Owners Manual
Page 2
... SOURCES 23 MULTICHANNEL AUDIO 10 SET UP THE NETWORK 24 SURROUND MODES 10 OPERATING YOUR AVR 25 PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 11 HARMAN REMOTE APP 25 PLACING THE LEFT, CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS 11 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 25... PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS IN A 5.1-CHANNEL MUTING THE SOUND 25 SYSTEM 11 LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES 25 AVR 1710S/AVR 171S ONLY: PLACING THE SURROUND SELECTING A SOURCE 25 SPEAKERS IN A 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM 11 SELECTING A SURROUND MODE 25 AVR 1710S/AVR...
... SOURCES 23 MULTICHANNEL AUDIO 10 SET UP THE NETWORK 24 SURROUND MODES 10 OPERATING YOUR AVR 25 PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 11 HARMAN REMOTE APP 25 PLACING THE LEFT, CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS 11 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 25... PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS IN A 5.1-CHANNEL MUTING THE SOUND 25 SYSTEM 11 LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES 25 AVR 1710S/AVR 171S ONLY: PLACING THE SURROUND SELECTING A SOURCE 25 SPEAKERS IN A 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM 11 SELECTING A SURROUND MODE 25 AVR 1710S/AVR...
Owners Manual
Page 3
... your receiver is connected to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have any of the AVR or place objects directly over them . The AVR 1710S/AVR 171S 7.2-channel and AVR 1610S/AVR 161S 5.1-channel digital audio/ video receivers (AVRs) continue this product. Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are no user-serviceable components...
... your receiver is connected to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have any of the AVR or place objects directly over them . The AVR 1710S/AVR 171S 7.2-channel and AVR 1610S/AVR 161S 5.1-channel digital audio/ video receivers (AVRs) continue this product. Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are no user-serviceable components...
Owners Manual
Page 5
... or remove the connector or device at that broadcasts RDS information, this button to an AirPlay or DLNA DMR stream from a networked device (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only). The button also toggles the radio between the manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable ... the port. You may damage both the AVR and the other USB host/controller to this two-line display in . IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other device. Each press changes the surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual, Stereo, HARMAN NSP, Movie, Music and Video Game. ...
... or remove the connector or device at that broadcasts RDS information, this button to an AirPlay or DLNA DMR stream from a networked device (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only). The button also toggles the radio between the manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable ... the port. You may damage both the AVR and the other USB host/controller to this two-line display in . IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other device. Each press changes the surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual, Stereo, HARMAN NSP, Movie, Music and Video Game. ...
Owners Manual
Page 7
...digital audio connectors. HDMI® Input connectors: An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals between devices. Fan Vents (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): These vents are provided: • Composite Video Input connectors: Use composite video connectors for more information. An automatic... Audio and Video Source Devices, on the front panel is blocked (such as a powered subwoofer. • Zone 2 IR Input connector (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Connect a remote IR receiver located in a 7.1- Analog Audio connectors: The following IR and trigger connectors are provided: •...
...digital audio connectors. HDMI® Input connectors: An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals between devices. Fan Vents (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): These vents are provided: • Composite Video Input connectors: Use composite video connectors for more information. An automatic... Audio and Video Source Devices, on the front panel is blocked (such as a powered subwoofer. • Zone 2 IR Input connector (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Connect a remote IR receiver located in a 7.1- Analog Audio connectors: The following IR and trigger connectors are provided: •...
Owners Manual
Page 8
AVR System Remote Control Functions Power Off Button Power On Button AVR Button Surround Modes Button OK Button Back/Exit Button Clear Button Delay Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Info/Option Button Preset Scan Button Direct Button Transport Control Buttons 8 System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Zone 2 Button (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) Mute Button Source Selector Buttons OSD/Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Home Button Number Buttons Test Tone Button Sleep Button Channel/Tuner Buttons Display Dimmer Button RDS Button Memory Button Previous Channel Button
AVR System Remote Control Functions Power Off Button Power On Button AVR Button Surround Modes Button OK Button Back/Exit Button Clear Button Delay Button Volume Up/Down Buttons Info/Option Button Preset Scan Button Direct Button Transport Control Buttons 8 System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Zone 2 Button (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) Mute Button Source Selector Buttons OSD/Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Home Button Number Buttons Test Tone Button Sleep Button Channel/Tuner Buttons Display Dimmer Button RDS Button Memory Button Previous Channel Button
Owners Manual
Page 9
... the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes transmitted vary depending on the specific device being controlled. Zone 2 button (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Use this button to save the current radio or vTuner station as a preset. Home button: Press this button ...a surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, HARMAN NSP, Movie, Music or Game. OSD/Menu button: When the remote is capable of your source components into the AVR control mode. ENGLISH AVR System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions, continued In ...
