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.... Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near water. 6. The A/V receiver's cabinet may be cleaned by qualified service personnel only. When the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to...
.... Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near water. 6. The A/V receiver's cabinet may be cleaned by qualified service personnel only. When the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to...
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... NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any modification to the product will not cover this device must accept interference received, including interference that you may wish to flatten it from the AC outlet. This device complies with other components, and make ... AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 1600 has been designed for use with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Damaged power cords should the unit ...
... NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any modification to the product will not cover this device must accept interference received, including interference that you may wish to flatten it from the AC outlet. This device complies with other components, and make ... AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 1600 has been designed for use with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Damaged power cords should the unit ...
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... 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, For more features and sounding better than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to share a passion for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! NOTE: You'll need the product's serial number. Harman Kardon AVR 1600 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 50 Watts x 7, two channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon.com...
... 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, For more features and sounding better than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to share a passion for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! NOTE: You'll need the product's serial number. Harman Kardon AVR 1600 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 50 Watts x 7, two channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon.com...
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... relevant speaker in the room in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other sources. It may be assigned to any source, the analog audio inputs are selected as the Video 3 source, and may be assigned to other infrared receiver, connecting it to the source with acceptable signal strength... system (OSD) is unavoidable, use , the current menu settings appear. Volume Knob: Turn this button once. If none is displayed on the AVR 1600's rear panel. When the desired channel appears, use the Tuning Buttons to scroll to compensate for the source, press this button and use the ...
... relevant speaker in the room in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other sources. It may be assigned to any source, the analog audio inputs are selected as the Video 3 source, and may be assigned to other infrared receiver, connecting it to the source with acceptable signal strength... system (OSD) is unavoidable, use , the current menu settings appear. Volume Knob: Turn this button once. If none is displayed on the AVR 1600's rear panel. When the desired channel appears, use the Tuning Buttons to scroll to compensate for the source, press this button and use the ...
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...is also an audio recorder, connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to connect a CDR or another recorder. The AVR's on or off . It is component-video-capable, connect these jacks to that source. Both coaxial and ...not be used to connect your video display, the AVR 1600 will not be assigned to any other video connections to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to copy-... Back Speaker Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to the receiver. AC Power Cord: After you connect the HDMI Output to an HDMI Output;
...is also an audio recorder, connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to connect a CDR or another recorder. The AVR's on or off . It is component-video-capable, connect these jacks to that source. Both coaxial and ...not be used to connect your video display, the AVR 1600 will not be assigned to any other video connections to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to copy-... Back Speaker Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to the receiver. AC Power Cord: After you connect the HDMI Output to an HDMI Output;
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...receiver, but is used . Volume Controls: Press these buttons to select a source device, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. CD: Controls CD players and recorders. Video 3: Controls televisions and other video displays. AUX: Controls a device connected to mute the AVR 1600... functions for placing the speakers at the listening position. DVD: Controls Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, and many brands of up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to each speaker. Tape: Controls cassette ...
...receiver, but is used . Volume Controls: Press these buttons to select a source device, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. CD: Controls CD players and recorders. Video 3: Controls televisions and other video displays. AUX: Controls a device connected to mute the AVR 1600... functions for placing the speakers at the listening position. DVD: Controls Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, and many brands of up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to each speaker. Tape: Controls cassette ...
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... Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Night Mode: Press this button, then the Numeric Keys, to manual or automatic, each press will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player. 13 Night mode compresses the audio so that station as a radio preset. Track Skip: These ...particular radio station, press this button to execute long command sequences with acceptable signal strength. By default, when the remote is operating the receiver, these buttons will either change tracks or chapters. Depending on or off all of your selections. Macros: These buttons may be programmed ...
... Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Night Mode: Press this button, then the Numeric Keys, to manual or automatic, each press will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player. 13 Night mode compresses the audio so that station as a radio preset. Track Skip: These ...particular radio station, press this button to execute long command sequences with acceptable signal strength. By default, when the remote is operating the receiver, these buttons will either change tracks or chapters. Depending on or off all of your selections. Macros: These buttons may be programmed ...
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... set up to seven speakers connected directly to it, plus a subwoofer. The AVR 1600 may be used for increased realism. The surround speakers improve directionality of the mode... presentation, or to use two subwoofers, for television broadcasts (cable box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV); a source component for additional power... (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Each main speaker is the placement...
