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1. 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 045 123 128 132 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 IAGNAVOX 030 040 123 128 132 145 148 ARANTZ 115 123 148 EMOREX 069 128 ETZ 084 GA 115 123 128 ITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 TC 175 176 NATIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 010 115 121 123 125 OLEVIA 007 42 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
2. CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number RA 024 081 093 150 ADCOM 063 069 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 050 177 184 SANYO 033 082 095 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 SCOTT TA AUDIOACCESS 125 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 AUDIOFILE 211 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 BSR 044 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 SOUNDSTREAM 13 CAPETRONIC 070 SYMPHONIC 059 110 CARRERA 087 TAEKWANG 177 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 CASIO 117 166 THETA DIGITAL 039 CLARINETTE 166 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 DENON 187 188 213 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 EMERSON 052 093 108 VICTOR 120130 FISHER 055 095 WARDS 095 FUNAI 126 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 GE 164 YORK 166 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 HITACHI 093 Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes DVD INKEL 216 DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number JC PENNEY 098 147 APEX DIGITAL 061 JENSEN 153 DENON 019 020 051 176 195 196 003 004 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 032 LG GOLDSTAR 016 087 JVC 006 LOTTE 108 LG GOLDSTAR 005 010 055 064 066 LUXMAN 077 102 MAGNAVOX 056 LXI 164 MARANTZ 059 AGNAVOX 039 113 MITSUBISHI 023 ARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 NAD 062 CINTOSH 194 ONKYO 009 048 CS 080 098 PANASONIC 008 024 030 044 ITSUMI 152 PHILIPS 016 056 ODULAIRE 166 PIONEER 018 027 041 0
3. Front Panel Controls continued Power indicator Power button The AVR has three different power modes e 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 a DLNA DMR stream from a networked device 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 29 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 turn on and play audio in response to a DMR stream from a networked device 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 Your device is going to sleep and then 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
4. 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 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 Home Hetwork 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 although the AVR will attempt to play the audio information from the video file 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
5. Disc HDMI 2 Cable Sat HDMI 3 STB HDMI 4 Game Composite 2 Analog 2 Audio No Analog 2 Aux Composite 1 Analog 1 Monitor Output Connector HDMI Out Composite Video Monitor Out Connected Device PANI 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 m Cable not supplied Output To HDMI HDMI Equipped Source Device NOTE If you have HDMI devices 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 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 Connectors VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Composite Video Cable not supplied To Composite Video Output Composite Equipped Source Device 16 Making Connections Connect Your Optical Digital Audio Devices If your non HDMI s
6. Pause Pause Forward Search Forward Search Reverse Search Reverse Search Next Track Skip Forward or Right Arrow Previous Track Skip Backward or Left Arrow While a selection is playing the song title and play mode icon will appear on the front panel display The iPod playback screen displays the play mode icon song title artist and album If random or repeat play has been programmed an icon will appear Junction Part 1 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 Left Right buttons 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 Left Right buttons switches the setting Shuffle Off or Shuffle On NOTE The iTunes application allows you to exempt some tracks from Shuffle mode The AVR cannot override this setting 26 Operating Your AVR 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 s
7. 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 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 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 speakers can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that of the left and right speakers I
8. s surround modes are available there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input Table A8 in the Appendix on page 36 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 disc player s audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than two channel PCM Stop play and check the player s output setting 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 Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2 0 two channels only Dolby Digital 5 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 96 24 5 1
9. 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 Configure the AVR for Your Speakers on page 20 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 decreases the time by 10 minutes down from 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 Tone button Pressing this button lets you adjust the Tone settings for the current source Use the Left Right buttons to switch between On and Off or to adjust the Bass or Treble from 10dB to 10dB See Set Up Your Sources on page 22 for more information Display Dimmer button Press this button to dim the AVR s front panel 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 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 b
10. 14 CONNECT YOUR AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCE DEVICES 15 USB AND IOS DEVICES 17 CONNECT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK 17 CONNECT THE RADIO ANTENNAS 17 CONNECT IR EQUIPMENT 17 CONNECT THE TRIGGER OUTPUT 18 CONNECT TO AC POWER 18 SET UP THE REMOTE CONTROL 19 INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 19 PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR SOURCE DEVICES AND TV 19 SET UP THE AVR 20 TURN ON THE AVR 20 USING THE ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 20 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 1510 AVR 151 5 1 channel digital audio video 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 i
