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Harman Kardon AVR 1600 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 1600 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. The 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. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    • Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. • Due to the weight of the AVR 1600 and the heat generated by the ampli- fiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Step Six – Plug in AC Power Cords Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 1600 28 INITIAL SETUP Using the On-Screen Menu System Configure the AVR 1600, Using EzSet/EQ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Over the years, Harman Kardon products have become easier to use, while offering more features and sounding better than ever. The AVR 1600 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver continues this...
  • Page 6 • Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec) • USB port for system upgrades Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 1600. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

  • Page 7: Front-Panel Controls

    FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS...
  • Page 8 NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again.

  • Page 9: Rear -Panel Connections

    REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 10 NOTE: It is not possible to have no component video input assigned to a source, as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to the component video for- mat. Thus, if a signal is present at the input assigned to the...

  • Page 11: Main Remote Control Functions

    MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Power On Program Indicator AVR Selector AM/FM Test Tone Sleep On-Screen Display Channel Level Digital Input Tuning Mode Direct Station Entry Tuning Tone Mode Night Mode Track Skip Transport Controls Mute Power Off Input Selectors 6-/8-Channel Input Selector 6/8CH...
  • Page 12 MAIN 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.
  • Page 13 (bass and treble). Use the Navigation Buttons to make your selections. Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used with some optical disc changers to skip to the next disc. Macros: These buttons may be programmed to execute long command sequences with a single button press.

  • Page 14: Introduction To Home Theater

    DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and Logic 7 (7.1 modes). The surround back speakers are optional, and the AVR 1600 may be set up with a 5.1-channel system in the main listening area. Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers.

  • Page 15: Connections

    The Consumer Electronics Association has estab- lished 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. Table 1 – Connection Color Guide Audio Connections...

  • Page 16: Analog Audio

    (RCA) Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 1600 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the rear panel in the form of a stereo 1/8" mini jack. Connect the headphone output of any audio source, such as an MP3 player or portable CD player, to the Auxiliary Audio Input.

  • Page 17: Antennas

    Figure 13 – AM Antenna USB PORT The USB Port on the AVR 1600 is used only for software upgrades. If an upgrade for the receiver’s operating system is released in the future, it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.

  • Page 18: Speaker Placement

    2 feet above or below the left/right speakers. If you’re using only two speakers with the AVR 1600, place them in the front left and right positions. Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers in your system.

  • Page 19: 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. Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video...
  • Page 20 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: •...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Figure 17 – Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote’s lens toward the front panel of the AVR 1600. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning.

  • Page 22: Step Nine - Turn On The Avr 1600

    If you are unable to locate a code set that correctly operates your source device, it will not be possible to use the AVR remote to control that device. You may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and operate it using the device’s original remote control.

  • Page 23: 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.

  • Page 24: Set Up Sources

    The Auto Poll feature is used when both an analog audio and digital audio connection have been made for one source device. If no digital signal is available, the AVR 1600 will switch to the analog inputs for the source. This situation can occur with some...

  • Page 25: System Settings

    System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that make the receiver easier to use. Access these settings by pressing the OSD Button and navi- gating to the SYSTEM SETUP line of the MASTER MENU. Press the OK Button to display the submenu.
  • Page 26 • VFD Off: Display goes completely dark except for Power Indicator to remind you that the receiver is turned on. When you have finished, press the OSD Button to clear the menus from view. You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver!

  • Page 27: Operation

    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.

  • Page 28: Using The Radio

    Unauthorized dupli- cation of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law. AUX INPUT Enjoy the full power and resolution of your Harman Kardon system, including a variety of analog surround modes, while listening to content stored on your portable device.
  • Page 29 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, Music or Game mode, depending on the source. 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.

  • Page 30: Advanced Functions

    (5.1), 2-channel PCM modes in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encod- ing method and the number of channels, which is displayed briefly as three numbers, separated by slashes (e.g., “3/2/.1”).

  • Page 31: Dolby Surround Settings

    • Half: A mild compression is applied. • Full: More compression is applied. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 1600 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. Buttons to adjust.

