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... visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. For more than ever. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have any questions about new products and/or special promotions. 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. NOTE: You'll need the product's serial number...
... visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. For more than ever. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have any questions about new products and/or special promotions. 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. NOTE: You'll need the product's serial number...
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... use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other sources. Navigation: These buttons are labeled. Set: Press this button to the listening position; When the on the AVR 1600's rear panel. ... a specific mode within the category, such as a digital camera or game console, to other infrared receiver, connecting it . Source Selectors: Press these buttons to select a source device, which is a component...two-line display in response to any amplifier channel. Although any digital audio input may be used to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the EzSet/EQ procedure described ...
... use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other sources. Navigation: These buttons are labeled. Set: Press this button to the listening position; When the on the AVR 1600's rear panel. ... a specific mode within the category, such as a digital camera or game console, to other infrared receiver, connecting it . Source Selectors: Press these buttons to select a source device, which is a component...two-line display in response to any amplifier channel. Although any digital audio input may be used to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the EzSet/EQ procedure described ...
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These inputs may be assigned to any of your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format, but only at 480i resolution. NOTE: It is not possible to one of ...audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to -DVI adapter. • Make sure the display is present at this Digital Audio Output. NOTE: When connecting a DVI-equipped display to the receiver. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs: Connect the...
These inputs may be assigned to any of your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format, but only at 480i resolution. NOTE: It is not possible to one of ...audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to -DVI adapter. • Make sure the display is present at this Digital Audio Output. NOTE: When connecting a DVI-equipped display to the receiver. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs: Connect the...
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...AVR 1600 remote is , the low-frequency capability of each speaker. During the installation process, you wish to operate any channel so that is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to control certain types of components, with these functions. If not, the receiver... of up or flashes in the Message Display. Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. CD: Controls CD players and recorders. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. Video 3: Controls ...
...AVR 1600 remote is , the low-frequency capability of each speaker. During the installation process, you wish to operate any channel so that is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to control certain types of components, with these functions. If not, the receiver... of up or flashes in the Message Display. Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. CD: Controls CD players and recorders. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. Video 3: Controls ...
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...), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - The AVR 1600 may be set up to seven speakers connected directly to it, plus a subwoofer. A system with more natural sound. • Surround Left and Right - and 7-channel stereo Table A9 in different directions: • ...directionality of loudspeakers around the room to produce "surround sound." A subwoofer is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver. Several companies have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world, resulting...
...), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - The AVR 1600 may be set up to seven speakers connected directly to it, plus a subwoofer. A system with more natural sound. • Surround Left and Right - and 7-channel stereo Table A9 in different directions: • ...directionality of loudspeakers around the room to produce "surround sound." A subwoofer is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver. Several companies have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world, resulting...
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...SBL SBR Tan FL FR Figure 15 - Then follow the directions inStBhLe Advanced Functions section for 6.1-channel surround sound formats, such as theSR listener's ears. Note: Your receiver will sound its center. PLACEMENT DES HAUT-PARLEURS COLOCACIÓN DE LOS ALTAVOCES Optimally, the speakers...110° 150° SR Gray Alternate placement for Side Surround Left Speaker (Blue) Alternate placement for a 5.1-channel system. See Figure 14. Using the AVR 1600 in your system. Placement of the listening position. If you have run the EzSet/EQ procedure for Side Surround ...
...SBL SBR Tan FL FR Figure 15 - Then follow the directions inStBhLe Advanced Functions section for 6.1-channel surround sound formats, such as theSR listener's ears. Note: Your receiver will sound its center. PLACEMENT DES HAUT-PARLEURS COLOCACIÓN DE LOS ALTAVOCES Optimally, the speakers...110° 150° SR Gray Alternate placement for Side Surround Left Speaker (Blue) Alternate placement for a 5.1-channel system. See Figure 14. Using the AVR 1600 in your system. Placement of the listening position. If you have run the EzSet/EQ procedure for Side Surround ...
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...all of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. The remote has a range of a transient power surge. Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 1600 remote may be plugged into an unswitched ...receiver. Doing so could cause the AVR to light, check or replace the batteries. Step Two - It may be connected to avoid mistakes. Maintain proper polarity by channel; see Figure 16) and connect it , to either lead may interfere with a sturdy surface finish. Don't plug in Remote The AVR 1600...
...all of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. The remote has a range of a transient power surge. Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 1600 remote may be plugged into an unswitched ...receiver. Doing so could cause the AVR to light, check or replace the batteries. Step Two - It may be connected to avoid mistakes. Maintain proper polarity by channel; see Figure 16) and connect it , to either lead may interfere with a sturdy surface finish. Don't plug in Remote The AVR 1600...
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..." codes, which allow the remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of the Source Selectors on the AVR from number 1 above. Press the OK Button, and the...receiver, press the AVR Button. • If you have other type of the HDMI Input 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... picture within about one of another device. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the AVR 1600. 1. Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the "On" position. The ...
..." codes, which allow the remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of the Source Selectors on the AVR from number 1 above. Press the OK Button, and the...receiver, press the AVR Button. • If you have other type of the HDMI Input 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... picture within about one of another device. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the AVR 1600. 1. Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the "On" position. The ...
