Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Important Safety InStructIonS; WARNING; Important Safety InformatIon; Verify Line Voltage Before use; NOTE
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; TABLE OF CONTENTS and FEATuRES; Audio Section; ADVANCED FuNCTIONS
3 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS and FEATuRES Harman Kardon aVr 760/aVr 660 7.2/7.1-channel audio/Video receiver Audio Section AVR 760 • : 85 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 595 watts total. AVR 660: 75 Watts, 525 watts total. High-current capability...
Page 4 - auDIo proceSSInG anD SurrounD; analog audio Signals; Analog Bypass Mode; Digital audio Signals
4 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 av...
Page 5 - Dolby Surround Settings
5 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: “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. “2” indicates t...
Page 6 - manuaL SpeaKer Setup; : When using the AVR’s Speaker Setup menus, select a video output; Step one – Determine Speaker crossover; Button to move the cursor to the; : All of the speaker setup submenus include the Back option, as; Number of Speakers
6 ADVANCED FuNCTIONS manuaL SpeaKer Setup The AVR 760/AVR 660 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. The EzSet/EQ II process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 760/AVR 660’s perf...
Page 7 - Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu; Sub Mode; Off; Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
7 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The AVR 760/AVR 660 is capable of multizone operation, supporting placement of a pair of speakers in another room. The AVR 760/AVR 660’s assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone...
Page 8 - Step four – Setting channel output Levels; auDIo effectS
8 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...
Page 9 - VIDeo aDjuStmentS; Video modes
9 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS VIDeo aDjuStmentS 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...
Page 10 - How to adjust the custom picture Settings; Brightness Adjustment
10 ADVANCED FuNCTIONS Noise Reduction : Adjust this setting to Low, Medium or High to filter out signal noise, or turn it off. MPEG Noise Reduction : This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts. If you see haziness or shimmering a...
Page 11 - Sharpness Adjustment; muLtIzone operatIon; operating the multizone System; SyStem SettInGS
11 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS Sharpness Adjustment Contrary to intuition, the picture will appear sharper and clearer with the sharpness backed off from the maximum setting. Reduce the sharpness setting on your television, and the setting on the AVR 760/AVR 660, if necessary, to minimize the appeara...
Page 12 - GeneraL aVr SettInGS; menu appearance
12 ADVANCED FuNCTIONS GeneraL aVr SettInGS 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 ...
Page 13 - aDVanceD remote controL; main menu
13 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS aDVanceD remote controL 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 funct...
Page 14 - Edit Title; punch-through programming; Back Light; Normal; remote reset
14 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...
Page 15 - APPENDIX; appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes; Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections; Device Type
15 ENGLISH APPENDIX appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes 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 telev...
Page 16 - Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults; Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults –
16 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 HDMI 3 ...
Page 17 - Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults; Speaker Position
17 ENGLISH APPENDIX Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and 2-Chan-nel Analog Audio Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* Your Settings Position 1 ( AVR 760 , AVR 660 ) Your Settings Position 2 ( AVR 760 ) Left/Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left/Right Surround Spea...
Page 18 - Table A5 – Source Settings
18 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...
Page 19 - Table A7 – Video Modes Settings
19 ENGLISH APPENDIX Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge 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 Fles...
Page 20 - Table A8 – Surround Modes
20 APPENDIX Table A8 – Surround Modes Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge 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 Dimen...
Page 21 - Table A10 – System Settings
21 ENGLISH APPENDIX Table A10 – System Settings Feature Default Your Settings Front-Panel Dimmer 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 Messag...
Page 22 - Table A13 – Surround Modes; Surround Mode
22 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 low-frequency 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/...
Page 25 - Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 38
25 1 2 3 4 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 30 36 38 31 39 40 41 42 28 29 32 37 33 34 35 5 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 9 8 15 16 17 43 45 44 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 51 ENGLISH APPENDIX Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 38 when using the Function List. Figure 38 – Remote Control Function List R...
Page 26 - Table A14 – Remote Control Function List
26 APPENDIX Table A14 – Remote Control Function List No. Button Name AVR Radio DVD Media Server TV The Bridge Cable/SAT No. Button Name Game AUX USB Network FM AM DMC1000 CD HDTV PVR TiVo 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 A...
