Audio/video receiver ® Owner’s Manual ENGLISH AVR 1710S, AVR 171S, AVR 171S/230C AVR 1610S, AVR 161S, AVR 161S/230C
AVR Table of Contents SET UP THE REMOTE CONTROL 21 INTRODUCTION 3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 21 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PLACE THE AVR 3 PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR SOURCE DEVICES AND TV 21 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 6 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 10 TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM 10 MULTICHANNEL AUDIO 10 SURROUND MODES 10 PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 11 22 TURN ON THE AVR 22 USING
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product! Verify Line Voltage Before Use 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 and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver, a single component designed to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance.
AVR Front-Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S) RDS Button (AVR 171S/ AVR 161S) 4 Front-Panel Controls
Front-Panel Controls, continued Power indicator/Power button: The AVR has three different power modes: • Off (Power indicator 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 AirPlay stream from a networked device (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only). When the AVR is off, pressing the Power button turns it on.
AVR Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors AVR 1710S/AVR 171S Digital Audio Connectors Radio Antenna Connectors Analog Audio Connectors Fan Vents Network Connector HDMI Output Connectors Subwoofer Pre-Out Connectors HDMI/MHL Input Connector Speaker Connectors HDMI Input Connectors Analog Video Connectors IR and Trigger Connectors Power Cord (AVR 1710S) AC Input Connector (AVR 171S) AVR 1610S/AVR 161S Digital Audio Connectors Radio Antenna Connectors Analog Audio Connectors 6 Network C
Rear-Panel Connectors, continued Digital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device. See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 16, for more information. Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.
AVR System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Power Off Button Zone 2 Button (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) Power On Button Mute Button Source Selector Buttons AVR Button Surround Modes Button OSD/Menu Button OK Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Back/Exit Button Home Button Number Buttons Clear Button Test Tone Button Delay Button Sleep Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Channel/Tuner Buttons Info/Option Button Display Dimmer Button Preset Scan Button Direct
System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions, continued Clear button: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have started to enter. In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is capable of controlling eight other devices, including an iPod/iPhone device connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote.
AVR 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 it easier for you to set up and operate your AVR.
AVR Place Your Speakers NOTE: In a 7.1-channel system, you must choose to use either surround back speakers or front height speakers – you cannot use both simultaneously. 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 1710S/AVR 171S only) and 5.1-channel systems.
AVR Types of Home Theater System Connections Types 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.
Types of Home Theater System Connections Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial Video Connections 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. Many source devices output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR).
AVR Network Connector The AVR’s Network connector allows 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 connector to your home network. Types of Home Theater System Connections and Making Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet.
AVR Connect Your Subwoofer Connect Your TV or Video Display Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your subwoofer as explained in Subwoofer Connections, on page 12. NOTE: The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S provide connections for two subwoofers. See Manual Speaker Setup: Number of Speakers, on page 31, for information about activating the two subwoofer outputs. Consult your subwoofer’s user manual for specific information about making connections to it.
AVR Making Connections Connect Your 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, satellite or HDTV tuner; etc. Your AVR has several different types of input connectors for your audio and video source devices: HDMI, composite video, optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio and analog audio.
AVR Roku Streaming Stick™: Connect Your 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 connectors. You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR.
AVR Making Connections Connect Your Coaxial Digital Audio Devices USB and iOS 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. Use the AVR’s front-panel USB port to connect an iPod, iPhone or iPad using an Apple cable (not supplied) or to directly connect a USB memory stick.
AVR Making Connections IMPORTANT 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 hazard. If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical wiring, hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system. B.
AVR Making Connections Connect IR Equipment Connect the Trigger Output The AVR is equipped with a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely control the AVR in a variety of situations: If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a DC trigger signal, connect it to the AVR’s Trigger Out connector with a mono 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini-plug interconnect cable. The AVR will supply a 12V DC (100mA) trigger signal at this connection whenever it is powered on.
