Harman-Kardon AVR 3700, AVR 2700 Types of Home Theater System Connections, Speaker Connections

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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® color-coding standard.

Analog Audio Connection

Color

 

 

Front Left/Right

White/Red

 

 

Center

Green

 

 

Surround Left/Right

Blue/Gray

 

 

Surround Back/Front Height Left/Right

Brown/Tan

 

 

Subwoofer

Purple

 

 

Digital Audio Connection

Color

 

 

Coaxial (input or output)

Orange

 

 

Optical Input

Black

 

 

Optical Record Output

Gray

 

 

Analog Video Connection

Color

 

 

Component Video

Red/Green/Blue

 

 

Composite Video

Yellow

 

 

Speaker Connections

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR’s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, or leads, that are differentiated in some way, such as with colors or stripes.

The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity, without which your system’s low- frequency performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the AVR’s speaker- output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–). Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker, which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table, above. The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black.

Your AVR uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept bare-wire cables or banana plugs. Bare-wire cables are installed as shown below:

1. Unscrew Cap

2. Insert Bare Wire

3. Tighten Cap

Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap, as shown below:

A. Tighten Cap

B. Insert Banana Connector into Hole in Cap

Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker (usually red), and the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the (–) terminal on the speaker (usually black).

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier.

Subwoofer Connections

The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies, which require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifiers. Use a single RCA audio cable to make a line-level (non-amplified) connection from the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to a corresponding input jack on the subwoofer.

Although the AVR’s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full-range analog audio jack, it is filtered so that only the low frequencies pass through it. Don’t connect this output to any device other than a subwoofer.

Source Device Connections

Audio and video signals originate in source devices (components where a playback signal originates) such as your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television tuner, an iPod or iPhone (connected to the AVR’s USB port) or an MP3 player. The AVR’s FM/AM tuner also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas. Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the source device’s signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of connections you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and of your TV or video display.

Digital Audio Connections – HDMI

There are two types of audio connections – digital and analog. Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for uncompressed PCM digital audio. Your AVR has three types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Do not use more than one type of digital audio connection for each source device. However, it’s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source.

Your AVR is equipped with seven rear-panel HDMI input connectors, and one HDMI monitor output connector. (The AVRs also have a front-panel HDMI input connector.) HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. If your TV or video display device has an HDMI input connector, make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the AVR. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is not required.

The AVR’s HDMI output connection contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that carries a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR. It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such as an Internet connection) without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR. The ARC signal is active when the TV source is selected. See System Settings, on page 39, for more information. (The AVR 3700 and AVR 370 have two HDMI output connections.)

The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see illustration, below), and HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet (3m). If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included), and make a separate audio connection.

