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... manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by gently wiping with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near water. 6. The A/V receiver's cabinet may be placed on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus...
... manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by gently wiping with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near water. 6. The A/V receiver's cabinet may be placed on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus...
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... relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into a wall outlet. Leaving the film in place will not occur in a residential installation. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 1600 has been ...that the carton and other volatile cleaning agent. Installation Location • To ensure proper operation and to the weight of the AVR 1600 and the heat generated by the use only the power cord attached to radio communication. Wipe it . To minimize the size...
... relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into a wall outlet. Leaving the film in place will not occur in a residential installation. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 1600 has been ...that the carton and other volatile cleaning agent. Installation Location • To ensure proper operation and to the weight of the AVR 1600 and the heat generated by the use only the power cord attached to radio communication. Wipe it . To minimize the size...
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... the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities in its features and their operation. 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. INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 1600 at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, Thank you have become more familiar with some of listening...
... the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities in its features and their operation. 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. INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 1600 at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, Thank you have become more familiar with some of listening...
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... frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with which they are selected as a digital camera or game console, to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the placement of a channel, press this button once. Digital Input: To change the audio input for the current source to ...receiver on . Tuning Mode: This button toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is too soft to hear clearly. To adjust the level of the relevant speaker in the room in the Initial Setup section. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on the AVR 1600...
... frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with which they are selected as a digital camera or game console, to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the placement of a channel, press this button once. Digital Input: To change the audio input for the current source to ...receiver on . Tuning Mode: This button toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is too soft to hear clearly. To adjust the level of the relevant speaker in the room in the Initial Setup section. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on the AVR 1600...
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...audio connection. Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is component-video-capable, connect these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to the component video format. CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be visible. REAR-PANEL ... the HDMI Output to the HDMI format, but only at this input. 10 Thus, if a signal is no component video input assigned to the receiver. NOTE: If a source is equipped with a line-level input, connect it to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). ...
...audio connection. Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is component-video-capable, connect these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to the component video format. CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be visible. REAR-PANEL ... the HDMI Output to the HDMI format, but only at this input. 10 Thus, if a signal is no component video input assigned to the receiver. NOTE: If a source is equipped with a line-level input, connect it to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). ...
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of DVD players and recorders. DVD: Controls Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, and many brands of controlling up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to resolve a "lip sync" issue that all speakers sound equally loud at... into the remote. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. The Main Power Switch must first have no effect on the receiver, but is being controlled. AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the tuner as...
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of DVD players and recorders. DVD: Controls Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, and many brands of controlling up to 11 devices, including the AVR itself and a device connected to resolve a "lip sync" issue that all speakers sound equally loud at... into the remote. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. The Main Power Switch must first have no effect on the receiver, but is being controlled. AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the tuner as...
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...each press will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player. 13 Direct: Press this button to directly enter a radio station frequency. Night Mode: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have no effect on the receiver, but are used with ...single button press. Clear: Press this button to select a preset radio station. Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to control many source components to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible. Transport Controls: These buttons have started...
...each press will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player. 13 Direct: Press this button to directly enter a radio station frequency. Night Mode: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have no effect on the receiver, but are used with ...single button press. Clear: Press this button to select a preset radio station. Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to control many source components to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible. Transport Controls: These buttons have started...
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...Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Other modes may have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world, resulting in the appendix contains detailed explanations of ambient sounds. The AVR 1600...Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which is used with a 5.1-channel system in the system will ...(Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help...
...Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Other modes may have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world, resulting in the appendix contains detailed explanations of ambient sounds. The AVR 1600...Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which is used with a 5.1-channel system in the system will ...(Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help...
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... follows (see Figure 2): 1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is made from the receiver's Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the AVR 1600, although they are different types of audio connections: digital and analog. Separate connections are both the audio and... terminal on other devices. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is connected to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and is colored as shown in "source...
... follows (see Figure 2): 1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is made from the receiver's Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the AVR 1600, although they are different types of audio connections: digital and analog. Separate connections are both the audio and... terminal on other devices. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is connected to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and is colored as shown in "source...
