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Manual for 5.1 Home Theater Receiver

1. Appendix Table A11 Remote Control Function List Radio Media Server No Button Name AVR FM AM NETWORK vTUNER Blu ray DVD DMC1000 TV USB iPod 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Zone 2 Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle 04 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute 05 Cable Sat Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 06 STB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 07 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 08 Disc Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 09 MHL Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 10 Aux Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 11 Audio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 12 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 13 AVR Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input
2. 1 Remove 2 Insert 3 Replace Cover Batteries Cover IK WW CN MCN WY Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV You can program your AVR remote to control many brands and models of audio video source devices and TVs The remote is also ready to operate your iPod or iPhone when it is connected to the AVR s front panel USB port Each of the remote s Source Selector buttons has been preprogrammed to control certain types of source devices Cable Sat Controls cable TV and satellite TV tuner boxes Disc Controls Blu ray Disc and DVD players Radio Controls the AVR s built in FM AM tuner TV Controls TVs and video displays USB Browses compatible media on an Apple iOS device that is connected to or a USB device that is inserted in the AVR s USB port Note Does not require programming DVR Controls TiVo recorders Game Controls video game consoles Media Server Controls media servers Network Browses compatible media on DLNA compatible devices connected to your home network and on vTuner Internet Radio Note Does not require programming AUX Controls HDTV tuner boxes CD players VCRs and PVDs Although the Source Selector buttons are preprogrammed for the device types listed above you can reassign a Source Selector button to a different device type See Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Dif
3. Zone 2 IRIN TRIGGER ZONE2 IRIN E AVR If a source device is shared with the main listening area any control commands issued to that source will also affect the main room 20 Making Connections Connect the Trigger Output If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a DC trigger signal connect it to the AVR s Trigger Out connector with a mono 1 8 inch 3 5mm mini plug interconnect cable The AVR will supply a 12V DC 100mA trigger signal at this connection whenever it is powered on TRIGGER ZONE2 QUI IRIN Mono 1 8 inch 3 5mm Mini Plug Interconnect not supplied Device with Trigger In Connector Connect to AC Power AVR 171 AVR 161 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AVR s AC Input connector and then to a working non switched AC power outlet AVR AC Input Connector 1 0 0 0 AC Power Outlet P0 Power Cord supplied AVR 1710 AVR 1610 Connect the AVR s power cord to a working non switched AC power outlet AC Power AVR Outlet Power Cord C 2 Set Up the Remote Control Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control s battery cover insert the two supplied AAA batteries as shown in the illustration and replace the battery cover
4. HDMI HDMI 1 4 with 4k x 2k bypass distortion TIM ec Slew rate 40V usec FM Tuner Section Frequency range 87 5 108 0MHz General Specifications Power requirement 120V AC 60Hz AVR 1710 AVR 1610 220V 240V AC 50Hz 60Hz AVR 171 AVR 161 Usable sensitivity IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf Power consumption 0 5W standby 510W maximum AVR 1710 AVR 171 450W maximum AVR 1610 AVR 161 Dimensions W x H x D 17 5 16 x 4 3 4 x 11 3 16 440mm x 121mm x 300mm Weight AVR 1710 AVR 171 11 Ib 5 1kg AVR 1610 AVR 161 10 Ib 4 6kg Signal to noise ratio mono stereo 70dB 68dB Distortion mono stereo 0 2 0 3 Stereo separation 40dB 1kHz Selectivity 400kHz 70dB Image rejection 80dB IF rejection 80dB 36 Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis Appendix AVI Appendix Appendix Default settings worksheets remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Digital Audio Video Device AVR Source Connection Analog Audio Connection Connections Roku Streaming Stick or other b MHL AVR 1710 AVR 171 portable device HDMI capable AVR 1610 AVR 161 HDMI 1 MHL Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 1 MHL device DVD Audio Video SACD Disc HDMI 2 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 2 Blu ray Disc HD DVD player Cable TV satellite
5. IR and Trigger connector The following IR and trigger connectors are provided IR In connectors When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked such as when the AVR is installed inside a cabinet connect an optional IR receiver to the IR In jack 12V Trigger connector This connector provides 12V DC whenever the AVR is on It can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer Zone 2 IR Input connector AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Connect a remote IR receiver located in Zone 2 of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR from the remote zone Fan Vents AVR 1710 AVR 171 only These vents are used by the AVR s fan to cool the system Maintain a clearance of at least three inches 75mm from the nearest surface to avoid overheating the unit It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels An automatic temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed IMPORTANT NOTE Never block the fan vents Doing so could allow the AVR to overheat to dangerous levels AC Input connector AVR 171 AVR 161 only After you have made and verified all other connections plug the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet Power cord AVR 1710 AVR 1610 only After you have made and verified all other connections plug the power cord into an unswitched wall outlet PANIS System Remote Control Functions Power Off Button Power On Button AVR Bu
6. Blu ray Disc DVD player cable television box HDTV tuner satellite box VCR DVR In addition to an audio connection as described above make a video connection for each of these source devices Make only one type of video connection for each device Digital Video Connections If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR s HDMI input connectors you have automatically made a video connection for that device since the HDMI cable carries both digital audio and digital video signals Analog Video Connections Composite Video Composite video is the most commonly available analog video connection Both the chrominance color and luminance intensity components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable The jack is usually color coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack or vice versa p Radio Connections Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas The FM antenna uses a 75 ohm F connector The AM antenna connector uses spring clip terminals After assembling the antenna as shown below press the levers to open the connectors insert the bare wires into the openings and release the levers to secure the wires The antenna wires are not polarized so you can insert either wire into either connector S A TI PANIS Network Connector TheAVR s Network connector
7. STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIVO 029 030 and See Table A24 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 124 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 053 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes Media Server Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number APPLE 008 009 BEYOND 003 ESCIENT FIREBALL 004 005 006 007 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 LOGITECH 012 MICROSOFT 003 NAIM 011 REQUEST 010 SONOS 013 Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes AUX Cable SAT Recorder PVR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO 701 704 ECHOSTAR 714 715 716 EXPRESSVU 714 HUGHES 717 727 HYUNDAI 718 PANASONIC 710 723 PHILIPS 711 717 724 727 PROSCAN 719 RCA 719 727 REPLAYTV 708 710 712 725 726 SONICBLUE 710 712 SONY 707 713 720 721 722 723 724 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number COMCAST TIVO 808 COX TIVO 808 DIRECTV TIVO 806 HUMAX TIVO 803 Nero LiquidTV TIVO 805 PIONEER TIVO 801 TIVO HD XL DVR 807 TIVO HD DVR 804 TIVO SERIES2 DT DVR 802 TOSHIBA TIVO 803 51 HARMIAN HARMAN International Industries Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 2013 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or
8. The setting of 0 is a neutral default Setting F 3 moves the sound toward the front of the room while setting R 3 moves the sound toward the rear Use the Left Right buttons to adjust it Panorama With the Panorama mode turned on some of the sound from the front Speakers is moved to the surround speakers creating an enveloping wraparound effect Each press of the OK button toggles the setting On or Off Please refer to Table A10 in the Appendix for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams Manual Speaker Setup Your AVR is flexible and may be configured to work with most speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room The EzSet EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each connected speaker and optimizes the AVR s performance with your speakers If you are unable to run EzSet EQ calibration or if you wish to set up your AVR for your speakers manually use the Speaker Setup on screen menus Before beginning place your loudspeakers as explained in the Place Your Speakers section on page 11 and connect them to the AVR Consult the owner s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer s Web site for their frequency range specification Although you may set the AVR s individual channel levels by ear an SPL sound pressure level meter purchased at a local electronics store will provide greater accuracy Record your configuration settings i
9. Zone 1 and Zone 2 at the same time at least one source must be one of the AVR s configurable external sources Cable Sat Disc STB or TV that is connected to one of the AVR s analog audio inputs or one of the AVR s terrestrial radio sources FM or AM Volume Highlight this line and use the Left Right buttons to control the volume in Zone 2 Assigned AMP This line lets you assign the Assigned AMP channels to Zone 2 for multizone operation see Number of Speakers on page 31 When this line is set to Zone 2 you may configure the main listening room for only up to 5 1 channels To use the remote to control the sound in Zone 2 press the remote s Zone 2 button The volume mute and source select buttons will control the sound in Zone 2 and the Zone 2 button will illuminate whenever you press a button to indicate that the remote is in the Zone 2 control mode Press the Zone 2 button again to return the remote to the main listening area control mode 33 PANIS System Settings The AVR s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way many of the AVR s features operate Press the OSD Menu button and navigate to the System line Press the OK button to display the System Settings menu Lin tuare Update Panel Timeout This setting allows you to set the AVR s front panel display to automatically turn off after remaining on for a predetermined time 3 10 seconds each time you use a control Set this to Off to ha
10. 132 CONTEC 045 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROWN 045 132 CURTIS MATHES 123 128 132 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132 DAYTRON 128 132 DYNATECH 063 DYNEX 014 ELECTROHOME 115 132 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159 162 205 FUJITSU 041 042 FUNAI 045 FUTURETECH 045 GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GRUNDIG 193 HALL MARK 128 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 HYTEK 016 INKEL 120 JC PENNEY 115 123 128 132 145 JENSEN 019 JVC 079 087 134 KEC 045 KLH 006 KTV 045 123 132 162 LG GOLDSTAR 002 013 101 110 122 128 132 LLOYTRON 172 173 LODGENET 069 LXI 077 145 148 MAGNAVOX 030 040 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MEMOREX 069 128 METZ 084 MGA 115 123 128 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NATIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 010 115 121 123 125 OLEVIA 007 TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number OPTONICA 077 ORION 207 208 209 210 211 PANASONIC 087 148 169 PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 145 148 PIONEER 024 123 128 POLAROID 003 004 005 006 043 PORTLAND 128 132 PROSCAN 133 PROTON 008 059 122 128 132 165 QUASAR 032 087 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 RCA 021 115 123 128 133 145 161 163 REALISTIC 045 167 196 RUNCO 044 046 152 153 SAMPO 059 123 128 SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 SANYO 026 054 SCOTT 045 128 132 SEARS 128 132 145 SHARP 077 128 132 SIEMENS 084 SIGNATURE 069 SONY 028
11. 3 2 1 EX ON for Dolby Digital EX materials and 3 3 1 ES ON for DTS ES materials Dolby Digital 2 0 signals may include a Dolby Surround flag indicating DS ON or DS OFF depending on whether the two channel bitstream contains only stereo information or a downmix of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the AVR s Dolby Pro Logic decoder By default these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode When a PCM signal is received the PCM message and the sampling rate 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz or 192 2 will appear When only two channels left and right are present the analog surround modes may be used to decode the signal into multiple channels If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal s digital encoding press the Surround Modes button to display the Surround Modes menu see Selecting a Surround Mode on page 25 The Auto Select option sets the surround mode to the native signal s digital encoding e g Dolby Digital DTS Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master Audio For two channel materials the AVR defaults to the HARMAN NSP mode If you prefer a different surround mode select the surround mode category Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Press the OK button to change the mode Each surround mode category is set to a default surround mode Virtual Surround Virtual speaker Stereo 7 CH Stereo or 5 CH Stereo depending on how many main speake
12. Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic II Game Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic lix Mode Group AVR 1710 AVR 171 only An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams but thanks to the AVR s post processor they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5 1 modes See below 41 PANIS Table A10 Surround Modes continued Surround Mode Description Appendix Incoming Bitstream or Signal This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie with an added surround back channel Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 EX Analog two channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kH
13. LEGEND 453 EASTERN 066 070 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 EMERSON 112 MAGNAVOX 461 473 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 001 011 017 096 097 210 MEMOREX 453 GC ELECTRONICS 113 MITSUBISHI 307 GEMINI 032 060 MOTOROLA 312 319 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 NEXTWAVE 423 HITACHI 001 188 NORSAT 373 JASCO 111 OPTIMUS 466 JERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 188 210 PACE 328 487 LINSAY 118 PANASONIC 353 366 457 469 MACOM 191 PANSAT 420 MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 PERSONAL CABLE 418 MOVIETIME 035 039 PHILIPS 375 NSC 035 190 PICO 407 OAK 197 220 PRESIDENT 381 404 PACE 179 RCA 301 358 439 458 465 490 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 REALISTIC 349 480 PANTHER 114 SAMSUNG 322 326 442 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 356 RADIO SHACK 111112 213 SONY 362 405 RCA 053 214 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 RECOTON 116 STARCAST 347 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 REMBRANT 032 TELECOM 330 333 390 391 393 409 SAMSUNG 003 072 186 TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 SERM 121 479 480 SIGNATURE 001 188 ZENITH 359 384 385 387 394 419 488 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 50 Table 19 Remote Control Product Codes Cable continued Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes AUX TiVo Appendix Cable Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number
14. Pt 28 10MHz 63 HARMAN NSP Use the Up Down buttons or the Remote s Channel buttons to tune a station as displayed on the front panel and on screen display The AVR defaults to automatic tuning meaning each press of the Up Down buttons scans up or down the frequency band until a station with acceptable signal strength is found To switch to manual tuning in which each press of the Up Down buttons steps through a single tuning frequency increment press the Tuning Mode button on the front panel or press and hold the OK button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds Each press of the button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes Once you have tuned an FM station toggling the Mode setting also switches the radio between stereo and monaural reception Mono reception may improve reception of weaker stations Note that some surround modes are not available with monaural reception 26 Operating Your AVR Preset Stations You can store a total of 30 stations AM and FM combined as presets When you want to save the currently tuned station as a preset press the remote s Memory button Use the Number buttons to enter the desired preset number To tune to a preset station e Press the Left Right buttons e Press the remote s Preset Scan button The AVR will tune to each preset station in order for five seconds When the desired preset is tuned press the Preset Scan button again e Enter the preset number usi
15. Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 14 USB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 15 Network Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 16 Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 17 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 18 OSD Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 19 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up 20 Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 21 OK OK Select Enter Setup Select Enter Setup 22 Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 23 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down 24 Back Exit Bypass Clear Exit Cancel Exit Exit Cancel Exit 25 Home MHL Home 26 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 27 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 28 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 29 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 30 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 31 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 32 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 33 8 34 Clear 35 o 9 9 8 o 0 o 9 o o 9 o 0 T PT 38 Volume 39 Delay la vO LTLZIT II IrII IFIDIOIa O G GCCGCG TIO G G FT C II III CI C 40 Sleep 41 10 Channel Up Page Up 42 Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume 43 Options Potions C l Ll 45 S Channel Down Scan Down Channel Down Page Down Channel Down Disc Skip Channel Down Page Down 46 Preset Scan 47 Direct 48 Memory FAV Repeat Live TV 49 RDS 50 Previous Slow Do
