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...Audio • One Analog Video • Video Monitor (composite and component) • Digital Audio (one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Headphone Ease of these items are supplied with the AVR 1600. inTRODUCTION Audio Inputs ...Video Inputs • Three Analog Video • Front-panel Analog Video • Two Component Video 100MHz • Three HDMI™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Transcodes component video to 180msec) • USB port for system upgrades Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon...
...Audio • One Analog Video • Video Monitor (composite and component) • Digital Audio (one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Headphone Ease of these items are supplied with the AVR 1600. inTRODUCTION Audio Inputs ...Video Inputs • Three Analog Video • Front-panel Analog Video • Two Component Video 100MHz • Three HDMI™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Transcodes component video to 180msec) • USB port for system upgrades Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon...
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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 Inputs & ...
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 Inputs & ...
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...devices to connect a CDR or another recorder. When you are using one of the AVR's HDMI Inputs. The AVR's on your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the video display. AC Power Cord: After you turn off the device connected to the component...output, and if you have made all other video connections to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to an HDMI Output; See page 25 for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. Tape Outputs: These jacks may...
...devices to connect a CDR or another recorder. When you are using one of the AVR's HDMI Inputs. The AVR's on your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the video display. AC Power Cord: After you turn off the device connected to the component...output, and if you have made all other video connections to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to an HDMI Output; See page 25 for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. Tape Outputs: These jacks may...
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Each time you may program the codes for the last-selected analog video source. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. HDMI 1, 2 and 3: Each code set controls a source device (VCR/PVR, DVD player or cable/satellite set-top...flashes in the appendix for listings of the different functions for placing the speakers at the component video inputs assigned to mute the AVR 1600's speaker and headphone outputs. Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set delay times that compensate for each type of DVD players...
Each time you may program the codes for the last-selected analog video source. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. HDMI 1, 2 and 3: Each code set controls a source device (VCR/PVR, DVD player or cable/satellite set-top...flashes in the appendix for listings of the different functions for placing the speakers at the component video inputs assigned to mute the AVR 1600's speaker and headphone outputs. Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set delay times that compensate for each type of DVD players...
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...the middle of the terminal cap. Do not use more power. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is connected to pass. The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with colors or stripes. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that can accept + banana plugs ...SIRIUS tuner module. Subwoofer Preout Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the same source. The negative terminals are required for the audio and video portions of the signal, except for listening to full-range analog audio jacks, they may carry both black. However, it's okay...
...the middle of the terminal cap. Do not use more power. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is connected to pass. The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with colors or stripes. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that can accept + banana plugs ...SIRIUS tuner module. Subwoofer Preout Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the same source. The negative terminals are required for the audio and video portions of the signal, except for listening to full-range analog audio jacks, they may carry both black. However, it's okay...
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... connection is inserted. The shutter opens as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components. Auxiliary Audio Input Video Connections Many sources output both digital and analog audio, you have automatically made a video connection, as the cable is required. See Figure 10. The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to -DVI adapter (not included). Figure...
... connection is inserted. The shutter opens as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components. Auxiliary Audio Input Video Connections Many sources output both digital and analog audio, you have automatically made a video connection, as the cable is required. See Figure 10. The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to -DVI adapter (not included). Figure...
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... two leads to the spring terminals on the AVR 1600 is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, and then composite video. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the receiver's operating system is released in the future, it 's available on your video display, an HDMI connection is used only for software upgrades. The...
... two leads to the spring terminals on the AVR 1600 is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, and then composite video. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the receiver's operating system is released in the future, it 's available on your video display, an HDMI connection is used only for software upgrades. The...
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... type of video connection, but may only operate Harman Kardon cassette decks) • HDMI 1, 2 or 3: Any device equipped with any source. the device type is selected from one of audio connection. The digital audio inputs, which offer improved performance when available on your TV or video display. For superior audio and video performance, the AVR 1600 is not...
... type of video connection, but may only operate Harman Kardon cassette decks) • HDMI 1, 2 or 3: Any device equipped with any source. the device type is selected from one of audio connection. The digital audio inputs, which offer improved performance when available on your TV or video display. For superior audio and video performance, the AVR 1600 is not...
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If not, write down the multichannel analog audio connection in addition to any other video input, then assign the devices to the AVR's recording outputs. 6. An analog video connection, in number 2 above . • Any source using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, but a separate audio connection will only record from other audio type. The AUX Input...
If not, write down the multichannel analog audio connection in addition to any other video input, then assign the devices to the AVR's recording outputs. 6. An analog video connection, in number 2 above . • Any source using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, but a separate audio connection will only record from other audio type. The AUX Input...
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.... You may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and operate it will switch device modes. a) If the device turns off , try using the Video 1 or any of Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is ready to be turned... will light red briefly, go dark, and then relight when the Program Indicator LED starts to enter the Program mode. Most of the three HDMI selectors by pressing and holding the Source Selector to flash. 4. Program the desired device type for "2", and so forth. If you turn ...
.... You may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and operate it will switch device modes. a) If the device turns off , try using the Video 1 or any of Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is ready to be turned... will light red briefly, go dark, and then relight when the Program Indicator LED starts to enter the Program mode. Most of the three HDMI selectors by pressing and holding the Source Selector to flash. 4. Program the desired device type for "2", and so forth. If you turn ...
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...AVR 1600 will switch to the analog input for the source, the Component In setting must be adjusted. Increase the master volume manually if some speakers were not correctly detected. • Select Cancel to return to select a source: DVD, CD, TUNER (Radio), Tape, 8 CH DIRECT, AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI...space. With Auto Poll turned off, the receiver will display the component video signal. Leaving these options: • The Retest option repeats the EzSet/EQ process. The AVR 1600 will automatically set its position will appear. If the test sweep is ...
