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... of connectivity options. With the built-in a more environmentally friendly form. AVR 1510S 375-WATT, 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED AV RECEIVER WITH SPOTIFY CONNECT AND HDMI® INPUTS Harman Kardon® AVR 1510S Introducing the Harman Kardon® AVR 1510S, a powerful and versatile 5.1-channel audio/video receiver designed for connection to HARMAN GreenEdge™ certification, the system is a 5.1-channel, 375-watt networked audio...
... of connectivity options. With the built-in a more environmentally friendly form. AVR 1510S 375-WATT, 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED AV RECEIVER WITH SPOTIFY CONNECT AND HDMI® INPUTS Harman Kardon® AVR 1510S Introducing the Harman Kardon® AVR 1510S, a powerful and versatile 5.1-channel audio/video receiver designed for connection to HARMAN GreenEdge™ certification, the system is a 5.1-channel, 375-watt networked audio...
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... Four 3D-ready HDMI inputs Four HDMI inputs with a programmable infrared (IR) remote control. Compact design The AVR 1510S takes the award-winning Harman Kardon design look to power a full fivechannel surround-sound system. The multidevice remote can stream over-the-air radio...to play their content without sacrificing performance so that it . Its design works seamlessly with the receiver's multilingual on the AVR 1510S are in the box 1 Harman Kardon AVR 1510S A/V receiver 1 programmable remote control 1 AM loop antenna with 0.6m (2') cable 1 FM antenna with Dolby TrueHD ...
... Four 3D-ready HDMI inputs Four HDMI inputs with a programmable infrared (IR) remote control. Compact design The AVR 1510S takes the award-winning Harman Kardon design look to power a full fivechannel surround-sound system. The multidevice remote can stream over-the-air radio...to play their content without sacrificing performance so that it . Its design works seamlessly with the receiver's multilingual on the AVR 1510S are in the box 1 Harman Kardon AVR 1510S A/V receiver 1 programmable remote control 1 AM loop antenna with 0.6m (2') cable 1 FM antenna with Dolby TrueHD ...
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AVR 1510S 375-WATT, 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED AV RECEIVER WITH SPOTIFY CONNECT AND HDMI® INPUTS Harman Kardon AVR 1510S Audio Section • Stereo power: 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,
AVR 1510S 375-WATT, 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED AV RECEIVER WITH SPOTIFY CONNECT AND HDMI® INPUTS Harman Kardon AVR 1510S Audio Section • Stereo power: 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,
Owners Manual
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... YOUR SPEAKERS 20 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 SET UP YOUR SOURCES 22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 SET UP THE NETWORK 23 PLACE THE AVR 3 OPERATING YOUR AVR 23 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 HARMAN REMOTE APP 23 REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 6 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 24 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 MUTING THE SOUND 24 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 10 LISTENING... REMOTE CONTROL 19 INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 19 PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR SOURCE DEVICES AND TV 19 SET UP THE AVR 20 TURN ON THE AVR 20 USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 20 2
... YOUR SPEAKERS 20 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 SET UP YOUR SOURCES 22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 SET UP THE NETWORK 23 PLACE THE AVR 3 OPERATING YOUR AVR 23 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 HARMAN REMOTE APP 23 REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 6 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 24 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 MUTING THE SOUND 24 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 10 LISTENING... REMOTE CONTROL 19 INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 19 PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR SOURCE DEVICES AND TV 19 SET UP THE AVR 20 TURN ON THE AVR 20 USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 20 2
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... shall be required. • Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on a firm and level surface. CATV or Antenna Grounding (AVR 1510S) If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this Harman Kardon product! NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV) system installer's attention to...
... shall be required. • Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on a firm and level surface. CATV or Antenna Grounding (AVR 1510S) If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this Harman Kardon product! NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV) system installer's attention to...