16. a source device e g Disc Cable Sat Radio etc This action will also turn on the AVR and switch the remote s control mode to operate the selected source device The first press of the Radio button switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM or FM Each successive press changes the band The first press of the USB button switches the AVR to the last used source USB or iPod Each successive press cycles between the two sources The first press of the Network button switches the AVR to the last used source Network or vTuner Each successive press cycles between the two sources AVR button Press to put the remote into the AVR control mode Surround Modes button Press this button to access the Surround Modes submenu Select a surround mode category Auto Select Virtual Surround Stereo HARMAN NSP Movie Music or Game When you select the category it is highlighted and the surround mode changes To change the surround mode for the selected category navigate to the Surround Mode menu in the AVR s on screen display menu select the desired category and use the Left Right buttons to select one of the available surround modes See the Advanced Functions section on page 29 for more information OSD Menu button When the remote is controlling the AVR press this button to display the AVR s on screen display OSD menu This button is also used within the tuner menus and an iPod connected to the AVR s front panel USB port
17. approximate the acoustic qualities of larger listening Spaces such as concert halls and arenas while a lower setting would approximate the acoustic qualities of smaller listening spaces like small clubs or coffee houses Movie Select from the following when you want a surround mode for movie playback DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II IIx or 12 when seven main speakers are present in the AVR 1710 AVR 171 Music Select from the following when you want a surround mode for music playback DTS Neo 6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II IIx 112 when seven main speakers are present in the AVR 1710 AVR 171 The Dolby Pro Logic II IIx llz Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings See Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 29 for more information Game Dolby Pro Logic Il 11 12 when seven main speakers are present Game is available for video game playback After you have made your selection press the Back Exit button You can also change surround mode categories by repeatedly pressing the Surround Mode button on either the remote or the front panel You can change surround modes within surround mode categories by pressing the Surround Mode Select buttons on the front panel See Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 29 for more information on surround modes Listening to FM and AM Radio Select the Radio source A screen similar to the one in the illustration below will appear fo FM
18. device turns off When it does press the Source Selector button to save the code 5 Check that other functions control the device correctly Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several models while other function codes vary Repeat this process until you ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the device s functions 6 If you searched through the remote s code library to find the code you can find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Source Selector button to re enter the Programming Mode Then press the remote s OK Button and the Source Selector button will flash in the code sequence One flash represents 1 two flashes for 2 and so forth A series of quick flashes represents 0 Record the code number programmed for each device in Table A7 in the Appendix Repeat Steps 3 6 for each source device you want to control with the AVR remote Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Different Device Type You can reassign a Source Button to control a different device type for example you can program the Media Server button to control a DVD player 1 Turn on the source device you want the remote to control 2 Look up the code numbers for the device in Tables A14 A24 in the Appendix Write all the applicable code numbers in a convenient place 3 Press the Source Selector button you want to override and hold it for three seconds as it glows red goe
19. i e digital versus analog and the number of channels encoded within the signal Source Select buttons Press these buttons to select the active source Volume knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume ANS Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Connectors AVR 1710 AVR 171 Digital Audio Connectors Fan Vents Power Cord AVR 1710 Radio Antenna Connectors Network HDMI Output HDMI MHL Input HDMI Input Connector Connectors Connector Connectors womi HLINT momiriN2 HomiN3 4 Hom 5 m es hn Da GN ag FRONTRIGHT FRONT LEFT RO Analog Audio Speaker Analog Video IR and Trigger AC Input Connectors Connectors Connectors Connectors Connectors Connector AVR 171 AVR 1610 AVR 161 Digital Audio Network HDMI Output HDMI MHL Input HDMI Input Connectors Connector Connector Connector Connectors NETWORK COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 OO ERE 2 nt i Subwoofer Speaker Analog Video AC Input Power Cord ii buds Pre Out Connectors Connectors Connector AVR 1610 Connector AVR 161 Analog Audio IR and Trigger Connectors Connectors Rear Panel Connectors continued Digital Audio connectors If your non HDMI
20. if you use the on screen menu system Turn On the AVR Press the front panel Power button Power Button Using the On Screen Menu System To access the menu system press the OSD Menu button on the remote The OSD Menu Menu will appear and if a video source is playing the menu will automatically re size so the picture will be visible behind the menu NOTE The actual on screen menus may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual The Main Menu system consists of six submenus Source Select Source Setup Surround Mode Speaker Setup Network and System Setup The AVR 1710 AVR 171 also have a Zone 2 submenu Use the Up Down Left Right buttons on the remote or the front panel to navigate the menu system and press the OK button to select a menu or setting line or to enter a new setting The current menu setting line or new setting will appear in the front panel Message Display as well as on screen To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system press the Back Exit button Be certain all settings are correct as any changes you have made will be retained Most users should follow the instructions in this Set Up the AVR section to configure a basic home theater system You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments such as those described in the Advanced Functions section on page 29 22 Set Up the AVR Before beginning the following setup
21. more information PLIIz Height Gain AVR 1710 AVR 171 only When you have set the Assigned Amp to Front Height see Manual Speaker Setup on page 30 the PLIIz Height Gain setting will become available The front height channels can greatly improve the spatial experience of a surround sound system Some listeners may want the depth and dimension that height channels provide but from a seemingly transparent experience Other listeners may prefer to accentuate the front height channels by using a higher volume setting The PLIIz Height Gain control gives you the ability to change the volume of the front height channels to suit different programs The control has three settings Low normal volume Mid moderate volume increase and High maximum volume increase Note that you can also fine tune the front height channel volume levels See Setting Channel Output Levels Manually on page 32 for details Dolby PLII Dolby PLIIx Music Some additional settings are available when you select the Dolby Pro Logic Il or IIx Music Mode in the Surround Modes menu Center Width This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers A lower number focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel Higher numbers up to 7 broaden the vocal soundstage Use the Left Right buttons to adjust Dimension This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation allowing you to move the sound toward the front or rear of the room
22. not blocked Set button Press this button to select the currently highlighted menu item Left Right buttons Use these buttons to navigate the AVR s menus Front Panel Controls Front panel display Various messages appear on this two line display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal In normal operation the current source name appears on the upper line while the active surround mode is displayed on the lower line When the on screen display menu system OSD is in use the current menu settings appear Up Down buttons Tuning buttons Use these buttons to navigate the AVR s menus When the radio is the active source use these buttons to tune stations according to the setting of the Tuning Mode button see above Surround Mode Category button Press this button to select a surround sound category Each press changes the surround mode category Auto Select Virtual Stereo HARMAN NSP Movie Music and Video Game To change the specific surround sound mode within the category use the Surround Mode Select buttons See Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 29 for more information about surround modes Surround Mode Select buttons After you have selected the desired surround mode category press these buttons to select a specific mode within the category such as to change from Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode to DTS NEO 6 Cinema mode Surround mode availability depends on the nature of the source input signal
23. of Intel Corporation iOS is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries Roku is a registered trademark of Roku Inc Roku Streaming Stick is a trademark of Roku Inc All rights reserved TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc Series2 is a trademark of TiVo Inc Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Part No HKP5094 Rev A harman kardon by HARMAN www harmankardon com
24. receivers AVRs continue this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet and a wealth of listening and viewing options To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new AVR please read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer or visit the Web site at www harmankardon com Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with your AVR If any of these items are missing please contact your Harman Kardon dealer or Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardon com System remote control e EzSet EQ microphone AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Two AAA batteries AC power cord AVR 171 AVR 161 only Introduction Supplied Accessories Important Safety Information and Place the AVR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use The AVR 1710 and AVR 1610 have been designed for use with 120 volt alternating current AC The AVR 171 and AVR 161 have been designed for use with 220 240 volt AC Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your receiver is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your are
25. source devices have digital outputs connect them to the AVR s digital audio connectors NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 16 for more information Radio Antenna connectors Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception Analog Audio connectors The following analog audio connectors are provided Analog Audio Input connectors Use the AVR s Analog Audio Input connectors for source devices that don t have HDMI or digital audio connectors See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 16 for more information Zone 2 Out connectors AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system Network connector If your home network is wired use a Cat 5 or Cat 5E Ethernet cable not supplied to connect the AVR s Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA compatible devices that are connected to the network See Connect to Your Home Network on page 18 for more information Subwoofer Pre Out connector Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer with a line level input See Connect Your Subwoofer on page 15 for more information NOTE The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 have two subwoofer connectors HDMI Output connectors If your TV has an HDMI connector and you are
26. steps all loudspeakers a video display and all Source devices should be connected You should be able to turn on the AVR and view the main menu when you press the AVR button If necessary reread the Making Connections and Set Up the Remote sections before continuing Configure the AVR for Your Speakers 1 Plug the supplied EzSet EQ microphone into the AVR s Headphone connector AVR Headphone Connector harman kardon EzSet Microphone supplied 2 Place the microphone at ear height in your listening position 3 Set the volume control on your subwoofer to approximately the halfway point 4 Turn on your TV and select the TV input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display on page 15 5 Press the remote control s AVR button The AVR s on screen display OSD Main Menu screen will appear on the TV 6 Use the remote s Up Down Left Right and OK buttons to select Speaker Setup 7 Select Auto EzSet EQ 8 If you have a subwoofer connected select Yes with Sub Otherwise select Yes without Sub 9 For AVR 1610 AVR 161 or for AVR 1710 AVR 171 s in 5 0 or 5 1 channel systems select 5 0 or 5 1 in the Speaker Configuration screen For AVR 1710 AVR 171 s in 7 0 or 7 1 channel systems select 7 0 or 7 1 10 The test will begin Make sure that the room is quiet while the
27. test noise is playing through the speakers 11 When the test finishes select Done to exit NOTES e f there are fewer than five main speakers in your system do not use the EzSet EQ process Instead proceed as described in Manual Speaker Setup on page 30 e If you are using an AVR 1710 AVR 171 in 6 0 or 6 1 channel configuration with a single surround back speaker do not use the EzSet EQ process Instead proceed as described in Manual Speaker Setup on page 30 Set Up Your Sources The Source Setup menu lets you assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source and lets you set many audio and video playback features for each source IMPORTANT The Video In and Audio In settings are not optional and must be adjusted before you use your AVR to enable playback of each source You can adjust the other settings later See System Settings on page 34 for complete information about adjusting all of the Settings menu options 1 Review the input connections you listed on the Source Buttons and Assigned Connectors table on page 16 Note what changes if any you want to make from the default connector assignments that appear on the list 2 Turn on your TV and select the TV input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display on page 15 3 Press the remote control s OSD Menu button The AVR s OSD setup menu will appear on the TV Note If you have used a composite video connection to
28. the Left Right buttons to adjust the speaker s level while the source plays NOTE If you are using a handheld SPL meter with external source material such as a test disc or an audio selection play it and adjust the AVR s master volume control until the meter measures 75dB Then adjust the individual speaker levels Output Reset To reset all levels to their factory defaults of OdB scroll down to this line and press the OK button When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels record the settings in Table A3 in the Appendix Then press the Back Exit Button Listening in Zone 2 PANIS Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in Home Theater Systems While setting your system s individual speaker volume levels is ultimately up to your personal taste here are some ideas you may find helpful For films and video music programs your overall goal should be to create an enveloping realistic sound field that draws you into the film or music program without drawing your attention away from the action on the screen For multichannel music recordings some music producers will create a sound field that places the musicians all around you others will create a sound field that places the musicians in front of you with more subtle ambience in the surround speakers as you would experience in a concert hall n most 5 1 channel and 7 1 channel film soundtracks the surround speakers are not intended to be as loud or as active as the fro
29. the tracks until playback is stopped manually To collapse a folder or return to the previous menu level press the Back Exit button Listening to an iPod iPhone iPad Device When an iPod iPhone or iPad device is connected to the AVR s front panel USB port you may play audio files through your high quality audio system operate the iPod iPad or iPhone using the AVR remote or the AVR s front panel controls view navigation messages on the AVR s front panel or a connected video display and charge the iPod iPad or iPhone For the latest compatibility information please see our Web site www harmankardon com Press the USB source selector button on the remote until the front panel displays iPod as the source The iPod screen will appear Your iPad El 6 zl The table below summarizes the controls available during normal playback via the USB Operating Your AVR port iPod or iPhone Function Remote Control Button Play Play Pause Pause Menu OSD Menu Back Exit Back Exit or Left Arrow Select OK or Right Arrow Scroll Reverse Up Arrow Scroll Forward Down Arrow Forward Search Reverse Search Forward Search Reverse Search Next Track Skip Forward or Right Arrow Previous Track Skip Backward or Left Arrow While scrolling hold the button to scroll faster While a selection is playing the song title and play mode icon will appear on the
30. top of below or mounted on the wall above or below the TV or video display screen Place the front left and right speakers along the circle about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener Place the front left front right and center speakers at the same height preferably at about the same height as the listener s ears The center speaker should be no more than 2 feet 0 6m above or below the left right speakers If you re using only two speakers with your AVR place them in the front left and right positions Placing the Surround Speakers in a 5 1 Channel System You should place the left and right surround speakers approximately 110 degrees from the center speaker slightly behind and angled toward the listener Alternatively place them behind the listener with each surround speaker facing the opposite side front speaker You should place the surround speakers 2 feet 6 feet 0 6m 1 8m higher than the listener s ears AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Placing the Surround Speakers in a 7 1 Channel System In a 7 1 channel system place the side surround speakers 90 degrees from the center speaker directly to either side of the listening position Place the surround back left and right speakers 150 degrees from the center speaker directly facing the opposite side front speaker You should place all the surround speakers 2 feet 6 feet 0 6m 1 8m higher than the listener s ears AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Placin