  • Page 32: Number Of Speakers

    Manual Setup menu. If you have run the EzSet/EQ process, the results were saved. To tweak the EzSet/EQ results, or to configure the AVR 1600 from scratch, use the menu shown in Figure 26. Figure 26 – Manual Setup Menu...

  • Page 33: Sub Mode

    LFE channel to the subwoofer. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 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.

  • Page 34: System Settings

    Buttons to adjust the level as desired. If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 1600’s internal test tone, adjust the TEST TONE SEQ and TEST TONE lines as follows. Test Tone SEQ: When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will automatically circulate to all channels, pausing for a few moments at each channel for several seconds, as indicated by the blinking cursor.

  • Page 35: Advanced Remote Control Functions

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The remote control not only operates the AVR 1600, but it also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate many of your other home theater components, as described in the Installation section.

  • Page 36: Processor Reset

    After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your notes in the appendix worksheets. To reset the AVR 1600, place it in Standby mode (press the front- panel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber). Then press and hold the front-panel Surround Mode Button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide

    Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 1600, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” , which is located in the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.

  • Page 38: Appendix

    Note: The AVR 1600 is equipped with a total of six digital audio inputs, four on the rear panel (Coaxial 1 and 2, Optical 1 and 2) and two on the front panel (Coaxial 3 and Optical 3), which may be assigned to any of the nine source inputs (DVD, Video 1 through 3, HDMI 1 through 3, CD and Tape). Certain digital audio connections are recommended simply because those digital audio inputs are assigned to those sources by default at the factory.
  • Page 39 Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Title Component Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Video Input Audio Input Coax 1 HDMI...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX Table A5 – Source Input Settings Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Title Video Input Component Video Input Digital Audio Input Analog Audio Input Auto Poll Table A6 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Left/Right Speaker Center Speaker Surround Speaker Surround Back...
  • Page 41 Cable, Satellite Video 3 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, Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc CD, CD-R Tape Cassette Table A8 – System Settings Feature Default Setting VFD Fade Time-Out Volume Default Default Vol Set –25dB...
  • Page 42 Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit- streams, but thanks to the AVR 1600’s post-processor, they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5.1 modes.
  • Page 43 Table A9 – continued Surround Mode Description Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround Movie back channel. Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability Music of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments.
  • Page 44 Movie encoding, Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility. Logic 7 The AVR 1600 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for Music 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional 2-channel music recordings.
  • Page 45 Refer to the numbered buttons in this image when using the Function List. Figure 32 – Remote Control Function List Reference APPENDIX...
  • Page 46 APPENDIX Table A10 – Remote Control Function List No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CD-R 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 5 DVD...
  • Page 47 Table A10 – continued No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CD-R 44 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time 45 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear 48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 49 Tuning Down...
  • Page 48 CITIZEN CONTEC CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DYNATECH DYNEX ELECTROHOME EMERSON FUNAI FUJITSU FUTURETECH GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI HYTEK INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN LG/GOLDSTAR LLOYTRON LODGENET MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX METZ MITSUBISHI NATIONAL OLEVIA TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number...
  • Page 49 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DAYTRON 018 048 DYNATECH EMERSON 013 040 042 FISHER FUNAI 076 095 124 HARMAN KARDON 002 003 018 HITACHI 040 048 JC PENNEY 018 045 JENSEN 018 048 111 KENWOOD 020 048 LG/GOLDSTAR 018 107...
  • Page 50 YORK Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: DVD DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL DENON 019 020 051 004 103 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 003 LG/GOLDSTAR 005 010 055 MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI Table A14 – DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number...
  • Page 51 Table A15 – continued SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT 381 404 301 358 439 REALISTIC 349 480 SAMSUNG 322 326 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 356 SONY 362 405 STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE 327 423...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Height measurement includes feet and chassis. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed to Entertain and The Bridge III logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
  • Page 53 NOTES...
  • Page 54 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329 www.harmankardon.com © 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1429Z...

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