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  • Page 1 AVR 1510S, AVR 151S, AVR 151S/230C Audio/video receiver Owner’s Manual ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SET UP YOUR SOURCES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SET UP THE NETWORK PLACE THE AVR OPERATING YOUR AVR FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS HARMAN REMOTE APP REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS CONTROLLING THE VOLUME SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MUTING THE SOUND INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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 The AVR 1510S has been designed for use with 120-volt alternating current (AC). The AVR and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance.

  • Page 4: Front-Panel Controls

    Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button Channel Volume (AVR 1510S)/ RDS Adjust Button Button Button (AVR 151S) Power Power Front-Panel Volume Indicator Button Sensor Display Knob 1510S Left/Right Up/Down Buttons/ Surround Modes Headphone Jack Port Buttons Tuning Buttons Select Buttons...
  • Page 5 Headphone jack: Connect a 1/4" stereo headphone plug to this jack for private listening. Tuning Mode button (AVR 1510S only): Press this button to toggle the radio between the manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength) FM tuning mode.

  • Page 6: Rear-Panel Connectors

    Rear-Panel Connectors HDMI Output Digital Audio Network HDMI Input Connectors Connectors Connector Connectors Subwoofer Analog Video AC Input Power Cord Speaker Radio Antenna Pre-Out Connectors Connector (AVR 1510S) Connectors Connectors Connector (AVR 151S) IR and Trigger Analog Audio Connectors Connectors...
  • Page 7 Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors, continued HDMI Input connectors: An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals ® between devices. If your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries Digital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs, both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio connect them to the AVR’s digital audio connectors.

  • Page 8: System Remote Control Functions

    System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Power Off Button Power On Button Mute Button Server Source Selector Buttons AVR Button Surround Modes Button OSD/Menu Button OK Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Back/Exit Button Info/Option Button Info/Option Number Buttons Clear Button Test Tone Button Delay Button...
  • Page 9 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 Test Tone button: Press this button to activate test noise that will circulate through each devices, including an iPod/iPhone device connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port.

  • Page 10: Introduction To Home Theater

    • Placing the subwoofer in a corner generally will maximize the amount of bass in the room. • HARMAN International: Logic 7 , HARMAN virtual speaker, HARMAN headphone. ® • In many rooms, placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right •...

  • Page 11: Types Of Home Theater System Connections

    Types of Home Theater System Connections Types of Home Theater System Connections Subwoofer Connections The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies, There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your which require more power.

  • Page 12: Video Connections

    Types of Home Theater System Connections Radio Connections Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look like Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna standard RCA-type analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to uses a 75-ohm F-connector.

  • Page 13: Making Connections

    Making Connections Making Connections Connect Your Subwoofer Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your subwoofer as explained in Subwoofer Connections, on page 11. Consult your subwoofer’s user CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure manual for specific information about making connections to it.

  • Page 14: Connect Your Tv Or Video Display

    Making Connections Connect Your TV or Video Display If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have HDMI source devices: Use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Out connector. This will provide the best possible picture quality.

  • Page 15: Connect Your Audio And Video Source Devices

    Making Connections Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices However, you can connect your source devices as you wish and re-assign any of the input connections to any of the Source Buttons listed in the table according to where you Source devices are components where a playback signal originates, e.g.
  • Page 16 Making Connections Connect Your HDMI Devices Connect Your Optical Digital Audio Devices If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s possible video and audio performance quality.

  • Page 17: Usb And Ios Devices

    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 jack.

  • Page 18: Connect The Trigger Output

    Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AVR’s AC Input connector and then to a working, non-switched AC power outlet. AC Input Connector AC Power Outlet Power Cord (supplied) AVR 1510S: Connect the AVR’s power cord to a working, non-switched AC power outlet. AC Power Outlet Power Cord...

  • Page 19: Set Up The Remote Control

    Set Up the Remote Control 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. 3. Press the Source Selector button for the device and hold it as it glows red, goes dark Install the Batteries in the Remote Control and glows red again.

  • Page 20: Set Up The Avr

    Set Up the AVR Set Up the AVR main menu when you press the AVR button. If necessary, reread the Making Connections and Set Up the Remote sections before continuing. In this section, you will configure the AVR to match your actual system’s makeup. Although Configure the AVR for Your Speakers 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.
  • Page 21 Set Up the AVR Speakers L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the subwoofer, including a) information that would normally be played through the front left and This selection lets you program the correct setting for each speaker group. The settings right speakers and b) the special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel information.

  • Page 22: Set Up Your Sources

    Set Up the AVR Set Up Your Sources While making adjustments, you can measure the channel levels in one of these ways: • Preferably, use a handheld SPL meter set to the C-weighting, slow scale. Adjust each The Source Setup menu lets you assign the correct physical audio and video connections speaker so that the meter reads 75dB when the AVR’s built-in test noise is playing.

  • Page 23: Set Up The Network

    Play for compatible Android powered smartphones. Set Up the Network The Harman Kardon Remote App controls virtually all the functions of AVR 1510S and To play MP3 or WMA media located on DLNA-compatible devices connected to the AVR 151S AVRs that are connected to the same network as the device that has the network or use the AVR’s internal Internet radio tuner, the AVR must be connected to...

  • Page 24: Controlling The Volume

    Auto Select: For digital programs, such as a movie recorded with a Dolby Digital or DTS jack for private listening. The default HARMAN Headphone mode uses virtual surround soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the soundtrack’s native surround format. For processing to emulate the sound of a 5.1-channel speaker system.

