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Harman Kardon AVR 161 manual

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    ® Aud io/vide o rec eiv e r A VR 1710, A VR 171, A VR 171/230C A VR 1610, A VR 161, A VR 161/230C Owner’s Manual[...]

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    AV R T able of Contents 2 INTRODUCTION 3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION 3 PLACE THE A VR 3 FRONT -PANEL CONTROLS 4 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTORS 6 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 10 TYPICAL HOME THEA TER SYSTEM 10 MUL TICHANNEL AUDIO 10 SURROUND MODES 10 PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 11 PLACING THE LEFT , CENTE[...]

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    ENGLISH AV R Introduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the A VR 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 technology to achieve premium performance. Sidney Harman [...]

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    AV R Front-Panel Controls Front-P anel Controls Power Indicator Front-P anel Display Volume Knob Set Button IR Sensor Power Button Left/Right Buttons Headphone Jack/ EzSet/EQ Mic Input Audio Input Button Surround Modes Select Buttons Surround Mode Category Button Up/Down Buttons/ T uning Buttons USB Port T uning Mode Button (AVR 1710/AVR 1610)/ RDS[...]

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    ENGLISH AV R Front-Panel Controls Front-P anel Controls, continued Power indicator/P ower button: The A VR has three different power modes: Off (Power indica tor glows solid amber): The Off mode minimizes energy consumption • when you’re not using the AVR. When the AVR is off, it will not automatically turn on or play audio in response to an[...]

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    AV R Rear -Panel Connectors 6 Rear -P anel Connectors HDMI/MHL Input Connector HDMI Input Connectors Power Cord (AVR 1710) HDMI Output Connectors Analog Video Connectors AVR 1710/AVR 171 Subwoofer Pre-Out Connectors Radio Antenna Connectors Digital Audio Connectors Fan V ents Speaker Connectors Network Connector AC Input Connector (AVR 171) IR and [...]

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    ENGLISH AV R Rear -Panel Connectors 7 Rear -P anel Connectors, continued Digital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs, connect them to the A VR’s digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device. See Connect Y our Audio and Video Source Devices, [...]

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    AV R System Remote Control Functions 8 System Remote Control Functions Source Selector Buttons Power Off Button Power On Button Back/Exit Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Mute Button Zone 2 Button (AVR 1710/A VR 171 only) Home Button AVR Button OK Button Clear Button Delay Button IR T ransmitter Surround Modes Button Number Buttons T est T one Button [...]

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    9 ENGLISH AV R System Remote Control Functions 9 System Remote Control Functions, continued In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is ca pable of controlling eight other devices, including an iPod/iPhone device connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port. During the installa tion process, you may program the codes for each of your sou[...]

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    10 AV R Introduction to Home Thea ter Introduction to Home Theater This introductor y 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 A VR. T ypical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video[...]

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    11 ENGLISH AV R Place Y our Speakers Place Y our 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 systems (AVR 1710/A VR 171 only) and 5.1-channel systems. T o create the most realistic surround-s[...]

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    12 AV R T ypes of Home Theater System Connections T ypes 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 Connect[...]

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    13 ENGLISH AV R T ypes 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. Digital Audio Connections – Optical Optical digi[...]

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    14 AV R T y p e s o f H o m e Th e a t e r S y s t e m C o nn e c t i o n s and Making Connections Network Connector The A VR’s Network connector allo ws you to enjoy Internet radio or content from other DLNA- or Airplay-compatible devices that are connected to the same network. Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E Ethernet cable to connect the AVR’s RJ-45 [...]

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    15 ENGLISH AV R Making Connections Connect Y our Subwoofer Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the A VR’s Subwoofer connector to your subwoofer as explained in Subwoofer Connections , on page 12. NOTE: The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 provide connections for two subwoofers. See Manual Speaker Setup: Number of Speakers, on page 31, for information abo[...]

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    16 AV R Making Connections Connect Y our 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, sa tellite or HDTV tuner; etc. Y our AVR has several different types of input connectors for your audio and video source devices: HDMI, composite video, optical dig[...]