31. way such as with colors or stripes The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity without which your system s low frequency performance can suffer Each speaker is connected to the AVR s speaker output terminals using two wires one positive and one negative Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker which is usually colored red to the positive terminal on the receiver which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table above The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black Your AVR uses binding post speaker terminals that can accept bare wire cables or banana plugs Bare wire cables are installed as shown below 5 3 Tighten 1 Unscrew Cap 2 Insert Bare Wire Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap as shown below A Tighten Cap B Insert Banana Connector into Hole in Cap Always connect the colored terminal on the AVR to the terminal on the speaker usually red and the black terminal on the AVR to the terminal on the speaker usually black IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier 12 Types of Home Theater System Connections Subwoofer Connections The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low bass frequencies which
32. your TV the OSD menus will not appear on your TV Follow the steps below using the AVR s front panel display 4 Use the remote s arrow and OK buttons to select Source Setup and use the left right arrow buttons to select a source button with connectors that you want to re assign Disc HDMI 2 HDMI 2 DEF Set Up the AVR 5 Select Video In and select the video input connector you want to assign to the source button Press the OK button NOTE If you select an HDMI connector as the video input connector the audio input connector will automatically change to the same HDMI connector 6 If you have not selected an HDMI connector for Video In select Audio In and select the audio input connector you want to assign to the source button Press the OK button You cannot use a different video input connector with an HDMI audio input connector Comp ed lt Optical 1 gt 7 Press the remote s Back Exit button and repeat steps 3 6 for the remaining source buttons with connectors you want to re assign Title This selection lets you change the display name for the source which is useful if your source s device type is different from the source s preprogrammed name Use the Up Down buttons to scroll forward or backeard through the alphanumeric characters until the desired character appears then use the Left Right buttons to move the cursor to the next or previous position Move the cursor again to leave a b
33. your Wi Fi network using the Roku remote 3 Once the Roku Streaming Stick is joined with your Wi Fi network the AVR remote buttons shown below will perform the same functions as their counterparts on the Roku remote Menu Navigation Home Menu O00 e 7 GGG 4 990 OO 00 lt OI T c SPei O00 MHL Source Menu Item i Previous Button Selection Menu Operating Your AVR and Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Much of the adjusting and configuration your AVR requires is handled automatically with little intervention required on your part You can also customize your AVR to suit your system and your tastes In this section we will describe some of the more advanced adjustments available to you Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals can be encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of speaker channels and the surround mode You may also manually select a different surround mode when available Analog Audio Signals Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels left and right Your AVR is able to process two channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound even when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II IIx llz Virtual Speaker DTS Neo 6 HARMAN NSP 5 CH and 7 CH Stereo modes To select one of these modes press the Surr
34. 0 9 THD AVR 1610 AVR 161 85W per channel two channels driven 6 8 ohms 1kHz lt 0 9 THD AM Tuner Section Frequency range Specifications 520 1710kHz AVR 1710 AVR 1610 522 1620kHz AVR 170 AVR 160 Signal to noise ratio 38dB Usable sensitivity loop 500pV Distortion 1kHz 50 mod 1 0 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Multichannel power AVR 1710 AVR 171 100W per channel two channels driven 6 8 ohms 1kHz 0 996 THD AVR 1610 AVR 161 85W per channel two channels driven amp 6 8 ohms 1kHz 0 996 THD Bluetooth Section Frequency range 2402MHz 2480MHz Transmitter power 0 4dBm Input sensitivity impedance 250mV 27k ohms Signal to noise ratio IHF A 100dB Surround system adjacent channel separation Dolby Pro Logic DPLII 40dB Dolby Digital 55dB DTS 55dB Frequency response 1W 10Hz 130kHz 0dB 3dB Modulation GFSK r 4 DQPSK 8 DPSK Functions Streaming audio play supports Bluetooth 3 0 A2DP v1 2 AVRCP v1 4 Video Section Television format NTSC AVR 1710 AVR 1610 PAL AVR 171 AVR 161 Input level impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms High instantaneous current capability HCC 40 amps AVR 171 0 AVR 171 29 amps AVR 1610 AVR 161 Output level impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Transient intermodulation Video frequency response composite video 10Hz 8MHz 3dB
35. 0 feet 3m If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP compliant use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included and make a separate audio connection Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color coded in orange Although they look like standard RCA type analog jacks you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa gt Digital Audio Connections 0ptical 0ptical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust The shutter opens as the cable is inserted Optical input connectors are color coded using a black shutter Analog Audio Connections Two channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable with one connector for the left channel white and one for the right channel red These two connectors are attached to each other r POWER Mite For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs you may make both connections If you are going to be setting up a multizone system AVR 1710 AVR 171 only remember that Zone 2 is an audio only zone the AVR does not have a Zone 2 video output Therefore make analog connections for any audio source devices such as a CD changer that you will want available for listening in Zone 2 at all times Types of Home Theater System Connections Video Connections Many source devices output both audio and video signals e g
36. 001 002 025 054 190 HITACHI 093 INKEL 216 JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSEN 153 JVC 176 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 LG GOLDSTAR 016 087 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN 077 102 LXI 164 MAGNAVOX 039 113 MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 MCINTOSH 194 MCS 080 098 MITSUMI 152 MODULAIRE 166 NAD 013 074 197 198 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 NEC 069 NIKKO 053 055 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 PANASONIC 075 109 119 158 183 204 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 PROTON 210 RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 CD Manufacturer Brand Appendix Setup Code Number RCA 024 081 093 150 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095 SCOTT 108 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 SYMPHONIC 059 110 TAEKWANG 177 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 THETA DIGITAL 039 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 VICTOR 120 130 WARDS 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK 166 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes DVD DVD Manufacturer Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE HARMAN KARDON JNC LG GOLDSTAR MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOM
37. 031 117 130 136 194 212 SOUNDESIGN 045 128 SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 SYMPHONIC 184 TANDY 077 TATUNG 063 TECHNICS 181 TECHWOOD 128 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TIVO 051 052 and See Table A24 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 VIEWSONIC 011 038 039 047 VIZIO 001 002 WARDS 069 128 132 148 WESTINGHOUSE 017 018 023 YAMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 ZENITH 069 090 47 PANI Appendix Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes AUX HDTV VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number NAD 439 APEX 614 616 NATIONAL 440 DISH NETWORK 612 NEC 318 348 LG 604 NORDMENDE 348 MAGNAVOX 607 608 609 610 611 OPTIMUS 459 MOTOROLA 605 ORION 447 RCA 601 612 PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 SAMSUNG 603 PHILCO 340 TATUNG 618 PHILIPS 340 375 TIVO See Table A24 PORTLAND 394 ZENITH 602 606 619 PULSAR 376 QUASAR 301 425 RADIO SHACK 355 434 440 442 458 459 Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes AUX VCR RCA 395 424 425 457 472 VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC 317 320 340 345 459 AIWA 340 SAMSUNG 345 351 395 405 409 AKAI 348 408 409 426 SANSUI 348 416 447 AUDIO DY
38. 1 channels the AVR will automatically downmix the playback of programs recorded in 6 1 or 7 1 channels to 5 1 channels Stereo Audio Cable not supplied Zone 2 Speakers WA ale EA 1 QW Zone 2 Zone 2 Amplifier x a I ue oou not supplied Assigned Main Room Amp Speaker Speaker Wire Connectors Speaker Wire E not supplied not supplied Gy FL i FR LFE 7 1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System SL SR SBL SBR FL C 5 1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System FR LFE SL SR PANIS Connect IR Equipment The AVR is equipped with a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely control the AVR in a variety of situations When you place the AVR inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener connect an external IR receiver such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 to the AVR s IR In jack AVR IR In Jack External IR Receiver don AVR and Source Devices Installed Inside of Cabinet If you install a multizone system AVR 1710 AVR 171 only connect an IR control device to the Zone 2 IR In connector for remote room control of the multizone System source devices and volume in the remote zone Zone 2 Speakers Main Room External IR Receiver
39. AVR 1710 AV 177 AVR 1 1 230 AVR 1610 AV 161 AV 161 230C Audio video receiver Owner s Manual HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE harman kardon by HARMAN PANI INTRODUCTION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PLACE THE AVR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONNECTORS SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM MULTICHANNEL AUDIO SURROUND MODES PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS PLACING THE LEFT CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS IN A 5 1 CHANNEL SYSTEM AVR 1710 AVR 171 ONLY PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS IN A 7 1 CHANNEL SYSTEM AVR 1710 AVR 171 ONLY PLACING FRONT HEIGHT SPEAKERS IN A 7 1 CHANNEL SYSTEM PLACING THE SUBWOOFER TYPES OF HOME THEATER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS SOURCE DEVICE CONNECTIONS VIDEO CONNECTIONS RADIO CONNECTIONS NETWORK CONNECTOR USB PORT MAKING CONNECTIONS CONNECT YOUR SPEAKERS CONNECT YOUR SUBWOOFER CONNECT YOUR TV OR VIDEO DISPLAY CONNECT YOUR AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCE DEVICES USB AND IOS DEVICES CONNECT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK CONNECT THE RADIO ANTENNAS INSTALL A MULTIZONE SYSTEM CONNECT IR EQUIPMENT CONNECT THE TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECT TO AC POWER 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 18 18 18 19 20 20 20 Table of Contents SET UP THE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR SOUR
40. CE DEVICES AND TV SET UP THE AVR TURN ON THE AVR USING THE ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS SET UP YOUR SOURCES SET UP THE NETWORK OPERATING YOUR AVR HARMAN REMOTE APP CONTROLLING THE VOLUME MUTING THE SOUND LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES SELECTING A SOURCE SELECTING A SURROUND MODE LISTENING TO FM AND AM RADIO LISTENING TO MEDIA ON A USB DEVICE LISTENING TO AN IPOD IPHONE IPAD DEVICE LISTENING TO VTUNER INTERNET RADIO LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA YOUR HOME NETWORK PLAYING MEDIA FROM A ROKU STREAMING STICK ADVANCED FUNCTIONS AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP LISTENING IN ZONE 2 SYSTEM SETTINGS SLEEP TIMER PROCESSOR RESET TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 33 34 34 34 35 36 37 Introduction Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product For more than fifty years the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment using leading edge technology to achieve premium performance Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver a single component designed to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance Over the years Harman Kardon products have become easier to use while offering more features and sounding better than ever The AVR 1710 AVR 171 7 2 channel and AVR 1610 AVR 161 5 1 channel digital audio video
41. Connectors VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Q C Composite Video Cable not included m To Composite Video Output Composite Equipped Source Device Connect Your 0ptical Digital Audio Devices If your non HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs connect them to the AVR s optical digital audio connectors NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device AVR Digital Audio Connectors Ot COAXIAL or OPTICAL Optical Digital Audio Cable not supplied To 0ptical Digital Audio 0utput Optical Equipped Source Device PANIS Connect Your Coaxial Digital Audio Devices If your non HDMI source device has a coaxial digital output connect it to the AVR s coaxial digital audio connector NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device AVR Digital Audio Connectors 1 OPTICALI OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO eom Coaxial Digital Audio Cable not supplied To Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial Equipped Source Device Connect Your Analog Audio Devices Use the AVR s analog audio connectors for source devices that don t have HDMI or digital audio connectors NOTE If you re installing a multizone system make analog audio connections for any source devi
42. Input Sel 08 Disc Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 09 MHL Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 10 Aux Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 11 Audio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 12 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 13 AVR Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 14 USB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 15 Network Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 16 Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 17 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 18 OSD Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu Menu 19 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up 20 Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 21 OK OK Select Enter Setup Select Enter 22 Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 23 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down 24 Back Exit Bypass Clear Exit Cancel Exit Exit Cancel 25 Home 26 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 27 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 28 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 29 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 30 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 31 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 32 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 as 58589 a 8 sa cer 0 E S Clear s 9 39 9 0 9 J 8 O 9 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 872 __ C ooo ooo po 38 Volum
43. NAMICS 318 348 SANYO 317 320 BROKSONIC 410 447 SCOTT 410 412 CANON 435 440 SEARS 317 320 CAPEHART 394 SHARP 429 456 CITIZEN 434 SONY 380 429 CRAIG 345 416 SOUNDESIGN 340 DAEWOO 317 394 404 SYLVANIA 340 DAYTRON 394 SYMPHONIC 340 DBX 318 348 TANDY 317 340 DYNATECH 340 TEAC 340 348 EMERSON 313 340 342 410 412 TEKNIKA 340 FISHER 317 THOMAS 340 FUNAI 340 TIVO See Table A24 GE 376 395 424 TMK 313 HARMAN KARDON 302 303 318 349 TOSHIBA 412 455 HITACHI 340 348 TOTEVISION 345 JC PENNEY 318 345 UNITECH 345 JENSEN 348 VECTOR RESEARCH 318 JVC 318 348 411 432 VIDEO CONCEPTS 318 340 KENWOOD 320 348 VIDEOSONIC 345 LG GOLDSTAR 318 407 WARDS 340 345 412 LLOYD 340 YAMAHA 318 340 348 LXI 320 340 ZENITH 340 350 376 383 MAGNAVOX 340 MARANTZ 318 MEMOREX 317 320 340 352 353 354 376 442 MGA 349 MITSUBISHI 349 431 MULTITECH 340 48 49 Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX CD CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FUNAI 126 GE 164 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON
44. R 1710 AVR 1610 Channel Volume Set RDS Button AVR 171 Adjust Button Button AVR 161 Power Power IR Front Panel Volume Indicator Button Sensor Display Knob AI ng gt Ei harman ke rdon Headphone Jack USB Left Right Up Down Buttons Surround Modes EzSet EQ Port Buttons Tuning Buttons Select Buttons Mic Input Audio Input Surround Mode Source Select Button Category Button Buttons Front Panel Controls continued Power indicator Power button The AVR has three different power modes Off Power indicator glows solid amber The Off mode minimizes energy consumption when you re not using the AVR When the AVR is off it will not automatically turn on or play audio in response to an AirPlay stream from a networked device AVR 1710 AVR 171 only When the AVR is off pressing the Power button turns it on To turn the AVR off when it is on press the Power button for more than three seconds The Front Panel Display will indicate Your device is switched off for two seconds then will switch off NOTE You can use the System Setup menu to set the AVR to automatically enter the off mode after it has been in the Sleep mode for a certain period of time See System Settings on page 34 Sleep Power indicator glows solid amber and front panel display indicates Device sleep The Sleep mode powers down some of the AVR s circuitry but allows the AVR to automatically tur
45. R 171 only Surround Left Level OdB Subwoofer Level OdB Table Delay Setting Defaults T Distance From Speaker Your Delay Settings Your Delay Settings Speaker Position to Listening Position Position 1 Position 2 Front Left 10 feet 3 meters Center 10 feet 3 meters Front Right 10 feet 3 meters Surround Right 10 feet 3 meters Surround Left 10 feet 3 meters Surround Back Right Front Height Right 10 feet 3 meters Surround Back Left Front Height Left 10 feet 3 meters Subwoofer 10 feet 3 meters 38 AVI Appendix Table A4 Source Settings Cable ise MHL Radio TV iPod USB Network Game AUX STB Audio Bluetooth Connected Device USB N A Surround Mode Video Input N A N A N A N A N A Audio Input Radio HDMI ARC USB Network Bluetooth Night Mode N A N A N A N A Adjust Lip Sync N A N A N A N A Change Name N A N A N A N A N A Zone 2 Input N A N A N A N A Bass Treble Table A5 HARMAN NSP Settings Default Settings Your Settings Stage Width Stage Depth Table A6 Dolby Pro Logic II Music Settings Default Settings Your Settings Center Width 3 Dimension 0 Panorama Off 39 AVI Appendix Table A7 Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type if changed Product Brand and Code Number Cable Sat Disc TV Game AUX Table A8 System Settings Feature Default