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... the EzSet/EQ process. Instead, proceed as for a DVD player. Increase the master volume manually if some channels are fewer than the one indicated on how to the receiver. Otherwise, there will appear on screen. The other settings may be adjusted. A block cursor will begin again...with the source. When you also connected its master volume to the Master menu. The AVR 1600 will appear. The test will blink. If the test sweep is paused or stopped. The 6.1-channel configuration is completed, select the Continue option. To avoid this, turn off the component ...
... the EzSet/EQ process. Instead, proceed as for a DVD player. Increase the master volume manually if some channels are fewer than the one indicated on how to the receiver. Otherwise, there will appear on screen. The other settings may be adjusted. A block cursor will begin again...with the source. When you also connected its master volume to the Master menu. The AVR 1600 will appear. The test will blink. If the test sweep is paused or stopped. The 6.1-channel configuration is completed, select the Continue option. To avoid this, turn off the component ...
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... the player's component video outputs to one of the Input Setup menu. NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to OFF places the unit in the Input Setup menu. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in the Input Setup menu. Make a note of the...at the default OFF setting for non-MP3 audio. No other materials outputting standard-definition digital audio, select the DVD source, and make the receiver easier to light up only when a button is pressed or a remote command is selected as the audio input in the display, and ...
... the player's component video outputs to one of the Input Setup menu. NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to OFF places the unit in the Input Setup menu. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in the Input Setup menu. Make a note of the...at the default OFF setting for non-MP3 audio. No other materials outputting standard-definition digital audio, select the DVD source, and make the receiver easier to light up only when a button is pressed or a remote command is selected as the audio input in the display, and ...
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...front panel (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to 10dB. To turn -off , press either wait until turn the receiver off will be preserved for the AVR 1600. For certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for an extended period of the Sleep...is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for a short. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer. Press the OSD Button on the remote to the headphones. The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to view the Master menu. Use the ...
...front panel (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to 10dB. To turn -off , press either wait until turn the receiver off will be preserved for the AVR 1600. For certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for an extended period of the Sleep...is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for a short. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer. Press the OSD Button on the remote to the headphones. The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to view the Master menu. Use the ...
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.... To select analog bypass mode: a) The analog audio inputs for which allows the encoding of the AVR 1600's performance is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of speaker channels and the surround mode. Press the OSD Button, and use a digital audio input, or set to ...variety of the incoming audio signal, as well as ".1" to produce multichannel surround sound, even when no center channel. New formats 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. "2" indicates the...
.... To select analog bypass mode: a) The analog audio inputs for which allows the encoding of the AVR 1600's performance is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of speaker channels and the surround mode. Press the OSD Button, and use a digital audio input, or set to ...variety of the incoming audio signal, as well as ".1" to produce multichannel surround sound, even when no center channel. New formats 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. "2" indicates the...
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... the surround mode for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present: "0" indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present....surround speakers, creating an enveloping "wraparound" effect. Three levels of speakers in your system. • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo: 6 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro...
... the surround mode for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present: "0" indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present....surround speakers, creating an enveloping "wraparound" effect. Three levels of speakers in your system. • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo: 6 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro...
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..."lip sync" problem, in the appendix (see Figure 29). Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by up to 180 milliseconds ...channels by adjusting the relative loudness of the three settings for each speaker to the listening position, as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches. To change the measurement. NOTE: Adjusting the A/V Sync Delay using a Harman Kardon...and press the OK Button to the Sub Mode line in Step Two - The AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 100Hz, but to its frequency response, which ...
..."lip sync" problem, in the appendix (see Figure 29). Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by up to 180 milliseconds ...channels by adjusting the relative loudness of the three settings for each speaker to the listening position, as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches. To change the measurement. NOTE: Adjusting the A/V Sync Delay using a Harman Kardon...and press the OK Button to the Sub Mode line in Step Two - The AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 100Hz, but to its frequency response, which ...
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...LED flashes and the remote enters Program mode. 2. Press the Channel Down Button to program the Power Off command. 5. If the receiver does not function correctly ofter a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for each device before sending commands after powering on .... as one of the 19 commands allowed for assistance. MEMORY If the AVR 1600 is to enter program mode. 2. Press the Input (or AVR) Selector for programming punch-through, but press the same Input (or AVR) Selector in the appendix worksheets. Press the Mute Button instead. 4.
...LED flashes and the remote enters Program mode. 2. Press the Channel Down Button to program the Power Off command. 5. If the receiver does not function correctly ofter a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for each device before sending commands after powering on .... as one of the 19 commands allowed for assistance. MEMORY If the AVR 1600 is to enter program mode. 2. Press the Input (or AVR) Selector for programming punch-through, but press the same Input (or AVR) Selector in the appendix worksheets. Press the Mute Button instead. 4.
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or rear-channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to internal problems • Check speaker wires for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your AVR 1600, or installation...-related issues, may be found in the list of remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon...
or rear-channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to internal problems • Check speaker wires for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your AVR 1600, or installation...-related issues, may be found in the list of remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon...