11. 2 channel PCM modes in 32hHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz or 96kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM Your AVR will downmix the discrete surround back channel information in 6 1 channel and 7 1 channel recordings into your system s surround left and surround right channels When the AR receives a digital bitstream 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 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 3 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 surround left and right channels Bitstreams with discrete surround back left and right channel signals will be indicated by a 4 although the AVR downmixes the surround back channel information into the surround left and right channels The third number is used for the LFE channel 0 indicates no LFE channel 1 indicates that an LFE channel
12. 602 606 619 PULSAR 376 QUASAR 301 425 RADIO SHACK 355 434 440 442 458 459 Table A12 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 DYNAMICS 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 A20 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 43 ANS Appendix Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes AUX CD CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number
13. Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Apple 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 of Intel Corporation 105 is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries TiVo i
14. 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 e DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Cinema modes enhanced for movie or video presentations e 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 e DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Music suitable for music recordings DTS 96 24 Analog two channel e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Logic 7 Mode Group A HARMAN proprietary technology Logic 7 enhances two channel and matrix See below encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels It provides more accurate placement of sound improves panning and expands the sound field even when used with 5 1 channel systems Logic 7 technology uses 96kHz processing and is available in 5 1 mode Three variants are available Logic 7 Movie Especially suited to two channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix Analog two channel encoding Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional two channel music recordings Analog two channel Tuner
15. Product Codes AUX TiVo Cable Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number STARCOM 002 011 163 COMCAST TIVO 808 STARGATE 120 COX TIVO 808 TANDY 024 DIRECTV TIVO 806 TELECAPATION 028 HUMAX TIVO 803 TEXSCAN 036 Nero LiquidTV TIVO 805 TFC 122 PIONEER TIVO 801 TIVO 029 030 and See Table A20 TIVO HD XL DVR 807 TOCOM 170 205 TIVO HD DVR 804 UNITED CABLE 011 TIVO SERIES2 DT DVR 802 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 TOSHIBA TIVO 803 VIDEOWAY 124 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 053 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 Table A18 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 A19 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 46 HARMAN HARMAN International Industries Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 2013 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Harman
16. 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 OB 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 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 Use 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 sy
17. Usable sensitivity IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf Dimensions W x H x D 17 5 16 x 4 3 4 x 11 13 16 440mm x 121mm x 300mm Weight 10 Ib 4 6kg Signal to noise ratio mono stereo 70dB 68dB Distortion mono stereo 0 2 0 3 Stereo separation 40dB Q 1kHz Selectivity 400 7 70dB Image rejection 80dB IF rejection 80dB Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis 31 PANIS Appendix Default settings worksheets remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Audio Video Device Type AVR Source Connection Connections Media server Server HDMI 1 HDMI 1 DVD Audio Video SACD Blu ray Disc HD DVD player Disg HOMI Cable TV satellite TV HDTV or other device that delivers Cable Sat HDMI 3 HDMI 3 television programs DVR or set top box STB HDMI 4 HDMI 4 Video game console Game Analog 2 Composite 2 Any audio or video device e g CD player camcorder AUX Analog 1 Composite 1 cassette deck Any audio only playback device Audio Analog 2 No e g CD player cassette deck 32 Appendix AVI Appendix Table A2 Speaker Channel Setting Defaults Default Settings Your Settings Your Settings Position 1 Position 2 Front Left Right Speakers ON Center Speaker ON Surround Left Right Speak
18. 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 12 Types of Home Theater System Connections Radio Connections Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas The FM antenna 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 lt E Network Connector The AVR s Network connector allows you to enjoy Internet radio or content from other DLNA 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 A LU USB Port The AVR can play audio files from an Apple iOS 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
19. is present 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 Il Movie mode When a PCM signal is received the PCM message and the sampling rate 32kHz 44 1kHz A8kHz 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 24 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 Logic 7 Movie mode If you prefer a different surround mode select the surround mode category Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Game Press the OK button to change the mode 27 PANI Each surround mode category is set to a default surround mode Virtual Surround Virtual speaker Stereo 2 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game You may select a different mode f
20. 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 for the Front Left Right speakers that can accept bare wire cables or banana plugs in addition to spring clip terminals for the Center and Surround speakers that only accept bare wire cables For the spring clip terminals press the levers to open the connectors insert the bare wires into the openings and release the levers to secure the wires Bare wire cables are installed as shown below 1 Unscrew Cap 2 Insert Bare Wire 3 Tighten Cap 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 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 Types of Home Theater System Connections Subwoofer Connections The subwoo
