AVR 1600 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL
inTRODUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION Important 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 water. 6. T he A/V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. D o not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 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. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 15 CONNECTIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 15 Audio Connections 15 Digital Audio 16 Analog Audio 16 Video Connections 16 Digital Video 16 Analog Video 17 Antennas 17 USB Port 18 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 19 GETTING STARTED 21 INSTALLATION 21 Step One – Connect Source Devices
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inTRODUCTION Audio Inputs Ease of Use • AM/FM tuner • CD • Tape • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio • Auxiliary mini-jack • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Text-based on-screen menu system available at composite video and HDMI outputs (480i only) • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • Color-coded connections • Programmable, 11-device remote control • Source input renaming • Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec) • USB port for system upgrades Audio/Video Inputs •
Digital Input Remote IR Sensor Tuning Channel Mode Level Control / Navigation Set Tuning Message Display Surround Mode Source Selectors Video 3 Analog Audio and Video Inputs Volume Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ USB Port Microphone Digital Audio Input Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3) Surround Select Note: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: Tuning: Press these buttons to tune a radio station. •M ain Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rearpanel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. • Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. • On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white. Surround Mode: Press this button to select a surround Note: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR and unplug it.
Video Monitor Output Tape Audio Inputs & Outputs Subwoofer Output Front Speaker Outputs Surround Back Speaker Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs DVD Audio/Video Inputs Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs & HDMI Monitor Outputs Output Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Center Speaker Outputs HDMI 1-3 Inputs Main Power Switch Optical 1& 2 Digital Audio Inputs AC Power Cord 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs Coaxial 1 & 2 Digital Audio Inputs Note: To make it easier to follow the instructi
REAR-PANEL CONnections AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included 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. NOTE: Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Power On Program Indicator Mute Power Off Source Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Test Tone Sleep Channel Controls On-Screen Display Channel Level 6-/8-Channel Input Selector 6/8CH Volume Controls TV/Video Speaker Setup Navigation Digital Input OK Delay Numeric Keys Tuning Mode Direct Station Entry Tuning Tone Mode Memory Clear Preset Stations Selectors Disc Skip Macros Night Mode Track Skip Dim Transport Controls NOTE: To make it easier to follow the ins
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 Auxiliary Input. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. Each time you wish to operate any component or the AVR, first press its Selector Button to change the device mode to the appropriate codes.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned. Memory: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press this button, then the Numeric Keys, to save that station as a radio preset. Tuning: Press these buttons to tune a radio station.
INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 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.
CONNECTIONS 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 established the CEA® color-coding standard. Some of these connectors are not used on the AVR 1600, although they may be found on other components in your system. See Table 1.
CONNECTIONS Note: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multichannel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio connection 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. The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, including its on-screen menus, but outputs them at their native resolution.
CONNECTIONS If it’s available on your video display, an HDMI connection is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, and then composite video. Note: HDCP-copy-protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 12. Figure 12 – FM Antenna The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT SPEAKER PLACEMENT . PLACEMENT DES HAUT-PARLEURS COLOCACIÓN DE LOS ALTAVOCES Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. Green The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen.
GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 1600 and connecting it to the other system components can be complicated. To simplify installation, it is suggested that you design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables.
GETTING STARTED 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. NoteS: • For multichannel disc players, if both the device and the TV use HDMI connections for video, then check the owner’s manual for the device to determine whether it transmits multichannel audio via its HDMI output.
INSTALLATION You are now 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 power cords. Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections. The receiver generates heat. Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides. Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet.
INSTALLATION While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player, the default mode is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. To toggle between Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player operation, press and hold the DVD Source Selector for 2 seconds. The source selector will flash twice to confirm that the remote’s mode has changed to operate the other type of disc player.
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. Using the On-Screen Menu System Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen menu system. The menu system is accessed by pressing the OSD Button on the remote. The Master menu will appear (see Figure 18).
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 5.1 speakers, connect the single surround back speaker to the left Surround Back Speaker Output, then configure the surround back speaker manually, as described in the Advanced Functions section. The 6.
INITIAL SETUP to enjoy the sound mix created by your favorite 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. Tone: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are active. When it’s off, the tone controls are “flat”, with no changes. When it’s on, the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut, depending upon the tone-control settings.
