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...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. If any of Use • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • ...; Three AAA batteries • Two covers for system upgrades Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at composite video and HDMI outputs (480i only) • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • Color-coded connections • ...
...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. If any of Use • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • ...; Three AAA batteries • Two covers for system upgrades Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at composite video and HDMI outputs (480i only) • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • Color-coded connections • ...
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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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...; Always make any source. Subwoofer Output: If you will not be used to connect your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format, but only at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for radio reception. REAR-PANEL CONnections AM and FM Antenna ... display is not possible to have made all other external decoder) to these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to the component video format. When you turn off the device connected to the component video...
...; Always make any source. Subwoofer Output: If you will not be used to connect your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format, but only at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for radio reception. REAR-PANEL CONnections AM and FM Antenna ... display is not possible to have made all other external decoder) to these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to the component video format. When you turn off the device connected to the component video...
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...the on the receiver and switch the remote's device mode to AVR device mode. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to one of these inputs. HDMI 1, 2 and 3: Each code set controls a source device ...or cable box. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. Any given button may not be adjusted using the OSD on the AVR or another device. Press the Direct Button before entering the station frequency. 12 Each ...
...the on the receiver and switch the remote's device mode to AVR device mode. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to one of these inputs. HDMI 1, 2 and 3: Each code set controls a source device ...or cable box. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. Any given button may not be adjusted using the OSD on the AVR or another device. Press the Direct Button before entering the station frequency. 12 Each ...
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..., a separate digital audio connection is equipped with Deep Color) technology and is revealed. 2H. Digital Audio The AVR 1600 is not required. The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. The AVR 1600 implements Deep Color, which is colored as follows (see Figure 2): 1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the...
..., a separate digital audio connection is equipped with Deep Color) technology and is revealed. 2H. Digital Audio The AVR 1600 is not required. The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. The AVR 1600 implements Deep Color, which is colored as follows (see Figure 2): 1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the...
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...Red Gray Purple Figure 8 - Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 1600 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the AVR 1600: composite video and component video. Connect the headphone output of analog video connections used for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that may only record ... and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their native resolution. The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to -DVI adapter (not included). The HDMI connector is not HDMI-capable, use an HDMI-to the HDMI format, including its on the disc. Figure 4 - See Figure 9. Digital...
...Red Gray Purple Figure 8 - Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 1600 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the AVR 1600: composite video and component video. Connect the headphone output of analog video connections used for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that may only record ... and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their native resolution. The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to -DVI adapter (not included). The HDMI connector is not HDMI-capable, use an HDMI-to the HDMI format, including its on the disc. Figure 4 - See Figure 9. Digital...
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...available at that time. 17 FM Antenna The AM loop antenna needs to either terminal. AM Antenna USB Port The USB Port on the AVR 1600 is used only for the included FM and AM antennas. The AM antenna leads have no polarity, and you may be downloaded to the... spring terminals on your video display, an HDMI connection is released in the future, it 's available on the receiver. See Figure 13. See Figure 12. CONNECTIONS Figure 13 - Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for software upgrades. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector...
...available at that time. 17 FM Antenna The AM loop antenna needs to either terminal. AM Antenna USB Port The USB Port on the AVR 1600 is used only for the included FM and AM antennas. The AM antenna leads have no polarity, and you may be downloaded to the... spring terminals on your video display, an HDMI connection is released in the future, it 's available on the receiver. See Figure 13. See Figure 12. CONNECTIONS Figure 13 - Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for software upgrades. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector...
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... AVR 1600 also features six digital audio inputs (two each type on your system before you match source devices as follows: • DVD: Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player (remote may only operate Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, or many brands of source device that do not output multichannel audio through their HDMI...
... AVR 1600 also features six digital audio inputs (two each type on your system before you match source devices as follows: • DVD: Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player (remote may only operate Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, or many brands of source device that do not output multichannel audio through their HDMI...
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...• The AUX Input jack on may be reassigned. GETTING STARTED If you select an HDMI input, that becomes the AVR source for the device to determine whether it transmits multichannel audio via its HDMI output. Analog audio inputs are dedicated to the four conventional sources (DVD, Video 1, 2 ...unique video input to each source. Use the 2-channel analog audio input for the source you assigned to each of the AVR's HDMI Inputs using an HDMI Input requires no additional connection for video, then connect it does, then no separate audio connection is an analog source. ...
...• The AUX Input jack on may be reassigned. GETTING STARTED If you select an HDMI input, that becomes the AVR source for the device to determine whether it transmits multichannel audio via its HDMI output. Analog audio inputs are dedicated to the four conventional sources (DVD, Video 1, 2 ...unique video input to each source. Use the 2-channel analog audio input for the source you assigned to each of the AVR's HDMI Inputs using an HDMI Input requires no additional connection for video, then connect it does, then no separate audio connection is an analog source. ...
