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Harman Kardon AVR 1510 Owner's Manual

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 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 1510 has been designed for use with 120-volt alternating current (AC). The and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance.

  • Page 4: Front-Panel Controls

    Front-Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button Channel Volume (AVR 1510)/ RDS Adjust Button Button Button (AVR 151) Power Power Front-Panel Volume Indicator Button Sensor Display Knob 1510 Left/Right Up/Down Buttons/ Surround Modes Headphone Jack Port Buttons Tuning Buttons Select Buttons Audio Input...
  • Page 5 Headphone jack: Connect a 1/4" stereo headphone plug to this jack for private listening. Tuning Mode button (AVR 1510 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 1510) Connectors Connectors Connector (AVR 151) IR and Trigger Analog Audio Connectors Connectors...
  • Page 7 ® 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 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 Sleep Button Channel/Tuner Buttons...
  • Page 9 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

    Introduction to Home Theater Place Your Speakers This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s unique to multichannel surround-sound receivers, which will make it easier for you to directions and the layout of your listening room.

  • Page 11: 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. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer speakers, your TV or video display, and your source devices.

  • Page 12: Video Connections

    Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial Radio Connections 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 Connect Your Subwoofer Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your subwoofer as explained in , 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

    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. AVR HDMI Out Connector HDMI Cable...

  • Page 15: Connect Your Audio And Video Source Devices

    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. a Blu-ray Disc actually connect each of your source devices.
  • Page 16 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. Since the HDMI cable carries both digital optical digital audio connectors.

  • 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. Analog Source Device...

  • 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 1510: 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 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 the Master menu when you press the AVR button. If necessary, reread the 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 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. in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time.

  • Page 22: Set Up Your Sources

    While making adjustments, you can measure the channel levels in one of these ways: Set Up Your Sources 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 1510 and To play MP3 or WMA media located on DLNA-compatible devices connected to the AVR 151 AVRs that are connected to the same network as the device that has the app network or use the AVR’s internal Internet radio tuner, the AVR must be connected to...

  • Page 24: Controlling The Volume

    Controlling the Volume Selecting a Surround Mode Adjust the volume either by turning the front-panel Volume knob (clockwise to increase Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume) or by pressing the Volume Up/Down and tastes.

  • Page 25: Listening To Fm And Am Radio

    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

    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: Advanced Functions

    Before you can access files located on other devices via the network, each device Surround Modes must first give permission to share files with the AVR: Surround-mode selection depends upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well To share media on PCs: as your personal taste.
  • Page 28 Each surround-mode category is set to a default surround mode: Virtual Surround: Virtual speaker. Stereo: 2-CH Stereo. Movie: Logic 7 Movie. Music: Logic 7 Music. Game: Logic 7 Game. You may select a different mode for each category. Below is a complete list of available surround modes.

  • 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

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function power outlet Front-panel display lights, but there’s no sound or picture No sound from any speaker connections for crossed wires circuit problems No sound from center or surround speakers surround-channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to remote control commands the line of sight of the remote...

  • Page 31: Specifications

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

  • Page 32: 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 Cable/Sat...
  • Page 33 Table A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Default Settings Your Settings Your 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 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 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 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 effects (LFE) channel. 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel that may be played through one or two surround back speakers.
  • Page 37 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 sound field is desired. DTS Digital Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital, DTS Digital also provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an 3/2/.0 or .1 LFE channel.
  • Page 38 Table A8 – Surround Modes – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 signals and See below Mode Group two-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel presentation. DTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or 6-channel Cinema...
  • Page 39 Server Info/Option Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A9.
  • Page 40 Table A9 – Remote Control Function List 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 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off Device Power Off...
  • Page 41 Table A9 – Remote Control Function List – continued 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 Device 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 TIVO See Table A20 FUNAI 376 395 424 HARMAN KARDON 302 303 318 349 TOSHIBA 412 455 HITACHI 340 348 TOTEVISION JC PENNEY 318 345 UNITECH JENSEN...
  • Page 44 FISHER 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 INKEL APEX DIGITAL JC PENNEY 098 147 DENON...
  • Page 45 Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes: Game BIRDVIEW Microsoft (XBOX, XBOX 360) 001 003 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 NYKO (PS3) SONY (PS2, PS3) 002 004 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH DIRECTV 309 310 314...
  • Page 46 065 125 211 219 Table A18 – Remote Control Product Codes: Media Server APPLE 008 009 BEYOND ESCIENT (FIREBALL) 004 005 006 007 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 LOGITECH MICROSOFT NAIM REQUEST SONOS Table A19 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-Cable/SAT...
  • Page 47 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2013 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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