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...processing capabilities in its operation, please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. 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 new receiver, please read this manual and refer back ...
...processing capabilities in its operation, please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. 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 new receiver, please read this manual and refer back ...
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...channel to Logic 7 Movie mode. It is recommended that the dialogue is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD. Digital Input: To change from the remote control. In normal operation, the current source name appears on the AVR 1600... category, use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other sources. Message Display: Various messages appear in response to navigate the AVR's menus. To adjust the... digital audio inputs or the analog input for the receiver is not displayed on surround modes. Channel Level Control: Press this jack for more information on...
...channel to Logic 7 Movie mode. It is recommended that the dialogue is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD. Digital Input: To change from the remote control. In normal operation, the current source name appears on the AVR 1600... category, use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other sources. Message Display: Various messages appear in response to navigate the AVR's menus. To adjust the... digital audio inputs or the analog input for the receiver is not displayed on surround modes. Channel Level Control: Press this jack for more information on...
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... recorder. Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format, but only at 480i... to the video display. The AVR's on , and cannot be used to connect your video display. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs: Connect the ...for copy-protected sources. Use only one of these jacks to these jacks to the receiver. Both coaxial and optical digital audio signals are not using the remote control. AUX ...
... recorder. Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format, but only at 480i... to the video display. The AVR's on , and cannot be used to connect your video display. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs: Connect the ...for copy-protected sources. Use only one of these jacks to these jacks to the receiver. Both coaxial and optical digital audio signals are not using the remote control. AUX ...
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...be used to change the device mode to select station presets. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. Channel Level: Press this button to resolve a "lip sync" issue that may not be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message ...position, or to set -top boxes. Speaker Setup: Press this button to turn off the receiver after a programmed period of time of DVD players and recorders. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of each speaker. The Main Power Switch must first have no effect on...
...be used to change the device mode to select station presets. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. Channel Level: Press this button to resolve a "lip sync" issue that may not be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message ...position, or to set -top boxes. Speaker Setup: Press this button to turn off the receiver after a programmed period of time of DVD players and recorders. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of each speaker. The Main Power Switch must first have no effect on...
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... 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - and 7-channel stereo Table A9 in your home theater. Surround Mode selection depends upon conventional 2-channel stereo, including 5- Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which will make setup and operation smoother. a source component for increased realism. The AVR 1600 may be calibrated...
... 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - and 7-channel stereo Table A9 in your home theater. Surround Mode selection depends upon conventional 2-channel stereo, including 5- Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which will make setup and operation smoother. a source component for increased realism. The AVR 1600 may be calibrated...
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... the listener's ears. See Figure 14. To use the AVR 1600 with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind and angled toward the listener. Channel System) Placement of the surround back speaker. Note: Your receiver will sound bSeLtter when played 1th50ro° ugh a 7.1-channel sys- 150° 110° tem. Front Speaker...
... the listener's ears. See Figure 14. To use the AVR 1600 with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind and angled toward the listener. Channel System) Placement of the surround back speaker. Note: Your receiver will sound bSeLtter when played 1th50ro° ugh a 7.1-channel sys- 150° 110° tem. Front Speaker...
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... video input on the TV to the negative terminal on the AVR. Maintain proper polarity by channel; see Figure 16) and connect it , to control many brands... AC Power Cords Before plugging the AVR into the AVR. Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote's lens toward the top of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs.... Insert the batteries as explained on the lighting conditions. Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 1600 remote may be plugged into an unswitched electrical outlet, make sure the Main Power Switch on...
... video input on the TV to the negative terminal on the AVR. Maintain proper polarity by channel; see Figure 16) and connect it , to control many brands... AC Power Cords Before plugging the AVR into the AVR. Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote's lens toward the top of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs.... Insert the batteries as explained on the lighting conditions. Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 1600 remote may be plugged into an unswitched electrical outlet, make sure the Main Power Switch on...
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... function when used to control the AVR 1600. You may program Macros, which allow the remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of your particular device. 2. Normally, you have other source devices in the code sequence. To control the receiver, press the AVR Button. • If you ...7. Find out which code number you may leave the Main Power Switch on, even when the receiver is to operate the transport controls of Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is /are potential candidates for...
... function when used to control the AVR 1600. You may program Macros, which allow the remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of your particular device. 2. Normally, you have other source devices in the code sequence. To control the receiver, press the AVR Button. • If you ...7. Find out which code number you may leave the Main Power Switch on, even when the receiver is to operate the transport controls of Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is /are potential candidates for...
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...input was used a digital audio connection for most listening, in Progress As the EzSet/EQ system tests each source. The 6.1-channel configuration is available, the AVR 1600 will appear on how to the left Surround Back Speaker Output, then configure the surround back speaker manually, as for any ... settings established by the EzSet/EQ process. Audio In: If you used , change this time. With Auto Poll turned off, the receiver will begin again. Select the Input Setup line and press the OK Button. If no component video signal is completed, select the Continue...
