AVR 1710, AVR 171/230, AVR 171/230C, AVR 1610, AVR 161/230, AVR 161/230C, AVR 1510, AVR 151/230, AVR 151/230C Audio/Video Receiver Quick-Start Guide
AVR Introduction, AVR Placement, Speaker Placement and Connections Introduction Place Your Speakers Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! 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 and 5.1-channel systems. This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your new Harman Kardon audio/video receiver (AVR).
AVR Connections AVR 1610/AVR 161 Digital Audio Connectors Radio Antenna Connectors Network Connector HDMI Output Connector Subwoofer Pre-Out Connector Analog Audio Connectors HDMI/MHL/ Input Connector HDMI Input Connectors Speaker Connectors Analog Video Connectors AC Input Connector (AVR 161) Power Cord (AVR 1610) Analog Video Connectors AC Input Connector (AVR 151) Power Cord (AVR 1510) IR and Trigger Connectors AVR 1510/AVR 151 Digital Audio Connectors Radio Antenna Connectors Analog A
AVR Connections Connect Your Speakers Connect Your Subwoofer How to use the AVR speaker terminals: Use a single RCA audio cable to connect your subwoofer to AVR’s Subwoofer Pre-Out connector, as shown in the illustration below. (For the AVR 1710/AVR 171 you can use either the Subwoofer 1 or Subwoofer 2 connector when you’re using a single subwoofer, or you may connect two subwoofers for increased bass performance in larger listening rooms.
AVR Connections If your TV does not have an HDMI connector: Use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite video connector. AVR Composite Monitor Out Connector TV Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices A source device is a component where a playback signal originates – a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD player; a cable, satellite or HDTV tuner; etc.
AVR Connections Roku Streaming Stick™ (AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161 only): Composite Video Devices If you have 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. Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don’t have HDMI or component video connectors. You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR.
AVR Connections Connect the Radio Antennas Analog Audio Devices Use the AVR’s analog audio connectors for source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. AVR 1710/AVR 171 Analog Audio Connectors • Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR’s FM 75Ω antenna connector. For the best reception, extend the FM antenna as far as possible. • Bend and fold the base of the supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna wires to the AVR’s AM and Gnd connectors.
AVR AVR Setup Set Up the AVR Configure the AVR for Your Speakers: AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161 Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Note: The on-screen menus shown in this guide may differ slightly from your AVR’s actual menu screens. 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.
AVR AVR Setup Configure the AVR for Your Speakers: AVR 1510/AVR 151 Note: The on-screen menus shown in this guide may differ slightly from your AVR’s actual menu screens. Before you use your AVR you need to configure it to work with your speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the Place Your Speakers section, on page 2, and connect them to the AVR as explained in the Connect Your Speakers section, on page 4. 1.
AVR AVR Setup, General Specifications 9. Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position, and write it down. (Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position, you will need to do this.) 10. E nter the distance that you measured from each speaker to the listening position. Select a speaker, then use the Left/Right buttons to change the measurement. You can enter distances between 0 and 30 feet (9.1m). The default distance for all speakers is 10 feet (3m).
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