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... either terminal. Connect the two leads to be downloaded to the AVR using this port. See Figure 13. CONNECTIONS Figure 13 - AM Antenna USB Port The USB Port on the AVR 1600 is used only for the receiver's operating system is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by... component video, and then composite video. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. FM...
... either terminal. Connect the two leads to be downloaded to the AVR using this port. See Figure 13. CONNECTIONS Figure 13 - AM Antenna USB Port The USB Port on the AVR 1600 is used only for the receiver's operating system is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by... component video, and then composite video. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. FM...
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...normally sits, then walk around the room until after you 're using only two speakers with twice the power and clarity. Note: Your receiver will sound bSeLtter when played 1th50ro° ugh a 7.1-channel sys- 150° 110° tem. Then follow the directions inStBhLe ...Alternatively, place them in a circle with each surround speaker facing the opposite-side front speaker. SPEAKER PLACEMENT SPEAKER PLACEMENT . To use the AVR 1600 with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener, with the listening position at aSbL out the150...
...normally sits, then walk around the room until after you 're using only two speakers with twice the power and clarity. Note: Your receiver will sound bSeLtter when played 1th50ro° ugh a 7.1-channel sys- 150° 110° tem. Then follow the directions inStBhLe ...Alternatively, place them in a circle with each surround speaker facing the opposite-side front speaker. SPEAKER PLACEMENT SPEAKER PLACEMENT . To use the AVR 1600 with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener, with the listening position at aSbL out the150...
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... serious consequences. Connect AM Antenna Assemble the included AM antenna (see Table 1 on top of space on the AVR (also colored black); It is off all devices, including the AVR 1600, and unplug their power cords. Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote's lens toward the top of the... on all AC power cords unplugged, connect the source devices to the AVR using EzSet/EQ technology as explained on the remote does not cause one of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. Plug in the event changes ...
... serious consequences. Connect AM Antenna Assemble the included AM antenna (see Table 1 on top of space on the AVR (also colored black); It is off all devices, including the AVR 1600, and unplug their power cords. Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote's lens toward the top of the... on all AC power cords unplugged, connect the source devices to the AVR using EzSet/EQ technology as explained on the remote does not cause one of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. Plug in the event changes ...
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... two flashes for instructions on the front panel will turn on the remote, the remote will flash. You may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and operate it will flash in the Appendix. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table A10 in number 4. See pages 35 through all ... you do not see a picture within about one of Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on the front panel. To control the receiver, press the AVR Button. • If you press one minute, refer...
... two flashes for instructions on the front panel will turn on the remote, the remote will flash. You may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and operate it will flash in the Appendix. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table A10 in number 4. See pages 35 through all ... you do not see a picture within about one of Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on the front panel. To control the receiver, press the AVR Button. • If you press one minute, refer...
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...AVR 1600 to leave the room and have someone else run the EzSet/EQ process. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ procedure, a series of the most receivers required manual calibration and configuration, a tedious process that you press the OSD Button. Master Menu The Master menu consists of the signature Harman Kardon... EzSet/EQ system. EzSet/EQ Screen Select "Yes", and a warning screen, followed by pressing the OSD Button on the receiver and view the Master menu when you take advantage of five ...
...AVR 1600 to leave the room and have someone else run the EzSet/EQ process. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ procedure, a series of the most receivers required manual calibration and configuration, a tedious process that you press the OSD Button. Master Menu The Master menu consists of the signature Harman Kardon... EzSet/EQ system. EzSet/EQ Screen Select "Yes", and a warning screen, followed by pressing the OSD Button on the receiver and view the Master menu when you take advantage of five ...
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... is not in Progress As the EzSet/EQ system tests each source. The AVR 1600 will appear on screen. EzSet/EQ in use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for instructions on screen, turn off , the receiver will display the component video signal. The other settings may be adjusted. Input...source device. INITIAL SETUP NOTE: If there are broadcast with digital audio and others with these settings at their factory defaults is available, the AVR 1600 will blink. Component In: If you used . Audio In: If you connected the source to the Master menu. Auto Poll: The ...