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    17 ENGLISH AV R Making Connections Roku Streaming Stick ™ : If you ha ve a Roku Streaming Stick device, insert it into the AVR’s HDMI/MHL In connector . NOTE: Do not insert the Roku Streaming Stick device into any other HDMI In connector . AVR HDMI/MHL In Connector Roku ® Streaming Stick Connect Y our HDMI Devices If any of your source devices[...]

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    18 AV R Making Connections Connect Y our Coaxial Digital Audio Devices If your non-HDMI source device has a coaxial digital output, connect it to the AVR’s coaxial digital audio connector . NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device. Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (not supplied) T o Coaxial Digital Aud[...]

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    19 ENGLISH AV R Making Connections AVR 1710/AVR 171 only: Install a Multizone System IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls. Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring, particularly all applicable building codes. Failure to do so may present a safety[...]

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    20 AV R Making Connections Connect IR Equipment The AVR is equipped with a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely control the AVR in a variety of situations: When you place the AVR inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener , connect • an external IR receiver , such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the AVR’s IR In j[...]

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    21 ENGLISH AV R 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 two supplied AAA batteries as shown in the illustration, and replace the battery cover . 1. Remove Cover 2. Insert Batteries 3. Replace Cover Program the Remote to Control Y our Sou[...]

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    22 AV R 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 A VR using only the remote and the messa ges on the A VR’s front-panel display, it is easier if you use the on-screen menu system. T urn On the AVR Press the front-panel Power button. Power Button [...]

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    23 ENGLISH AV R 7. Select “Auto: EzSet/EQ”. 8. If you have a subwoofer connected, select “Y es with Sub.” Otherwise, select “Y es without Sub.” 9. For AVR 1610/AVR 161, or for AVR 1710/AVR 171’s in 5.0- or 5.1-channel systems, select “5.0” or “5.1” in the Speaker Configuration screen. F or A VR 1710/A VR 171’s in 7.0- or 7.[...]

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    24 AV R Set Up the AVR Lip Sync: This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from the source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip-sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source device or the video display. Use the Left/Right buttons to delay the audio by up to [...]

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    25 ENGLISH AV R Operating Y our A VR Operating Y our AVR Now tha t you have installed your components and completed a basic configura tion, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. HARMAN Remote App For easy control of your AVR with your hand-held device, do wnload the free Harman Kardon Remote app from iT unes App Store for compa[...]

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    26 AV R HARMAN NSP: A HARMAN proprietary technology, NSP uses sophisticated digital processing to deliver a true natural sounding three-dimensional listening experience from conventional 2-channel stereo sources like CDs and stereo broadcasts. While preserving the recording’s original timbre and spatial balance, HARMAN NSP crea tes a simulated li[...]

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    27 ENGLISH AV R 4. Select a file to begin playback. The USB play screen will a ppear . Any ID3 information will be displayed, along with the track’s elapsed/current time and icons indicating the current playback status. NOTES: T o skip to the next track, press the Right button; to skip to the beginning of the • current track, press the Left[...]

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    28 AV R Operating Y our A VR T o initiate AirPlay streaming to the A VR: T o initia te AirPlay streaming from a computer with iT unes, launch iT unes, click on • the AirPlay button that appears at the bottom of the computer’s iT unes window, and select “HK AVR” in the pop-up list tha t appears. HK AV R Select “HK AVR171_1710” From P [...]

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    29 ENGLISH AV R Operating Y our A VR and Advanced Functions Playing Media from a Roku Streaming Stick When you connect a Roku Streaming Stick to the AVR’s MHL/HDMI input and join it with your home Wi-Fi network, you can use the AVR’s remote to search for and control streaming media. NOTE: Y our home network must be Wi-Fi for you to be able to u[...]

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    30 AV R 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 mono as a special effect). “2” indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no c[...]

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    31 ENGLISH AV R Step One – Determine Y our Speakers’ Crossover Frequencies Without using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR can’t detect how many speakers you’ve connected to it; nor can it determine their ca pabilities. Consult the technical specifications for all of your speakers and loca te the frequency response, usually given as a range, e[...]