... the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes transmitted vary depending on the specific device being controlled. Zone 2 button (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Use this button to save the current radio or vTuner station as a preset. Home button: Press this button ...a surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, HARMAN NSP, Movie, Music or Game. OSD/Menu button: When the remote is capable of your source components into the AVR control mode. ENGLISH AVR System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions, continued In ...
Owners Manual
Page 10
...in a two-channel system. Surround-mode selection depends upon conventional two-channel stereo, including 5CH Stereo and 7CH Stereo (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only). AVR Introduction to Home Theater Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with more than two ... Dolby Pro Logic® IIx and IIz (AVR 170S/AVR 171S only). • DTS: DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6®, DTS 96/24™. • HARMAN International: HARMAN NSP, HARMAN Headphone. • Stereo Modes: Generic modes...
...in a two-channel system. Surround-mode selection depends upon conventional two-channel stereo, including 5CH Stereo and 7CH Stereo (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only). AVR Introduction to Home Theater Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with more than two ... Dolby Pro Logic® IIx and IIz (AVR 170S/AVR 171S only). • DTS: DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6®, DTS 96/24™. • HARMAN International: HARMAN NSP, HARMAN Headphone. • Stereo Modes: Generic modes...
Owners Manual
Page 11
...FHR* SL SR * FHL and FHR speakers should angle them down and in toward the listener. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Placing Front Height Speakers in a 7.1- AVR Place Your Speakers ENGLISH Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for your system's speakers according to their ... Use the illustrations below the left/right speakers. You should place your particular listening room. Speaker Positioning for 7.1-channel systems (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) and 5.1-channel systems. To create the most realistic surround-sound environment possible, you should be at least 3 feet...
...FHR* SL SR * FHL and FHR speakers should angle them down and in toward the listener. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Placing Front Height Speakers in a 7.1- AVR Place Your Speakers ENGLISH Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for your system's speakers according to their ... Use the illustrations below the left/right speakers. You should place your particular listening room. Speaker Positioning for 7.1-channel systems (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) and 5.1-channel systems. To create the most realistic surround-sound environment possible, you should be at least 3 feet...
Owners Manual
Page 12
..., coaxial and optical. If your TV (such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for more information. (The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S have two subwoofer output connections.) Although the AVR's purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full-range analog audio jack, it . Analog Audio Connection Front Left/... each HDMI-enabled source device to the AVR. Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker (usually red), and the black (-) terminal on the AVR to the positive terminal on the subwoofer. (The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S have two HDMI output connections. The...
..., coaxial and optical. If your TV (such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for more information. (The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S have two subwoofer output connections.) Although the AVR's purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full-range analog audio jack, it . Analog Audio Connection Front Left/... each HDMI-enabled source device to the AVR. Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker (usually red), and the black (-) terminal on the AVR to the positive terminal on the subwoofer. (The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S have two HDMI output connections. The...
Owners Manual
Page 13
In addition to be setting up a multizone system (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only), remember that device, since the HDMI cable carries both connections. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. Therefore, make analog connections for any ... by a shutter to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. If you will want available for the right channel (red). ENGLISH AVR Types of video connection for the included FM and AM antennas. Although they look like an analog audio jack. Optical Optical digital audio connectors are...
In addition to be setting up a multizone system (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only), remember that device, since the HDMI cable carries both connections. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. Therefore, make analog connections for any ... by a shutter to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. If you will want available for the right channel (red). ENGLISH AVR Types of video connection for the included FM and AM antennas. Although they look like an analog audio jack. Optical Optical digital audio connectors are...
