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Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Important Safety InStructIonS; WARNING; Important Safety InformatIon; Verify Line Voltage Before use; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

2 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety InStructIonS Read these instructions. 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow all instructions. 4. Do not use this apparatus near water. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ...

Page 3 - ENGLISH; Do not open the cabinet; cleaning

3 ENGLISH SAFETY INFORMATION Do not open the cabinet There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidental...

Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; NOTE; worksheets and the remote control function list.

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 INTRODUC TION 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNEC TIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNC TIONS 13 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNC TIONS 14 INTRODUC TION TO HOME THEATER 15 CONNEC TIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR...

Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon®; Audio Section

5 ENGLISH INTRODUCTION 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. thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! For more than fifty year...

Page 6 - audio Inputs

6 INTRODUCTION audio Inputs AM/FM tuner • Analog Audio 1 through 5 • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio • audio/Video Inputs Three Analog Video • Front-panel Analog Video • Three Component Video 100MHz • Four HDMI™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ video processing •...

Page 9 - REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS; Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs

9 ENGLISH REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 6-/8-Channel Inputs Optical 1, 2 & 3 Digital Audio Coaxial Digital Audio Output Network Trigger Outputs 1 & 2 Remote IR Output Coaxial 1, 2 & 3 Digital Audio Analog 4 Outputs Preamp Outputs Subwoofer 1 Output Subwoofer 2 Output (AVR 760 only) Composite 1,...

Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; AUX Source Selector; Cable/SAT Source Selector

11 Network USB BACK/EXIT MENU ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Mute Source Selectors Transport Controls Zone Indicator Menu KLM N Navigation OK Sleep SettingsAVR Settings IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Device Power On Device Power Off LCD Display Video ModesSurround Mo...

Page 13 - Zone 2 remote controL; Instructions for users on removal and

13 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Mute Button : Press to mute the AVR 760/AVR 660’s speaker and headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust the volume, or turn off the receiver. Channel/Page Control : When the tuner has been selected, this control changes the station. When usin...

Page 14 - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER; typical Home theater System

14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother. typical Home theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receive...

Page 15 - CONNECTIONS; Table 1 – Connection Color Guide; Speaker connections; Subwoofer; connectInG Source DeVIceS; audio connections

15 ENGLISH CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA® color-coding standard. See Table 1. Table 1 – Connection Color Guide Au...

Page 16 - Digital audio; analog audio

16 CONNECTIONS Digital audio The AVR 760/AVR 660 is equipped with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. The AVR 760/AVR...

Page 17 - Video connections; Digital Video; NOTES; antennaS

17 ENGLISH CONNECTIONS Video connections Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a tim...

Page 18 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT; front Speaker placement; placement of Surround Speakers in a; Subwoofer placement

18 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. front Speaker placement The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall ab...

Page 19 - GETTING STARTED; table 2 – Source assignment Worksheet

19 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 760/AVR 660 and connecting it to the other system components can be complex. To simplify installation, it is suggested that you design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables. Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio an...

Page 20 - Decide which sources to connect to each of the video inputs

20 GETTING STARTED Decide which sources to connect to each of the video inputs 5. : Assign only one unique video input to each source, except that you may add a composite video connection to make the source’s video signal available to the multizone system. Use the best type of video connection avail...

Page 21 - INSTALLATION

21 ENGLISH INSTALLATION You are now ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver, turn off all devices, including the AVR 760/AVR 660, and unplug their power cords. Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of you...

Page 22 - Step eLeVen – Install a multizone System; Select one or all of these methods for audio distribution:

22 INSTALLATION If any source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input, use a 1/8-inch mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Remote IR Output to the source device’s Remote IR Input. The AVR 760/AVR 660 outputs a “stripped carrier” IR signal through the Remote...

Page 23 - Step tWeLVe – plug in ac power cords; Step fourteen – program Sources Into the; To program the codes for a source device into the remote:; AUX; • Manual Programming

23 ENGLISH INSTALLATION Step tWeLVe – plug in ac power cords Before plugging the AVR into an unswitched electrical outlet, make sure the Main Power Switch behind the front-panel door is off, to prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge. When pressed in, the switc...

Page 24 - • Auto Programming; to change the device type of a Source

24 INSTALLATION • Auto Programming : Wait for the remote to retrieve its entire library of codes for the device type. You will have to press the KL Buttons to transmit every code for the device type until a compatible code set is found. When a compatible code set is found, press the OK Button to pro...