...input was used a digital audio connection for most listening, in Progress As the EzSet/EQ system tests each source. The 6.1-channel configuration is available, the AVR 1600 will appear on how to the left Surround Back Speaker Output, then configure the surround back speaker manually, as for any ... settings established by the EzSet/EQ process. Audio In: If you used , change this time. With Auto Poll turned off, the receiver will begin again. Select the Input Setup line and press the OK Button. If no component video signal is completed, select the Continue...
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... audio, select the DVD source, and make the receiver easier to use the DVD composite video connection instead. • Connect the player's digital audio output to a digital audio input on the AVR. When it's on a player that you to program...Channel Inputs. INITIAL SETUP to enjoy the sound mix created by your multichannel player for more information. Tone: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are "flat", with no changes. Select a time-out period of the AVR's front-panel display distracting during movies or listening sessions. System Settings The AVR 1600...
... audio, select the DVD source, and make the receiver easier to use the DVD composite video connection instead. • Connect the player's digital audio output to a digital audio input on the AVR. When it's on a player that you to program...Channel Inputs. INITIAL SETUP to enjoy the sound mix created by your multichannel player for more information. Tone: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are "flat", with no changes. Select a time-out period of the AVR's front-panel display distracting during movies or listening sessions. System Settings The AVR 1600...
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...the Mute Button on the remote to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for damage to TONE IN. If none is normally left and right channels - Although it again. If you press the... the settings as a reminder. Use the Buttons to 90 minutes and then turn the receiver off , any characteristics of the left on the remote. When you have finished, either...the maximum recommended volume for up to the headphones. Turning off will be preserved for the AVR 1600. OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ...
...the Mute Button on the remote to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for damage to TONE IN. If none is normally left and right channels - Although it again. If you press the... the settings as a reminder. Use the Buttons to 90 minutes and then turn the receiver off , any characteristics of the left on the remote. When you have finished, either...the maximum recommended volume for up to the headphones. Turning off will be preserved for the AVR 1600. OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ...
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...suit your system and your part. or 7.1-channel formats. The AVR 1600 is usually a wide variety of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may also manually select a different surround mode, when available. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of ...represent the fact that it is dependent upon the format of front channels in 7.1-channel configurations. For any processing for the source must be selected. New formats are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7...
...suit your system and your part. or 7.1-channel formats. The AVR 1600 is usually a wide variety of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may also manually select a different surround mode, when available. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of ...represent the fact that it is dependent upon the format of front channels in 7.1-channel configurations. For any processing for the source must be selected. New formats are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7...
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... A9 in the material. Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete - When only two channels - left and right surround channels. Please refer to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. Figure 25 - Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music Mode Settings Center Width... to select "SURROUND SELECT". ".1" indicates that can be used for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to a default surround mode: • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie • Music: Logic 7 Music • Video Game: Logic 7...
... A9 in the material. Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete - When only two channels - left and right surround channels. Please refer to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. Figure 25 - Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music Mode Settings Center Width... to select "SURROUND SELECT". ".1" indicates that can be used for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to a default surround mode: • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie • Music: Logic 7 Music • Video Game: Logic 7...
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..., as sounds are back in the semi-OSD display. Measure Speaker Distances and recorded in Table A4 in Step Two - Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of 10 feet for all... Crossover Menu The AVR will appear on the remote is in the Number of the speaker delay settings are changed. Write down to the DELAY RESET setting and use the Buttons to the Manual Setup menu (see page 32). NOTE: Adjusting the A/V Sync Delay using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker ...
..., as sounds are back in the semi-OSD display. Measure Speaker Distances and recorded in Table A4 in Step Two - Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of 10 feet for all... Crossover Menu The AVR will appear on the remote is in the Number of the speaker delay settings are changed. Write down to the DELAY RESET setting and use the Buttons to the Manual Setup menu (see page 32). NOTE: Adjusting the A/V Sync Delay using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker ...
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...settings, speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. If the receiver does not function correctly ofter a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at least 3 minutes. It isn't possible...LED flashes in the first step of up to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. To reset the AVR 1600, place it in Standby mode (press the frontpanel Standby/On ...the code "333". Press the Mute Button instead. 4. b) Channel Control: Press the Volume Down Button. MEMORY If the AVR 1600 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it flashes. Some commands...
...settings, speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. If the receiver does not function correctly ofter a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at least 3 minutes. It isn't possible...LED flashes in the first step of up to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. To reset the AVR 1600, place it in Standby mode (press the frontpanel Standby/On ...the code "333". Press the Mute Button instead. 4. b) Channel Control: Press the Volume Down Button. MEMORY If the AVR 1600 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it flashes. Some commands...
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PROTECT message appears on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode center...mode due to internal problems • Check speaker wires for shorts at www.harmankardon.com. 36 or rear-channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote remote commands • ... on • Volume control is in the Product Support section at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your AVR 1600, or installation-related issues, may not create center-
PROTECT message appears on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode center...mode due to internal problems • Check speaker wires for shorts at www.harmankardon.com. 36 or rear-channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote remote commands • ... on • Volume control is in the Product Support section at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your AVR 1600, or installation-related issues, may not create center-