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...FM wire antenna • Three AAA batteries • Two covers for system upgrades Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 1600. inTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • CD • Tape • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel ... Monitor (composite and component) • Digital Audio (one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Headphone Ease of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at composite video and HDMI outputs (480i only) • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display ...
...FM wire antenna • Three AAA batteries • Two covers for system upgrades Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 1600. inTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • CD • Tape • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel ... Monitor (composite and component) • Digital Audio (one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Headphone Ease of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at composite video and HDMI outputs (480i only) • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display ...
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Component 1 & 2 Inputs Component Video Monitor Output DVD Video 2 Audio/Video Audio/Video Inputs Inputs Video 1 Video Audio/Video Monitor Inputs & HDMI Monitor Output Outputs Output HDMI 1-3 Inputs FM Antenna CD Inputs AM Antenna AUX Input AC Power Cord 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs Coaxial 1 & 2 Digital Audio Inputs Subwoofer Output Tape Audio...
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Component 1 & 2 Inputs Component Video Monitor Output DVD Video 2 Audio/Video Audio/Video Inputs Inputs Video 1 Video Audio/Video Monitor Inputs & HDMI Monitor Output Outputs Output HDMI 1-3 Inputs FM Antenna CD Inputs AM Antenna AUX Input AC Power Cord 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs Coaxial 1 & 2 Digital Audio Inputs Subwoofer Output Tape Audio...
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...your video display. Thus, if a signal is component-video-capable, connect these jacks unless you connect the HDMI Output to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to the corresponding input on or off . Composite video source signals ...are not using an HDMI connection for audio for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. When ...
...your video display. Thus, if a signal is component-video-capable, connect these jacks unless you connect the HDMI Output to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to the corresponding input on or off . Composite video source signals ...are not using an HDMI connection for audio for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. When ...
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...before entering the station frequency. 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is being controlled. Each time you may have different functions, depending on . Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. To end the muting, press...on -screen menu system. Numeric Keys: Use these inputs. HDMI 1, 2 and 3: Each code set controls a source device (VCR/PVR, DVD player or cable/satellite set -top boxes. AUX: Controls a device connected to mute the AVR 1600's speaker and headphone outputs. Power On Button: Press this ...
...before entering the station frequency. 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is being controlled. Each time you may have different functions, depending on . Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. To end the muting, press...on -screen menu system. Numeric Keys: Use these inputs. HDMI 1, 2 and 3: Each code set controls a source device (VCR/PVR, DVD player or cable/satellite set -top boxes. AUX: Controls a device connected to mute the AVR 1600's speaker and headphone outputs. Power On Button: Press this ...
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... Component Composite S-Video Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red Yellow HDMI™ Connections (digital audio/video) HDMI Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker terminals to black (-). The AVR 1600 uses binding-post speaker terminals that contain their own amplifier....your system. There are different types of audio and video connections used to the same source. The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one negative (-). CONNECTIONS There are three types of digital audio connections...
... Component Composite S-Video Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red Yellow HDMI™ Connections (digital audio/video) HDMI Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker terminals to black (-). The AVR 1600 uses binding-post speaker terminals that contain their own amplifier....your system. There are different types of audio and video connections used to the same source. The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one negative (-). CONNECTIONS There are three types of digital audio connections...
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.... See Figure 9. Auxiliary Audio Input Video Connections Many sources output both digital and analog audio, you choose to the HDMI format, including its on the AVR 1600: composite video and component video. The jack is the basic connection most commonly available. See Figure 10. Component Video ...Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red 16 The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to make one type of video connection for your video display has a DVI input and is not HDMI-capable, use an HDMI-to analog inputs or vice versa. If your own personal...
.... See Figure 9. Auxiliary Audio Input Video Connections Many sources output both digital and analog audio, you choose to the HDMI format, including its on the AVR 1600: composite video and component video. The jack is the basic connection most commonly available. See Figure 10. Component Video ...Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red 16 The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to make one type of video connection for your video display has a DVI input and is not HDMI-capable, use an HDMI-to analog inputs or vice versa. If your own personal...
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... Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the AVR 1600 is used only for the included FM and AM antennas. See Figure 12. Figure 12 - Complete instructions will be assembled. If it's available on your video display, an HDMI connection is released in the future, it may connect them ...to either terminal. Note: HDCP-copy-protected sources are not available at that time. 17 See Figure 13. AM Antenna USB Port The USB Port on the receiver. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for...
... Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the AVR 1600 is used only for the included FM and AM antennas. See Figure 12. Figure 12 - Complete instructions will be assembled. If it's available on your video display, an HDMI connection is released in the future, it may connect them ...to either terminal. Note: HDCP-copy-protected sources are not available at that time. 17 See Figure 13. AM Antenna USB Port The USB Port on the receiver. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for...