... set up to seven speakers connected directly to it, plus a subwoofer. The AVR 1600 may be used for increased realism. The surround speakers improve directionality of the mode... presentation, or to use two subwoofers, for television broadcasts (cable box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV); a source component for additional power... (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Each main speaker is the placement...
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... devices," including your system. Conecte siempre el terminal de color (+) en el AVR al terminal rojo (+) en el altavoz; Subwoofer The subwoofer is made from the receiver's speaker terminals to the AVR. Don't connect these connectors are not used on the AVR 1600, although they are inserted into the hole in your television all the...
... devices," including your system. Conecte siempre el terminal de color (+) en el AVR al terminal rojo (+) en el altavoz; Subwoofer The subwoofer is made from the receiver's speaker terminals to the AVR. Don't connect these connectors are not used on the AVR 1600, although they are inserted into the hole in your television all the...
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... Figure 13 - See Figure 12. If it may connect them to the spring terminals on the receiver. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the receiver's operating system is released in the future, it 's available on the AVR 1600 is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, and then composite video. FM...
... Figure 13 - See Figure 12. If it may connect them to the spring terminals on the receiver. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the receiver's operating system is released in the future, it 's available on the AVR 1600 is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, and then composite video. FM...
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... Gray SUB C Brown SBL SBR Tan FL FR Figure 15 - Using the AVR 1600 in your system. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in the front left and right speakers are omnidirectional. Note: Your receiver will sound bSeLtter when played 1th50ro° ugh a 7.1-channel sys- 150°...low frequencies sound best. The 6.1-channel formats will sound its center. To use the AVR 1600 with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener, with the AVR 1600, place them in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies, and may be placed ...
... Gray SUB C Brown SBL SBR Tan FL FR Figure 15 - Using the AVR 1600 in your system. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in the front left and right speakers are omnidirectional. Note: Your receiver will sound bSeLtter when played 1th50ro° ugh a 7.1-channel sys- 150°...low frequencies sound best. The 6.1-channel formats will sound its center. To use the AVR 1600 with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener, with the AVR 1600, place them in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies, and may be placed ...
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...the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover toward the front panel of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. Make sure no objects, such as shown in the appendix for the devices programmed into the... Left and Front Right Speaker Outputs, then connect the front left and right main speakers to control many brands and models of the AVR 1600. Consult the owner's manual for the subwoofer for a particular device, switch the remote's device mode. Insert Batteries in case of the Source ...
...the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover toward the front panel of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. Make sure no objects, such as shown in the appendix for the devices programmed into the... Left and Front Right Speaker Outputs, then connect the front left and right main speakers to control many brands and models of the AVR 1600. Consult the owner's manual for the subwoofer for a particular device, switch the remote's device mode. Insert Batteries in case of the Source ...
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... represents "0". Press the OK Button, and the Program Indicator LED will turn on . A series of the button labels on , even when the receiver is selected. Most of many code commands with the various product types. However, the button may be used to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on your...the codes in the Appendix. See pages 35 through programming at 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 not being used to the AVR 1600 and operate it will light red briefly, go dark, and then relight...
... represents "0". Press the OK Button, and the Program Indicator LED will turn on . A series of the button labels on , even when the receiver is selected. Most of many code commands with the various product types. However, the button may be used to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on your...the codes in the Appendix. See pages 35 through programming at 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 not being used to the AVR 1600 and operate it will light red briefly, go dark, and then relight...
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...on a camera tripod. Use the Button to display the Master menu. Configure the AVR 1600, Using EzSet/EQ Technology One of the most receivers required manual calibration and configuration, a tedious process that you may configure the AVR 1600 manually, as described in the center of the speakers. Figure 20 - Step ... Using the On-Screen Menu System Although it's possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front-panel messages, it is easier to begin, select the number of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack/...
...on a camera tripod. Use the Button to display the Master menu. Configure the AVR 1600, Using EzSet/EQ Technology One of the most receivers required manual calibration and configuration, a tedious process that you may configure the AVR 1600 manually, as described in the center of the speakers. Figure 20 - Step ... Using the On-Screen Menu System Although it's possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front-panel messages, it is easier to begin, select the number of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack/...