46. SON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 061 019 020 051 003 004 001 002 032 006 005 010 055 064 066 056 059 023 062 009 048 008 024 030 044 016 056 018 027 041 065 060 003 004 003 004 017 053 054 028 011 012 015 043 045 003 004 009 058 067 030 063 005 055 064 49 PANIS Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Appendix Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes Game SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number GAME Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number BIRDVIEW 425 Microsoft XBOX XBOX 360 001 003 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 NYKO PS3 005 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 SONY PS2 PS3 002 004 CITOH 360 DIRECTV 309 310 314 DISH NETWORK 364 Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes Cable DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 Cable Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ABC 001 011 ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ALLEGRO 111 ELECTRO HOME 392 AMERICAST 212 FUJITSU 324 329 334 ARCHER 112 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 BELCOR 113 HITACHI 304 455 CABLE STAR 033 113 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 CITIZEN 111 HUGHES 305 306 437 489 COMCAST 007 JANIEL 366 DIGI LINK 114 JERROLD 454 468 484 EAGLE 186
47. Step Two Measure the Speaker Distances Ideally all of your speakers would be placed in a circle with the listening position at the center However you may have had to place some speakers a little farther away from the listening position than others Because of this sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers may blur due to different arrival times Your AVR provides a Distance adjustment that compensates for these real world speaker placement differences Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position and write it down in Table A4 in the Appendix Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position enter your speaker distances as described in Set the Speaker Distances on page 32 Step Three Manual Speaker Setup Menu Now you are ready to program the AVR Sit in your usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible With the AVR and video display turned on press the OSD Menu button to display the menu system Select the Speaker Setup menu and then select Manual Setup If you have already run the EzSet EQ process as explained in Configure the AVR for Your Speakers on page 22 the AVR saved the results To fine tune the EzSet EQ results or to configure the AVR from scratch select Manual Setup The Manual Setup screen will appear Advanced Functions NOTE To save the current settings press the Back Exit button For best re
48. TV HDTV or other device that delivers Cable Sat HDMI 3 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 3 television programs DVR or set top box STB HDMI 4 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 4 Video game console Game HDMI 5 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 5 Any audio or video device e g CD player camcorder Aux Coaxial or Optical Analog 1 or 2 cassette deck Composite Video 1 or 2 not used for audio only devices Any audio only playback device e g CD player cassette deck Audio Coaxial or Optical Analog 1 or 2 None iPod iPhone iPad or USB memory stick USB iPod USB N A N A 37 Appendix Table A2 Speaker Channel Setting Defaults Your Settings Your Settings Default Settings Position 1 Position 2 Front Left Right Speakers ON Center Speaker ON Surround Left Right Speakers ON Surround Back Left Right Speakers OFF AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Subwoofer ON Front Left Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Center Speaker Crossover Frequency 100Hz Surround Left Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Surround Back Left Right or Left Right Front Height Speakers 100Hz Crossover Frequency AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Subwoofer Mode if Front Speakers are set to Large L R LFE Front Left Level OdB Center Level OdB Front Right Level OdB Surround Right Level OdB Surround Back Right Front Height Right Level OdB AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Surround Back Left Front Height Left Level OdB AVR 1710 AV
49. To share media on other types of computers operating systems or media software Check the instructions for the computer operating system or media player To listen to shared media press the Network Source Selector button If vTuner appears as the source press the button a second time to switch from the Internet Radio source to the Network source The Home Network screen will appear The screen will list by name all devices on the network that allow sharing Use the Up Down and OK buttons to browse the content stored in the device s media player library Scroll to the desired item and press the OK button to select it To return to the previous menu level or to clear the menu from view from the top level press the Back Exit button NOTE Although video content may appear in the menu the AVR does not support video playback from the network connection Playing Media from Roku Streaming Stick When you connect a Roku Streaming Stick to the AVR s MHL HDMI input and join it with your home Wi Fi network you can use the AVR s remote to search for and control streaming media NOTE Your home network must be Wi Fi for you to be able to use the Roku Streaming Stick with your AVR 1 After connecting the Roku Streaming Stick to the MHL HDMI input select the AVR s MHL source The Roku Streaming Stick s video output should be displayed on your TV 2 Follow the Roku instructions for joining the Roku Streaming Stick with
50. VR A system with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system The different main speaker types in a home theater system are Front Left and Right The front left and right speakers are used as in a two channel System In many surround sound modes these speakers are secondary while the main action especially dialogue is reproduced by the center speaker Center When you are watching movies and television programs the center speaker reproduces most of the dialogue and other soundtrack information anchoring it with the picture When you are listening to a musical program the center speaker helps to create a seamless front soundstage creating a realistic you are there listening experience Surround Left and Right The surround left and right speakers produce ambient sounds that help create a realistic and immersive surround sound environment They also help recreate directional sound effects such as aircraft flyovers Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Although you will calibrate all of the speakers in your system to sound equally loud at the listening position most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only and they create their programs to steer relatively little sound to these speakers Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies the deep bass It augments smaller limited range main speakers that are usually used for the other channe
51. Your Settings Panel Timeout Off Auto Power Off 8 hours Menu Timeout 20 seconds Status Message 5 seconds Volume Default Off Default Volume Setting 25dB HDMI Audio to TV Off HDMI Link Off Table A9 Zone 2 Settings Source Input Default Your Settings Status Off Source Cable Sat Volume 25dB Assigned AMP Surround Back 40 Table 10 Surround Modes Surround Mode Dolby Digital Description Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low frequency effects LFE channel Appendix Incoming Bitstream or Signal 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 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX played as 5 1 Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5 1 that adds a surround back channel that may be played through one or two surround back speakers May be manually selected when a non EX Dolby Digital stream is detected e Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the Internet all with enhanced audio quality Source material may be delivered via an HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via coaxial or optical digita
52. a contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord supplied with your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use your AVR for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your warranty If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding AVR 1710 AVR 1610 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Section 810 of the United States National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper
53. aced your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers on page 11 connect each speaker to its color coded terminal on the AVR as explained in Speaker Connections on page 12 Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Connect Surround Back L R Speakers OR Front Height L R Speakers Here SPEAKERS 80 AVR 1710 AVR 1710 AVR 171 only ie FR AVR 171 only LB SBL SBR AVR 1710 AVR 1710 AVR 171 only AVR 171 only NOTE If you installed front height speakers connect them as shown for the SBL and SBR speakers Connect Your Subwoofer Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR s Subwoofer connector to your subwoofer as explained in Subwoofer Connections on page 12 NOTE The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 provide connections for two subwoofers See Manual Speaker Setup Number of Speakers on page 31 for information about activating the two subwoofer outputs Consult your subwoofer s user manual for specific information about making connections to it AVR 1710 AVR 1610 AVR 171 AVR 161 SUB SUB WOOFER WOOFER l SUB WOOFER Use either connector Powered Subwoofer Single RCA Audio Cable not supplied Making Connections Connect Your TV or Video Display If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have HDMI source devices Use an HDMI cable not included
54. allows you to enjoy Internet radio or content from other DLNA or Airplay compatible devices that are connected to the same network Use a Cat 5 or Cat 5E Ethernet cable to connect the AVR s RJ 45 connector to your home network USB Port The AVR can play audio files from an Apple 105 device connected to the USB port and allows you to control the iOS device via the AVR remote control The AVR can also play MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB device inserted into the USB port Insert the connector or device into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port You may insert or remove the connector or device at any time there is no installation or ejection procedure The USB port on your AVR is also used to perform firmware upgrades If an upgrade for the AVR s operating system is released in the future you will be able to download it to the AVR using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time amp Sz IMPORTANT Do not connect a PC or other USB host controller to the AVR s USB port or you may damage both the AVR and the other device 14 Types of Home Theater System Connections and Making Connections Making Connections CAUTION Before making any connections to the audio video receiver ensure that the AVR s AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet Making connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers Connect Your Speakers After you have pl
55. and is also used to display the main menu on some source devices Up Down Left Right buttons These buttons are used to navigate the menu system and to operate the tuner OK button This button is used to select items from the menu system Back Exit button Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu System Home button Press this button to display the Home menu for a Roku Streaming Stick that is connected to the AVR s MHL HDMI connector Number buttons Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio station frequencies or to select station presets System Remote Control Functions Clear button Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have started to enter Test Tone button Press this button to activate test noise that will circulate through each speaker allowing you to adjust the individual speaker levels Use the Up Down buttons to switch the noise to a different speaker and use the Left Right buttons to change the volume of the speaker the noise is playing through Delay Adjust button Pressing this button lets you adjust two different types of delay settings use the Up Down buttons to cycle through the settings Lip Sync This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a lip sync problem Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source device or the video display Use the Le
56. ces you want to be able to listen to in Zone 2 Only analog sources are available in Zone 2 AVR 1710 AVR 171 Analog Audio Connectors AVR 1610 AVR 161 Analog Audio Connectors ANALOG AUDIO IN __PRE OUT o a zi lt E 2 lt 2 N Stereo Audio Cable not supplied To Stereo Analog Y Audio Output Analog Source Device 18 Making Connections USB and iOS Devices Use the AVR s front panel USB port to connect an iPod iPhone or iPad using an Apple cable not supplied or to directly connect a USB memory stick You can play audio files from the device or memory stick and use the AVR s remote to control playback AVR Front Panel USB Port e USB Memory Stick KBs Apple Cable k not supplied Connect to Your Home Network Use a Cat 5 or Cat 5E cable not supplied to connect the AVR s Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA compatible devices that are connected to the network AVR Network Connector N NETWORK Modem gt To Home Network and Internet 00 Cat 5 5 Cable supplied Connect the Radio Antennas e Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR s FM 75Q antenna connector For the best reception extend the FM antenna as far as possible Bend and fold the base of the suppl
57. clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume or by pressing the Volume Up Down buttons on the remote The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels dB below the OdB reference point 80dB 10dB OdB is the maximum recommended volume for your AVR Although it s possible to turn the volume to a higher level doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers For certain more dynamic audio materials even OdB may be too high allowing for damage to equipment Use caution with regard to volume levels To change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a 0 to 90 scale adjust the Volume Units setting in the System Settings menu as described in System Settings on page 34 Muting the Sound To mute all speakers and the headphones press the Mute button on the remote Any recording in progress will not be affected The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder To restore the sound press the Mute button again or adjust the volume Listening Through Headphones Plug the 1 4 inch stereo plug on a pair of headphones into the front panel Phones jack for private listening The default HARMAN Headphone mode uses virtual surround processing to emulate the sound of a 5 1 channel speaker system Press the Surround Modes button on the front panel or the remote to switch to the Headphone Bypass mode which delivers a conventional two channel signal to the headphones No other surround mod
58. connecting HDMI source devices to the AVR use an HDMI cable not included to connect it to the AVR s HDMI Out connector NOTE The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 have two HDMI Out connectors Notes on using the HDMI Output connector When connecting a DVl equipped display to the HDMI Out connector use an HDMI to DVI adapter and make a separate audio connection e Make sure the HDMI equipped display is HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection compliant If it isn t do not connect it via an HDMI connection use an analog video connection instead and make a separate audio connection AVR 1710 AVR 171 only If you have connected a 3D capable TV to HDMI Out 1 and a 2D capable TV to HDMI Out 2 the AVR will not allow 3D playback when both TVs are powered on To watch 3D content turn off the AVR and both TVs then first turn on the 3D TV then turn on the AVR and finally turn on the 3D source device Do NOT turn the 2D TV back on HDMI MHL Input connector If you have a Roku Streaming Stick or other MHL capable device connect it only to this HDMI MHL In connector If you do not have an MHL device you can use this connector for an HDMI capable device Speaker connectors Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker See Connect Your Speakers on page 14 for more information NOTE The Assigned Amp speaker connectors AVR 1710 AVR 171 only are used for the surround back or Front Height channels
59. ct your devices according to your individual system s makeup Your AVR s various source buttons have default assignments to different input connectors listed in the Default Connector s column of the table below For ease of setup you should connect each source device to the connector where the corresponding default source button is assigned e g connect your Blu ray Disc player to HDMI 2 Source Buttons and Assigned Connectors Making Connections However you can connect your source devices as you wish and re assign any of the input connections to any of the Source Buttons listed in the table according to where you actually connect each of your source devices As you connect your various source devices fill out the Connected Component column in the table it will make it easier for you to assign the various source buttons after you have completed making all of the connections You will make any changes to the source button assignments and fill in the Assigned Connector s column later in the setup process Vote You cannot assign connectors to the Network Radio TV and USB source buttons Source Button Default Connector s Assigned Connector s Connected Device MHL HDMI 1 Disc HDMI 2 Cable Sat HDMI 3 STB HDMI 4 Game HDMI 5 Audio None Analog 2 Aux Composite 1 Analog 1 Monitor Output Connector Connected Device HDMI Out 1 HDMI Out 2 AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Composite Vi
60. deo Monitor Out 16 Roku Streaming Stick If you have a Roku Streaming Stick device insert it into the AVR s HDMI MHL In connector NOTE Do not insert the Roku Streaming Stick device into any other HDMI In connector AVR HDMI MHL In Connector ROKU Roku Streaming Stick Connect Your HDMI Devices If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors using them will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals you do not have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via an HDMI cable AVR HDMI Connectors Homi MHLIN1 Hom IN 2 Hom IN3 Hom IN 4 EE Hom ING HDMI Cable not supplied To HDMI i Output HDMI Equipped Source Device NOTE If you have HDMI devices such as an Internet connection already connected directly to your TV you can feed their sound to the AVR via the HDMI Out connector s Audio Return Channel and they will not require additional connections to the AVR AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Only the HDMI Out 1 connection has the Audio Return Channel Making Connections Connect Your Composite Video Devices Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don t have HDMI connectors You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR AVR Composite In