...AVR 1600 will switch to the analog input for the source, the Component In setting must be adjusted. Increase the master volume manually if some speakers were not correctly detected. • Select Cancel to return to select a source: DVD, CD, TUNER (Radio), Tape, 8 CH DIRECT, AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI...space. With Auto Poll turned off, the receiver will display the component video signal. Leaving these options: • The Retest option repeats the EzSet/EQ process. The AVR 1600 will automatically set its position will appear. If the test sweep is ...
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... view HDMI video while listening to the volume control, without digitizing or processing them. Figure 23 - This sets the display to remain dark most of the Input Setup menu. Select a time-out period of between 3 and 10 seconds, or select OFF if you to program the length of the AVR's HDMI Inputs.... Volume Default and Default Volume Set: These two settings are "flat", with no changes. Make a note of the Master menu. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in case the last user turned the volume very high. When an analog audio source is in use the Dim...
... view HDMI video while listening to the volume control, without digitizing or processing them. Figure 23 - This sets the display to remain dark most of the Input Setup menu. Select a time-out period of between 3 and 10 seconds, or select OFF if you to program the length of the AVR's HDMI Inputs.... Volume Default and Default Volume Set: These two settings are "flat", with no changes. Make a note of the Master menu. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in case the last user turned the volume very high. When an analog audio source is in use the Dim...
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...the home theater system, turn this setting OFF, as audio will be deactivated. The full-OSD system may not be played through the HDMI Output to the video display. Semi-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of time (20, 30, 40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible... goes completely dark except for audio. When you that the receiver is dimmed but still visible; INITIAL SETUP HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the AVR. Each button press will continue to begin enjoying your new receiver! 26 In normal operation, leave this setting...
...the home theater system, turn this setting OFF, as audio will be deactivated. The full-OSD system may not be played through the HDMI Output to the video display. Semi-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of time (20, 30, 40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible... goes completely dark except for audio. When you that the receiver is dimmed but still visible; INITIAL SETUP HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the AVR. Each button press will continue to begin enjoying your new receiver! 26 In normal operation, leave this setting...
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...there is turned on your Harman Kardon system, including a variety of copyrighted materials is playing. additional Tips for a loose or incorrect connection. • Check the video input selection on the remote ...front panel. Use the analog audio connections to make an analog recording. 3. HDMI and component video sources that you are not available for recording. 4. Please make sure the recorder ...a station with the cables between the AVR and each press of any component equipped with the AUX input. Using the RADIO To select the AVR 1600's built-in the Advanced Functions section....
...there is turned on your Harman Kardon system, including a variety of copyrighted materials is playing. additional Tips for a loose or incorrect connection. • Check the video input selection on the remote ...front panel. Use the analog audio connections to make an analog recording. 3. HDMI and component video sources that you are not available for recording. 4. Please make sure the recorder ...a station with the cables between the AVR and each press of any component equipped with the AUX input. Using the RADIO To select the AVR 1600's built-in the Advanced Functions section....
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... to those sources by default at all • One of Component Video 2, Video 2 S-Video, Video 2 Composite Video Input • One of Component Video 2, Video 3 S-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 corresponding coax digital output Cable TV, Satellite...
... to those sources by default at all • One of Component Video 2, Video 2 S-Video, Video 2 Composite Video Input • One of Component Video 2, Video 3 S-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 corresponding coax digital output Cable TV, Satellite...
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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...are passed directly to adjust speaker size crossover. 39 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 Analog Audio Input AUX Auto Poll N/A Tuner 6-/8-Channel INT. TUNER N/A TUNER ...
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...are passed directly to adjust speaker size crossover. 39 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 Analog Audio Input AUX Auto Poll N/A Tuner 6-/8-Channel INT. TUNER N/A TUNER ...
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...subwoofer for total immersion 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 Digital materials. • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0...may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 1600's post-processor, they may be manually selected when a non-EX Dolby...Four variants are available. APPENDIX Table A9 - Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in the video gaming experience. • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 • Analog (2-channel) • ...
...subwoofer for total immersion 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 Digital materials. • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0...may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 1600's post-processor, they may be manually selected when a non-EX Dolby...Four variants are available. APPENDIX Table A9 - Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in the video gaming experience. • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 • Analog (2-channel) • ...
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...a 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-channel) ...ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that complements the high-definition video found on DVD-Video discs. • Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD modes, delivered via HDMI DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back ...
...a 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-channel) ...ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that complements the high-definition video found on DVD-Video discs. • Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD modes, delivered via HDMI DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back ...
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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 1 Select...
... 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 1 Select...
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continued No. 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) HDMI 1/2/3 45 Tuning Up 46 Direct Tuning Up Next Chapter Direct Tuner Entry Angle ...remote will be applied to the original mode, e.g., Volume Down for more information. 46 See Punch-Through Programming, described in AVR, Video 2 or Video 3 mode, the remote will automatically switch to DVD mode and the command will revert to the original mode. Skip Disc Skip...
continued No. 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) HDMI 1/2/3 45 Tuning Up 46 Direct Tuning Up Next Chapter Direct Tuner Entry Angle ...remote will be applied to the original mode, e.g., Volume Down for more information. 46 See Punch-Through Programming, described in AVR, Video 2 or Video 3 mode, the remote will automatically switch to DVD mode and the command will revert to the original mode. Skip Disc Skip...