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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: Important Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in Your AVR 1600 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can damage to furniture.

  • 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 23 INITIAL SETUP To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Configure the AVR 1600, Using EzSet/EQ ™...

  • Page 5: Audio Section

    ® CS 497024 DSP processor home entertainment without compromising performance. 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 tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video process-...
  • Page 6 Ease of Use automated setup (microphone supplied) ™ Audio/Video Inputs Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 1600. ™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color) If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.
  • Page 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS...
  • Page 8 Surround Select: After you have selected the desired If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon surround mode category, press these buttons to select a specific service center for inspection and repair before using it again.
  • Page 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 10 If a source has a compatible digital audio output, and NOTE: It is not possible to have no component video input assigned to a source, as the AVR 1600 does not transcode connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such composite video source signals to the component video for- mat.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Power On Mute Program Indicator Power Off Source Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Test Tone 6-/8-Channel Input Selector 6/8CH Sleep Volume Controls Channel Controls TV/Video On-Screen Display Speaker Setup Channel Level Navigation Digital Input Delay Numeric Keys Tuning Mode Memory...
  • Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the tuner as the including the AVR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliary Input. During the installation process, you may program the codes...
  • Page 13 Transport Controls: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are used to control many source components. By default, when the remote is operating the receiver, these buttons will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player.

  • Page 14: Introduction To Home Theater

    The surround back speakers are used with surround modes 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. front speakers. Although all of the speakers in the system will be...

  • Page 15: Connections

    Some of these manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own connectors are not used on the AVR 1600, although they may be amplifier. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made found on other components in your system. See Table 1.

  • Page 16: Analog Audio

    Purple your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an 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 the Auxiliary Audio Input. See Figure 9.

  • Page 17: Antennas

    See Figure 13. 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...

  • 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

    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 compliant), component video or composite video. This is the design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED from their direct cable or satellite television signals to the device. If you select a 2-channel analog audio input, that input AVR’s recording outputs. becomes the AVR source. The digital audio inputs will be assigned 6. Decide which audio inputs to connect to each to a source during Initial Setup.

  • Page 21: Installation

    Figure 17 – Remote Battery Compartment channel; see Table 1 on page 15). Point the remote’s lens toward the front panel of the AVR 1600. If you have a subwoofer, connect its line-level or LFE input to the path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma purple Subwoofer Output.
  • Page 22 AVR remote to control mode is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. To toggle that device. You may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and between Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player opera- operate it using the device’s original remote control.

  • Page 23: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 1600 to match your actual Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as noisy air conditioning. system. A video display must be connected to one of the video Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ setup.

  • Page 24: Set Up Sources

    If no digital signal is available, the AVR 1600 will switch to The AUDIO IN setting must be adjusted now, and if a component the analog input for the source.

  • Page 25: System Settings

    HD-DVD) on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that make the receiver easier HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player: to use. Access these settings by pressing the OSD Button and navi- Inputs.

  • Page 26: Dim Function

    INITIAL SETUP HDMI Audio to TV: operation, leave this setting OFF, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, audio. Semi-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of time (2 to 5 seconds) the two-line semi-OSD status messages remain on screen, or deactivate the semi-OSD display altogether if you find it distracting.

  • Page 27: Operation

    To return the tone controls to 0, or “flat” response, press the Tone There are several ways to turn on the AVR 1600: Buttons to display the TONE a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel.

  • Page 28: Using The Radio

    AUX INPUT the AVR. Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last. 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 Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native 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

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Surround Modes with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 1600 is Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. incoming audio signal, as well as personal taste. Table A9 offers a...

  • Page 31: Dolby Surround Settings

    “wraparound” effect. Each press of the Each category is set to a default surround mode: OK Button toggles the setting on or off. Harman Virtual Speaker Night Mode: Night mode is available with some Dolby Digital 7-channel stereo programs, if it has been encoded in the material.