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AVR Front-Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button (AVR 1510S)/ RDS Button (AVR 151S) Power Indicator Power Button 1510S Channel Volume Adjust Button Set Button IR Sensor Front-Panel Display Front-Panel Controls Volume Knob USB Headphone Jack Port Audio Input Button Left/Right Buttons Up/Down Buttons/ Tuning Buttons Surround Modes Select Buttons Surround Mode Category Button Source Select Buttons 4
AVR Front-Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button (AVR 1510S)/ RDS Button (AVR 151S) Power Indicator Power Button 1510S Channel Volume Adjust Button Set Button IR Sensor Front-Panel Display Front-Panel Controls Volume Knob USB Headphone Jack Port Audio Input Button Left/Right Buttons Up/Down Buttons/ Tuning Buttons Surround Modes Select Buttons Surround Mode Category Button Source Select Buttons 4
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... and WMA audio files from Dolby® Pro Logic® II Movie mode to select the channel for the current source. Tuning Mode button (AVR 1510S only): Press this port, or you may insert or remove the connector or device at any time - Complete instructions will automatically enter the Sleep ... Home Network, vTuner or DLNA DMR is in the incoming signal. Audio Input button: Press this two-line display in response to the AVR using the AVR. Use the Left/Right buttons to cycle through the available input connections, and press the Set button to assign the currently-displayed connection to...
... and WMA audio files from Dolby® Pro Logic® II Movie mode to select the channel for the current source. Tuning Mode button (AVR 1510S only): Press this port, or you may insert or remove the connector or device at any time - Complete instructions will automatically enter the Sleep ... Home Network, vTuner or DLNA DMR is in the incoming signal. Audio Input button: Press this two-line display in response to the AVR using the AVR. Use the Left/Right buttons to cycle through the available input connections, and press the Set button to assign the currently-displayed connection to...
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... don't have HDMI or digital audio connectors. See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on and off other devices such as when the AVR is installed inside a cabinet), connect an optional IR receiver to the IR In jack. • 12V Trigger connector: This connector provides 12V ...and Video Source Devices, on page 17, for more information. See Connect to Your Home Network, on page 15, for more information. ENGLISH AVR Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors, continued Digital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs, connect them will also need...
... don't have HDMI or digital audio connectors. See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on and off other devices such as when the AVR is installed inside a cabinet), connect an optional IR receiver to the IR In jack. • 12V Trigger connector: This connector provides 12V ...and Video Source Devices, on page 17, for more information. See Connect to Your Home Network, on page 15, for more information. ENGLISH AVR Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors, continued Digital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs, connect them will also need...
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AVR System Remote Control Functions Power Off Button Power On Button System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Mute Button Server AVR Button Surround Modes Button OK Button Back/Exit Button Clear Button Delay Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Tone Button Preset Scan Button Direct Button Transport Control Buttons Tone TopMenu Source Selector Buttons OSD/Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Info/Option Info/Option Button Number Buttons Test Tone Button Sleep Button Channel/Tuner Buttons Display Dimmer Button RDS Button Memory Button Previous Channel Button 8
AVR System Remote Control Functions Power Off Button Power On Button System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Mute Button Server AVR Button Surround Modes Button OK Button Back/Exit Button Clear Button Delay Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Tone Button Preset Scan Button Direct Button Transport Control Buttons Tone TopMenu Source Selector Buttons OSD/Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Info/Option Info/Option Button Number Buttons Test Tone Button Sleep Button Channel/Tuner Buttons Display Dimmer Button RDS Button Memory Button Previous Channel Button 8
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...button to change channels. See Set Up Your Sources, on page 5, for more information. Pressing the button again to remain tuned to the AVR - When TV is controlling another device. During the installation process, you set the distance each speaker individually. Due to the wide variety ...vary depending on which turns off . Direct button: Press this button for more information. Memory button: Press this button to mute the AVR's speaker-output connectors and headphone jack. are used to navigate the menu system and to operate the tuner. To change the surround mode...
