Harman Kardon AVR 3700 - Manuals

Page 2 - AVR; Table of Contents

AVR Table of Contents 2 INTRODUCTION 3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PLACE THE RECEIVER 3 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 6 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 10 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 12 TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM 12 MULTICH...

Page 3 - Important Safety Information and Place the Receiver; Introduction; Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product!; Supplied Accessories; System remote control; IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; Verify Line Voltage Before Use; Place the Receiver; Do not place the receiver directly on a carpeted surface.

ENGLISH AVR Introduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the Receiver 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product! For more than ﬁfty years, the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment, using leading-edge techno...

Page 6 - Rear-Panel Connectors

AVR Rear-Panel Connectors 6 Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors (AVR 3700 shown) HDMI Output Connectors HDMI Input Connectors Analog Video Connectors Wi-Fi Antenna Connector (AVR 3700/AVR 370) Pre-Out Connectors (AVR 3700/AVR 370) Subwoofer Connector Radio Antenna Connectors Speaker Connecto...

Page 8 - System Remote Control Functions

AVR System Remote Control Functions 8 System Remote Control Functions Source Selector Buttons AVR Power On/Off Buttons Audio Effects Button Back/Exit Button A/B/C/D Buttons Volume Up/Down Buttons Mute Button Info Button AVR Button Zone Selector Switch OK Button Last Channel Button Video Modes Button...

Page 9 - System Remote Control Functions, continued; Source Selector buttons:

9 ENGLISH AVR System Remote Control Functions 9 System Remote Control Functions, continued In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is capable of controlling eight other devices, including an iPod/iPhone device connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port. During the installation process, y...

Page 10 - Zone 2 Remote Control Functions

10 AVR Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) IR Transmitter Lens Source Selector Buttons Mute Button Sleep Button Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Volume Up/Down Buttons Transport Control Buttons AVR Button OK Button Zon...

Page 11 - Connect IR Equipment

11 ENGLISH AVR Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only), continued By installing an IR receiver in the remote zone of a multizone system and connecting it to the AVR’s Zone 2 IR Input connector, you can use the Zone 2 remote to c...

Page 12 - Introduction to Home Theater; Typical Home Theater System; Front Left and Right:; Manual Speaker Setup; Surround Modes; HARMAN International:

12 AVR Introduction to Home Theater Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround-sound receivers, which will make it easier for you to set up and operate your AVR. Typical Home Theater System A h...

Page 13 - Place Your Speakers; Placing the Left, Center and Right Speakers

13 ENGLISH AVR Place Your Speakers Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide for 7.1-channel and 5.1-channel systems. To create the most realistic s...

Page 14 - Types of Home Theater System Connections; Speaker Connections; System Settings

14 AVR Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your speakers, your TV or video display, and your source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA ...

Page 15 - Video Connections

15 ENGLISH AVR Types of Home Theater System Connections Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look like standard RCA-type analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. Digi...

Page 16 - Radio Connections; The AVR can play audio files from an Apple iOS

16 AVR Types of Home Theater System Connections Radio Connections Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. After assembling the antenna as shown below, press the levers to open...

Page 17 - Making Connections; Connect Your Speakers; Connect Your Subwoofer; Subwoofer Connections; Connect Your TV or Video Display; If your TV does not have an HDMI connector:

17 ENGLISH AVR Making Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers. Connect Yo...

Page 18 - Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices

18 AVR Making Connections Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices Source devices are components where a playback signal originates, e.g. a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD player; a cable, satellite or HDTV tuner; etc. Your AVR has several differenttypes of input connectors for your audio and video source d...

Page 19 - Connect Your HDMI Devices

19 ENGLISH AVR Making Connections Connect Your HDMI Devices If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additi...

Page 20 - Connect Your Analog Audio Devices; USB and iOS Devices

20 AVR Making Connections Connect Your Analog Audio Devices Use the AVR’s analog audio connectors for source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. NOTE: If you’re installing a multizone system, make analog audio connections for any source devices you want to be able to listen to ...

Page 21 - Connect to Your Home Network; Install a Multizone System; Main Room

21 ENGLISH AVR Making Connections Connect to Your Home Network Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the network. AVR Network Connector Network Mo...

Page 22 - B. Connect an external amplifier to the AVR’s Zone 2 Out connectors.