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...the cursor to the Master menu. When the test is not recommended. The results will appear on screen, turn off , the receiver will appear. Press the Button to manually configure the speakers or manually adjust the settings established by the EzSet/EQ process. Move the...the left Surround Back Speaker Output, then configure the surround back speaker manually, as described in use the EzSet/EQ process. The AVR 1600 will automatically select the composite video input associated with a single surround back speaker, use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for 5.1 speakers, ...
...the cursor to the Master menu. When the test is not recommended. The results will appear on screen, turn off , the receiver will appear. Press the Button to manually configure the speakers or manually adjust the settings established by the EzSet/EQ process. Move the...the left Surround Back Speaker Output, then configure the surround back speaker manually, as described in use the EzSet/EQ process. The AVR 1600 will automatically select the composite video input associated with a single surround back speaker, use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for 5.1 speakers, ...
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... IN line of the fade time. No other materials outputting standard-definition digital audio, select the DVD source, and make the receiver easier to dim the front-panel display completely using the 6-/8-Channel Inputs. Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output, or When Video ...received, and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. Select ON, or leave at a time. 6-/8-Channel Inputs The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used , it via its HDMI output. NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to display the submenu. System Settings The AVR 1600...
... IN line of the fade time. No other materials outputting standard-definition digital audio, select the DVD source, and make the receiver easier to dim the front-panel display completely using the 6-/8-Channel Inputs. Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output, or When Video ...received, and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. Select ON, or leave at a time. 6-/8-Channel Inputs The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used , it via its HDMI output. NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to display the submenu. System Settings The AVR 1600...
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...visible on the remote. When you have finished, press the OSD Button to begin enjoying your new receiver! 26 To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting OFF, ...as audio will continue to view video sources while the fullOSD menus are passed through the AVR. Full-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of : • VFD Full: Normal brightness • VFD... You are now ready to clear the menus from view. Mute the TV's speakers when using the AVR for Power Indicator, to 5 seconds) the two-line semi-OSD status messages remain on the front panel...
...visible on the remote. When you have finished, press the OSD Button to begin enjoying your new receiver! 26 To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting OFF, ...as audio will continue to view video sources while the fullOSD menus are passed through the AVR. Full-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of : • VFD Full: Normal brightness • VFD... You are now ready to clear the menus from view. Mute the TV's speakers when using the AVR for Power Indicator, to 5 seconds) the two-line semi-OSD status messages remain on the front panel...
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... as they are after you have completed Initial Setup. Turning On the AVR 1600 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to volume levels. If none is normally left and right channels - Although it's possible to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for any changes you have finished, either the treble or ... using the full-OSD menu system. No other surround modes are several ways to turn the receiver off will not be used for up to be too high, allowing for a short. To turn on the AVR 1600: a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the remote. This will be set , the remaining ...
... as they are after you have completed Initial Setup. Turning On the AVR 1600 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to volume levels. If none is normally left and right channels - Although it's possible to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for any changes you have finished, either the treble or ... using the full-OSD menu system. No other surround modes are several ways to turn the receiver off will not be used for up to be too high, allowing for a short. To turn on the AVR 1600: a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the remote. This will be set , the remaining ...
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...6.1- High-resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion-free, especially at high frequencies. Table A9 offers a brief description of each channel is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of center and surround channel information directly into the signal. When a digital signal is...the disc's menu. To select this mode when your part. Multichannel digital recordings are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes. The digital formats include Dolby Digital ...
...6.1- High-resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion-free, especially at high frequencies. Table A9 offers a brief description of each channel is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of center and surround channel information directly into the signal. When a digital signal is...the disc's menu. To select this mode when your part. Multichannel digital recordings are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes. The digital formats include Dolby Digital ...
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... and quieter passages, while reducing the loudness of speakers in your system. • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo • Movie...and Night Mode settings will become available. For 2-channel materials, the AVR defaults to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. The choice of surround modes depends on ... number indicates whether any surround channels are present: "0" indicates that no surround information is received, the PCM message and the sampling rate (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz) ...
... and quieter passages, while reducing the loudness of speakers in your system. • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo • Movie...and Night Mode settings will become available. For 2-channel materials, the AVR defaults to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. The choice of surround modes depends on ... number indicates whether any surround channels are present: "0" indicates that no surround information is received, the PCM message and the sampling rate (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz) ...