...button to change channels. See Set Up Your Sources, on page 5, for more information. Pressing the button again to remain tuned to the AVR - When TV is controlling another device. During the installation process, you set the distance each speaker individually. Due to the wide variety ...vary depending on which turns off . Direct button: Press this button for more information. Memory button: Press this button to mute the AVR's speaker-output connectors and headphone jack. are used to navigate the menu system and to operate the tuner. To change the surround mode...
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... surround modes may have a dramatic effect on your particular listening room. Surround-mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your AVR. To create the most realistic surround-sound environment possible, you should place your personal tastes. TV C SUB FL FR SL SR Placing..., DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6®, DTS 96/24™. • HARMAN International: Logic 7®, HARMAN virtual speaker, HARMAN headphone. • Stereo Modes: 2CH Stereo and 5CH Stereo. Place the subwoofer in that produces the best results in a ...
... surround modes may have a dramatic effect on your particular listening room. Surround-mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your AVR. To create the most realistic surround-sound environment possible, you should place your personal tastes. TV C SUB FL FR SL SR Placing..., DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6®, DTS 96/24™. • HARMAN International: Logic 7®, HARMAN virtual speaker, HARMAN headphone. • Stereo Modes: 2CH Stereo and 5CH Stereo. Place the subwoofer in that produces the best results in a ...
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... Orange Black Analog Video Connection Composite Video Color Yellow Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR's Subwoofer connector to the AVR. The types of connections you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such ... System Connections Types of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to the AVR's speakeroutput terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the...
... Orange Black Analog Video Connection Composite Video Color Yellow Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR's Subwoofer connector to the AVR. The types of connections you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such ... System Connections Types of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to the AVR's speakeroutput terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the...
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...audio files from other device. 12 Digital Video Connections If you have already connected a source device to control the iOS device via the AVR remote control. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of Home Theater System Connections Digital Audio Connections - IMPORTANT: Do...allows you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to perform firmware upgrades. Do not connect a composite video jack to each of the AVR's HDMI input connectors, you have both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, ...
...audio files from other device. 12 Digital Video Connections If you have already connected a source device to control the iOS device via the AVR remote control. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of Home Theater System Connections Digital Audio Connections - IMPORTANT: Do...allows you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to perform firmware upgrades. Do not connect a composite video jack to each of the AVR's HDMI input connectors, you have both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, ...
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... Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making connections to its color-coded terminal on the AVR as explained in Place Your Speakers, on page 10, connect each speaker to it. Connect the speakers as shown in and turned on could damage ...the speakers. Connect Your Subwoofer Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR's Subwoofer connector to the audio/video receiver, ensure that the AVR's AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet. AVR Subwoofer Connection Single RCA Audio Cable (not supplied) Powered Subwoofer 13 Making connections with the receiver...
... Connections Making Connections CAUTION: Before making connections to its color-coded terminal on the AVR as explained in Place Your Speakers, on page 10, connect each speaker to it. Connect the speakers as shown in and turned on could damage ...the speakers. Connect Your Subwoofer Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR's Subwoofer connector to the audio/video receiver, ensure that the AVR's AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet. AVR Subwoofer Connection Single RCA Audio Cable (not supplied) Powered Subwoofer 13 Making connections with the receiver...
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... some source devices with only composite video connectors: Use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR's Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV's composite video connector. Conector de saída AVR HDMI TV Cabo HDMI (não fornecido) If your TV does not have an HDMI connector or if your... TV has an HDMI connector and you have an HDMI connector but you will provide the best possible picture quality. AVR Connect Your TV or Video Display If your TV does have HDMI source devices: Use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the...
... some source devices with only composite video connectors: Use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR's Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV's composite video connector. Conector de saída AVR HDMI TV Cabo HDMI (não fornecido) If your TV does not have an HDMI connector or if your... TV has an HDMI connector and you have an HDMI connector but you will provide the best possible picture quality. AVR Connect Your TV or Video Display If your TV does have HDMI source devices: Use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the...