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. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting ON. Mute the TV’s speakers when using the AVR for audio.
OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. Turning On the AVR 1600 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the “On” position. The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. The Main Power Switch is normally left on. There are several ways to turn on the AVR 1600: a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel.
operation • 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. 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.
operation 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 mode. Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced sound field that virtualizes the missing speakers.
ADVANCED 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. Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals output by sources are encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of speaker channels and the surround mode.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present: “0” indicates that no surround information is present. “1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present. “2” indicates discrete left and right surround channels. “3” is used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel, in addition to the side surround left and right channels. “4” is used with 7.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Manual SPEAKER Setup Step Three – Manual Setup Menu The AVR 1600 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. 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.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Crossover Menu After you have programmed the number of speakers, return to the Manual Setup menu (see Figure 29). Navigate to the Crossover line and press the OK Button to display the Crossover menu. See Figure 28. NOTE: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker groups, and the subwoofer will automatically be set to LFE.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 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. However, the AVR’s Level Adjust menu allows you to calibrate the levels manually, either using the system’s test tone or while playing source material. 1.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS NOTES: • It is not necessary to program the remote to control your DVD player’s transport controls while the AVR, VID2 or VID3 devices are in use, as the remote is preprogrammed at the factory with this function. • When in DVD device mode, the remote may be used to control either a DVD player or a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. To toggle between these two device modes, press and hold the DVD Input Selector until it flashes.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power Power Switch is turned on • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Mute is on • Volume control is down • Secure all input and speaker connections • Press Mute Button • Turn up volume control No sound from any speaker; PROTECT message appears on front panel • Amplifier is
APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 1600 Source Audio Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) TiVo or other and audio/video recorder • Any one available coaxial or optical digital audio input with corresponding coax digital output Cable TV, Satellite, Video 2 • Video 2 Analog Inputs and HDTV or other • Optical 1 Input (if not in use with HDMI 3) device that
APPENDIX Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel Title INT.
APPENDIX Table A5 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Title Video Input Component Video Input Digital N/A Audio Input Analog AUX Audio Input Auto Poll N/A Tuner 6-/8-Channel INT.
APPENDIX Table A7 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Product Type (circle one) Video 1 VCR, PVR, DMC Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 TV HDMI 1 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite HDMI 2 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite HDMI 3 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite DVD DVD, Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc CD CD, CD-R Tape Cassette Remote Control Code Table A8 – System Settings Feature Default Setting VFD Fade Time-Out Off Volume Default Off Default Vol Set –25dB HDMI Audio to TV Off Sem
APPENDIX Table A9 – 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/.0 or .1 • Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1) • Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coax or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.
APPENDIX Table A9 – 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 Movie back channel. • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments.
APPENDIX Table A9 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or Cinema 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • DTS 96/24 • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) DTS Neo:6 Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation Music suitable for music recordings. • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .
APPENDIX 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 24 26 28 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Refer to the numbered buttons in this image when using the Function List.
APPENDIX Table A10 – Remote Control Function List No.
APPENDIX Table A10 – continued No.
APPENDIX Refer to Tables A11 through A17 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.
APPENDIX Table A12 – Remote Control Product Codes: VCR VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI APPLE TV AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LG/GOLDSTAR LLOYD LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NAD NATIONAL NEC NORDMENDE OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PORTLAND PULSAR QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SONY SOUNDESI
APPENDIX Table A13 – continued Table A14 – continued CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MAGNAVOX 039 113 MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MITSUMI MODULAIRE NAD NAKAMICHI NEC NIKKO ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER 058 194 080 152 166 013 199 069 053 037 065 075 039 071 162 210 126 024 058 047 033 108 058 003 103 206 124 059 177 011 137 039 013 087 120 095 019 166 084 PROTON RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM SYMPHON
APPENDIX Table A15 – continued Table A17 – continued SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TELECOM TOSHIBA UNIDEN LINSAY MACOM MAGNAVOX MOVIETIME NSC OAK PACE PANASONIC PANTHER PHILIPS PIONEER RADIO SHACK RCA RECOTON REGAL REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION T
AVR 1600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 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: 50 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 50 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: 50 Watts per channel @ <0.
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