Harman-Kardon 660, 760 Mute Function, Sleep Timer, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Headphones

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Turn off all devices (including the TV, AVR and any source components).
Unplug the HDMI cables, starting with the cable between the TV and AVR, and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device.
Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR. Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last.
Turn on the devices in this order: TV, AVR, source devices.
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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 Calibration Offset by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB. If they have a sensitivity rating of less than 88dB SPL, decrease Calibration Offset by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB.

To adjust the Calibration Offset, press the AVR Settings Button and scroll to the System Setup menu, then select it. Scroll to the Dolby Volume Calibration line, which defaults to 0dB. Use the M N Buttons to adjust the setting within the range of –10dB to +10dB.

Mute Function

To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio, press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting.

Sleep Timer

The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically.

Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed. Each additional press of the Sleep Button decreases the play time by 10 minutes, with a maximum of 90 minutes. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer.

When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automatically dim to half-brightness and the Volume Control will go dark.

If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set, the remaining play time will be displayed. Press the Sleep Button again to change the play time.

Audio Effects

Adjust the Dolby Volume setting, tone controls, LFE trim or equalization, or select a speaker configuration to improve performance. Access these settings from the Audio Effects submenu, as described in the Advanced Functions Manual.

It is recommended that you leave the settings at their default values until you are more familiar with your system.

Video Modes

The settings in the Video Modes menu are used to fine-tune the picture, if necessary, after making all adjustments on the video display. It is recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults. See the Advanced Functions Manual for detailed information.

OPERATION

Headphones

Plug the 1/4"-inch plug on a pair of headphones into the jack behind the front-panel door for private listening. The default Dolby Headphone bypass mode delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to the headphones.

Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote, to switch to Dolby Headphone virtual surround processing, which emulates a 5.1-channel speaker system. No other surround modes are available for the headphones.

Source Selection

Press the front-panel Source List Button. Use the KL Buttons to scroll through the sources. Using the on-screen menus, press the AVR Settings Button, highlight “Source Select” and press the OK Button. Scroll to the desired source in the slide-in menu and press the OK Button.

For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector on the remote. To directly select Source A, B, C or D, first press the AVR Settings Button, then press the appropriate Soft Key: red for Source A, green for Source B, yellow for Source C or blue for Source D. When using the Zone 2 remote, make sure to connect the Zone 2 Video Output to a display in the remote zone, and select these sources using the on-screen menu system.

The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and any other settings made during setup.

The source name, the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and the surround mode will appear on the front panel. The source name and surround mode will also appear on screen.

VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:

If there is no picture:

•• Check the source selection and video input assignment.

•• Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection.

•• Check the video input selection on the display device (TV).

•• Press the front-panel Resolution Button and use the KL Buttons until the correct video output resolution is selected and a picture appears. The CANCEL message will appear. Press the L Button to view the ACCEPT option, then press the OK Button.

Additional Tips for HDMI Connections:

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ENGLISH

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Contents AVR 760/AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Moving the Unit Installation LocationCleaning Do Not Open the CabinetTable of Contents Surround Modes IntroductionThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product Audio SectionDigital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video InputsFRONT-PANEL Controls Setting 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p, 1080i or 1080pVolume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume Output REAR-PANEL ConnectionsUse an HDMI-to-DVI adapter Main Remote Control Remote Control FunctionsVolume Control Press to raise or lower the volume Zone 2 Remote Control Surround Modes Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioSubwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Speaker ConnectionsAnalog Audio Digital AudioDigital Video AntennasRS-232 Serial Port Video ConnectionsFront Speaker Placement Speaker PlacementSubwoofer Placement Source Assignment Worksheet Getting StartedGetting Started Installation Select one or all of these methods for audio distribution Step Eleven Install a Multizone SystemConnect a Video Display Device or Switcher AVR 760 only Connect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR InputTo program the codes for a source device into the remote Step Twelve Plug in AC Power CordsStep Thirteen Insert Batteries in Remote Step Fourteen Program Sources Into the RemoteTo learn individual key codes To change the device type of a Source SelectorTo rename a key or device To delete a programmed or learned codeStep Fifteen Turn On the AVR 760/AVR 660 Using the On-Screen Menu System Initial SetupSelect Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu Set Up SourcesAudio and Video Input Selection HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player Channel InputsYou are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Adjust Lip SyncOperation Volume ControlDolby Volume Dolby Volume Calibration OffsetAudio Effects Sleep TimerHeadphones Mute FunctionRDS Display Options Using the TunerRDS Tuning RDS OperationInternet Radio USB PlaybackRecording Using Docking StationUsing The Bridge Network PlaybackSelect Next Screen IPod manual modeUsing The Bridge II in iPod Manual Mode Select MenuSelecting a Surround Mode Processor Reset Troubleshooting GuideMemory Device Type Appendix Default settingsAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Video Section Technical SpecificationsFM Tuner Section AM Tuner SectionEnglish

660, 760 specifications

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