CAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making connections with the AVR For more detailed speaker placement information, download the complete AVR 1700, plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.
Connections Connect Your Speakers Connect Your Subwoofer How to use the AVR speaker terminals: Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer Pre-Out connector to your subwoofer. Consult your subwoofer’s user manual for specific information about making connections to it.
Connections Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices Source devices are components where a playback signal originates, e.g. a Blu-ray Disc However, you can connect your source devices as you wish and re-assign any of the ™ or DVD player; a cable, satellite or HDTV tuner; etc. Your AVR has several different types video and audio input connectors to any of the Source Selector buttons listed in the table according to where you actually connect each of your source devices.
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Channel Function, its sound will be fed to the AVR via the HDMI Monitor Out connection’s Audio Return Channel, and it will not require additional audio connections to the AVR. Refer to the complete AVR 1700, AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner’s Manual, downloadable at www.harmankardon.com.
To Stereo Analog (supplied) Record Outputs Antenna Connectors Bend and fold base Analog Recording Device FM Antenna (supplied) NOTE: To connect RS-232, remote IR and trigger equipment, please download the AVR 1700, AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner’s Manual from www.harmankardon.com.
Connections Connect to AC Power Configure the AVR for Your Speakers One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the Connect the AC power cord to the AVR’s AC Input connector and then to a working, AVR to match your loudspeakers, optimizing sound reproduction.
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IMPORTANT: For complete set up information, and for complete information about N e t w o r k using all of your audio/video receiver’s features and capabilities, download the S y s t e m S e t u p AVR 1700, AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner’s Manual from www.harmankardon.com.
Connections General Specifications Power consumption (AVR 1700): 260W (AVR 170): 240W (AVR 170/230C): 240W Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-5/16" x 6-1/2" x 14-13/16" (440mm x 165mm x 377mm) Weight (unit): 12.8 lb (5.8kg) Weight (shipping): 18 lb (8.2kg)
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