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    32 AV R Advanced Functions For each speaker group, select one of these eight crossover frequencies: Large, 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 140Hz, 150Hz, 160Hz, 180Hz or 200Hz. If the speaker’s crossover frequency is belo w 40Hz, select the first option, “Large.” This setting doesn’t refer to the speaker’s physica[...]

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    33 ENGLISH AV R Advanced Functions Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in Home Theater Systems: While setting your system’s individual speaker volume levels is ultimately up to your personal taste, here are some ideas you may find helpful: For films and video-music programs, your overall goal should be to create an • enveloping, realistic sou[...]

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    34 AV R System Settings System Settings The AVR’s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way man y of the AVR’s features operate. Press the OSD/Menu button and navigate to the System line. Press the OK button to display the System Settings menu. Panel Timeout: This setting allo ws you to set the A VR’s front-panel display to automa t[...]

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    35 ENGLISH AV R T roubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function • NoACpower • Ensurethatthepo wercordispluggedintoaliveAC power outlet • CheckiftheACoutletisswitch-controlled Front-panel display lights, but there’s no sound or picture • Intermi[...]

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    36 AV R Specifications Specifications Audio Section Stereo power: AVR 1710/A VR 171: 100W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THD AVR 1610/A VR 161: 85W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THD Multichannel power: AVR 1710/A VR 171: 100W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THD A[...]

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    37 ENGLISH AV R Appendix Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes T able A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device T ype AVR Source Di gi ta l A ud io Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Roku Streaming Stick or other portable device; HDMI-capable device MHL (AVR 1710/AVR 171/ AVR 1610/AVR 161) HD[...]

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    38 AV R Appendix T able A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Default Settings Y our Settings Position 1 Y our Settings Position 2 Front Left/Right Speakers ON Center Speaker ON Surround Left/Right Speakers ON Surround Back Left/Right Speakers (AVR 1710/A VR 171 only) OFF Subwoofer ON Front Left/Right Speakers Crossover F requency 100Hz Center Sp[...]

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    39 ENGLISH AV R Appendix T able A4 – Source Settings Cable/ Sat Disc MHL Radio TV iPod/ USB Network / vTuner Game AUX STB Audio Bluetooth Connected Device USB N/A Surround Mode Video Input N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Audio Input Radio HDMI ARC USB Network Bluetooth Night Mode N/A N/A N/A N/A Adjust Lip Sync N/A N/A N/A N/A Change Name N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A[...]

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    40 AV R Appendix T able A7 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Cable/Sat Disc TV Game AUX T able A8 – System Settings Feature Default Y our Settings Panel T imeout Off Auto Power Off 8 hours Menu Timeout 20 seconds Status Message 5 seconds Volume Default Off Default Volume Setting –25dB H[...]

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    ENGLISH AV R 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. •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/.0 or .1 •DolbyDigitalEX(p[...]

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    42 AV R Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (AVR 1710/ AVR 171 only) This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround back channel. •DolbyDigital2/0/.0or.1,2/2/.0or.1,3/2/.0or.1,EX •Analog(two-channel) •Tuner •PCM[...]

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    43 ENGLISH AV R 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 of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- [...]

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    44 AV R Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in T able A11.[...]

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    45 ENGLISH AV R Appendix T able A11 – Remote Control Function List Radio NETWORK/vTUNER Media Server DMC1000 No. Button Name A VR 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 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power[...]

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    AV R Appendix DVR AUX No. Button Name Cable/SA T 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 Power Off 03* Zone 2 Zone 2 T oggle Zone 2 T oggle Zone 2 T ogg[...]

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    47 ENGLISH AV R Appendix T able A12 – 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 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114[...]

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    48 AV R Appendix T able A13 – 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 A22 ZENITH 602 606 619 T able A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-VCR VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code [...]

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    49 ENGLISH AV R Appendix T able A15 – 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 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENO[...]

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    50 AV R Appendix T able A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: SA T 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 364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 32[...]

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    51 ENGLISH AV R Appendix T able A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX- TiV o 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 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number STARCOM[...]

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    HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ is a trademark of HARMAN Internation[...]