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Harman Kardon AVR 1650 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Audio/video receiver Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION SET UP THE AVR SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES TURN ON THE AVR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM PLACE THE AVR CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ASSIGN THE DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTORS...

  • 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 1650 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

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Controls Power Message Surround Mode Volume Indicator Sensor Button Display Select Buttons Knob Power Channel Left/Right Up/Down Buttons/ Headphone Jack/ Aux Analog Button Level Control Buttons Tuning Buttons EzSet/EQ Mic Port Audio Input Button...
  • Page 5 If a short circuit is not found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before Up/Down buttons/Tuning buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.

  • Page 6: Rear-Panel Connectors

    Radio Antenna Digital Audio IR Remote Connectors Connectors Input Connectors In/Out Connectors Analog Audio Speaker Main Power AC Input Input/Output Connectors Switch Connector Connectors Optical Digital 12V Trigger Subwoofer Output Connector Connector Connector AVR 1650/AVR 165 Rear-Panel Connections (AVR 1650 shown)
  • Page 7 Make sure the HDMI-equipped display is HDCP-compliant. If it isn’t, do not connect it via HDMI; use an analog video connection instead and make a separate The Bridge IIIP connector: Connect an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP docking audio connection.

  • Page 8: System Remote Control Functions

    Tuning Mode Button Memory Button Direct Station Entry Button Clear Button Tuning Up/Down Buttons Preset Station Up/Down Buttons Disc Skip Button (AVR 1650) Tone Control Button RDS Button (AVR 165) Macro Buttons Night Mode Button Display Dimmer Button Track Skip Up/Down Buttons...
  • Page 9 Mute button: Press this button to mute the AVR’s speaker-output connectors and Disc Skip button (AVR 1650): This button is used with some optical disc changers to Headphone jack. To restore the sound, press this button or adjust the volume.

  • 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 Stereo Modes: 2-channel stereo and 5-channel stereo.

  • Page 11: Types Of Home Theater System Connections

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 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

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 Types of Home Theater System Connections, continued Digital Audio Connections – Optical Analog Video Connections – Component Video Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance dust.

  • Page 13: Making Connections

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 Making Connections Making Connections Connect Your TV or Video Display HDMI Monitor Out connector If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have HDMI or component video source CAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC devices, use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect your TV to the AVR’s HDMI Monitor...
  • Page 14 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Making Connections, continued HDMI devices Optical digital audio devices If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using those connectors will provide If your source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s Optical the best possible video and audio performance quality.

  • Page 15: Connect The Bridge Iiip

    Digital Audio When you place the AVR inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener, connect an Recorder Connector external IR receiver, such as the Harman Kardon HE 1000 (available separately), to the AVR’s IR Remote In connector. External IR...

  • Page 16: Connect The 12V Trigger Output

    Press DVD to control a DVD player. AVR AC Press VID1 to control a VCR, DVR or Harman Kardon digital media center. Input Connector Press VID2 to control a cable or satellite set-top box. AC Power Aim the remote at the source device and use the remote’s Number buttons to enter a...

  • Page 17: Set Up The Avr

    (“+” and “–” wires touching). If none is found, bring the unit to an Press the remote control’s OSD button. The AVR’s on-screen display (OSD) Master Menu authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before will appear on the TV.

  • Page 18: Assign The Digital Audio Connectors

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 Set Up the AVR, continued Assign the Digital Audio Connectors Additional Input Setup Menu Items Review the input connections you listed on the Input Connections and Source Buttons You can also adjust the following settings independently for each source: table, on page 13.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Avr

    2-channel signal to the headphones. Press the Surround Modes button on the front the AVR’s front-panel controls, view navigation messages on the AVR’s front panel or a panel or use the remote and OSD to switch to HARMAN headphone virtual surround connected video display, and charge the iPod or iPhone.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Surround Mode

    Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II, HARMAN virtual Stereo: When you want 2-channel playback, select the number of speakers you want speaker, Logic 7 and 5 CH Stereo modes.

  • Page 21: Manual Speaker Setup

    Each surround-mode category is set to a default surround mode: Without using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR can’t detect how many speakers Virtual Surround: HARMAN virtual speaker. you’ve connected to it; nor can it determine their capabilities. Consult the technical Stereo: 5-CH Stereo.
  • Page 22 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Advanced Functions, continued Step Two – Measure the Speaker Distances For each speaker group, select one of these eight crossover frequencies: LARGE, 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. If the speaker’s crossover frequency is Ideally, all of your speakers would be placed in a circle, with the listening position at the below 40Hz, select the first option, LARGE.

  • Page 23: System Setup

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 Advanced Functions, continued Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For multichannel music recordings, some music producers will create a sound field that places the musicians all around you; others will create a sound field that places...

  • Page 24: Advanced Remote Control Programming

    If the AVR does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized For the Power On command, DO NOT press the Power On button. Press the Mute button Harman Kardon service center for assistance. Authorized service centers may be located instead.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Message display circuit connections for crossed wires Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from center or surround speakers Incorrect surround mode Select a surround mode other than stereo...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 Specifications Specifications Audio Section Video Section Stereo power: 95W per channel, two Television format: NTSC (AVR 1650); channels driven @ 8 ohms, PAL (AVR 165) 20Hz – 20kHz, <0,07% Input level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms Output level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms...

