAN

LXI

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MEMOREX

METZ

004

013

034

001

059

043

004

007

001

004

088

001

088

004

001

015

001

019

034

001

004

144

004

034

004

001

008

024

030

083

065

101 143

160

038

070

143

154

015

003

164

007

052

004

081

022

160

059

164

060 061

063 064 127 164

072

024

MGA

004

042

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

NAD

NEC

OPTONICA

PANASONIC

PHILCO

024

004

025

019

081

056

003

018

143

160

143

056

019

004

040

062

042

101

109

056

146

024

040

130 134

080

004

023

164

024

005

025

056

038

135

059 060

059 093

176

063 064 127 143 164

164

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PROSCAN

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

161

171

167

173

127

023

143

024

056

065 074

144 152 156 160 161

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Setup Code Tables: TV (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

REALISTIC

RUNCO

SAMPO

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SCOTT

SEARS

SHARP

SIGNATURE

SONY

SOUNDESIGN

SUPRE MACY

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

007

072

001

004

007

004

072

070

003

002

001

052

081

056

034

004

002

172

004

015

143

008

146

174

004

001

004

072

019

169

004

101

082

028

007

014

127

133

143

160

043

015

019

048

028

022

143

030

028

057 082

087 143

094

175

143 160

085

004

126

028

139

043

003

059

060

063

064 127

160

101

164

TATUNG

062

080

TECHNICS

TECHWOOD

TEKNIKA

TERA

003

030

004

040

024

062

028

101

043 072

143

TMK

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNIVERSAL

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDIKRON

VIDTECH

WARDS

YAMAHA

YORK

ZENITH

008

004

009

095

019

103

028

060 061

063

064 072

074 164

073

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Setup Code Tables: VCR

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

AIWA

AKAI

ANAM

034

043

031

012

035

028

108

001

031

010

108

012

034

059

005

101

001

034

031

132

004

012

018

031

004

043

012

014

034

001

031

012

101

027

031

001

045

004

034

024

012

043

161

046

103

023

037

031

124

142

146

AUDIO DYNAMICS

BROKSONIC

CANON

CAPEHART

CRAIG

CURTIS MATHES

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DBX

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

043

129

040

041

017

135

108

043

111

116

117

023

053

006

116

008

017

129

009

025

131

010

027

138

029

153

031

147

150

130

034

035

036

037

046

FISHER

FUNAI

063

136

012

045

026

072

151

020

107

101

043

101

109

123

063

144

137

060

GO VIDEO

GOLDSTAR

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

INSTANTREPLAY

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

KENWOOD

LLOYD

034

040

012

031

034

043

047

048

055

150

152

LXI

004

034

031

009

041

067

017

067

069

034

068

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MARTA

MATSUI

MEI

MEMOREX

MGA

MINOLTA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

MULTITECH

NEC

NORDMENDE

010

046

020

040

034

023

014

059

031

051

048

034

059

040

061

053

142

072

101

134

139

046

043

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Setup Code Tables: VCR

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

OPTONICA

PANASONIC

PENTAX

PHILCO

PHILIPS

PILOT

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PULSAR

QUARTZ

RCA

REALISTIC

RICO

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

053

070

004

031

101

004

108

072

014

004

001

058

017

043

001

017

001

031

024

001

034

031

034

010

043

034

031

034

006

004

040

012

048

012

040

001

012

034

054

131

020

034

133 140

031 063

067

054 067 101

021

048

020

008

031 034 040 041 107 109 140 144 147 158

010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101

040

048

007

037

004

054

107 109 113 115 124

135

010 014 040 134

129 131

SANYO

SCOTT

SEARS

SHARP

008 009 010 014 017 020 081 101

SHINTOM

SONY

SOUNDESIGN

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

TATUNG

TEAC

TECHNICS

TEKNIKA

THOMAS

TMK

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNITECH

VECTOR RESEARCH

VICTOR

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDEOSONIC

WARDS

002

034

009 031 052 053 056 057 058 155

059 067

043

070

034

101

008

101

017 047 059 082 131 150

034

046 141

004

034

048

017 024 031 034 040 053 054 131

043

056 058 072 080 101 153

YAMAHA

ZENITH

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Setup Code Tables: CD

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ADCOM

AIWA

AKAI

CARVER

DENON

FISHER

HARMAN KARDON

JVC

KENWOOD

MARANTZ

MONDIAL

NAD

062

089

195

041

205

016

001

004

007

044

147

005

217

030

049

068

010

187

017

171

013

096

097

015

008

012

170

202

050

226

187

135 138

139 167 203

002

136

016

107

033 047

163

023 055

208

137

178

218

038

085

172

020

215

219

082 168

NAKAMICHI

ONKYO

169

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PIONEER

REALISTIC

RCA

SANSUI

SHARP

SHERWOOD

SONY

TEAC

174

021

031

166

126

062

068

046

051 066

133 225

131 182

172

TECHNICS

YAMAHA

185 186

Setup Code Tables: DVD

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

DENON

HARMAN KARDON

JVC

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI

ONKYO

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PROSCAN

RCA

SAMSUNG

SONY

014

005

001

012

010

012

002

017

003

012

004

005

006

011

007

008

009

006

013

006

015

017

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

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Setup Code Tables: DVD/LD

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

DAEWOO

DENON

024

030

027

025

026

032

021

026

GOLDSTAR

KENWOOD

MAGNAVOX

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

RCA

REALISTIC

SAMSUNG

SHARP

020

031

032

023

025

022

021

025

033

034

029

028

SONY

TECHNICS

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

Setup Code Tables: CABLE