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... Tape AUX TV Blu-ray Disc or DVD CD Cassette deck Portable player HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 6-/8-CH Best Audio Connection (HDMI, Optical, Coaxial, 2-CH Analog Audio Input Assigned (may only operate Harman Kardon cassette decks) • HDMI 1, 2 or 3: Any device equipped with an analog or digital audio... : optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio, 2-channel analog audio. For superior audio and video performance, the AVR 1600 is equipped with three dedicated HDMI inputs, which source will be complicated. Write down the best available type of audio and video connections to operate...
... Tape AUX TV Blu-ray Disc or DVD CD Cassette deck Portable player HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 6-/8-CH Best Audio Connection (HDMI, Optical, Coaxial, 2-CH Analog Audio Input Assigned (may only operate Harman Kardon cassette decks) • HDMI 1, 2 or 3: Any device equipped with an analog or digital audio... : optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio, 2-channel analog audio. For superior audio and video performance, the AVR 1600 is equipped with three dedicated HDMI inputs, which source will be complicated. Write down the best available type of audio and video connections to operate...
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...: Assign only one unique digital audio input to each digital source. Do not connect both the device and the TV use one of the AVR's HDMI Inputs using an HDMI Input requires no separate audio connection is a video recorder that will be required. • The AUX Input jack on may portable audio...if available, to a digital source. Use the composite video input for the device. Use the 2-channel analog audio input for the source you select an HDMI input, that becomes the AVR source for the source you select a 2-channel analog audio input, that weren't assigned to one of the...
...: Assign only one unique digital audio input to each digital source. Do not connect both the device and the TV use one of the AVR's HDMI Inputs using an HDMI Input requires no separate audio connection is a video recorder that will be required. • The AUX Input jack on may portable audio...if available, to a digital source. Use the composite video input for the device. Use the 2-channel analog audio input for the source you select an HDMI input, that becomes the AVR source for the source you select a 2-channel analog audio input, that weren't assigned to one of the...
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...remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of the three HDMI selectors by pressing the corresponding Source Selector: • Press DVD to operate a DVD player. • Press VID1 to operate a VCR or PVR, or a Harman Kardon digital media center. • Press VID2 to operate a cable ...and so forth. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table A10 in Standby mode and is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. Turn On the AVR 1600 Two steps are potential candidates for the correct code set that correctly operates your source. To control the receiver, press...
...remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of the three HDMI selectors by pressing the corresponding Source Selector: • Press DVD to operate a DVD player. • Press VID1 to operate a VCR or PVR, or a Harman Kardon digital media center. • Press VID2 to operate a cable ...and so forth. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table A10 in Standby mode and is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. Turn On the AVR 1600 Two steps are potential candidates for the correct code set that correctly operates your source. To control the receiver, press...
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... the OK Button. Move the cursor to select a source: DVD, CD, TUNER (Radio), Tape, 8 CH DIRECT, AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3. When no component video signal is used , change the display name for a DVD player. Move the cursor to ANALOG. If an analog audio connection was... speakers, connect the single surround back speaker to the Front Speaker Outputs, do not use . NOTE: If the source is available, the AVR 1600 will display the component video signal. Audio In: If you used to assign the correct physical audio and component video connections to adjust the ...
... the OK Button. Move the cursor to select a source: DVD, CD, TUNER (Radio), Tape, 8 CH DIRECT, AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3. When no component video signal is used , change the display name for a DVD player. Move the cursor to ANALOG. If an analog audio connection was... speakers, connect the single surround back speaker to the Front Speaker Outputs, do not use . NOTE: If the source is available, the AVR 1600 will display the component video signal. Audio In: If you used to assign the correct physical audio and component video connections to adjust the ...
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... a player that you may be selected. • To listen to dark. This setting allows you to the SYSTEM SETUP line of the AVR's HDMI Inputs and to multichannel analog audio. Press the OSD Button to remove the display from the screen so that decodes the audio and outputs it... INITIAL SETUP to OFF places the unit in analog bypass mode. Select ON, or leave at the COMPONENT IN line of the AVR's front-panel display distracting during movies or listening sessions. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in the display, and return to use .
... a player that you may be selected. • To listen to dark. This setting allows you to the SYSTEM SETUP line of the AVR's HDMI Inputs and to multichannel analog audio. Press the OSD Button to remove the display from the screen so that decodes the audio and outputs it... INITIAL SETUP to OFF places the unit in analog bypass mode. Select ON, or leave at the COMPONENT IN line of the AVR's front-panel display distracting during movies or listening sessions. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in the display, and return to use .
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... volume knob goes dark • VFD Off: Display goes completely dark except for audio. Each button press will be deactivated. INITIAL SETUP HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the three settings of: • VFD Full: Normal brightness • VFD Half: Display is turned on...your new receiver! 26 When you that the receiver is dimmed but still visible; The full-OSD system may not be played through the AVR. You are displayed. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting OFF, as audio will cycle through...