Page 25 - to delete a programmed or learned code:; to rename a key or device:; Step fIfteen – turn on the aVr 760/aVr 660

25 ENGLISH INSTALLATION to delete a programmed or learned code: Access the remote’s menu system by pressing and holding the AVR 1. Settings Button for 3 seconds, until the “Main Menu” and “Program Device” messages appear in the LCD Display. Use the 2. KL Buttons to select “Learn” from the remote’s m...

Page 26 - INITIAL SETUP; uSInG tHe on-Screen menu SyStem; eQ II technology; IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE; Step one

26 INITIAL SETUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 760/AVR 660 to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver. uSInG tHe on-Screen menu SyStem Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front...

Page 27 - Step four; Set up Sources; audio and Video Input Selection

27 ENGLISH INITIAL SETUP Step four – After you select “Continue”, the test will begin. Maintain silence during the EzSet/EQ II configuration. As the EzSet/EQ II system tests each speaker, its position will appear on screen. If the test sweep is heard from a different speaker than the one indicated o...

Page 28 - HDmI-equipped multichannel Disc player

28 INITIAL SETUP 6-/8-channel Inputs The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain multichannel discs (DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, SACD and HD-DVD) on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output. HDmI-equipped...

Page 30 - OPERATION; IMPORTANT NOTE; VoLume controL; Dolby Volume; Table 3 – Dolby Volume Settings; Dolby Volume calibration offset

30 OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. turnInG on tHe aVr 760/aVr 660 Flip down the Front-Panel Door and press the Main Power Switch in. The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn a...

Page 31 - VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS; Additional Tips for HDMI Connections

31 ENGLISH OPERATION The average home audio speaker sensitivity is 88dB SPL (8 ohms, 1 watt, 1 meter). Check the sensitivity specification for your loudspeakers, found in the owner’s manual or on the manufacturer’s Web site. If your speakers have a sensitivity rating greater than 88dB SPL, increase ...

Page 32 - uSInG tHe tuner; rDS operation; RDS Tuning

32 OPERATION uSInG tHe tuner To select the AVR 760/AVR 660’s built-in tuner: Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Use the 1. KL Buttons to scroll to the desired tuner band. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press it again to switch 2. bands (AM or FM). A screen similar to th...

Page 33 - uSB pLayBacK; Internet raDIo; NOTES ON NETWORK SETUP

33 ENGLISH OPERATION uSB pLayBacK To enjoy audio and still-image playback of media stored on a USB flash drive, connect the drive to the front-panel USB Port and select the USB source on the AVR. Press the Menu Button and select “Browse USB”. The AVR will list the folders and files of audio and stil...

Page 34 - netWorK pLayBacK; recorDInG; uSInG; Table 4 – Using The Bridge II; Music

34 OPERATION netWorK pLayBacK The AVR 760/AVR 660 is capable of playing audio media stored on a PC when both the PC and the AVR are connected to a home-network router. NOTES : The PC must be running Windows Media® Player version 11 or higher, • Windows Media Center version 2.0 or 3.0, or Intel® Medi...

Page 35 - ipod manuaL moDe; Table 5 – Using The Bridge II in iPod Manual Mode

35 ENGLISH OPERATION NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK : As of this writing, video browsing is only supported on the iPod 5G, • iPod classic (80GB, 120GB and 160GB), iPod nano 3G and 4G, and iPod touch (when loaded with software version 2 or higher). For other iPod models, it is not possible to view photos (e...

Page 36 - SeLectInG a SurrounD moDe

36 OPERATION SeLectInG a SurrounD moDe Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment, and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types. More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advan...

Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; proceSSor reSet; memory; SYMPTOM

37 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE proceSSor reSet If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge, first turn off the Main Power Switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes. Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver on. If this doesn’t help, reset the AVR. NOTE : A system reset e...

Page 38 - APPENDIX; appendix – Default settings; Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections; Device Type

38 APPENDIX appendix – Default settings Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections 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 CBL/SAT HDMI 2 Analog 1 HDM...

Page 39 - Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults; Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults –

39 ENGLISH APPENDIX Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Surround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Music Video Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N/A Component 1...

Page 40 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

40 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) AVR 760: 100 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms AVR 660: 85 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Mode...