61. e 39 Delay e C 40 Sleep 41 Channel Up 10 Channel Up 42 Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume 43 Info Option 44 Dim 45 Channel Tuner Down Channel Down Scan Down Channel Down Page Down Channel Down Disc Skip Channel Down 46 Preset Scan 47 Direct 48 Memory FAV Repeat Live TV 49 RDS 50 Previous Slow Down Back Previous Thumb Down Skip Down Scan Down 51 Rew lt lt Previous Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt R Search Rew lt lt 52 FF gt gt FF gt gt Next FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt F Search FF gt gt 53 Next Slow Up Replay Next Thumb Up Skip Up Scan Up 54 Top Menu 55 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 56 Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play gt Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause 57 Prev CH Prev Ch AVR 1710 AVR 171 only 46 Refer to Tables A12 through A22 when programming the codes for your components into the remote Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes TV Appendix TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 192 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 037 122 123 128 AUDIOVOX 012 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CITIZEN 045 123 128
62. e USB source selector button on the remote until the front panel display s USB as the source The USB screen will appear 3 Select a folder and press the OK button The AVR will list all compatible audio files 4 Select a file to begin playback The USB play screen will appear Any ID3 information will be displayed along with the track s elapsed current time and icons indicating the current playback status NOTES To skip to the next track press the Right button to skip to the beginning of the current track press the Left button once to skip to the beginning of the previous track press the Left button twice or the Left button once if the track s elapsed time is less than 5 seconds You can use the Transport Control buttons to control playback skipping to the previous or next track searching at high speed forward or backward within a track playing a file pausing playback or stopping playback To repeat a file or folder press the Option Info Button and select the Repeat option Each press of the Left or Right buttons will change the setting from Off no repeat to repeat One file to repeat All files at the current directory level of the drive Repeat All will always be activated when Shuffle Music playback is turned on To play the audio tracks in random order press the Options Info button and select Shuffle Each press of the Shuffle turns the setting on or off The AVR will automatically repeat
63. e connected to the same network as your AVR DLNA is a file sharing protocol that creates a bridge between the AVR and other devices on the same network that contain audio media DLNA is supported by PCs that have Windows Media Player Windows Media Center or Intel Media Server file sharing Apple computers can also share files via DLNA using HARMAN Music Manager software which you can download without charge from www harmankardon com Third party software that enables DLNA file sharing also is available MP3 compatibility Mono or stereo contstant bit rates CBR from 8kbps to 320kbps variable bit rates VBR from lowest to highest quality with sample rates from 8kHz 48kHz WMA compatibility Ver 9 2 basic stereo CBR with 32kHz 48kHz sampling rate and 40kbps 192kbps bit rate mono CBR with 8kHz 16kHz sampling rate and 5kbps 16kbps bit rate VBR Pass Encoding and Quality Encoding 10 98 44kHz and 48kHz sampling rate Before you can access files located on other devices via the network each device must first give permission to share files with the AVR To share media on PCs 1 Open Windows Media Player 2 Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing The Media Sharing window will appear 3 Check the Share My Media box An icon for the AVR will appear in the window 4 Select the AVR icon select Allow then select OK The computer s WMA and MP3 media should now be available to the AVR
64. e or satellite television Other surround modes may be used with digital and analog signals to create a different surround presentation or to use a different number of speakers Surround mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system the program you are watching or listening to and your personal tastes Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for your system s speakers according to their manufacturer s directions and the layout of your listening room Use the illustrations below as a guide for 7 1 channel systems AVR 1710 AVR 171 only and 5 1 channel systems To create the most realistic surround sound environment possible you should place your speakers in a circle with the listening position at its center You should angle each speaker so it directly faces the listening position Use the diagrams below as a guide SUB Om H FHL and FHR speakers should be at least 3 ft 0 9m above the FL and FR speakers Speaker Positioning for 7 1 Channel Systems AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Middle with Surround Back Speakers Bottom with Front Height Speakers Place Your Speakers NOTE In a 7 1 channel system you must choose to use either surround back speakers or front height speakers you cannot use both simultaneously Placing the Left Center and Right Speakers Place the center speaker either on
65. ect the cable from the AVR to the TV last Turn on the devices in this order TV AVR source devices NOTE Depending upon the particular components involved the complexity of the required communication between HDMI components may cause delays of up to a minute in the completion of some actions such as input switching or switching between SD and HD channels Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes Feel free to experiment and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types You can find more detailed information on surround modes in Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 29 To select a surround mode press the OSD Menu button and select Surround Mode The Surround Mode menu will appear Hu Virtual Auto Select For digital programs such as a movie recorded with a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack the AVR will automatically use the soundtrack s native surround format For two channel analog and PCM programs the AVR uses the HARMAN NSP mode Virtual Surround When only two main speakers are present in the system you can use Virtual Surround to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers Stereo When you want two channel playback select the number of speakers you want to use for playback e 2 CH Stereo uses two speakers e 5 CH Stereo plays the left channel signal through the fro
66. ed service centers may be located by visiting our Web site at www harmankardon com Troubleshooting ANI Symptom Unit does not function Cause No AC power Troubleshooting Solution Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC power outlet Check if the AC outlet is switch controlled Front panel display lights but there s no sound or picture e Intermittent input connection Mute is on Volume control is turned down Secure all input and speaker connections Press Mute button Turn up Volume control No sound from any speaker Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short circuit Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVR connections for crossed wires Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from center or surround speakers e Incorrect surround mode Program material is monophonic e Incorrect speaker configuration Program material is stereo Select a surround mode other than stereo Mono programs contain no surround information Check the speaker configuration in the setup menu The surround decoder may not create center or surround channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to remote control commands Weak batteries in remote Remote sensor is obscured Change batteries in remote Ensure that the AVR s front panel remote sensor is i
67. endix see page 39 Select a speaker then use the Left Right buttons to change the measurement You can enter distances between 0 and 30 feet 9 1m The default distance for all speakers is 10 feet 3m The default unit of measurement is feet To change the unit to meters select the Unit of Measure line and press the Left or Right button to change the setting NOTE If you set the Assigned AMP channels to Zone 2 you will not be able to adjust their delay settings 32 Advanced Functions Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional stereo receiver a simple balance control adjusts the stereo imaging by varying the relative loudness of the left and right channels In a home theater system with up to seven main channels plus up to two subwoofers achieving proper imaging becomes both more critical and more complex The goal is to ensure that each channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness when signals of equal loudness are played through them Your AVR s EzSet EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you simply and automatically However the Output Adjust menu allows you to calibrate the levels manually either using the system s built in test tone or while playing source material From the Manual Setup menu select Output Adjust to display the speaker volume adjustment menu ia 18 i8 18 18 19 18 Manual All of the system s speakers will appear with their curr
68. ent level settings You can adjust each speaker s level between 10dB and 10dB in 1dB increments While making adjustments you can measure the channel levels in one of these ways Preferably use a handheld SPL meter set to the C weighting slow scale Adjust each speaker so that the meter reads 75dB when the AVR s built in test noise is playing By ear Adjust the levels so that the test tone sounds equally loud to you when it plays through each speaker To set your levels using the AVR s internal test tone select the menu s Test Tone line and use the Left Right buttons to turn the test tone on Then select the Test Tone SEQ line to select between Auto and Manual Auto The test tone will automatically circulate to all speakers as indicated by the highlight bar Use the Left Right buttons to adjust the level for any speaker when the test tone is paused there Use the Up Down buttons to move the highlight bar to another line and the test tone will follow the bar To stop the test tone use the Up Down buttons to move the cursor out of the screen s speaker listings area Manual The test tone will stay on the selected speaker until you use the Up Down buttons to move it to another speaker Use the Left Right buttons to adjust the level for the speaker through which the test tone is playing If you are using an external source to set your output levels set Test Tone to Off use the Up Down buttons to navigate to each speaker and use
69. er When the sleep timer has been set the front panel display will automatically dim to half brightness If you press the Sleep button after the timer has been set the remaining play time will be displayed Press the Sleep button again to change the play time The front panel display will count down during the final 10 seconds before going to Sleep mode Pressing any button during this countdown will cancel the process and disable the Sleep timer Processor Reset If the AVR behaves erratically after a power surge unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes Plug the cord back in and turn the AVR on If this procedure doesn t help reset the AVR s processor as described below NOTE A processor reset erases all user configurations including speaker and level settings and tuner presets After a reset reenter all of these settings from your entries in the Appendix worksheets To reset the AVR s processor 1 Press the front panel Standby On switch for more than three seconds to turn the AVR off the Power Indicator will turn amber 2 Press and hold the front panel Surround Mode Category button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears on the front panel display NOTE After performing a processor reset wait at least 1 minute before pressing any Source Selector buttons If the AVR does not function correctly after a processor reset contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance Authoriz
70. es are available for the headphones NOTE You will be unable to listen through headphones if the iPod source is selected Selecting a Source There are three different ways to select a source Press the front panel Source buttons to scroll through the sources Using the on screen menus press the OSD Menu button highlight Source Select and press the OK button Scroll to the desired source and press the OK button You can directly select any source by pressing its Source Selector button on the remote The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source and any other settings you made during setup The source name the audio and video inputs assigned to the source and the surround mode will appear on the front panel The source name and active surround mode will also briefly appear on the TV screen Setdp the AVF and Operating Your AVR Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is no picture Check the source selection and video input assignment e Check all connections for a loose or incorrect connection Check the video input selection on the TV display device Additional Tips for Troubleshooting HDMI Connections Turn off all devices including the TV the AVR and any source components Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the AVR and the TV and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR Conn
71. fer If you don t have a subwoofer either upgrade to full range front left and right speakers or add a subwoofer at the earliest opportunity If you set the front left right speakers to LARGE select of the three following settings for the subwoofer L R LFE This setting sends all low frequency information to the subwoofer including a information that would normally be played through the front left and right speakers and b the special low frequency effects LFE channel information OFF Select this setting when no subwoofer is in use All low frequency information will be sent to the front left and right speakers LFE This setting plays low frequency information contained in the left and right program channels through the front left and right speakers and directs only the LFE channel information to the subwoofer Distance As described above in Step Two when you measured the distances from each of your speakers to the listening position your AVR provides an adjustment that compensates for the different distances so that the sound from each speaker will reach the listening position at the proper time This process will improve the clarity and detail of the sound On the Manual Setup menu move the cursor to the Distance line and press the OK button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance menu Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position that you measured in Step Two and recorded in Table A4 in the App
72. ferent Device Type on page 21 Once you have programmed the remote you can switch the remote s control mode to access the functions for a particular device by pressing the remote s Source Selector button for that device Follow these steps to program the Source Selector buttons for your source devices 1 Turn on the source device you want to program the remote to control Set Up the Remote Control 2 Look up the code numbers for the device in Tables A14 A24 in the Appendix Write all the applicable code numbers in a convenient place 3 Press the Source Selector button for the device and hold it as it glows red goes dark and glows red again Then release it The remote is now in the Programming mode NOTE The remote will remain in the Programming mode for 20 seconds If you do not complete Step 4 within 20 seconds the remote will exit the Programming mode and you will need to repeat Step 3 4 Aim the remote at the source device and use the remote s Number buttons to enter a code number from Step 1 above a If the device turns off press the Source Selector button again to save the code The Source Selector button will flash and the remote will exit the Programming mode b If the device does not turn off enter another code number C If you run out of code numbers for a device you can search through all of the codes in the remote s library for dervices of its type by pressing the remote s Up button repeatedly until the
73. fo button The Bluetooth Options Menu will appear 4 Select Force Pairing gt OK and press the OK button The AVR will enter the pairing mode 5 Open your Bluetooth device s pairing menu The AVR will appear on your device s pairing menu as HK AVR e If your device requires a passcode use 0000 6 Pair your device with the AVR Once paired press the OSD Menu button to exit the menu To stream audio from the paired Bluetooth device 1 Press the OSD Menu button 2 Select the Source Select menu 3 Select Bluetooth from the source list Operating Your AVR Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system HARMAN Remote App For easy control of your AVR with your hand held device download the free Harman Kardon Remote app from iTunes App Store for compatible Apple products or from Google Play for compatible Android powered smartphones The Harman Kardon Remote App controls virtually all the functions of AVR 1710 AVR 171 AVR 1610 and AVR 161 AVRs that are connected to the same network as the device that has the app installed With this easy to use app you can turn the AVR on or off select a source control the volume and virtually any other function You can also access and navigate all of the AVR s on screen setup menus Controlling the Volume Adjust the volume either by turning the front panel Volume knob
74. front panel display If the AVR is connected to your TV an iPod screen will appear and display the play mode icon song title artist and album If random or repeat play has been programmed an icon will appear iPodfiPhone fiPad Jugalbandi CAUTION We strongly recommend that you use the screen saver built into your video display to avoid possible damage from burn in that may occur with plasma and CRT displays when a still image such as a menu screen remains on the display for an extended period of time Press the Option Info button to view the iPod options menu Repeat Select this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the current album or playlist Each press of the OK button switches the setting repeat Off repeat One or repeat All Shuffle Select this setting to play all the available songs in random order Each press of the OK button switches the setting shuffle by Song shuffle by Album or Off to end shuffle playback NOTE The iTunes application allows you to exempt some tracks from Shuffle mode The AVR cannot override this setting Listening to Media via AirPlay AVR 1710 AVR 171 only If you have joined an AVR 1710 AVR 171 to your home network you can stream audio to it via AirPlay from compatible Apple devices with 105 4 2 or newer and computers that have iTunes 10 1 or newer that are joined on the same network See Connect to Your Home Network on page 18 for information about connecting to your net