21. to Large select one of the three following settings for the subwoofer Set Up the AVR 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 Speaker 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 A3 in the Appendix see page 33 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
22. 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 1510 and AVR 151 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 23 PANI Controlling the Volume Adjust the volume either by turning the front panel Volume knob 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 descr
23. to immerse you in the audio video presentation for a dramatically increased sense of realism Your AVR may have up to five main speakers connected directly to it plus a subwoofer Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the AVR 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 c
24. you wrote down for your speakers For each speaker group select one of these eight crossover frequencies Large 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz 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 We recommend that you set the Subwoofer Crossover to the same frequency you used for the Front Left amp Right speaker setting If you set the Front Left amp Right speakers to Large we recommend that you experiment with different Subwoofer Crossover Frequency settings to find the one that produces the best blend between the subwoofer and Front Left amp Right speakers with your system in your room Write down the settings in Table A2 in the Appendix When you have finished entering the settings press the Back Exit button to return to the Speaker 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 subwoofer 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 f you set the front left right speakers
25. 1 1 26 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 27 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 28 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 29 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 30 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 31 Y 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 32 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 33 Clear Clear Clear Exit Clear 34 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 Test 37 Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume 38 Delay 39 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep 40 Channel Tuner Up Channel Up Scan Up Channel Up Page Up Channel Up 10 Channel Up 41 Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume 42 Tone 43 Dim 44 Channel Tuner Down Channel Down Scan Down Channel Down Page Down Channel Down Disc Skip Channel Down 45 Preset Scan 46 Direct 47 Memory FAV Repeat Live TV 48 RDS 49 Previous Slow Down Back Previous Thumb Down Skip Down Scan Down 50 Rew lt lt Previous Rew 44 Rew lt lt Rew 44 R Search Rew lt lt 51 FF gt gt FF gt gt Next FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt F Search FF gt gt 52 Next Slow Up Replay Next Thumb Up Skip Up Scan Up 53 Top Menu 54 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 59 Play Pause Play gt Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause 56 Prev CH Prev Ch 4i PANIS Appendix Refer to Tables A10 through A20 when programming the codes for your components into the remote Table A10 Remote Control Product Codes TV
26. 1000 TV USB iPod 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off Device Power Off Device Power Off Device Power Off Device Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute 04 Cable Sat Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 05 STB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 06 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 07 Disc Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 08 Server Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 09 Aux Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 10 Audio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 11 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 12 AVR Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 13 USB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 14 Network Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 15 Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 16 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Mod
27. 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 028 031 117 130 136 194 212 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 A20 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 Appendix Table A11 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 A20 PORTLAND 394 ZENITH
28. 5 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 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 111 112 213 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 SEM 121 479 480 SIGNATURE 001 188 ZENITH 359 384 385 387 394 419 488 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 45 PANIS Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes Cable continued Table A20 Remote Control
29. 65 NAD 013 074 197 198 PROCEED 060 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 PROSCAN 003 004 NEC 069 RCA 003 004 NIKKO 053 055 SAMSUNG 017 053 054 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 SHARP 028 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 SONY 011 012 015 043 045 PANASONIC 075 109 119 158 183 204 THOMSON 003 004 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 TOSHIBA 009 058 067 PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 YAMAHA 030 063 PROTON 210 ZENITH 005 055 064 RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 44 Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Appendix Table A16 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 A17 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 45
30. 7 Subwoofer Speaker Analog Video AC Input Power Cord ae Pre Out Connectors Connectors Connector AVR 1510 Connector AVR 151 Analog Audio IR and Trigger Connectors Connectors Rear Panel Connectors continued Digital Audio connectors If your non HDMI 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 15 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 15 for more information 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 17 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 13 for
