Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AVR 1600 Harman-Kardon
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A V R 1 600 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER O WN ER’S M ANUAL AVR1600.OM cover.qxd 5/6/09 1:33 PM Page 3.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near wa ter . 6. The A/V receiver’ s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth.
3 SAFE T Y INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR 1600 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 5 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT - P ANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR - P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 18 CONNECTIONS 18 Spea.
5 INTRODUCTION Please register your A VR 1600 at www .harmankardon.com. NOTE: Y ou’ll need the product’ s serial number . At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions.
6 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • CD • T a pe • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio • Auxiliary mini-jack Audio/Video Inputs • Three Analog Video • Front-panel Analog Video • T wo Component Video 1 00MHz • Three HDMI ™ (V .
7 FRONT - P ANEL CONTROL S Digital Input Navigation T uning S urround Mode S urround Mode S ource S elector s Headphone Jack/Ez S et/E Q Microphone Input Digital Audio Input s (Optical 3 and C oaxial .
8 FRONT - P ANEL CONTROL S Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: • Main Power Of f: When the AVR is unplugged or the rear - panel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. • Standby: Amber indicates tha t the AVR is ready to be turned on.
9 REAR - P ANEL CONNECTIONS 6 /8 C hannel Input s DVD Audio/Video Input s HDMI Monitor Output HDMI 1- 3 Input s C enter S peaker Output s Main Power S witch C omponent 1 & 2 Input s C omponent Vid.
10 REAR - P ANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna T erminals: Connect the inc luded AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Component Video Monitor Output: If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component-video-capable, connect these jacks to the video display .
11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 6/8 CH IR T ran s mitter Len s Program Indicator Power On AVR S elector AM/FM Te s t T one S leep On- S creen Di s play C hannel Level Digital Input T uning Mode Direc.
12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliar y Input. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote.
13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Memory: After you have tuned a particular radio sta tion, press this button, then the numeric keys, to save that station as a radio preset.
14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THE A TER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother .
15 There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver , the speakers, the video display , and the source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has estab- lished the CEA ® color -coding standard.
16 NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multi- channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con- nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc.
17 CONNECTIONS If it’ s available on your video display , an HDMI connection is recom- mended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, and then composite video. NOTE: Copy-protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs.
18 Optimally , the speakers should be placed in a circ le with the listening position at its center . The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen.
Installing the AVR 1600 and connecting it to the other system components can be complicated. T o simplify installation, it is suggested that you design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables.
20 GE T TING ST ARTED If you select an HDMI input, that becomes the AVR source for the device. If you select a 2-channel analog audio input, that input becomes the AVR source. The digital audio inputs will be assigned to a source during Initial Setup.
21 INST ALL A TION Y ou are no w ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver , turn off all devices, including the AVR 1600, and unplug their po wer cords. Don’t pl ug in any of the power cor ds u ntil yo u have fini s he d makin g all of yo u r connection s .
22 INST ALL A TION While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player , the default mode is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player . T o toggle between Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player operation, press and hold the DVD Source Selector for 2 sec onds.
23 INITIAL SETUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 1600 to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver .
24 INITIAL SETUP NOTE: If there are fewer than five main speakers in your system, do not use the EzSet/EQ process. Instead, proceed as described in the Advanced Functions section. If you have selected a 6.1-channel configuration with a single surround back speaker , use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for 5.
25 INITIAL SETUP to enjoy the sound mix created by your fa vorite movie and music artists. BXR: Enhances bass performance when playing MP3 tracks. Select ON, or leave at the default OFF setting for non-MP3 audio. T one: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are active.
26 INITIAL SETUP HDMI Audio to TV : Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display . In normal operation, leave this setting OFF , as audio will be played through the AVR. T o use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting ON.
27 OPER A T ION Now that you ha ve installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjo ying your home theater system.
28 OPER A TION • Using the on-screen menus, press the OSD Button, highlight “Input Setup” and press the OK Button. Use the 7 / 3 Buttons to select a source. • For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector on the remote. The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and any other settings made during setup.
29 OPER A TION Figure 24 – Surround Modes Menu Auto Select: For digital programs, such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native surround format. For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie, Music or Game mode, depending on the source.
30 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 1600’ s performance is handled automatically , with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 1600 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this section, some of the more advanced adjustments available are described.
31 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS “3” indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are present. The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present: “0” indicates that no surround informa tion is present. “1” indicates that a ma trixed surround signal is present.
32 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker , and optimizes the AVR 1600’ s performance. If you are unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further adjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on-screen menus.
33 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Crossover Menu After you have programmed the number of speakers, return to the Manual Setup menu (see Figure 29). Na vigate to the Crossover line and press the OK Button to display the Crossover menu (see Figure 28).
With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer , imaging becomes both more critical and more complex. The goal is to ensure that each channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness. EzSet/EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you, simply and automatically .
35 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS or a remote command is received, and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. The VFD F ADE TIME OUT feature also caus- es the display to light up only when a button is pressed or a change in the incoming signal is detected, but the display immediately begins to fade to dark.
36 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Y ou may reassign the transport control punch-through programming for the AVR, VID2 and VID3 devices to other devices, such as CD.
37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Power Switch is turned on • Check whethe.
Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, r emote product codes T able A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device T ype A VR 1600 Source Audio Connections Vid e o Connections VCR, DVR, PV.
39 T able A2 – Source Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD T ape T uner 6-/8-Channel Title INT . TUNER Component Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V.
T able A5 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD T ape T uner 6-/8-Channel Title INT . TUNER Video Input Component Video Input Digital N/A N/A N/A Aud.
41 APPENDIX T able A7 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Product T ype (circle one) Remote Control Code Video 1 VCR, PVR, DMC Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 TV HDMI 1 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Sate.
42 APPENDIX T able A 9 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, low-frequency effects (LFE) channel.
43 APPENDIX T able A 9 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, Movie back channel. 3/2/.
44 APPENDIX T able A 9 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 Cinema 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations.
45 APPENDIX 1 3 6 9 16 19 22 25 31 34 2 5 8 18 21 24 27 29 33 47 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 23 26 28 30 32 35 37 36 38 40 39 41 42 44 43 45 46 48 47 49 50 52 51 54 55 56 57 53 59 60 61 63 62 64 65 66 58 Refer to the numbered buttons in this image when using the Function List.
46 APPENDIX T able A10 – Remote Contr ol Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TiV o (VID1) DMC (VID1/ CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) HDMI 1/2/3 HDMI 1/2/3) 1 Pow.
No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TiV o (VID1) DMC ( VID1/ CBL ( VID2) SA T ( VID2) T V ( VID3) HDMI 1/2/3 HDMI 1/2/3) 44 Memory Memor y Audio or Playlist Time Source (DMC250 o.
48 APPENDIX 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 1.
49 APPENDIX VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126 APPLE TV 016 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017.
50 APPENDIX T able A13 – continued T able A1 4 – Remote Control Pr oduct Codes: DVD DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGIT AL 061 DENON 019 020 051 GE 004 103 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 00.
51 APPENDIX T able A1 7 – continued Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number JERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 188 210 LINSA Y 118 MACOM 191 MAGNA VOX 017 019 068 MOVIETIME 035 039 NSC 035 1.
52 Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L & R channels: 30 Watts per channel @ <0.
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