75. ft Right buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms Distance These settings let you set the delay for each speaker to compensate for the different distances they may be from the listening position Use the Up Down buttons to cycle through each of the system s speakers and use the Left Right buttons to set the distance each speaker is from the listening position See Manual Speaker Setup on page 30 for more information Sleep button Press this button to activate the sleep timer which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time Each press increases the time by 10 minutes up to 90 minutes ending with the Sleep Off message Volume Up Down buttons Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume Channel Tuner buttons When radio has been selected press these buttons to select a preset radio station While operating a cable satellite or HDTV set top box or a television press these buttons to change channels Info Option button Press to display the available option settings for the current Source Display Dimmer button Press this button to dim the AVR s front panel Message Display partially or fully Preset Scan button When Radio is the selected source press this button to play each of your preset radio stations in order for five seconds Pressing the button again to remain tuned to the current station RDS button AVR 171 AVR 161 only When listening to an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS information t
76. g Front Height Speakers in a 7 1 Channel System Your AVR includes Dolby Pro Logic 112 decoding which uses the AVR s Assigned Amp channels as front height channels The addition of front height channels an additional pair of speakers positioned above the front left and right speakers produces a surround sound experience with added depth and dimension by creating lifelike sound that comes at you from varying heights We recommend placing front height speakers at least 3 feet 0 9m higher than the front left and front right speakers and directly above or farther apart than the front left and right speakers The higher and further apart you place the front height speakers the more you should angle them down and in toward the listening position NOTE Your receiver will sound its best when the same model or brand of loudspeaker is used for all positions Placing the Subwoofer Because a room s shape and volume can have a dramatic effect on a subwoofer s performance it is best to experiment with placement so that you will find the location that produces the best results in your particular listening room With that in mind these rules will help you get started Placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in the room Placing the subwoofer in a corner generally will maximize the amount of bass in the room n many rooms placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right Spea
77. g controlled See Table A13 in the Appendix for listings of the functions for each type of component Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions although the precise codes transmitted vary depending on the specific device being controlled Due to the wide variety of functions for various source devices we have included only a few of the most often used functions on the remote number buttons transport controls television channel control menu access and power on and off Buttons dedicated to the AVR AVR Power 0n 0ff Surround Modes Volume Mute Delay and Sleep Settings are available at any time even when the remote is controlling another device Power On Power Off buttons Press these buttons to turn the AVR on and put it into Sleep or turn it off See Power Indicator Power Button on page 4 for more information IR Transmitter As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens Zone 2 button AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Use this button to select whether the AVR commands will affect the main listening area Zone 1 or the remote zone of a multizone system Zone 2 When the remote is in the Zone 2 control mode the Zone 2 button will illuminate whenever you press a button Mute button Press this button to mute the AVR s speaker output connectors and headphone jack To restore the sound press this button or adjust the volume Source Selector buttons Press one of these buttons to select
78. grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Place the AVR Place the AVR on a firm and level surface Be certain that the surface and any mounting hardware can support the AVR s weight Provide proper space above and below the AVR for ventilation Recommended clearance distances are 30cm above the unit 30cm behind the unit and 30cm on each side of the unit e If you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area provide cooling air within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly over them Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations in extremely hot or cold locations in areas near heaters or heat registers or in direct sunlight ANS Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button AV
79. he AVR should automatically join your network If your AVR does not automatically join your network in which case the AVR will display a Not Connected message when you press the Network source button 1 Press the OSD Menu button select System Setup then select Network 2 The Network menu will appear 3 Select IP Configuration then press the Right button button twice to cycle the setting from Auto to Manual and back to Auto 4 Select Apply amp Save The AVR will attempt to connect to the network 5 If the AVR again fails to connect to the network you may need to enter your network s settings manually You may need to obtain your network s settings from your ISP or network administrator NOTE We recommend that you directly connect the AVR to a home network router so that it can directly access the Internet for Internet radio or access devices on the network for playback of content stored on the devices see Listening to Media via Your Home Network on page 28 for more information NOTE If you have trouble connecting to the network at any time cycle the AVR into the Sleep mode and then turn it back on 24 Set Up the AVR Pair the AVR with Your Bluetooth Device 1 Press the OSD Menu button and select Source Select 2 Scroll to Bluetooth and select it The OSD will display that Bluetooth is unpaired BLUETOOTH BT is unpaired 3 Press the remote s Option In
80. his button activates the various RDS functions Direct button Press this button to directly tune to a radio station by using the Number buttons to enter its frequency Memory button Press this button to save the current radio station as a preset Transport Control buttons These buttons are used to control source devices Previous Channel button When TV is the selected source press this button to switch to the previously tuned channel PANI Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers which will make it easier for you to set up and operate your AVR Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio video receiver which controls the system and supplies amplification for the loudspeakers a disc player a source component for television broadcasts cable box satellite dish receiver HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV a TV or video display and multiple loudspeakers Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is its ability to produce surround sound Surround sound uses multiple speakers and amplifier channels to immerse you in the audio video presentation for a dramatically increased sense of realism Your AVR may have up to seven main speakers connected directly to it plus a subwoofer Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the A
81. ied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna wires to the AVR s AM and Gnd connectors You can connect either wire to either connector Rotate the antenna as necessary to minimize background noise AM Antenna AVR 1710 AVR 1610 supplied AVRI71 161 BN joe E Antenna Antenna 7 05 Se DS Connectors Connectors HL J gt E S ad Z Bend and fold base gt gt FM Antenna supplied Install a Multizone System PANIS AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Install a Multizone System Making Connections B Connect an external amplifier to the AVR s Zone 2 Out connectors This method offers the benefit of retaining a 7 1 channel home theater in the main room simultaneously with multizone operation although it does require an additional amplifier for Zone 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring particularly all applicable building codes We recommend that you place the Zone 2 amplifier in the same room as the AVR so that you can use a short length of stereo audio cable along with a long run of speaker wire to the remote room A long run of stereo audio cable would increase the chance of signal degradation Depending on your Zone 2 amplifier you can distribute the audio signal to a single pair of speakers or to several pairs placed in different ro
82. in a 7 1 channel home theater or you can reassign them to a remote room for multizone operation or to front height channels for Dolby Pro Logic 112 operation See Place Your Speakers on page 11 for more information Analog Video connectors The following Analog Video connectors are provided Composite Video Input connectors Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don t have HDMI connectors You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 16 for more information Composite Video Monitor Out connector If your TV or video display does not have an HDMI connector or if your TV does have an HDMI connector but you are connecting some source devices with only composite video connectors use a composite video cable not included to connect the AVR s Composite Video Monitor Out connector to your TV s composite video input Rear Panel Connectors HDMI Input connectors An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals between devices If your source devices have HDMI connectors using them will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals you do not have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via the HDMI connection See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 16 for more information
83. ired for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS or for uncompressed PCM digital audio Your AVR has three types of digital audio connections HDMI coaxial and optical Do not use more than one type of digital audio connection for each source device However it s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source Your AVR is equipped with rear panel HDMI input and output connectors HDMI technology enables high definition digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable delivering the highest quality picture and sound If your TV or video display device has an HDMI input connector make a single HDMI connection from each HDMI enabled source device to the AVR Usually a separate digital audio connection is not required The AVR s HDMI output connection contains an Audio Return Channel ARC that carries a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV such as an Internet connection without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR The ARC signal is active when the TV source is selected See System Settings on page 34 for more information The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 have two HDMI output connections Only HDMI Out 1 has ARC The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug in see illustration below and HDMI cable runs are limited to about 1
84. kers can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that of the left and right speakers n some rooms the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer behind the listening position A good way to determine the best location for the subwoofer is by temporarily placing it in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing putting your ears where the subwoofer would be placed and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location PANIS Types of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your speakers your TV or video display and your source devices The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA color coding standard Analog Audio Connection Color Front Left Right White Red Center Green Surround Left Right Blue Gray Surround Back Front Height Left Right Brown Tan Subwoofer Purple Digital Audio Connection Color Coaxial input or output Orange Optical Input Black Analog Video Connection Color Composite Video Yellow Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker They contain two wire conductors or leads that are differentiated in some
85. l audio Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection source device decodes to Dolby Digital when a coaxial or optical connection is used Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of Lossless audio the same format used on DVD Audio discs Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital such as night mode settings while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of studio master recordings Blu ray Disc or HD DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD delivered via HDMI Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a two 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 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic 11 Mode Group Analog decoder that derives five full range discrete main audio channels from matrix surround encoded or two channel analog sources Four variants are available See below Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television programs Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions e Center Width adjusts width of vocal soundstage e Dimension adjusts depth of soundstage e Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect
86. lank space Your name can have a maximum of 10 characters When you have finished press the OK Button The new name will appear on the AVR s front panel and throughout the on screen menu system Tone This setting determines whether the treble and bass controls are active for the source When it s set to Off the tone controls are out of the circuit with no changes to the sound When it s set to On the bass and treble controls are in the circuit Treble Bass These settings boost or cut the treble or bass frequencies by up to 10dB in 2dB increments Use the Left Right buttons to change the setting The default setting is OdB Night Mode This setting activates Night mode for the source which works with specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts Night mode compresses the audio so that louder passages are reduced in volume to avoid disturbing others while dialogue remains intelligible The following settings are available Off No compression is applied Loud passages in the program remain as they were recorded Mid Loud passages in the program are reduced moderately in volume Max Loud passages in the program are reduced more in volume 23 PANIS Lip Sync This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from the source to eliminate a lip sync problem Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source device or the video display U
87. ls Many digital format programs such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital contain a low frequency effects LFE channel that is directed to the subwoofer The LFE channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane or the power of an explosion adding realism and excitement to your home theater Some people use two subwoofers for additional power and for even distribution of the sound Surround Back Left and Right AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Surround back channel speakers are used with surround modes such as the Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio and Logic 7 7 1 modes that are designed for 7 1 channel systems Front Height Left and Right AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Your AVR includes Dolby Pro Logic 12 decoding which uses the AVR s Assigned Amp channels as front height channels The addition of front height channels an additional pair of speakers positioned above the front left and right speakers produces a surround sound experience with added depth and dimension by creating lifelike sound that comes at you from varying heights NOTE You can set up your system to use either surround back speakers or front height speakers you cannot use both The surround back and front height channel speakers are optional If your system does not include surround back or front height speakers you can set up your AVR with a 5 1 channel surround sound
88. n the line of sight of the remote Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference Move the AVR or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Surround back speaker settings cannot be accessed and the test tone does not play through the surround back speakers Multi zone operation has been selected Assigned AMP channels have been assigned to Zone 2 Use the Speaker Setup menu to reassign the Assigned AMP to the surround back left and right channels Unable to activate remote control Programming mode Source Selector button is not held for at least 3 seconds Be sure to hold the Source Selector button for at least 3 seconds Remote buttons light but AVR does not respond Remote is in Zone 2 mode Press Zone 2 button button will not illuminate when remote is in Zone 1 control mode Unable to establish network connection AVR network programming requires rebooting Cycle the AVR into the Off mode and then turn it on again Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and installation related issues may be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site www harmankardon com 35 PANI Specifications Audio Section Stereo power AVR 1710 AVR 171 100W per channel two channels driven 6 8 ohms 1kHz lt
89. n Tables A3 through A12 in the Appendix for easy re entry after a system reset or the unit has been unplugged for more than four weeks Step One Determine Your Speakers Crossover Frequencies Without using the EzSet EQ process the AVR can t detect how many speakers you ve connected to it nor can it determine their capabilities Consult the technical specifications for all of your speakers and locate the frequency response usually given as a range e g 100Hz 20kHz 3dB Write down the lowest frequency that each of your speakers except the subwoofer is capable of playing 100Hz in the above example as the crossover in Table A3 in the Appendix NOTE This is notthe same as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker s specifications The AVR s bass management determines which speakers will be used to play back the low frequency bass portion of the source program Sending the lowest notes to small satellite speakers will result in bad sound and may even damage the speakers The highest notes may not be heard at all through the subwoofer With proper bass management the AVR divides the source signal at a crossover frequency All information above that crossover frequency is played through your system s speakers and all information below the crossover frequency is played through the subwoofer This way each loudspeaker in your system will perform at its best delivering a more powerful and enjoyable sound experience