22 AVR Making Connections B. Connect an external ampliﬁer to the AVR’s Zone 2 Out connectors. This method offers the beneﬁt of retaining a 7.1-channel home theater in the main room simultaneously with multizone operation, although it does require an additional ampliﬁer for Zone 2. We recommend that ...

Page 23 - Connect the Trigger Output

23 ENGLISH AVR Making Connections, To control more than one source device through the AVR’s IR Remote Out connector, connect all sources in “daisy chain” fashion, connecting each device’s IR output to the next device’s IR input, starting with the AVR. s If you install a multizone system, connect an ...

Page 24 - Set Up the Remote Control; Install the Batteries in the Remote Control; Media; Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Different Device Type; Advanced Remote Control

24 AVR Set Up the Remote Control Set Up the Remote Control Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control’s battery cover, insert the four supplied AAA batteries as shown in the illustration, and replace the battery cover. NOTE: Remove the protective plastic from the AVR’s fro...

Page 25 - = Destination Buttons; program buttons for other sources by repeating Steps 1 – 4.

25 ENGLISH AVR Set Up the Remote Control Learning (AVR 3700/AVR 370 only) If you have the device’s original remote control, you may “teach” its individual button codes into the following “destination” buttons on the AVR 3700/AVR 370 remote: Device Power On/Off buttons, Number buttons, Last button, B...

Page 26 - Set Up the AVR; Turn On the AVR; Source Select; Setup Source; Speaker Setup; System; Settings Lock; Configure the AVR for Your Speakers

26 AVR Set Up the AVR Set Up the AVR In this section, you will conﬁgure the AVR to match your actual system’s makeup. Although it’s possible to conﬁgure the AVR using only the remote and the messages on the AVR’s front-panel display, it is easier if you use the full-screen menu system. Turn On the A...

Page 27 - Automatic Setup – EzSet/EQ; Automated Speaker Setup and EQ; Manual Setup; Manually Adjust Speaker Settings; Set Up Your Sources; before; you use your AVR to enable playback of each source.

27 ENGLISH AVR Set Up the AVR 5. Press the remote control’s AVR button. The AVR’s on-screen display (OSD) Main Menu screen will appear on the TV. Source Select Select the Source Device Setup Source Setup Source Devices Speaker Setup Speaker Optimization, EQ Zone 2 Manage and Control Zone 2 System Ge...

Page 28 - Resolution to Display:; must; Audio Format from Source:; Adjust Lip Sync; Set Up the Network

28 AVR Set Up the AVR 4. Select “Audio Input from Source” and select the audio input connector you want to assign to the source button. Press the OK button. Cable/Sat Audio EffectsVideo Modes:Surround Modes: OffAuto Select 1080p – 60HzNo Video InputAuto Cable/Sat Analog 1 No Audio Input Component Co...

Page 29 - Wired Network Setup; Network Settings; Using your iOS 5 device to join the wireless; Using your iOS 5 device to join the wireless network:

29 ENGLISH AVR Set Up the AVR Wired Network Setup If your network uses an automatic IP address, you should not have to perform any network setup procedures for a wired network connection. Once you connect the AVR to your home network, the network should automatically assign the AVR an IP address, an...

Page 30 - Operating Your AVR; HARMAN AVR App; Controlling the Volume; Muting the Sound; Setting Effect; Listening Through Headphones

30 AVR Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic conﬁguration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. HARMAN AVR App For easy control of your AVR with your hand-held device, download the free Harman Kardon AVR app from ...

Page 31 - Selecting a Source; Video Troubleshooting Tips; Listening to FM and AM Radio; Preset Stations; Listening to Media on a USB Device

31 ENGLISH AVR Operating Your AVR Selecting a Source There are three different ways to select a source: s Press the front-panel Source List button. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the sources, and press the OK button to select the source being displayed. s Using the on-screen menus, press ...

Page 32 - Playing files on a USB device; USB; iPod; iPod or iPhone Function

32 AVR Operating Your AVR Playing files on a USB device 1. Insert the USB drive into the AVR’s front-panel USB port. IMPORTANT: Do not connect a personal computer or peripheral to the USB port. USB hubs and multi-card readers are not supported. 2. Select the USB Source Selector button on the remote....