AVR Set Up the Remote Control 2. Look up the code numbers for the device in Tables A10 – A20 in the Appendix. Write all the applicable code numbers in a convenient place. Install the Batteries in the Remote Control 3. Press the Source Selector button for the device and hold it as it glows red, goes dark and glows red again. Then release it. The remote is now in the Programming mode.
AVR 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 AVR using only the remote and the messages on the AVR’s front-panel display, it is easier if you use the on-screen menu system. Turn On the AVR Set Up the AVR Before beginning the following setup steps, all loudspeakers, a video display and all source devices should be connected.
7. S elect “Auto: EzSet/EQ”. 8. If you have a subwoofer connected, select “Yes with Sub.” Otherwise, select “Yes without Sub.” 9. For AVR 1610S/AVR 161S, or for AVR 1710S/AVR 171S’s in 5.0- or 5.1-channel systems, select “5.0” or “5.1” in the Speaker Configuration screen. For AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S’s in 7.0- or 7.1-channel systems, select “7.0” or “7.1.” Set Up the AVR 5. Select “Video In” and select the video input connector you want to assign to the source button. Press the OK button.
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 180ms. (The active source’s video will be visible behind the OSD menu, allowing you to synchronize the audio with the picture.
AVR Operating Your AVR Video Troubleshooting Tips Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. If there is no picture: • Check the source selection and video input assignment. HARMAN Remote App For easy control of your AVR with your hand-held device, download the free Harman Kardon Remote app from iTunes App Store for compatible Apple products, or from Google Play for compatible Android powered smartphones.
AVR 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 creates a simulated listening space that automatically adjusts to suit the type of program you are listening to.
AVR NOTES: • To skip to the next track, press the Right button; to skip to the beginning of the current track, press the Left button once; to skip to the beginning of the previous track, press the Left button twice (or the Left button once if the track’s elapsed time is less than 5 seconds.
AVR Operating Your AVR Listening to Media via Your Home Network To initiate AirPlay streaming to the AVR: • To initiate AirPlay streaming from a computer with iTunes, launch iTunes, click on the AirPlay button that appears at the bottom of the computer’s iTunes window, and select “HK AVR” in the pop-up list that appears.
AVR Playing Media from a Roku Streaming Stick Advanced Functions 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: Your home network must be Wi-Fi for you to be able to use the Roku Streaming Stick with your AVR. Much of the adjusting and configuration your AVR requires is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part.
AVR 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 center channel. “3” indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are present.
AVR Step One – Determine Your Speakers’ Crossover Frequencies NOTE: To save the current settings, press the Back/Exit button. Without using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR can’t detect how many speakers you’ve connected to it; nor can it determine their capabilities. Consult the technical specifications for all of your speakers and locate the frequency response, usually given as a range, e.g., 100Hz – 20kHz (±3dB).
Troubleshooting AVR 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 below 40Hz, select the first option, “Large.” This setting doesn’t refer to the speaker’s physical size but to its frequency response, which is also called “full range.
AVR 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 sound field that draws you into the film or music program without drawing your attention away from the action on the screen.
Appendix AVR System Settings The AVR’s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way many 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. System Settings Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically. Press the Sleep button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed.
AVR Unit does not function Cause Solution • No AC power • Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC power outlet ENGLISH Symptom Troubleshooting • Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlled Front-panel display lights, but there’s no sound or picture No sound from any speaker • Intermittent input connection • Secure all input and speaker connections • Mute is on • Press Mute button • Volume control is turned down • Turn up Volume control • • circuit problems is in protection mo
AVR Specifications Specifications AM Tuner Section Audio Section Stereo power: Multichannel power: Frequency range: 520 – 1710kHz (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S) 522 – 1620kHz (AVR 170S/AVR 160S) AVR 1710S/AVR 171S: 100W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THD Signal-to-noise ratio: 38dB Usable sensitivity (loop): 500µV AVR 1610S/AVR 161S: 85W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THD Distortion (1kHz, 50% mod): 1.