  • Page 32: Manual Speaker Setup

    MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP STEP THREE The AVR 1600 is flex ble and may be configured for most speakers, Now you are ready to program the receiver. Sit in the usual and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room.

  • Page 33: Sub Mode

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Crossover Menu NOTE: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover After you have programmed the number of speakers, return to the CROSSOVER will automatically be set to LFE. line and press the OK Button to display the Crossover menu. See Figure 28.

  • Page 34: Audio Settings

    Buttons to adjust the level as desired. many buttons have unique functions for each component, refer If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 1600’s internal test to the Function List in Table A10 of the Appendix for assistance in tone, adjust the TEST TONE SEQ and TEST TONE lines as follows.

  • Page 35: Processor Reset

    Play Button, followed by either the AVR or VID2 the appendix worksheets. Button. To reset the AVR 1600, place it in Standby mode (press the front- Macros panel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber).

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 37: 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 recommended simply because those digital audio inputs are assigned to those sources by default at the factory. But any digital audio input may be reassigned to any source.
  • Page 38 APPENDIX Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel Title INT. TUNER Component Video Input Audio Input Auto Poll Surround LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7...
  • Page 39 APPENDIX Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel Title INT. TUNER Video Input Component Video Input Digital Audio Input Audio Input Auto Poll Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX Source Input Product Type (circle one) Remote Control Code Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 DVD, Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc CD, CD-R Tape Cassette Feature Default Setting Your Setting VFD Fade Time-Out Volume Default Default Vol Set –25dB Semi-OSD Time-Out...
  • Page 41 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 42 Incoming Bitstream or Signal 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Harman Virtual Speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present, or a more enveloping sound field is desired. 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) DTS Digital Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital, it also DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,...
  • Page 43 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Logic 7 A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances See below 2-channel and matrix-encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels. This provides more accurate placement of sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used with 5.1-channel systems.
  • Page 44 APPENDIX Refer to the numbered buttons in this image when using the Function List. Figure 31 – Remote Control Function List Reference...
  • Page 45 APPENDIX 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off TV Power Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off...
  • Page 46 APPENDIX continued Memory Audio or Playlist Time Source (DMC250 only) 45 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel Cancel Sleep 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play Angle Angle/FAV 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next 48 Preset Up...
  • Page 47 RUNCO ELECTROHOME SAMPO EMERSON SAMSUNG SANYO FUNAI SCOTT FUJITSU SEARS FUTURETECH SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE GRUNDIG SONY HALL MARK SOUNDESIGN HARMAN KARDON SYLVANIA HITACHI SYMPHONIC HYTEK TANDY INKEL TATUNG JC PENNEY TECHNICS JENSEN TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON LG/GOLDSTAR TIVO and See Table A12...
  • Page 48 013 040 042 WARDS 040 045 112 FISHER YAMAHA 018 040 048 FUNAI ZENITH 040 050 076 076 095 124 HARMAN KARDON 002 003 018 HITACHI 040 048 JC PENNEY 018 045 JENSEN Codes: CD 018 048 111 KENWOOD 020 048...
  • Page 49 Codes: DVD MAGNAVOX 461 473 MEMOREX MITSUBISHI APEX DIGITAL MOTOROLA 312 319 DENON 019 020 051 004 103 NEXTWAVE HARMAN KARDON 001 002 003 NORSAT OPTIMUS LG/GOLDSTAR 005 010 055 PACE 328 487 MAGNAVOX PANASONIC 353 366 457 MARANTZ PANSAT...
  • Page 50 APPENDIX continued continued Setup Code Number PERSONAL CABLE LINSAY PHILIPS MACOM PICO MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 PRESIDENT 381 404 MOVIETIME 035 039 301 358 439 465 490 035 190 REALISTIC 349 480 197 220 SAMSUNG 322 326 442 PACE SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 PANASONIC 053 176 177...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –130kHz Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ and Designed to Entertain are High Instantaneous trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
  • Page 52 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329 www.harmankardon.com © 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1429Z...

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