90. n on and play audio in response to an AirPlay or DLNA DMR stream from a networked device AVR 1710 AVR 171 only When the AVR is in Sleep pressing the Power button turns it on To put the AVR into Sleep when it is on press the Power button for less than three seconds The front panel display will indicate Device sleep while the AVR is in the Sleep mode NOTE The AVR will automatically enter the Sleep mode after 30 minutes of no audio signal or user control input unless USB iPod Home Network vTuner AirPlay or DLNA DMR is active In these cases the AVR will automatically enter the Sleep mode after the number of hours set in the Auto Power Off system setting See System Settings on page 34 On Power indicator glows solid white When the AVR is on it is fully operational Headphone jack EzSet EQ Mic input Connect a 1 4 stereo headphone plug to this jack for private listening This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet EQ setup procedure described in Configure the AVR For Your Speakers on page 22 Tuning Mode button AVR 1710 AVR 1610 only Press this button to toggle the radio between the manual one frequency step at a time and automatic seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength FM tuning mode The button also toggles the radio between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned in RDS button AVR 171 AVR 161 only When listening to an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS informa
91. nal it detects the encoding method and the number of channels which is displayed briefly as three numbers separated by slashes e g 3 2 1 29 PANI The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal 1 represents a monophonic recording usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or more rarely a modern program for which the director has chosen mono as a special effect 2 indicates the presence of the left and right channels but no center channel 9 indicates that all three front channels left right and center are present The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present 0 indicates that no surround information is present 1 indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present 2 indicates discrete left and right surround channels 3 is used with DTS ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel in addition to the side surround left and right channels 4 is used with 7 1 channel digital formats to indicate the presence of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels The third number is used for the LFE channel 0 indicates no LFE channel 1 indicates that an LFE channel is present The 6 1 channel signals Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES Matrix and Discrete each include a flag that signals the receiver to decode the surround back channel indicated as
92. nfigure the speakers manually as explained below When you have finished press the Back Exit button Crossover After you return to the Speaker Setup menu navigate to the Crossover line and press the OK button to display the Crossover menu The AVR will display only those speaker groups you set to On in the Number of Speakers menu Refer to Table A3 to see the crossover frequencies that you wrote down for your speakers 31 PANI For each speaker group select one of these eight crossover frequencies Large 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 140Hz 150Hz 160Hz 180Hz or 200Hz If the speaker s crossover frequency is below 40Hz select the first option Large This setting doesn t refer to the speaker s physical size but to its frequency response which is also called full range NOTE If you have Room EQ set to On the crossover frequencies have been automatically set by the AVR and cannot be adjusted Write down the settings in Table A6 in the Appendix When you have finished entering the settings press the Back Exit button to return to the Manual Setup menu Select the Speakers menu again and note the Subwoofer setting This setting depends upon the Crossover setting you selected for the front left and right speakers f you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency the subwoofer setting will always be SUB All low frequency information will always be sent to the subwoo
93. ng the Number buttons For presets 10 through 30 press 0 before the preset number For example to enter preset 21 press 0 2 1 Auto Store is an alternate method for storing presets automatically When you select Auto Store your AVR will scan for any frequencies with good signal and save them as presets automatically To use Auto Store e In either FM or AM source press the Info Option button on the AVR s remote control e Press OK to select Auto Store e Highlight Yes and press OK Your AVR may take several minutes to complete the Auto Store process Note that performing Auto Store will erase all currently saved preset station Listening to Media on a USB Device Your AVR is compatible with MP3 and WMA media MP3 compatibility Mono or stereo contstant bit rates CBR from 8kbps to 320kbps variable bit rates VBR from lowest to highest quality with sample rates from 8kHz 48kHz WMA compatibility Ver 9 2 basic stereo CBR with 32kHz 48kHz sampling rate and 40kbps 192kbps bit rate mono CBR with 8kHz 16kHz sampling rate and 5kbps 16kbps bit rate VBR Pass Encoding and Quality Encoding 10 98 44kHz and 48kHz sampling rate No other types of media are supported Playing files on a USB device 1 Insert the USB drive into the AVR s front panel USB port IMPORTANT Do not connect a personal computer or peripheral to the USB port USB hubs and multi card readers are not supported 2 Press th
94. nt left and surround left speakers the right channel signal through the front right and surround right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker e 7 CH Stereo AVR 1710 AVR 171 only follows the same scheme as 5 CH Stereo but adds the surround back left and surround back right speakers This mode is available only when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone or front height operation See Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 29 for more information 25 PANI HARMAN NSP A HARMAN proprietary technology NSP uses sophisticated digital processing to deliver a true natural sounding three dimensional listening experience from conventional 2 channel stereo sources like CDs and stereo broadcasts While preserving the recording s original timbre and spatial balance HARMAN NSP creates a simulated listening space that automatically adjusts to suit the type of program you are listening to The following adjustments are available e Stage Width This adjustment allows you to widen or narrow the width of the apparent listening space in front of you For example a higher setting would be appropriate for a recording of an orchestra playing in a concert hall while a lower setting would be more appropriate for a recording of a singer playing an acoustic guitar e Stage Depth This adjustment lets you control the total size of the apparent listening space A higher setting would
95. nt speakers Adjusting the surround speakers so they are always as loud as the front speakers could make dialogue difficult to understand and will make some sound effects sound unrealistically loud Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume e Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music When setting the subwoofer volume listen to both music and films with strong bass content and find a middle ground volume level that works for both f your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet you may want to place it in a different location Placing the subwoofer in a corner will always tend to increase its bass output while placing it away from any walls or corners will always tend to reduce its bass output AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Listening in Zone 2 With the multizone system in use you may enjoy an exciting 5 1 channel home theater presentation in the main listening area while others listen to an entirely different source in another room See nstall a Multizone System on page 19 for installation information You set up and activate the AVR s multizone system from the on screen Zone 2 menu Press the OSD Menu button and navigate to the Zone 2 line Press the OK button to display the Zone 2 menu ned AMF Status This line lets you turn Zone 2 on or off Source This line lets you select the source input for Zone 2 You may select a different so
96. oms Failure to do so may present a safety hazard If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical wiring hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system NOTE Only the following analog audio sources are available to Zone 2 the internal radio an iPod iPhone device or a USB memory device inserted in the AVR s USB port and up to Zone 2 lt two source devices connected to the rear panel Analog Audio In 1 and 2 connectors Speakers Your AVR offers two different methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home Each requires different connections A Connect the Zone 2 speakers directly to the Assigned Amp Speaker Output Zone 2 connectors Assign the Assigned Amp channels to power the Zone 2 speakers see HL HL _ o _ _ _ _ Manual Speaker Setup on page 30 This method allows you to power a single pair of Main Room speakers for Zone 2 Speaker Wire Speaker Wire This method offers the benefit of reduced cost and complexity but your home theater not supplied not supplied system will be limited to 5
97. ork and vTuner screens 63 vTuner Laut fm Jusalban B4 17 With the vTuner screen above displayed the AVR will automatically connect to the Internet via the www radioharmankardon com portal To select a stream use the Up Down buttons to search by category NOTE The categories displayed vary by region To create a Favourites list log onto www radioharmankardon com from your computer Enter your either you AVR s MAC address as its ID the MAC address is on the Network Settings screen in the System Settings menu AVR 171 AVR 1710 only or your AVR s vTuner ID the vTuner ID is found on the Help page on the vTuner main menu AVR 161 AVR 1610 only and create an account Favourites that you select on the Web site will be available on the AVR Navigation is similar to other menus Scroll to the desired item and press the OK button to select it To return to the previous menu level or to clear the top level menu from view press the Back Exit button or the Left button The AVR is not able to connect to streams that require site registration or other interaction prior to playing the stream If the AVR cannot connect to the stream a Network Error message will appear briefly and the Internet Radio screen will remain essentially blank 28 Operating Your AVR Listening to Media via Your Home Network Your AVR is DLNA compatible and can access MP3 and WMA audio media that is stored on other DLNA compatible devices that ar
98. other countries EzSet EQ is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries Incorporated is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Apple AirPlay iPhone iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MLP Lossless is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 827 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued and pending DTS HD the Symbol amp DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Intel is a registered trademark
99. ound Modes button Digital Audio Signals Digital audio signals offer greater flexibility and capacity than analog signals and allow the encoding of discrete channel information directly into the signal The result is improved sound quality and startling directionality since each channel s information is transmitted discretely High resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion free especially in the high frequencies Surround Modes Surround mode selection depends upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well as your personal taste Although there is never a time when all of the AVR s surround modes are available there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input Table A12 in the Appendix on page 47 offers a brief description of each mode and indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may be used with Additional information about the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies Web sites www dolby com and www dtsonline com When in doubt check the jacket of your disc for more information on which surround modes are available Usually nonessential sections of the disc such as trailers extra materials or the disc menu are available only in Dolby Digital 2 0 two channel or PCM two channel mode If the main title is playing and the display shows one of these surround modes look for an audio or language setup section in the disc s menu Also make sure your di
100. require more power To obtain the best results most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifiers Use a single RCA audio cable to make a line level non amplified connection from the AVR s Subwoofer connector to a corresponding input jack on the subwoofer The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 have two subwoofer output connections Although the AVR s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full range analog audio jack it is filtered so that only the low frequencies pass through it Don t connect this output to any device other than a subwoofer Source Device Connections Audio and video signals originate in source devices components where a playback signal originates such as your Blu ray Disc or DVD player CD player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or satellite television tuner an iPod or iPhone connected to the AVR s USB port or an MP3 player The AVR s FM AM tuner also counts as a source even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the source device s signal except for digital HDMI connections The types of connections you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and of your TV or video display Digital Audio Connections HDMI There are two types of audio connections digital and analog Digital audio signals are requ
101. rs a two channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrix encoded surround presentation e DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS 96 24 e DTS ES Matrix e DTS ES Discrete 42 Table 10 Surround Modes continued Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96 24 signals and See below Mode Group two channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3 5 or 6 channel presentation DTS Neo 6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system select 3 5 or 6 channel DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Cinema modes enhanced for movie or video presentations DTS 96 24 Analog two channel e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz DTS Neo 6 Available only in 5 and 6 channel modes creates a surround presentation DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Music suitable for music recordings e DTS 96 24 Analog two channel PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz HARMAN NSP A HARMAN proprietary technology NSP uses sophisticated digital processing to deliver e Analog two channel a true natural sounding three dimensional listening experience from conventional 2 channel stereo sources like CDs and stereo broadcasts While preserving the recording s original timbre and spatial balance HARMAN NSP creates a simulated listening space that automatically adjusts to suit the
102. rs are present in the system NSP HARMAN NSP Movie Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Video Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie You may select a different mode for each category Below is a complete list of available surround modes The actual surround modes available will depend on the number of speakers in your system Virtual Surround Virtual speaker e Stereo 2 CH Stereo 5 CH Stereo or 7 CH Stereo AVR 1710 AVR 171 only NSP HARMAN NSP e Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic 1 Movie AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Dolby Pro Logic 112 AVR 1710 AVR 171 only e Music DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro Logic 1 Music AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Dolby Pro Logic 112 AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Video Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Dolby Pro Logic 112 AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of audio select the line from the Surround Modes menu to override the AVR s automatic surround mode selection The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time the source is selected 30 Advanced Functions AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Dolby Pro Logic IIx is available only if you have set up the AVR s Assigned Amp to Surround Back Dolby Pro Logic 112 is available only if you have set up the AVR s Assigned Amp to Front Height See Manual Speaker Setup on page 30 for
103. s an 3 2 0 or 1 LFE channel DTS ES Matrix played as 5 1 e DTS ES Discrete played as 5 1 DTS HD DTS HD is a new high definition audio format that complements the high definition Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD modes delivered video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is transmitted using a DTS core via HDMI connection with high resolution extensions Even when only DTS 5 1 surround sound is desired or available if the multizone system is in use the higher capacity of high resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD Video discs DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio technology delivers bit for bit reproductions of the studio master e Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD Master Audio recording in up to 7 1 channels for an incredibly accurate performance technology delivered via HDMI connection DTS ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 5 1 digital surround sound The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information matrixed into the left and right side surround channels for compatibility with 5 1 channel systems e DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete DTS ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround back channel but this information is encoded discretely on the disc and is not derived from information contained in the surround channels DTS ES Discrete DTS Stereo Delive
104. s dark and glows red again Then release it The remote is now in the Programming mode 4 Press the Source Selector button that corresponds to the source device s type i e for a DVD player press the Blu ray button The Source Selector button you pressed in Step 3 will flash once 5 Aim the remote at the source device and use the remote s Number buttons to enter a code number from Step 2 above a If the device turns off press the Source Selector button from Step 3 again to save the code The Source Selector button will flash and the remote will exit the Programming mode b If the device does not turn off enter another code number C If you run out of code numbers for a device you can search through all of the codes in the remote s library for devices of its type by pressing the remote s Up button repeatedly until the device turns off When it does press the Source Selector button from Step 3 to save the code Most of the button labels on the AVR remote describe each button s function when the remote is used to control the AVR However the button may perform a different function when used to control another device Refer to the Remote Control Function List Table A13 in the Appendix 21 PANIS Set Up the AVR In this section you will configure the AVR to match your actual system s makeup Although it s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the messages on the AVR s front panel display it is easier