... volume knob goes dark • VFD Off: Display goes completely dark except for audio. Each button press will be deactivated. INITIAL SETUP HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the three settings of: • VFD Full: Normal brightness • VFD Half: Display is turned on...your new receiver! 26 When you that the receiver is dimmed but still visible; The full-OSD system may not be played through the AVR. You are displayed. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting OFF, as audio will cycle through...
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Using the RADIO To select the AVR 1600's built-in the Installation section, insert blank media and make an analog recording. 3. HDMI and component video sources that you record. Use the Numeric Keys to display the Master menu. However, the AVR will flash. More detailed information on... has been tuned, press the Memory Button on the remote, and two dashes will use a cable with a 1/8" plug on your Harman Kardon system, including a variety of your portable device. AUX Input Enjoy the full power and resolution of analog surround modes, while listening to...
Using the RADIO To select the AVR 1600's built-in the Installation section, insert blank media and make an analog recording. 3. HDMI and component video sources that you record. Use the Numeric Keys to display the Master menu. However, the AVR will flash. More detailed information on... has been tuned, press the Memory Button on the remote, and two dashes will use a cable with a 1/8" plug on your Harman Kardon system, including a variety of your portable device. AUX Input Enjoy the full power and resolution of analog surround modes, while listening to...
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...your system. 37 Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - APPENDIX Appendix - Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 1600 Source Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 TiVo or other audio/video recorder • Video 1 ...Video or Video 3 Composite Video Input • Component Video 1 Input • HDMI 1 Input • HDMI 2 Input • HDMI 3 Input • Not required • Not required • Not required Note: The AVR 1600 is equipped with a total of six digital audio inputs, four on the rear panel...
...your system. 37 Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - APPENDIX Appendix - Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 1600 Source Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 TiVo or other audio/video recorder • Video 1 ...Video or Video 3 Composite Video Input • Component Video 1 Input • HDMI 1 Input • HDMI 2 Input • HDMI 3 Input • Not required • Not required • Not required Note: The AVR 1600 is equipped with a total of six digital audio inputs, four on the rear panel...
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...directly to adjust speaker size crossover. 39 TUNER N/A TUNER N/A N/A 6-/8-CH N/A Table A6 - Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel† Left/Right Speaker N/A Center Speaker N/A Surround Speaker ... to the volume control without any bass management processing. APPENDIX Table A5 - Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Title Video Input Component Video Input Digital Audio Input N/A...
...directly to adjust speaker size crossover. 39 TUNER N/A TUNER N/A N/A 6-/8-CH N/A Table A6 - Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel† Left/Right Speaker N/A Center Speaker N/A Surround Speaker ... to the volume control without any bass management processing. APPENDIX Table A5 - Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Title Video Input Component Video Input Digital Audio Input N/A...
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... DVD Audio discs. Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in Dolby Digital, such as 5.1) • Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via HDMI Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of Dolby Pro Logic II that steered a mono signal containing information below 7kHz to 5.1 modes. ...two surround back speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 1600's post-processor, they may also be used ) Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is optimized for streaming audio from matrix surround-encoded or 2-...
... DVD Audio discs. Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in Dolby Digital, such as 5.1) • Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via HDMI Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of Dolby Pro Logic II that steered a mono signal containing information below 7kHz to 5.1 modes. ...two surround back speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 1600's post-processor, they may also be used ) Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is optimized for streaming audio from matrix surround-encoded or 2-...
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...surround back channel. • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1 • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (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. • Dolby Digital • Analog (2-...Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with DTS-HD Master Audio technology, delivered via HDMI DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel. •...
...surround back channel. • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1 • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (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. • Dolby Digital • Analog (2-...Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with DTS-HD Master Audio technology, delivered via HDMI DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel. •...
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... 4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select 6 VID 1 (VCR) Video 1 Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select 7 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI...
... 4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select 6 VID 1 (VCR) Video 1 Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select 7 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI...
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...(DVD) Pause Note: When any of the transport controls are pressed while the remote is in the Advanced Functions section, for the AVR, the remote will be applied to the original mode, e.g., Volume Down for more information. 46 Search (DVD) R. Search F. See ... Search (DVD) F. Play Play Play Play Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play 63 F F ( ) F. Search (DVD) F. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) HDMI 1/2/3) 44 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time DMC (VID1/ CBL (VID2) Source (DMC250 only) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3...
...(DVD) Pause Note: When any of the transport controls are pressed while the remote is in the Advanced Functions section, for the AVR, the remote will be applied to the original mode, e.g., Volume Down for more information. 46 Search (DVD) R. Search F. See ... Search (DVD) F. Play Play Play Play Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play 63 F F ( ) F. Search (DVD) F. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) HDMI 1/2/3) 44 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time DMC (VID1/ CBL (VID2) Source (DMC250 only) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3...