31. AVR 1510 AVR 151 AVIS 151 230C Audio video receiver HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE harman kardon by HARMAN ANS Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS 20 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 SET UP YOUR SOURCES 22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 SET UP THE NETWORK 23 PLACE THE AVR 3 OPERATING YOUR AVR 23 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 4 HARMAN REMOTE APP 23 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 6 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 24 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 MUTING THE SOUND 24 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 10 LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES 24 TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM 10 SELECTING A SOURCE 24 MULTICHANNEL AUDIO 10 SELECTING A SURROUND MODE 24 SURROUND MODES 10 LISTENING TO FM AND AM RADIO 25 PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 10 LISTENING TO MEDIA ON A USB DEVICE 25 PLACING THE LEFT CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS 10 LISTENING TO AN IPOD IPHONE IPAD DEVICE 26 PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS 10 LISTENING TO VTUNER INTERNET RADIO 26 PLACING THE SUBWOOFER 10 LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA YOUR HOME NETWORK 26 TYPES OF HOME THEATER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 11 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 27 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11 AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND 27 SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS 11 SYSTEM SETTINGS 29 SOURCE DEVICE CONNECTIONS 11 SLEEP TIMER 29 VIDEO CONNECTIONS 12 PROCESSOR RESET 29 RADIO CONNECTIONS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 NETWORK CONNECTOR 12 SPECIFICATIONS 31 USB PORT 12 APPENDIX 32 MAKING CONNECTIONS 13 CONNECT YOUR SPEAKERS 13 CONNECT YOUR SUBWOOFER 13 CONNECT YOUR TV OR VIDEO DISPLAY
32. 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 Il Virtual Speaker DTS Neo 6 Logic 7 and 5 CH Stereo modes To select one of these modes press the Surround 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 Operating Your AVR and Advanced Functions 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
33. Power Off Device Power Off 03 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute 04 Cable Sat Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 05 STB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 06 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 07 Disc Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 08 Server Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 09 Aux Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 10 Audio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 11 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 12 AVR Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 13 USB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 14 Network Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 15 Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 16 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 17 OSD Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu Menu 18 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up 19 Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 20 OK OK Select Enter Setup Select Enter 21 Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 22 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down 23 Back Exit Bypass Clear Exit Cancel Exit Exit Cancel 24 Info Option 25 1 1 1 1 1 1
34. a surround mode press the OSD Menu button and select Surround Mode The Surround Mode menu will appear Rut Uirtual 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 Logic 7 Movie or 2CH Stereo mode depending on the source 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 front 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 Movie Select from the following when you want a surround mode for movie playback Logic 7 Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II Music Select from the following when you want a surround mode for music playback Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic Il The Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings See Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 27 for more information Game Select from the following when you want a surround mode f
35. above you can reassign a Source Selector button to a different device type See Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Different Device Type on page 19 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 A10 A20 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 thr
36. adjusting the speaker levels record the settings in Table A2 in the Appendix Then press the Back Exit Button 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 multi channel film soundtracks the surround speakers are not intended to be as loud or as active as the front 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 wo
37. akers as shown in the illustration SUB WOOFER FRONTRIGHT FRONTLET SURR RIGHT Powered Subwoofer SPEAKERS 80 Single RCA Audio Cable not supplied PANIS 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 to connect it to the AVR s HDMI Out connector This will provide the best possible picture quality AVR HDMI Out Connector TV HDMI Cable not supplied 7 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 C j 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 14 Making Connections 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
38. ates from 8kHz 48kHz WMA compatibility Ver 9 2 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 Operating Your AVR 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 the 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 E use Bid For Lesitimacu mp3 15 P 4 17 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 s
39. 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 connect 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 Note You cannot assign connectors to the Network Radio TV and USB source buttons Source Button Default Connector s Assigned Connector s Connected Device Server HDMI 1