  • Page 25: Listening To Fm And Am Radio

    Operating Your AVR Listening to FM and AM Radio No other types of media are supported. Select the Radio source. A screen similar to the one in the illustration below will appear. Playing files on a USB device 1. Insert the USB drive into the AVR’s front-panel USB port. IMPORTANT: Do not connect a personal computer or peripheral to the USB port.

  • Page 26: Listening To An Ipod/Iphone/Ipad Device

    Operating Your AVR Listening to an iPod/iPhone/iPad Device Listening to vTuner (Internet Radio) When an iPod, iPhone or iPad device is connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port, you Your AVR’s Network connection brings you a world of MP3- and WMA-format streams via may play audio files through your high-quality audio system, operate the iPod, iPhone or the Internet.

  • Page 27: Listening To Media Via Spotify Connect

    Your Harman Kardon AVR and Spotify control device need to be on the same Additional information about the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies’...
  • Page 28 Advanced Functions The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: “1” represents Dolby PLII Music: Some additional settings are available when you select the Dolby Pro a monophonic recording (usually an older program that has been digitally remastered Logic II Music Mode in the Surround Modes menu: or, more rarely, a modern program for which the director has chosen mono as a special effect).

  • Page 29: System Settings

    Software Update: If a software upgrade is released for your AVR, installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from Harman Kardon customer service. At that time, you may use this submenu to install the upgrade software.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    • Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVR circuit connections for crossed wires • Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center problems No sound from center or surround speakers • Incorrect surround mode •...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications AM Tuner Section Audio Section Frequency range: 520 – 1710kHz (AVR 1510S) 522 – 1620kHz (AVR 151S) Signal-to-noise ratio: 38dB Stereo power: 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THD Usable sensitivity (loop): 500µV Distortion (1kHz, 50% mod): 1.0%...

  • Page 32: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Audio Video Device Type AVR Source Connection Connections Media server Server HDMI 1 HDMI 1 DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Disc HDMI 2 HDMI 2 Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers...
  • Page 33 Appendix Table A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Your Settings Your Settings Default Settings Position 1 Position 2 Front Left/Right Speakers Center Speaker Surround Left/Right Speakers Subwoofer Front Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Center Speaker Crossover Frequency 100Hz Surround Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Subwoofer Crossover Frequency 100Hz...
  • Page 34 Appendix Table A4 – Source Settings Cable/ Network / Disc Server Radio iPod/ USB Game Audio vTuner Connected Device Surround Mode Video Input HDMI ARC/ Audio Input Radio Network Optical Night Mode Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Bass Treble Table A5 – Dolby Pro Logic II Music Settings Default Settings Your Settings Center Width...
  • Page 35 Appendix Table A6 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Cable/Sat Disc Media Server Game Table A7 – System Settings Feature Default Your Settings Panel Timeout Auto Power Off 8 hours Menu Timeout Status Message 5 seconds Volume Default...
  • Page 36 Appendix Table A8 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, effects (LFE) channel. 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 •...
  • Page 37 Appendix Table A8 – Surround Modes – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Virtual speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping • Dolby Digital sound field is desired. • Analog (two-channel) •...
  • Page 38 • Analog (two-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Logic 7 Mode Group A HARMAN proprietary technology, Logic 7 enhances two-channel and matrix-encoded See below recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels. It provides more accurate placement of sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used with 5.1-channel systems.
  • Page 39 Appendix Server Info/Option Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A9.
  • Page 40 Appendix Table A9 – Remote Control Function List Radio Media Server DMC1000 Button Name Blu-ray/DVD USB/iPod NETWORK/vTUNER AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On AVR Power On AVR Power Off AVR Power Off...
  • Page 41 Appendix Table A9 – Remote Control Function List – continued Button Name Cable/Sat Game HDTV TIVO AVR Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On AVR Power Off Device Power Off Device Power Off...
  • Page 42 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 SIEMENS GRUNDIG SIGNATURE HALL MARK SONY 028 031 117 130 136 194 212 HARMAN KARDON SOUNDESIGN 045 128 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 HYTEK...
  • Page 43 340 348 DYNATECH TEKNIKA EMERSON 313 340 342 410 412 THOMAS 340 FISHER FUNAI TIVO See Table A24 376 395 424 HARMAN KARDON 302 303 318 349 TOSHIBA 412 455 HITACHI 340 348 TOTEVISION UNITECH JC PENNEY 318 345 VECTOR RESEARCH...
  • Page 44 055 095 WARDS FUNAI YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: DVD HITACHI DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number INKEL APEX DIGITAL JC PENNEY...
  • Page 45 Appendix Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes: Game SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number GAME Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number BIRDVIEW Microsoft (XBOX, XBOX 360) 001 003 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 NYKO (PS3) CHAPARRAL 315 316 451...
  • Page 46 Импортер в Россию: OOO “ХАРМАН РУС СиАйЭс“, РОССИЯ, 123317, МОСКВА, ПРЕСНЕНСКАЯ НАБ, Д.10 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Гарантийный период: 1 год APPLE 008 009 Информация о сервисных центрах: www.harman.com/ru BEYOND тел. +7-800-700-0467 Срок службы: 5 лет ESCIENT (FIREBALL) 004 005 006 007 Срок хранения: не ограничен...
  • Page 48 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. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Apple, iPhone, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

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