Page 33 - Listening to Media via Your Home Network

33 ENGLISH AVR Operating Your AVR If a video monitor is connected to the AVR and the system is not in iPod manual mode, an iPod screen will appear and display the play mode icon, song title, artist and album. A graphic bar indicates the current play position within the track. If random or repeat pla...

Page 34 - To share media on PCs:; Network; Selecting a Surround Mode; Surround Modes – Cable/Sat; Logic 7 Music; Audio Effects

34 AVR Operating Your AVR To share media on PCs: 1. Open Windows Media Player. 2. Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing. The Media Sharing window will appear. 3. Check the “Share My Media” box. An icon for the AVR will appear in the window. 4. Select the AVR icon, select “Allow,” then selec...

Page 35 - Advanced Functions; Audio Processing and Surround Sound; Analog Audio Signals; must be enabled. See

35 ENGLISH AVR Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Much of the adjusting and conﬁguration your AVR requires is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. You can also customize your AVR to suit your system and your tastes. In this section we will describe some of the mo...

Page 36 - Audio Effects Button; Center Width; Video Processing; Video Modes – Disc; Advanced Video Settings

36 AVR Advanced Functions Audio Effects Button To adjust other audio settings, such as the tone controls, press the Audio Effects button to display the Audio Effects menu. You can also access the menu by pressing the Info button and selecting Audio Effects. Audio Effects – Cable/Sat Dolby Volume: PL...

Page 37 - Advanced Video Modes – Blu-ray; Off

37 ENGLISH AVR Advanced Functions How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Set the Video Mode to Custom to display the picture settings. Video Modes – Disc Video Mode: Advanced Video Settings Movie With a color-bar test pattern from a test disc or other source on the TV screen, you can make the fol...

Page 38 - Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the; Step One – Determine Your Speakers’ Crossover Frequencies; Set the Speaker; Step Three – Manual Speaker Setup Menu; If you have already run the EzSet/EQ process as explained in; To reconfigure the speakers from scratch, select the Reset option.; Number of Speakers; On

38 AVR Manual Speaker Setup Manual Speaker Setup Your AVR is ﬂexible and may be conﬁgured to work with most speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each connected speaker and optimizes the AVR’s performa...

Page 39 - The Assigned AMP setting includes four options:; Write down the settings in Table A6 in the Appendix.; Sub Mode; their delay settings.

39 ENGLISH AVR Manual Speaker Setup Any changes will be reﬂected in the total Number Of Speakers displayed at the top of the screen. The Assigned AMP setting includes four options: s Surround Back: Select the Surr. Back option if your main system is a 7.1-channel system and you are using surround ba...

Page 40 - Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually; If you are using a handheld SPL; Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in Home Theater Systems:

40 AVR Manual Speaker Setup Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional stereo receiver, a simple balance control adjusts the stereo imaging by varying the relative loudness of the left and right channels. In a home theater system with up to seven main channels plus up to t...

Page 41 - Listening in Zone 2; This line lets you turn Zone 2 on or off.; Notes about listening in Zone 2:; This line lets you assign the Assigned AMP channels to “Zone 2” for

41 ENGLISH AVR Manual Speaker Setup Listening in Zone 2 With the multizone system in use, you may enjoy an exciting 5.1-channel home theater presentation in the main listening area, while others listen to the same program or an entirely different source in another room. See Install a Multizone Syste...

Page 42 - HDMI Settings; Set Up; IMPORTANT: You must select Apply & Save for your

42 AVR System Settings System Settings The AVR’s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way many of the AVR’s features operate. Press the AVR button and navigate to the System line. Press the OK button to display the System Settings menu. System Settings Front Panel Settings Panel Brightnes...

Page 43 - Volume Default and Volume Default Level:; Dolby Volume Calibration; Menu Appearance

43 ENGLISH AVR System Settings Volume Units: This setting lets you select whether the AVR displays the volume level in the conventional decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 100. When the decibel scale is used, 0dB is the maximum recommended volume, with lower volumes displayed as negative v...

Page 44 - Advanced Remote Control Programming; Recording; Making; Sleep Timer; To reset the AVR’s processor:

44 AVR Advanced Remote Control Programming Advanced Remote Control Programming Remote Channel-Control Punch-Through The punch-through feature allows you to operate one component while setting certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example, while using the AVR controls for surro...

Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Symptom

45 ENGLISH AVR Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on s.O!#POWER s%NSURETHATTHEPOWERCORDISPLUGGEDINTOALIVE!# power outlet s#HECKIFTHE!#OUTLETISSWITCHCONTROLLED Front-panel Message display lights, but there’s no sound or picture s)NTERMITTENT...

Page 46 - Specifications; Audio Section; Unmeasurable; FM Tuner Section; Usable sensitivity IHF:; AM Tuner Section; Support up to 4k x 2k; General Specifications; Weight

46 AVR Specifications Specifications Audio Section Stereo power: AVR 3700/AVR 370: 125W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD AVR 2700/AVR 270: 105W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD Multichannel power: AVR 3700/AVR 370: 125W ...

Page 47 - Appendix; Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes; DVR DVR

47 ENGLISH AVR Appendix Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television pr...

Page 48 - Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

48 AVR Appendix Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and Two-Chan nel Analog Audio Input Connectors Your Settings Position 1 Your Settings Position 2 Left/Right Speakers ON Center Speaker ON Left/Right Surround Speakers ON Left/Right Surround Back Speakers OFF Subwoofer 1 ON Subwo...

Page 52 - Surround Mode; s#ENTER7IDTHADJUSTSWIDTHOFVOCALSOUNDSTAGE; Table A12 – Surround Modes

52 AVR Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. s$OLBY$IGITALOROROR 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 s$OLBY$IGITAL%8PLAYEDAS s$OLBY$IGITAL0LUSDECODEDANDD...

Page 53 - Dolby Pro Logic IIz; Table A12 – Surround Modes – continued

53 ENGLISH AVR Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround back channel. s$OLBY$IGITALOROROR%8s!NALOGTWOCHANNEL s4UNERs0#-K(ZK(ZK(ZK(Z Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music This mode is similar...

Page 54 - See below

54 AVR Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Mode Group DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 signals and two-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel presentation. See below DTS Neo:6 Cinema Depending on the number o...

Page 55 - Remote Control Function List Reference

55 ENGLISH AVR Appendix 1 2 3 21 22 23 25 26 24 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 36 39 44 43 46 47 48 45 40 41 42 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 18 19 20 16 17 11 12 13 14 54 55 56 57 58 51 50 49 53 52 Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A13. Remote Control Function List Reference

Page 56 - Table A13 – Remote Control Function List

AVR Appendix 56 Table A13 – Remote Control Function List Radio NETWORK/vTUNER Media Server DMC1000 No. Button Name AVR FM AM Blu-ray/DVD TV USB/iPod 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off ...

Page 57 - Table A13 – Remote Control Function List – continued

ENGLISH AVR Appendix 57 DVR AUX No. Button Name Cable/SAT Game HDTV PVD TIVO CD VCR 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Powe...

Page 58 - Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV; TV Manufacturer/Brand

58 AVR Appendix Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 192 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 037 122 123 128 AUDIOVOX 012 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CONTEC 045 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROWN 045 132 CURTIS MATHES 123 128 132 ...

Page 59 - Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-HDTV

59 ENGLISH AVR Appendix Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-HDTV TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX 614 616 DISH NETWORK 612 LG 604 MAGNAVOX 607 608 609 610 611 MOTOROLA 605 RCA 601 612 SAMSUNG 603 TATUNG 618 TIVO See Table A24 ZENITH 602 606 619 Table A16 – Remote Control Produc...

Page 60 - Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CD; CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number; Table A18 – Remote Control Product Codes: DVD; DVD Manufacturer/Brand

AVR Appendix 60 Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CD CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185...

Page 61 - Table A19 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT; SAT Manufacturer/Brand; Table A20 – Remote Control Product Codes: Game; GAME Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number; Table A21 – Remote Control Product Codes: Cable; Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

61 ENGLISH AVR Appendix Table A19 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DIRECTV 309 310 314 DISH NETWORK 364 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 45...

Page 62 - Table A24 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX- TiVo; Table A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: Media Server; Setup Code Number; Table A21 – Remote Control Product Codes: Cable – continued

62 AVR Appendix Table A24 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX- TiVo Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number COMCAST TIVO 808 COX TIVO 808 DIRECTV TIVO 806 HUMAX TIVO 803 Nero LiquidTV TIVO 805 PIONEER TIVO 801 TIVO HD XL DVR 807 TIVO HD DVR 804 TIVO SERIES2 ™ DT DVR 802 TOSHIBA TIVO 803 Cable Manufactu...