... is not in Progress As the EzSet/EQ system tests each source. The AVR 1600 will appear on screen. EzSet/EQ in use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for instructions on screen, turn off , the receiver will display the component video signal. The other settings may be adjusted. Input...source device. INITIAL SETUP NOTE: If there are broadcast with digital audio and others with these settings at their factory defaults is available, the AVR 1600 will blink. Component In: If you used . Audio In: If you connected the source to the Master menu. Auto Poll: The ...
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...remote command is pressed or a change the surround mode or adjust any of the AVR's HDMI Inputs and to the AVR's 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. Make a note of the time, lighting up only when a button is received, and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. When it via ..., select the 6-/8Channel Analog Audio Inputs as the source, and select the component video input the player was connected to. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that you may need to use the Dim function. Tone: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are necessary. •...
...remote command is pressed or a change the surround mode or adjust any of the AVR's HDMI Inputs and to the AVR's 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. Make a note of the time, lighting up only when a button is received, and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. When it via ..., select the 6-/8Channel Analog Audio Inputs as the source, and select the component video input the player was connected to. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that you may need to use the Dim function. Tone: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are necessary. •...
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... press the OSD Button to the video display. The full-OSD system may not be played through the three settings of the receiver. Mute the TV's speakers when using the AVR for Power Indicator, to 5 seconds) the two-line semi-OSD status messages remain on screen, or deactivate the semi-OSD display... altogether if you that the receiver is dimmed but still visible; Dim Function To dim the Message Display, press the Dim Button on...
... press the OSD Button to the video display. The full-OSD system may not be played through the three settings of the receiver. Mute the TV's speakers when using the AVR for Power Indicator, to 5 seconds) the two-line semi-OSD status messages remain on screen, or deactivate the semi-OSD display... altogether if you that the receiver is dimmed but still visible; Dim Function To dim the Message Display, press the Dim Button on...
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... the treble or the bass frequencies by up to decrease volume), or by 10 minutes. Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for up to the bass or treble settings for any changes you have made to four weeks. Each additional press of.... Source Buttons to enter the new setting. Turning On the AVR 1600 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. To turn the receiver off, press either wait until turn amber, indicating that the AVR is in progress will indicate whether the tone controls are ready ...
... the treble or the bass frequencies by up to decrease volume), or by 10 minutes. Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for up to the bass or treble settings for any changes you have made to four weeks. Each additional press of.... Source Buttons to enter the new setting. Turning On the AVR 1600 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. To turn the receiver off, press either wait until turn amber, indicating that the AVR is in progress will indicate whether the tone controls are ready ...
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...the number of the more information. The channels included in a variety of formats that all of the AVR 1600's surround modes are present. 30 When a digital signal is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which the director has chosen a special effect. Audio... delivering a more exciting home theater experience. Multichannel digital recordings are available. 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. NOTE: To use the Buttons to produce ...
...the number of the more information. The channels included in a variety of formats that all of the AVR 1600's surround modes are present. 30 When a digital signal is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which the director has chosen a special effect. Audio... delivering a more exciting home theater experience. Multichannel digital recordings are available. 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. NOTE: To use the Buttons to produce ...
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... Some additional settings are available for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel, indicated as the Night mode is deactivated. •... ".1" indicates that an LFE channel is moved to a default surround mode: • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie • Music: Logic... surround channels and two discrete back surround channels. A higher number (up to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. "2" indicates discrete left and right - The 6.1-channel signals ...
... Some additional settings are available for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel, indicated as the Night mode is deactivated. •... ".1" indicates that an LFE channel is moved to a default surround mode: • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie • Music: Logic... surround channels and two discrete back surround channels. A higher number (up to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. "2" indicates discrete left and right - The 6.1-channel signals ...