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Contents AVR 3700,AVR AVR 2700,AVR Table of Contents AVRPlace the Receiver Supplied AccessoriesIntroduction Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Controls Volume knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volumeFront-Panel Controls Network Rear-Panel ConnectorsConnector Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel ConnectorsSystem Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control FunctionsZone 2 Remote Control Functions AVR 3700/AVR 370 only Zone 2 Remote Control Functions AVR 3700/AVR 370 only Typical Home Theater System Introduction to Home TheaterIntroduction to Home Theater Multichannel AudioPlace Your Speakers Place Your SpeakersSubwoofer Connections Types of Home Theater System ConnectionsSpeaker Connections Source Device ConnectionsVideo Connections Radio Connections RS-232 ConnectorNetwork Connector USB PortConnect Your Subwoofer Making ConnectionsConnect Your Speakers Connect Your TV or Video DisplayMaking Connections Assigned Connectors Connected DeviceSource Buttons and Assigned Connectors Making Connections Connect Your Audio Recorders USB and iOS DevicesConnect Your Analog Audio Devices Connect Your Video RecorderConnect the Radio Antennas Install a Multizone SystemConnect to Your Home Network AVR 3700/AVR 370 onlyConnect IR Equipment Speaker WireAVR and Source Devices Installed Inside of Cabinet Connect the Trigger Output Connect to AC PowerAC Input Connector External IR Receiver Zone 2 Speakers Mono 1/8-inchInstall the Batteries in the Remote Control Set Up the Remote ControlSet Up the Remote Control AUX Controls Hdtv tuner boxes, CD players, VCRs and PVDsSet Up the Remote Control Learning AVR 3700/AVR 370 onlyConfigure the AVR for Your Speakers Set Up the AVRSet Up the AVR Using the On-Screen Menu SystemFor multizone operation Set Up the AVRSet Up Your Sources Through the speakersSet Up the Network Creating Hdmi Bypass InputsUsing your iOS 5 device to join the wireless network Wired Network SetupWireless Network Setup AVR 3700/AVR Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVRListening to FM and AM Radio Operating Your AVRSelecting a Source Listening to Media on a USB DevicePlaying files on a USB device IPod or iPhone Function Remote Control KeyListening to an iPod/iPhone/iPad Device Press the Menu button to view the slide-out menu Listening to vTuner Internet RadioListening to Media via Your Home Network Video Modes Selecting a Surround ModeAudio Effects To share media on PCsAudio Processing and Surround Sound Advanced FunctionsAdvanced Functions Audio Effects Button Advanced FunctionsVideo Processing Contrast Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Color AdjustmentManual Speaker Setup Manual Speaker SetupSub Mode Manual Speaker SetupWrite down the settings in Table A6 in the Appendix Crossover SizeStep Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Listening in Zone Status This line lets you turn Zone 2 on or offHdmi Settings System SettingsSystem Settings General AVR SettingsSystem Info Settings LockMenu Appearance Resetting the Remote Advanced Remote Control ProgrammingSleep Timer Processor ResetTroubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionSpecifications SpecificationsRadio Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesCable/Sat Via USBAppendix All Digital and Two-Channel Your SettingsTable A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults PositionNetwork Game Default Cable/Sat Disc Media RadioDisc Media ServerDisc Media Radio USB Network Game Table A7 Video Modes Settings DefaultDisc Media Radio Default Table A10 System Settings FeatureTable A11 Zone 2 Settings Source Input Default Dolby Digital Stereo Ss#ENTER 7IDTHDADJUSTS Widthdof VocalcsoundstageSs0ANORAMA ADJUSTS Wraparound Surround Effect Dolby Pro LogicDTS-HD Dolby Pro Logic IIzDTS Neo6 Remote Control Function List Reference AppendixBlu-ray/DVD DMC1000 USB/iPod Table A13 Remote Control Function ListRadio Media Server Button Name Rew WWRew Rew PlayTable A14 Remote Control Product Codes TV Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A21 Remote Control Product Codes Cable Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A20 Remote Control Product Codes Game Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes Media Server Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo

AVR 2700, AVR 3700 specifications

The Harman-Kardon AVR 3700 and AVR 2700 are high-performance audio-video receivers that offer impressive features and technologies for home theater enthusiasts. Designed for those who value both sound quality and versatility, these models stand out with their powerful amplifications and comprehensive connectivity options.

The AVR 3700 boasts a 7.2-channel architecture, delivering a robust audio experience with a total output of 100 watts per channel. It supports the latest surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, ensuring a cinematic audio experience that is both immersive and detailed. With Harman-Kardon's proprietary DSP algorithms, users can enjoy dynamic sound staging and precision sound imaging.

The AVR 2700, while slightly less powerful with its 7.1-channel setup, still provides 80 watts per channel and supports similar advanced audio formats. It offers excellent sound quality, making it an ideal choice for users who may not require the higher output levels of the AVR 3700.

Both models incorporate advanced HDMI technology, with multiple HDMI inputs and outputs that support 4K video pass-through, allowing seamless integration with modern 4K televisions and other high-definition sources. The AVR 3700 includes up to eight HDMI inputs, while the AVR 2700 features six, providing ample connectivity for streaming devices, gaming consoles, and Blu-ray players.

Furthermore, the Harman-Kardon receivers come equipped with AirPlay and Bluetooth for easy wireless streaming. This allows users to play their favorite music directly from smartphones, tablets, or computers without the hassle of cables. Both models also support DLNA, enabling access to networked audio files.

Another key feature of both receivers is the MultEQ room calibration technology. This sophisticated system analyzes the room’s acoustics and adjusts the receiver’s audio output accordingly, optimizing sound quality for various listening environments.

The AVR 3700 and AVR 2700 also feature intuitive user interfaces, making it easy to navigate settings and options. A user-friendly remote control, along with mobile app compatibility, further enhances the overall experience.

In summary, the Harman-Kardon AVR 3700 and AVR 2700 represent excellent choices for anyone seeking to elevate their home entertainment system. With their powerful audio capabilities, extensive connectivity options, and advanced audio technologies, these receivers are engineered to provide a rich and engaging audio-visual experience. Whether you’re watching movies, listening to music, or gaming, both models ensure that every sound is delivered with clarity and precision.