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

Remote Control Model

PIONEER

AMERICAST

JERROLD

PHILIPS011

PIONEER

SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTIC

SONY

001

005

006

007

012

002

003

004

013

010

008

009

BR-200

RT-J22 (CFT2200)

RT-J550C

BR-95

RT-P81/82

RT-S6X/USV86

TOCOM

ZENITH

RT-T7/T8

MN2500

RT-ZPMV

Setup Code Tables: SAT

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

001

006

001

003

013

002

005

001

004

008

009

ECHOSTAR

HITACHI

HUGHES

PANASONIC

PRIMESTAR

RCA

SONY

TOSHIBA

UNIDEN

012

010

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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main

Power Switch is pushed

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

a live outlet

• Check to see if outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights, but no sound

or picture

• Intermittent input connections

• Mute is on

• Make certain that all input and speaker connections

are secure

• Volume control is down

• Press Mute button

• Turn up volume control

Unit turns on, but Front-Panel

Display does not light up

• Display brightness is turned off

• Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section

on page 31 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

No sound from any speaker;

Light around power switch is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short

• Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and

speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to internal problems

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

No sound from surround or

center speakers

• Incorrect surround mode

• Input is monaural

• Incorrect configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Select a mode other than Stereo

• There is no surround information from mono sources

• Check speaker mode configuratioin

• The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Wrong device selected

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Change remote batteries

• Press the AVR selector

• Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote

or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the Channel Indicator

Display and Digital Audio stops

• Digital audio feed paused

• Resume play for DVD

• Check that Digital Input is selected

HDCD encoded disc does not trigger

HDCD indicator

• Surround mode in use

• Analog feed in use

• Select “Surround Off” mode

• Connect and select digital connection to CD player

delay times and speaker configuration data,

first put the unit in Standby by pressing the

System Power Control button 2. Next,

press and hold the Tone Mode 6and the

FM Mode Selector @buttons for three

seconds.

speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital

input assignments as well as the tuner presets.

After a reset the unit will be returned to the

factory presets, and all settings for these items

must be reentered.

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or

the displays seem abnormal, the cause may

involve the erratic operation of the system’s

memory or microprocessor.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there

may have been an electronic discharge or

severe AC line interference that has corrupted

the memory or microprocessor.

The unit will turn on automatically and display

the RESETmessage in the Main

Information Display W. Note that once you

have cleared the memory in this manner, it is

necessary to re-establish all system configuration

settings and tuner presets.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit

from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three

minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC

power cord and check the unit’s operation. If

the system still malfunctions, a system reset

may clear the problem.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any

configuration settings you have made for

To clear the AVR 7000’s entire system memory

including tuner presets, output level settings,

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Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

87.5–108MHz

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

40dB @ 1kHz

±400kHz, 65dB

80dB

110 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Five-Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

90dB

Front L&R channels:

Tuner Output Level

1kHz, ±75kHz Dev 500mV

100 Watts per channel,

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

AM Tuner Section

Center channel:

Frequency Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

520–1720kHz

45dB

Loop 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

±10kHz, 30dB

100 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround channels:

100 Watts per channel,

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Selectivity

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High Level)

200mV/47kohms

95dB

Video Section

Video Format

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

NTSC

Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Analog Decoding

(Pro Logic, etc.)

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

DTS

40dB

Video Frequency

Response

5Hz–10MHz (–3dB)

55dB

General

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 120V/60Hz

125W idle, 1100W maximum

(2 channels driven)

10Hz–100kHz

±75 Amps

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

Dimensions (Max)

Width

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

17.3 inches (440mm)

7.62 inches (193mm)

20.43 inches (519mm)

49 lb (22.3 kg)

Unmeasurable

16 µsec

Height

Depth

Weight

Rise Time

Slew Rate

40V/µsec

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is a

trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “AC-3” and the Double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

†

DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

††

UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.

VMAx is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an

implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.

HDCD is a registered trademark of Pacific Microsonics.

Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

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