105. sc player s audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than two channel PCM Stop play and check the player s output setting Multichannel digital recordings are produced in five channel six channel or seven channel formats with or without a 1 channel The channels included in a typical 5 1 channel recording are front left front right center surround left surround right and LFE low frequency effects The LFE channel is denoted as 1 to represent the fact that it is limited to the low frequencies 6 1 channel recordings add a single surround back channel and 7 1 channel recordings add surround back left and surround back right channels to the 5 1 channel configuration New formats are available in 7 1 channel configurations Your AVR is able to play the new audio formats delivering a more exciting home theater experience AVR 1710 AVR 171 only To use the 6 1 and 7 1 channel surround modes the surround back channels must be enabled See Manual Speaker Setup on page 30 for more information Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2 0 two channels only Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS HD High Resolution Audio 7 1 DTS HD Master Audio 7 1 DTS 5 1 DTS ES 6 1 Matrix and Discrete DTS 96 24 5 1 two channel PCM modes in 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 1kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz or 192kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM When the AVR receives a digital sig
106. se the Left Right buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms The active source s video will be visible behind the OSD menu allowing you to synchronize the audio with the picture You can also make lip sync adjustments without activating the AVR s OSD menus Pressing the remote s Delay button will display the Lip Sync menu bar on the TV superimposed at the bottom of the video Use the Left Right buttons to delay the audio until it is synchronized with the picture BD JIHST LIF SYNE 7 Zone 2 In AVR 1710 AVR 171 only This setting determines the audio source for Zone 2 of a multizone system Select the analog audio input the source is connected to Digital audio is not available to the multizone system To configure the next source press the Back Exit button then return to the Setup Source line of the Main Menu When you have finished configuring all sources press the Back Exit button to clear the menus from view Set Up the Network To play MP3 or WMA media located on DLNA compatible devices connected to the network use the internal Internet radio tuner or listen to sources via AirPlay AVR 1710 AVR 171 only the AVR must be connected to your home network and you must join them with the network If your network uses an automatic IP address you should not have to perform any network setup procedures Once you connect the AVR to your home network the network should automatically assign the AVR an IP address and t
107. sults adjust the submenus in this order Speakers Crossover Distance and Output Adjust Speakers This selection lets you program the correct setting for each speaker group The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time Select ON when the speakers are present in the system select OFF for positions where no speakers are installed The Front Left amp Right setting is always ON and may not be disabled Any changes will be reflected in the total Number Of Speakers displayed at the top of the screen AVR 1710 AVR 171 only The Assigned AMP setting includes four options Surround Back Select the Surr Back option if your main system is a 7 1 channel System and you are using surround back left and surround back right speakers Zone 2 Select the Zone 2 option if your main system is a 5 1 channel system and you want to use the Assigned Amp speaker outputs to power speakers in Zone 2 See Install a Multizone System on page 19 for more information Front Height Select the Front Height option if your main system is a 7 1 channel system you are using Front Height speakers with Dolby Pro Logic 112 Off Select Off if you have not connected speakers to the Assigned Amp speaker outputs NOTE When you set Assigned AMP to Zone 2 the speakers connected to the Assigned Amp outputs will not be configured during the EzSet EQ process Co
108. system in the main listening area and you can reassign the surround back channel amplifiers to power loudspeakers located in another room in a multizone system 10 Introduction to Home Theater Surround Modes There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to distribute each audio channel s sounds to the surround sound system s speakers A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to recreate the way we hear sounds in the real world providing you with a rich variety of options Several companies have developed different surround sound technologies all of which can be accurately reproduced by your AVR e Dolby Laboratories Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Logic IIx and 112 AVR 170 AVR 171 only DTS DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS Neo 6 DTS 96 24 HARMAN International HARMAN NSP HARMAN Headphone Stereo Modes Generic modes that expand upon conventional two channel stereo including 5CH Stereo and 7CH Stereo AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Appendix Table A10 on page 41 contains detailed explanations of the different surround sound options available on your AVR Digital surround sound modes such as the Dolby Digital and DTS modes are available only on specially encoded programs such as those available via HDTV DVD and Blu ray Disc media and digital cabl
109. tion this button activates the various RDS functions USB port The USB port can be used to play audio files from an Apple iOS device connected to the port and can also be used to play MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB device inserted into the port Insert the connector or device into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port You may insert or remove the connector or device at any time there is no installation or ejection procedure You can also use the USB port to perform firmware upgrades If an upgrade for the AVR s operating system is released in the future you will be able to download it to the AVR using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time IMPORTANT Do not connect a PC or other USB host controller to this port or you may damage both the AVR and the other device Channel Volume Adjust button Press this button to activate the individual channel level adjustment After pressing this button use the Up Down buttons Tuning buttons to select the channel for adjustment and use theLeft Right buttons to adjust the channel s level Audio Input button Press this button to change the audio input connection for the current source Use the Left Right buttons to cycle through the available input connections and press the Set button to assign the currently displayed connection to the source IR sensor This sensor receives infrared IR commands from the remote control Make sure that the sensor is
110. to connect it to the AVR s HDMI Monitor Out connector The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 provide HDMI connections for two TVs only HDMI Out 1 has ARC and enables you to view the AVR s on screen menus This will provide the best possible picture quality AVR 1710 AVR 171 AVR 1610 AVR 161 Use HDMI Out 1 for the primar Pa HDMI Cable not supplied m If your TV does not have an HDMI connector or if your TV does have an HDMI connector but you are connecting some source devices with only composite video connectors Use a composite video cable not included to connect the AVR s Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV s composite video connector AVR Composite Monitor Out Connector COMPOSITE TV cil 2t gt Composite Video Cable not supplied NOTE If you use only the composite video connection to your TV you will not be able to view the AVR s on screen menus PANIS Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices Source devices are components where a playback signal originates e g a Blu ray Disc or DVD player a cable satellite or HDTV tuner etc Your AVR has several different types of input connectors for your audio and video source devices HDMI composite video optical digital audio coaxial digital audio and analog audio The connectors are not labeled for specific types of source devices they are labeled numerically so you can conne
111. tton Surround Modes Button OK Button Back Exit Button Clear Button Delay Button Volume Up Down Buttons Info Option Button Preset Scan Button Direct Button Transport Control Buttons System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Zone 2 Button AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Mute Button CO OOOI l Me Aux Audio Source Selector Buttons AS 4 6j UsB Radio 2 mime Surr Mode OSDIMenu 3 OSD Menu Button I OK h Up Down Left Right Buttons L er Home Button Test Tone Button LI 23 ep amp Vol Option CH Tuner O Ge Col a a Display Dimmer Button 10p menu x Direct MEM RDS H RDS Button Memory Button Sleep Button Channel Tuner Buttons Previous Channel Button harman kardon System Remote Control Functions continued In addition to controlling the AVR the AVR remote is capable of controlling eight other devices including an iPod iPhone device connected to the AVR s front panel USB port During the installation process you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV on page 21 for programming information To operate a component press its Source Selector button to change the remote s control mode A button s function depends on which component is bein
112. type of program you are listening to Adjustments are available for the size of the simulated space and for how aggressively NSP automatically adjusts the simulated space to compliment the program material e Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 5 Channel Stereo Useful for parties the left and right channel information is played through both the front and surround speakers on each side while the center speaker plays a summed mono mix Analog two channel e Tuner 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 7 Channel Stereo AVR 1710 AVR 171 only Expands the 5 Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back channels Analog two channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 2 Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure two channel signal or a downmix of a multichannel signal The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used e Analog two channel DSP downmix available for multichannel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 43 AVI Appendix 27 2 3 Cable Sat STB TV Disc 6 MHL Aux Audio Game AVR USB 13 14 15 16 46 47 48 49 50 GD 82 53 54 85 56 57 Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A11 Remote ControHFunetion List Reference harman kardon 45 AVIS
113. urce from the one currently operating in the main listening area However if the same source has been selected for both the main listening area and Zone 2 listeners in both areas will hear the same content Only analog audio sources are available to Zone 2 To hear digital devices such as a CD player in Zone 2 follow these steps 1 In addition to making a digital audio connection connect the source device s analog audio outputs to the AVR Make a note in Table A5 on page 39 to record which set of analog inputs you used 2 Use the AVR s front panel Audio Input button to select the analog audio input Leave the Audio setting for the source device in the Source Setup menu set to the digital input Advanced Functions Notes about listening in Zone 2 Although you can listen to iPod or USB as a source in Zone 2 you cannot begin iPod or USB playback from within Zone 2 You must initially select iPod or USB as a Source in Zone 1 and begin playback of a track or playlist from there Then you can select iPod as the Zone 2 source and control playback from within Zone 2 even if you Switch Zone 1 to a different source Only one of the AVR s internal sources iPod USB vTuner Network AirPlay DLNA DMR can be active at a time across both zones For example if you are listening to vTuner as the source in Zone 1 and switch the source in Zone 2 to USB it will Switch the source in Zone 1 to USB and vice versa To listen to different sources in
114. ve the display remain on continually Auto Power Off This setting allows you to set the AVR to automatically switch to the Off mode after being in the Sleep mode for a predetermined time 1 8 hours See Power Indicator Power Button on page 4 for more information It also allows the AVR to automatically switch to the Sleep mode after being on for the predetermined amount of time Note that it will not transition to Sleep mode this way if the active source has one of the Digital Audio Connectors selected as the Audio Input See Source Setup on page 23 for more information Menu Timeout This setting allows you to set the amount of time 20 50 seconds a menu screen will remain on after the last adjustment Set this to Off to have the menus remain on continually until you press the OSD Menu button Status Message When the AVR is turned on the volume is adjusted the source is changed or a change in the input signal is detected a status message will be displayed on the TV screen Select how long the message remains visible from 2 to 10 seconds with a default of 3 seconds Select Off if you do not wish to see the status messages on the TV screen they will still appear on the AVR s front panel display Volume Default and Default Volume Setting These two settings are used together to program the volume level when you turn on the AVR Set Volume Default to On and then set the Default Volume Setting to the desired turn on
115. volume When Volume Default is set to Off the AVR will turn on at the last used volume setting from the previous listening session HDMI Audio to TV This setting determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Monitor Out connector to the video display In normal operation leave this setting at Off as audio will be played through the AVR To use the TV by itself without the home theater system turn this setting to On HDMI Link This setting allows the communication of control information among the HDMI devices in your system Turn this setting to On to allow control communication between the HDMI devices turn the setting to Off to forbid control communication Software Update If a software upgrade is released for your AVR installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from Harman Kardon customer service At that time you may use this submenu to install the upgrade software IMPORTANT During a software upgrade do not power off the AVR or use any of its controls Doing so could permanently damage the AVR 34 system Settings Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically Press the Sleep button on the remote and the time until turn off will be displayed Each additional press of the Sleep button increases the play time by 10 minutes with a maximum of 90 minutes The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep tim
116. wn Back Previous Thumb Down Skip Down Scan Down Previous 51 Rew lt lt Previous Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt R Search Rew lt lt Rew lt lt 52 FF gt gt FF gt gt Next FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt F Search FF gt gt FF gt gt 53 Next Slow Up Replay Next Thumb Up Skip Up Scan Up Next 54 Top Menu 55 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 56 Play Pause Play gt Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause 57 Prev CH Prev Ch AVR 1710 AVR 171 only 45 PANIS Appendix Table A11 Remote Control Function List continued DVR AUX No Button Name Cable SAT Game HDTV PVD TIVO CD VCR 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Zone 2 Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle 04 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute 05 Cable Sat Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 06 STB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 07 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel
117. work and Set Up the Network on page 24 for information about joining your network 27 PANI To initiate AirPlay streaming to the AVR To initiate AirPlay streaming from a computer with iTunes launch iTunes click on the AirPlay button that appears at the bottom of the computer s iTunes window and select HK AVR in the pop up list that appears Y HKAVR _ Select Multiple Speakers HKAVR171_1710 From Pop Up List AirPlay Button C M E 4 4 To initiate AirPlay streaming from an iPod iPhone or iPad device tap the AirPlay button on the device s screen and select HK AVR171 1710 in the speaker selection list that appears The AirPlay audio stream will break in the OSD will display an AirPlay activated message and interrupt the source that is currently playing through the AVR If the AVR is in the Sleep mode it will turn on and begin playing the AirPlay audio stream The music playback screen will appear on the OSD Use the remote s Transport Control buttons to control playback Listening to vTuner Internet Radio Your AVR s Network connection brings you a world of MP3 and WMA format streams via the Internet After you have successfully connected to your home network as described in Connect to Your Home Network on page 18 and set up the network as described in Set Up the Network on page 24 press the Network Source Selector button on the remote Each press toggles between the Netw
118. z Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music AVR 1710 AVR 171 only This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Music including the availability of center width dimension and panorama adjustments Dolby Pro Logic Music adds a surround back channel e Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 EX Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game AVR 1710 AVR 171 only This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Game with the added benefit of a surround back channel Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 e Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Dolby Pro Logic 112 AVR 1710 AVR 171 only An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic Il that adds left and right front height channels that are played through two front height speakers mounted above and outside of the front left and right speakers Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 EX Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Virtual speaker Simulates 5 1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping sound field is desired Dolby Digital Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz DTS Digital Using a different encoding decoding method than Dolby Digital DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 DTS Digital also provides up to five discrete main channels plu

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