40. ay improve reception of weaker stations 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 There are three ways to tune to a preset station Press the Left Right buttons 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 Enter the preset number using 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 n either FM or AM source press the Info Option button on the AVR s remote control Press OK to select Auto Store 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 r
41. ce 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 Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is no picture Check the source selection and video input assignment 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 e Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR Connect 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 24 Operating Your AVR 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 27 To select
42. e 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 USB Memory Stick Apple Cable 25 ERa 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 Network NETWORK m Modem M Is 3 09 J Cat 5 5E Cable not supplied L Network and Internet Making Connections Connect the Radio Antennas Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR s FM 75 antenna connector For the best reception extend the FM antenna as far as possible Bend and fold the base of the supplied 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 supplied AVR E Antenna Pd Connectors zs e if gt Bend and fold base gt FM Antenna supplied Connect IR Equipment The AVR is equipped with a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely control
43. e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 Game Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1 2 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 Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 2 Channel Stereo 38 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 e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A9 Cable Sat STB 5 6 7 Server Aux Audio Game AVR USB 12 13 14 Surr Mode OSD Menu 29 80 GD 82 84 89 86 49 50 51 52 Top Menu 53 84 55 56 harman kardon Appendix AVIS Appendix Table A9 Remote Control Function List Radio Media Server No Button Name AVR FM AM NETWORK vTUNER Blu ray DVD DMC
44. e Product Support section of our Web site www harmankardon com 30 Specifications Audio Section Stereo power 75W per channel two channels driven 6 8 ohms 1kHz 0 996 THD AM Tuner Section Frequency range Specifications 520 1710kHz AVR 1510 522 1620kHz AVR 151 Multichannel power 75W per channel two channels driven 6 8 ohms 1kHz 0 996 THD 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 Signal to noise ratio 38dB Usable sensitivity loop 500yV Distortion 1kHz 50 mod 1 096 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Video Section Television format NTSC AVR 1510 PAL AVR 151 Input level impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Frequency response 1W 10Hz 130kHz 0dB 3dB Output level impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms High instantaneous current Video frequency response composite video 10Hz 8MHz 3dB HDMI HDMI 1 4 General Specifications Power requirement 120V AC 60Hz AVR 1510 220V 240V AC 50Hz 60Hz AVR 151 capability HCC 28 amps Transient intermodulation distortion TIM Unmeasurable Slew rate 40V usec FM Tuner Section Frequency range 87 5 108 0MHz Power consumption lt 0 5W standby 410W maximum
45. e used to navigate the menu system and to operate the tuner Back Exit button Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu System Info Option button Press to display the available option settings for the current source 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 Left 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
46. earching 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 On files at the current directory level of the drive Repeat 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 the tracks until playback is stopped manually To collapse a folder or return to the previous menu level press the Back Exit button 25 PANI 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 iPhone or iPad using the AVR remote or the AVR s front panel controls and charge the iPod iPhone or iPad 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 playback screen will appear The table below summarizes the controls available during normal playback via the USB port iPod iPhone or iPad Function Remote Control Button Play Play
47. ers ON Subwoofer ON Front Left Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Center Speaker Crossover Frequency 100Hz Surround Left Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz Subwoofer Crossover Frequency 100Hz Subwoofer Mode if Front Speakers are set to Large L R LFE Front Left Level 0dB Center Level 0dB Front Right Level 0dB Surround Right Level 0dB Surround Left Level 0dB Subwoofer Level 0dB Table A3 Delay Setting Defaults Default 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 Subwoofer 10 feet 3 meters 33 ANS Appendix Table A4 Source Settings Network Cable Sat Disc Server Radio TV iPod USB vTuner Game AUX STB Audio Connected Device Surround Mode Video Input N A N A N A N A Audio Input Radio ria USB Network Night Mode N A N A N A Adjust Lip Sync N A N A N A Change Name N A N A N A N A Bass Treble Table A5 Dolby Pro Logic II Music Settings Default Settings Your Settings Center Width Dimension Panorama Off 34 Table A6 Remote Control Codes Appendix Source Input Device Type if changed Product Brand and Code Number Cable Sat Disc DVR Media Serve
48. es Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 17 OSD Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 18 Up Up Tune Up Tune Up Up Up Up Up Up 19 Left Left Preset Down Preset Down Left Left Left Left Left 20 OK OK OK OK OK Enter Enter OK OK 21 Right Right Preset Up Preset Up Right Right Right Right Right 22 Down Down Tune Down Tune Down Down Down Down Down Down 23 Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Clear Back Back Exit 24 Info Option Options Options Options Options Options 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 26 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 27 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 28 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 29 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 30 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 31 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 32 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 33 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear 34 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 Test Test Tone Test Tone Test Tone Test Tone Find Find Test Tone 37 Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume 38 Delay Delay Adjust Delay Adjust Delay Adjust Delay Adjust Delay Adjust 39 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep 40 Channel Tuner Up Preset Up Preset Up Preset Up Preset Down Channel Up 41 Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume 42 Tone Tone Controls Tone Controls Tone Controls Tone Controls PIP Audio PopUp V Off Tone Controls Menu 43 Dim Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer 44 ii o ad Preset Down Preset Down Preset Down Down Channel Down Pres
