AVR 760 AVR 660 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL – Advanced Functions
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. Verify Line Voltage Before Use 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. Your AVR 760/AVR 660 has been designed for use with 230-240 volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
TABLE OF CONTENTS and Features Harman Kardon AVR 760/AVR 660 7.2/7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Please register your AVR 760/AVR 660 at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 760/AVR 660’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 760/AVR 660 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this Advanced Functions Manual, some of the more advanced adjustments available are described. Digital Audio Signals Audio Processing and Surround Sound Even when only two channels are encoded, the digital signal allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS You may select a different mode. The choice of surround modes depends on the number of speakers in your system. “1” represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect. •• Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide “2” indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no center channel.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Manual SPEAKER Setup STEP THREE – Manual Setup Menu The AVR 760/AVR 660 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. Now you are ready to program the receiver. Sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible. The EzSet/EQ II process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 760/AVR 660’s performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS NOTE: When the Surround Back speakers are set to “Zone 2”, they will not be configured during the EzSet/EQ II process. To use the speakers in the main listening area, configure them as “On”, and run the EzSet/EQ II process for a 7.1- or 7.2-channel system. If the speakers will only be used during multizone operation, configure them manually, as explained below. Sub Mode Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line. This setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS STEP FOUR – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels. With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes both more critical and more complex. The goal is to ensure that each channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness. EzSet/EQ II calibration can handle this critical task for you, simply and automatically.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The AVR 760/AVR 660 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. Incoming video is upscaled to 1080p (1080i with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality, even with analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10-bit video processing eliminate the jagged edges and moiré patterns seen with less advanced processing.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Noise Reduction: Adjust this setting to Low, Medium or High to filter out signal noise, or turn it off. With a color bar test pattern from a test disc or other source on screen, the following adjustments may be made: MPEG Noise Reduction: This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Sharpness Adjustment Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that surrounds the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front- or rear-projection video displays. If you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls, contact the video display manufacturer’s authorized service representative for assistance. When you have finished making any video adjustments, press the Back/Exit Button.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS General AVR Settings Menu Appearance Network Settings: When the AVR is connected to a home network router using the Network Jack, you may play shared content stored on a PC or other device connected to the network, and you may enjoy Internet Radio streams when the network is connected to the Internet. If you are having difficulty accessing these sources, check the Network Settings. Highlight the Network Settings line and press the OK Button to view the Network Settings submenu.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The AVR 760/AVR 660 remote control also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate other components. Refer to the Function List (Table A14 in the appendix) for assistance in operating your other components. The function of each button will not necessarily correspond to the label printed on the button. The AVR 760/AVR 660 remote is a sophisticated and versatile device that is easy to program, thanks to its menu-based system.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS •• Edit Title: You may name the activity, e.g., All Power Off. When the activity is executed, its name will appear in the LCD Display. When this option is selected, the cursor will flash. Type the title for the activity using the Alphanumeric Keys. Each Alphanumeric Key has the characters available in addition to its number printed above the key. Each press of the key scrolls through the available characters.
APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Device Type AVR 760/AVR 660 Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Bluray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console Any audio or video device, e.g.
APPENDIX Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Surround Modes (Auto Select) Video Input Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Music HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N/A Component 1 HDMI 3 The Bridge II Audio Input Resolution to Display* Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Zone 2 Video HDMI 2 576i/480i HDMI 1 576i/480i HDMI 4 576i/480i N/A 576i/480i Optical 1 576i/480i HDMI 3
APPENDIX Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Left/Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left/Right Surround Speakers ON ON Left/Right Surround Back Speakers OFF OFF Subwoofer 1 ON ON Subwoofer 2 ON ON Left/Right Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Large* Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Subwoofer Mode LFE LFE* Subwoofer 1 Size 10 inch/25 cm ON Subwoofer 2 Si
APPENDIX Table A5 – Source Settings Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Device Type Surround Modes Video Input The Bridge II Audio Input The Bridge II Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name N/A Audio Auto Polling N/A Zone 2 Audio The Bridge II Zone 2 Video Trigger 2 Dolby Volume Record Out Table A5 – Source Settings – continued USB Internet Radio USB Drive N/A Video Input USB N/A Network Audio Input USB Internet Radio Network Audio Auto Polling N
APPENDIX Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings – continued USB Internet Radio Network Source A Source B Source C Source D Dolby Volume Tone Control Treble Bass LFE Trim ENGLISH EQ Speaker Setup Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Video Mode Off Brightness* 50 Contrast* 50 Color* 50 Sharpness* 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan On Noise Reduction** Low MPEG Noise Reduction** Low Cross Color Suppressor** On Flesh Tone Enhancement** Off Black Level** Off Deinterlacing** On F
APPENDIX Table A8 – Surround Modes Default Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Stereo 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game Center Width* 0 Dimension* 0 Panorama* Off Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Table A8 – Surround Modes – continued USB Internet Radio Network Source A Source B Source C Source D Auto Select Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music Game Center
APPENDIX Table A10 – System Settings Default On 100% Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level –25dB Unit of Measure Feet Language English HDMI Audio to TV Off Dolby Volume Calibration 0dB Menu Transparency Medium Volume/Status Messages 3 seconds Menus 1 minute Setup and Slide-In Menus 15 minutes Screen Saver 10 minutes Software Version Check your product Your Settings ENGLISH Feature Front-Panel Dimmer Table A11 – Network Settings Setting Your Settings ID # Net
APPENDIX Table A13 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated lowfrequency effects (LFE) channel. •• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 •• Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1) •• Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coax or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.
Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx Mode Group An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 760/AVR 660’s post-processor, they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5.1 modes.
APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents a matrix-encoded surround presentation. •• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 •• DTS 96/24 •• DTS-ES Matrix •• DTS-ES Discrete DTS Neo:6 Mode Group DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 signals See below and 2-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel presentation.
APPENDIX 2 3 4 ENGLISH 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 34 35 37 36 39 40 38 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 38 when using the Function List.
APPENDIX Table A14 – Remote Control Function List Radio No.
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