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... of the table below). it easier for your individual system's makeup. a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD player; Your AVR's various source buttons have completed making all of the connections. (You will make it will make any of the Source Buttons listed... No/Analog 2 Composite 1/Analog 1 Monitor Output Connector HDMI Out Composite Video Monitor Out Assigned Connector(s) Connected Device Connected Device 15 ENGLISH AVR Making Connections Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices Source devices are not labeled for specific types of source devices; However, you actually ...
... of the table below). it easier for your individual system's makeup. a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD player; Your AVR's various source buttons have completed making all of the connections. (You will make it will make any of the Source Buttons listed... No/Analog 2 Composite 1/Analog 1 Monitor Output Connector HDMI Out Composite Video Monitor Out Assigned Connector(s) Connected Device Connected Device 15 ENGLISH AVR Making Connections Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices Source devices are not labeled for specific types of source devices; However, you actually ...
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...both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR. AVR Digital Audio Connectors Composite Video Cable(not supplied) To Composite Video Output Composite-Equipped Source Device Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (not ...supplied) To Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial-Equipped Source Device 16 AVR Composite In Connectors Connect Your Coaxial Digital Audio Devices If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them will...
...both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR. AVR Digital Audio Connectors Composite Video Cable(not supplied) To Composite Video Output Composite-Equipped Source Device Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (not ...supplied) To Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial-Equipped Source Device 16 AVR Composite In Connectors Connect Your Coaxial Digital Audio Devices If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them will...
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... 75Ω antenna connector. You can connect either wire to either connector.) Rotate the antenna as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to control playback. AVR Analog Audio Connectors Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied) Connect the Radio Antennas • Connect the supplied FM antenna to directly connect a USB memory ... far as possible. • Bend and fold the base of the supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna wires to the AVR's AM and Gnd connectors. (You can play audio files from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as necessary to minimize background ...
... 75Ω antenna connector. You can connect either wire to either connector.) Rotate the antenna as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to control playback. AVR Analog Audio Connectors Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied) Connect the Radio Antennas • Connect the supplied FM antenna to directly connect a USB memory ... far as possible. • Bend and fold the base of the supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna wires to the AVR's AM and Gnd connectors. (You can play audio files from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as necessary to minimize background ...
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... connect it is powered on. AVR AC Input Connector AC Power Outlet Power Cord (supplied) AVR 1510S: Connect the AVR's power cord to the AVR's Trigger Out connector with Trigger In Connector Connect to AC Power AVR 151S: Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AVR's AC Input connector and then to... a working , non-switched AC power outlet. The AVR will supply a ...
... connect it is powered on. AVR AC Input Connector AC Power Outlet Power Cord (supplied) AVR 1510S: Connect the AVR's power cord to the AVR's Trigger Out connector with Trigger In Connector Connect to AC Power AVR 151S: Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AVR's AC Input connector and then to... a working , non-switched AC power outlet. The AVR will supply a ...
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...battery cover. 1. Remove Cover 2. Insert Batteries 3. Replace Cover Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV You can program your AVR remote to enter a code number from Step 2, above. A20 in the Appendix. The Source Selector button will flash, and the remote will exit...the device correctly. The Source Selector button you want to access the functions for each button's function when the remote is inserted in the AVR's USB port Note: Does not require programming. DVR: Controls TiVo® recorders Game: Controls video-game consoles Media Server: Controls media ...
...battery cover. 1. Remove Cover 2. Insert Batteries 3. Replace Cover Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV You can program your AVR remote to enter a code number from Step 2, above. A20 in the Appendix. The Source Selector button will flash, and the remote will exit...the device correctly. The Source Selector button you want to access the functions for each button's function when the remote is inserted in the AVR's USB port Note: Does not require programming. DVR: Controls TiVo® recorders Game: Controls video-game consoles Media Server: Controls media ...