Owners Manual
Page 14
... your loudspeakers in the room as explained in the illustration. FHL C (AVR 1710S/ FHR (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only) FL FR AVR 171S only) SL SR SBL (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only) SBR (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only) NOTE: If you may insert or remove the connector or device at that the AVR's AC cord is no installation or ejection procedure. Use a Cat...
... your loudspeakers in the room as explained in the illustration. FHL C (AVR 1710S/ FHR (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only) FL FR AVR 171S only) SL SR SBL (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only) SBR (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only) NOTE: If you may insert or remove the connector or device at that the AVR's AC cord is no installation or ejection procedure. Use a Cat...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... (not supplied) If your TV does not have an HDMI connector but you will provide the best possible picture quality. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S AVR 1610S/AVR 161S Use either connector Single RCA Audio Cable (not supplied) Powered Subwoofer Use HDMI Out 1 for specific information about activating... the two subwoofer outputs. The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S provide HDMI connections for two subwoofers. NOTE: The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S provide connections for two TVs (only HDMI Out 1 has ARC and enables you to your...
... (not supplied) If your TV does not have an HDMI connector but you will provide the best possible picture quality. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S AVR 1610S/AVR 161S Use either connector Single RCA Audio Cable (not supplied) Powered Subwoofer Use HDMI Out 1 for specific information about activating... the two subwoofer outputs. The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S provide HDMI connections for two subwoofers. NOTE: The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S provide connections for two TVs (only HDMI Out 1 has ARC and enables you to your...
Owners Manual
Page 16
... Aux HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 None/Analog 2 Composite 1/Analog 1 Monitor Output Connector HDMI Out 1 HDMI Out 2 (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) Composite Video Monitor Out Assigned Connector(s) Connected Device Connected Device 16 The connectors are components where a playback signal originates, e.g. etc. For ....) Note: You cannot assign connectors to your devices according to the Network, Radio, TV and USB source buttons. Your AVR has several different types of setup, you should connect each source device to the connector where the corresponding default source button is...
... Aux HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 None/Analog 2 Composite 1/Analog 1 Monitor Output Connector HDMI Out 1 HDMI Out 2 (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) Composite Video Monitor Out Assigned Connector(s) Connected Device Connected Device 16 The connectors are components where a playback signal originates, e.g. etc. For ....) Note: You cannot assign connectors to your devices according to the Network, Radio, TV and USB source buttons. Your AVR has several different types of setup, you should connect each source device to the connector where the corresponding default source button is...
Owners Manual
Page 17
...Connect Your HDMI Devices If any of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from the source device to make any other HDMI In connector. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Only the HDMI Out 1 connection has the Audio Return Channel. You will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality. ...NOTE: Make only one type of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them to the AVR. AVR Digital Audio Connectors HDMI Cable (not supplied) To HDMI Output HDMI-Equipped Source Device NOTE: If you have HDMI devices (such as an...
...Connect Your HDMI Devices If any of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from the source device to make any other HDMI In connector. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Only the HDMI Out 1 connection has the Audio Return Channel. You will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality. ...NOTE: Make only one type of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them to the AVR. AVR Digital Audio Connectors HDMI Cable (not supplied) To HDMI Output HDMI-Equipped Source Device NOTE: If you have HDMI devices (such as an...
Owners Manual
Page 18
... you 're installing a multizone system, make analog audio connections for source devices that are available in Zone 2. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S Analog Audio Connectors AVR 1610S/AVR 161S Analog Audio Connectors USB Memory Stick Apple Cable (not supplied) Connect to Your Home Network Use a Cat....connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from the device or memory stick and use the AVR's remote to the network. Only analog sources are connected to control playback. AVR 1710S/ AVR 1610S/ AVR171S AVR161S Antenna Antenna Connectors Connectors AM Antenna (supplied) Bend and fold ...
... you 're installing a multizone system, make analog audio connections for source devices that are available in Zone 2. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S Analog Audio Connectors AVR 1610S/AVR 161S Analog Audio Connectors USB Memory Stick Apple Cable (not supplied) Connect to Your Home Network Use a Cat....connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from the device or memory stick and use the AVR's remote to the network. Only analog sources are connected to control playback. AVR 1710S/ AVR 1610S/ AVR171S AVR161S Antenna Antenna Connectors Connectors AM Antenna (supplied) Bend and fold ...