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... programmed to operate a cable or satellite set that device. See pages 35 through all of the codes in the Appendix. Turn On the AVR 1600 Two steps are required the first time you may search through 36 for each button's functions with a single button press. To control the receiver..., press the AVR Button. • If you do not see a picture within about one of the three HDMI selectors by pressing and holding the Source Selector to enter the Program mode. INSTALLATION While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or...
... programmed to operate a cable or satellite set that device. See pages 35 through all of the codes in the Appendix. Turn On the AVR 1600 Two steps are required the first time you may search through 36 for each button's functions with a single button press. To control the receiver..., press the AVR Button. • If you do not see a picture within about one of the three HDMI selectors by pressing and holding the Source Selector to enter the Program mode. INSTALLATION While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or...
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... the source. 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. NOTE: If the source is connected to a composite video input but a signal is present at the audio input assigned to the Front Speaker Outputs, do...the single surround back speaker to each speaker, its position will be adjusted now, and if a component video input was used . The AVR 1600 will be adjusted. Otherwise, there will automatically set its analog audio outputs to adjust the setting if needed. The remaining lines in the ...
... the source. 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. NOTE: If the source is connected to a composite video input but a signal is present at the audio input assigned to the Front Speaker Outputs, do...the single surround back speaker to each speaker, its position will be adjusted now, and if a component video input was used . The AVR 1600 will be adjusted. Otherwise, there will automatically set its analog audio outputs to adjust the setting if needed. The remaining lines in the ...
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... player is connected to is not possible to change the surround mode or adjust any of the AVR's HDMI Inputs and to the System Setup menu. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in the incoming signal is received, and going dark again 5 seconds... • When listening to multichannel analog audio. Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output, or When Video Display Has No HDMI Input: • Connect the player's component video outputs to program the length of the AVR's HDMI Inputs. If a component video connection was made, select the correct input ...
... player is connected to is not possible to change the surround mode or adjust any of the AVR's HDMI Inputs and to the System Setup menu. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in the incoming signal is received, and going dark again 5 seconds... • When listening to multichannel analog audio. Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output, or When Video Display Has No HDMI Input: • Connect the player's component video outputs to program the length of the AVR's HDMI Inputs. If a component video connection was made, select the correct input ...
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Mute the TV's speakers when using the AVR for Power Indicator, to clear the menus from view. These messages will continue to ...or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on the remote. The full-OSD system may not be played through the AVR. NOTE: It isn't possible to appear on the front panel of the receiver. You are now ready to 5 seconds)...To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting OFF, as audio will cycle through the HDMI Output to the video display. Semi-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of time (2 to begin enjoying your new receiver...
Mute the TV's speakers when using the AVR for Power Indicator, to clear the menus from view. These messages will continue to ...or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on the remote. The full-OSD system may not be played through the AVR. NOTE: It isn't possible to appear on the front panel of the receiver. You are now ready to 5 seconds)...To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting OFF, as audio will cycle through the HDMI Output to the video display. Semi-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of time (2 to begin enjoying your new receiver...
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... recording. 3. HDMI and component video sources that are HDCP-copyprotected are not available for recording. 4. Please make certain that you are available for AM), press the Tuning Mode Button on and recording while the source is prohibited by federal law. AUX Input Enjoy the full power and resolution of your Harman Kardon system...
... recording. 3. HDMI and component video sources that are HDCP-copyprotected are not available for recording. 4. Please make certain that you are available for AM), press the Tuning Mode Button on and recording while the source is prohibited by federal law. AUX Input Enjoy the full power and resolution of your Harman Kardon system...
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...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, Video 2 HDTV or other... audio/video device • HDMI 3 Input Any audio device used AUX with cable having 1/8" stereo audio...
...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, Video 2 HDTV or other... audio/video device • HDMI 3 Input Any audio device used AUX with cable having 1/8" stereo audio...
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... 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. 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 N/A Surround Back Speaker N/A Subwoofer N/A Left/Right Speaker Crossover N/A Center...
... 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. 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 N/A Surround Back Speaker N/A Subwoofer N/A Left/Right Speaker Crossover N/A Center...
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...Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 1600's post-processor, they may be delivered via an HDMI connection, or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital ... optical connection is used) Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless™ audio, the same format used with Dolby TrueHD, 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 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or...
...Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 1600's post-processor, they may be delivered via an HDMI connection, or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital ... optical connection is used) Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless™ audio, the same format used with Dolby TrueHD, 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 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or...
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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-...96kHz) Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, 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-...96kHz) Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, 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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... are pressed while the remote is in the Advanced Functions section, for the AVR, the remote will be applied to the original mode. Thumbs Down Skip - See Punch-Through Programming, described in AVR, Video 2 or Video 3 mode, the remote will automatically switch to DVD...to the DVD player. continued No. Search (DVD) R. Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd F. Play/F. Search 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 ...
... are pressed while the remote is in the Advanced Functions section, for the AVR, the remote will be applied to the original mode. Thumbs Down Skip - See Punch-Through Programming, described in AVR, Video 2 or Video 3 mode, the remote will automatically switch to DVD...to the DVD player. continued No. Search (DVD) R. Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd F. Play/F. Search 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 ...