AVR Appendix ENGLISH Appendix Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Device Type AVR Source Digital Audio Connection ENGLISH Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Roku Streaming Stick or other portable device; HDMI-capable device MHL (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S/ AVR 1610S/AVR 161S) HDMI 1/MHL Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 1/MHL DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Disc HDMI 2 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 2 Cable TV, satellit
AVR Appendix Table A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Default Settings Front Left/Right Speakers ON Center Speaker ON Surround Left/Right Speakers ON Surround Back Left/Right Speakers (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) OFF Subwoofer ON Front Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Center Speaker Crossover Frequency 100Hz Surround Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Surround Back Left/Right or Left/Right Front Height Speakers Crossover Frequency (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) 100Hz S
Appendix ENGLISH AVR Cable/ Sat Disc MHL Radio TV Connected Device / iPod/ USB Network vTuner Game AUX STB USB Audio Bluetooth 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 Zone 2 Input N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Bass Treble Table A5 – HARMAN NSP Settings Default Settings Stage Width 45 Stage Depth 30 Table A6 – Dolby Pro Lo
AVR Table A7 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Appendix Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Cable/Sat Disc TV Game AUX Table A8 – System Settings Feature Default Panel Timeout Off Auto Power Off 8 hours Menu Timeout 20 seconds Status Message 5 seconds Volume Default Off Default Volume Setting –25dB HDMI Audio to TV Off HDMI Link Off Table A9 – Zone 2 Settings Source Input Default Status Off Source FM Volume –25dB Assigned AMP 40 Your Settings Surround B
Appendix ENGLISH AVR Table A10 – Surround Modes Dolby Digital Description Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. Incoming Bitstream or Signal ENGLISH Surround Mode • 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.
AVR Appendix Table A10 – Surround Modes – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music 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 (AVR 1710S/ • Analog (two-channel) AVR 171S only) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.
Appendix ENGLISH AVR Table A10 – Surround Modes – continued 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- or 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .
AVR Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A11.
Radio No.
AVR Appendix Table A11 – Remote Control Function List – continued DVR No.
Appendix ENGLISH AVR Refer to Tables A12 through A22 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.
AVR Appendix Table A13 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-HDTV VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 439 TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number NAD APEX 614 616 NATIONAL 440 DISH NETWORK 612 NEC 318 348 LG 604 NORDMENDE 348 607 608 609 610 611 OPTIMUS 459 MOTOROLA 605 ORION 447 RCA 601 612 PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 SAMSUNG 603 PHILCO 340 618 PHILIPS 340 375 TIVO See Table A22 PORTLAND 394 ZENITH 602 606 619 PULSAR 376 QUASAR 301 425 RADIO SHACK 355 434 4
Appendix CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number RCA 024 081 093 150 ADCOM 063 069 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 AKAI 050 177 184 SANYO 033 082 095 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 SCOTT 108 AUDIOACCESS 125 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 AUDIOFILE 211 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 BSR 044 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 SOUNDSTREAM
AVR Appendix Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT Table A18 – Remote Control Product Codes: Game SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number GAME Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number BIRDVIEW 425 Microsoft (XBOX, XBOX 360) 001 003 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 NYKO (PS3) 005 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 SONY (PS2, PS3) 002 004 CITOH 360 DIRECTV 309 310 314 DISH NETWORK 364 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ABC 001 011 ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 452 453 463 477 47
Appendix Table A19 – Remote Control Product Codes: Cable – continued Table A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX- TiVo Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number STARCOM 002 011 163 COMCAST TIVO 808 STARGATE 120 COX TIVO 808 024 DIRECTV TIVO 806 TELECAPATION 028 HUMAX TIVO 803 TEXSCAN 036 Nero LiquidTV TIVO 805 TFC 122 PIONEER TIVO 801 TIVO 029 030 and See Table A22 TIVO HD XL DVR 807 170 205 TIVO HD DVR 804 UNITED CABLE 011 TIVO SERIES2 DT DVR 802 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 04
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2015 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 International Industries, Incorporated. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