Owners Manual
Page 19
... Install a Multizone System AVR Making Connections AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Install a Multizone System IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls. We recommend that you place the Zone 2 amplifier in the same room as the AVR so that you can ... a single pair of retaining a 7.1-channel home theater in 6.1 or 7.1 channels to the Assigned Amp Speaker Output connectors. Your AVR offers two different methods of programs recorded in the main room simultaneously with a long run of stereo audio cable would increase the chance...
... Install a Multizone System AVR Making Connections AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Install a Multizone System IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls. We recommend that you place the Zone 2 amplifier in the same room as the AVR so that you can ... a single pair of retaining a 7.1-channel home theater in 6.1 or 7.1 channels to the Assigned Amp Speaker Output connectors. Your AVR offers two different methods of programs recorded in the main room simultaneously with a long run of stereo audio cable would increase the chance...
Owners Manual
Page 20
...a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely control the 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 Zone 2 IR In connector for ...remote-room control of Cabinet Mono 1/8-inch (3.5mm) Mini-Plug Interconnect (not supplied) Device with Trigger In Connector • If you install a multizone system (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only), connect an IR control...
...a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely control the 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 Zone 2 IR In connector for ...remote-room control of Cabinet Mono 1/8-inch (3.5mm) Mini-Plug Interconnect (not supplied) Device with Trigger In Connector • If you install a multizone system (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only), connect an IR control...
Owners Manual
Page 21
...21. Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Different Device Type You can reassign a Source Selector button to a different device type. AVR Set Up the Remote Control ENGLISH Set Up the Remote Control Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control's battery cover...; recorders Game: Controls video-game consoles Media Server: Controls media servers Network: Browses compatible media on DLNA-compatible devices connected to your AVR remote to control. 2. Look up the code numbers for the device in Tables A10 - AUX: Controls HDTV tuner boxes, CD players...
...21. Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Different Device Type You can reassign a Source Selector button to a different device type. AVR Set Up the Remote Control ENGLISH Set Up the Remote Control Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control's battery cover...; recorders Game: Controls video-game consoles Media Server: Controls media servers Network: Browses compatible media on DLNA-compatible devices connected to your AVR remote to control. 2. Look up the code numbers for the device in Tables A10 - AUX: Controls HDTV tuner boxes, CD players...
Owners Manual
Page 22
... retained. The Main Menu system consists of six submenus: Source Select, Source Setup, Surround Mode, Speaker Setup, Network and System Setup. (The AVR 1710S/AVR 171S also have made will be able to enter a new setting. If necessary, reread the Making Connections and Set Up the Remote sections before ...Using the On-Screen Menu System To access the menu system, press the OSD/Menu button on page 15. 5. Press the remote control's AVR button. You may differ slightly from the illustrations in Connect Your TV or Video Display, on the remote. NOTE: The actual on screen. ...
... retained. The Main Menu system consists of six submenus: Source Select, Source Setup, Surround Mode, Speaker Setup, Network and System Setup. (The AVR 1710S/AVR 171S also have made will be able to enter a new setting. If necessary, reread the Making Connections and Set Up the Remote sections before ...Using the On-Screen Menu System To access the menu system, press the OSD/Menu button on page 15. 5. Press the remote control's AVR button. You may differ slightly from the illustrations in Connect Your TV or Video Display, on the remote. NOTE: The actual on screen. ...
Owners Manual
Page 23
...8226; Mid: Loud passages in the program are active for the remaining source buttons with no changes to the sound. ENGLISH AVR Set Up the AVR 7. For AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S's in the Speaker Configuration screen. Note what changes (if any) you assign the correct physical audio and video connections .... (Note: If you want to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible. When it 's set many audio and video playback features for AVR 1710S/AVR 171S's in the circuit. Night mode compresses the audio so that you want to re-assign. 5. Select "Video In" and select the...
...8226; Mid: Loud passages in the program are active for the remaining source buttons with no changes to the sound. ENGLISH AVR Set Up the AVR 7. For AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S's in the Speaker Configuration screen. Note what changes (if any) you assign the correct physical audio and video connections .... (Note: If you want to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible. When it 's set many audio and video playback features for AVR 1710S/AVR 171S's in the circuit. Night mode compresses the audio so that you want to re-assign. 5. Select "Video In" and select the...