  • Page 27: Appendix

    AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR Source Audio Connections Video Connections Cable TV, Satellite, HDTV or other device that Video 1 Video 1 Analog inputs...
  • Page 28 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Source All Sources Left/Right Speaker Center Speaker Surround Speaker Surround Back Speaker Subwoofer Left/Right Speaker Crossover 100Hz Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Surround Speaker Crossover 100Hz Surround Back Speaker Crossover 100Hz...
  • Page 29 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A5 – Source Settings Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Video 1 Video 2 Tape Tuner Bridge INT. Title TUNER Video Input Component Video Input Digital Audio Input Analog Audio Input VIDEO 1...
  • Page 30 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A7 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Product Type (circle one) Remote Control Code Video 1 VCR, PVR, DMC Video 2 Cable, Satellite HDMI 1 DVD, Blu-ray Disc player, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite HDMI 2 DVD, Blu-ray Disc player, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite...
  • Page 31 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A9 – 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.
  • Page 32 .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 DTS 96/24 DTS-ES Matrix Logic 7 A Harman proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances two-channel See below Mode Group and matrix-encoded 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 33 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List...
  • Page 34 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A10 – Remote Control Function List DMC (VID 1/ iPod (in The HDMI ® No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) HDMI CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) Bridge IIIP) 1/2/3/4 1/2/3/4) Power On...
  • Page 35 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A10 – Remote Control Function List (cont.) DMC (VID 1/ iPod (in The HDMI ® No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) HDMI CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) Bridge IIIP) 1/2/3/4 1/2/3/4)
  • Page 36 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A11 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 045 123 132 162 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 LG/GOLDSTAR 002 013 101 110 122 128 132...
  • Page 37 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A11 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV (cont.) Table A12 – Remote Control Product Codes: VCR TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SANYO 026 054 AIWA SCOTT 045 128 132 AKAI...
  • Page 38 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A12 – Remote Control Product Codes: VCR (cont.) Table A13 – Remote Control Product Codes: CD (cont.) CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CLARINETTE SYLVANIA DENON 187 188 213 SYMPHONIC EMERSON...
  • Page 39 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A13 – Remote Control Product Codes: CD (cont.) Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: DVD (cont.) CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number PROTON MITSUBISHI RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 024 081 093 150...
  • Page 40 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT (cont.) Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes: Tape Cassette Deck SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Setup Code Number Manufacturer/Brand HUGHES 305 306 437 489 HARMAN KARDON JANIEL...
  • Page 41 AVR 1650/AVR 165 Appendix Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: Cable (cont.) Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 053 214 RECOTON...
  • Page 42 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2011 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.
  • Page 43 AVR 1650, AVR 165 Audio/video receiver Quick-Start Guide...

  • Page 44: Main Power

    Under some circumstances, a fan may be required. near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight. For more detailed speaker placement information, download the complete AVR 1650/ Connections AVR 165 Owner’s Manual from www.harmankardon.com.
  • Page 45 AVR 1650, AVR 165 Connections Connect Your Speakers Connect Your Subwoofer making connections to it. Sub Woofer Powered Pre-Out Connector Subwoofer Single RCA Audio Cable (not supplied) 1. Unscrew Cap 2. Insert Bare Wire 3. Tighten Cap terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your AVR.

  • Page 46: Connect Your Audio And Video Source Devices

    AVR. AVR DVD Component Video Connectors Audio Return Channel, and it will not require additional audio connections to the AVR. Refer to the complete AVR 1650/AVR 165 Owner’s Manual, downloadable at www. harmankardon.com, for details. AVR HDMI Connectors Component Video...
  • Page 47 AVR 1650, AVR 165 Connections Composite Video Devices Coaxial Digital Audio Devices You will need to make composite video connections from your source devices that do connection from the device to the AVR. Digital Audio Connectors AVR Composite Video Connectors...

  • Page 48: Connect The Bridge Iiip

    AVR 1650, AVR 165 Connections Audio Recorders Video Recorders You can record any analog audio input signal. analog audio connectors. You can record any composite video signal. AVR Analog Analog Audio Recorder Connectors Video Connectors AVR Analog Audio Connectors Analog Audio/Video...
  • Page 49 Rotate the antenna as necessary to minimize background noise. Antenna Connectors FM Antenna (supplied) AM Antenna (supplied) Bend and fold base download the AVR 1650/AVR 165 Owner’s Manual from www.harmankardon.com. Connect to AC Power outlet. Turn On the AVR AC Input Connector AC Power Outlet...
  • Page 50 AVR 1650, AVR 165 Connections Configure Your Speakers EzSet/EQ Headphone Place Microphone at Connector listening position and plug into Headphone Jack Do you want to start EzSet/EQ? EzSet Microphone (supplied) 3. Turn on your TV and select the TV input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display, on page 3.

  • Page 51: Input Setup

    BACK TO MASTER MENU connected the source device. You are now ready to enjoy your AVR! IMPORTANT: For complete information about using all of your audio/video receiver’s features and capabilities, download the AVR 1650/AVR 165 Owner’s Manual from www. harmankardon.com. General Specifications...
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