49. es 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 Modes button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears on the front panel Message 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 Authorized service centers may be located by visiting our Web site at www harmankardon com 29 PANIS 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 speake
50. et Down 45 Preset Scan Preset Scan Preset Scan Preset Scan Preset Scan Preset Scan 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Direct Tuner Entry Direct Tuner Entry Direct Tuner Entry Chapter Zoom Direct Tuner Entry 47 Memory Preset Save Preset Save Preset Save Preset Save Angle Bookmark Angle Preset Save 48 RDS RDS RDS RDS RDS RDS 49 Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous 50 Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt 51 FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt 52 Next Next Next Next Next Next Next Next 53 Top Menu Top Menu Top Menu 54 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 55 Play Pause Play gt Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause 56 Prev CH Level Adjust Level Adjust Level Adjust Level Adjust Prev Ch Level Adjust 40 AVIS Appendix Table A9 Remote Control Function List continued DVR Vo Button Name Cable Sat Game HDTV PVD TIVO CD VCR 01 AVR Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On Device Power On 02 AVR Power Off Device Power Off Device Power Off Device Power Off Device Power Off Device Power Off Device
51. fer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low bass frequencies which 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 J Although the AVR s purple subwoofer output looks similar to 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 signal
52. 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 FP 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 AVI Making Connections Making Connections 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 11 Consult your subwoofer s user CAUTION Before making any connections to the audio video receiver ensure manual for specific information about making connections to it 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 AVR Subwoofer Connect Your Speakers Connection After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers on page 10 connect each speaker to its color coded terminal on the AVR as explained in Speaker Connections on page 11 Connect the spe
53. for all speakers is 10 feet 3m The default unit of measurement is feet To change the unit to meters select the Unit line and press the Left or Right button to change the setting Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels 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 five main channels plus a subwoofer 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 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 Speaker Setup menu select Output Adjust to display the speaker volume adjustment menu All of the system s speakers will appear with their current level settings You can adjust each speaker s level between 10dB and 10dB in 1dB increments 21 PANI 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 spea
54. he Help screen in the vTuner source main menu and create an account Favourites that you select on the Web site will be available on the 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 are 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 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
55. hes 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 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 27 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 and is also used to display the main menu on some source devices OK button This button is used to select items from the menu system It is also used to toggle between the Manual and Automatic tuning modes for FM or AM radio To toggle between these options press and hold this button for more than 3 seconds Up Down Left Right buttons These buttons ar
56. ibed in System Settings on page 29 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 modes 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 sour
57. ional adjustments such as those described in the Advanced Functions section on page 27 Before beginning the following setup steps all loudspeakers a video display and all source devices should be connected You should be able to turn on the AVR and view 20 Set Up the AVR the Master 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 Your AVR is flexible and may be configured to work with most speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room Before beginning place your loudspeakers as explained in the Place Your Speakers section on page 10 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 in Tables A2 through A7 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 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 speaker
58. istings 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 On Off 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 5 for more information IR Transmitter As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens 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 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 switc
59. kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Variant of Dolby Pro Logic Il that emphasizes use of the surround channels and Subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience 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 Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 36 Table A8 Surround Modes continued Surround Mode Virtual speaker Description Simulates 5 1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping sound field is desired Appendix Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital e Analog two channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz DTS Digital Using a different encoding decoding method than Dolby Digital 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 DTS Digital also provides up to five discrete main channels plus an 3 2 0 or 1 LFE channel e DTS ES Matrix played as 5 1 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 video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is transmitted using a DTS core with high resolution extensio
60. ker 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 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
61. l communication When this setting is set to Off the TV source audio input is set to Optical When this setting is set to On the TV source audio input is set to HDMI ARC 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 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 decreases the play time by 10 minutes from 90 to 10 minutes The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer 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 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 eras
62. l 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 message 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 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 In this case you will need to mute the TV s speakers or switch the setting to Off when using the AVR for audio 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 contro
63. more information 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 HDMI Output connectors If your TV has an HDMI connector and you are connecting HDMI source devices to the AVR use an HDMI cable not included to connect it to the AVR s HDMI Out connector Notes on using the HDMI Output connector e 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 Speaker connectors Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker See Connect Your Speakers on page 13 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
64. n Delay Button Volume Up Down Buttons Tone Button Preset Scan Button Direct Button Transport Control Buttons System Remote Control Functions Source Selector Buttons l IR Transmitter POWER Mute ON Mute Button TV Disc OC CO l l Server Aux Audio Game l L wR 7 Network OO C2 c Radio OSDiMenu Surr Mode OSD Menu Button Up Down Left Right Buttons Info Option Button 3 w Fg 8 m Test Tone Button D uL sca o Sleep Button e Vol CHITuner Channel Tuner Buttons ll CO amp 9 Go Goll l J L _ Display Dimmer Button ss ven ey RDS Button EE un oed Se Memory Button HTopMenu 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 19 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 being controlled See Table A13 in the Appendix for l
65. n 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 1510 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 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 s
66. 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 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 Subwoofer Purple Digital Audio Connection Color Coaxial 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 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
67. n 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 cable 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 10 Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers 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 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 diagram below as a guide d Placing the Left Center and Right Speakers Place the center speaker either on 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
68. nc 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 LIP SYNC Set Up the Network To play MP3 or WMA media located on DLNA compatible devices connected to the network or use the AVR s internal Internet radio tuner the AVR must be connected to your home 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 Set Up the AVR and Operating Your AVR should automatically assign the AVR an IP address and the 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 IF Configuration Bite 3 Select IP Configuration then press the Right button button twice to cycle the setting from Auto to Manual and back to Auto 4 Scroll down to the bottom of the page then press down once more 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 ente
69. ns 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 delivered via HDMI connection DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio technology delivers bit for bit reproductions of the studio master recording in up to 7 1 channels for an incredibly accurate performance Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD Master Audio 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 Delivers 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 DTS ES Matrix e DTS ES Discrete 37 PANIS Table A8 Surround Modes continued Appendix Surround
70. nstaller 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 AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Two AAA batteries AC power cord AVR 151 only Introduction Supplied Accessories Important Safety Information and Place the AVR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use The AVR 1510 has been designed for use with 120 volt alternating current AC The AVR 151 has 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 area 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 Whe
71. nvenient place 3 Press the Source Selector button you want to override and hold it for three seconds as it glows red goes 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 Disc 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 A9 in the Appendix PANI Set Up the AVR In this section you will configure the AVR to match your actual system s makeup Although it s
72. or 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 Stereo 2 CH Stereo or 5 CH Stereo e Movie Logic 7 Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie e Music Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Music e Game Logic 7 Game or Dolby Pro Logic Il Game 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 Dolby PLII Music Some additional settings are available when you select the Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Mode in the Surround Modes menu DOLBY PLII MUSIC gt 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 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 Pano
73. or game playback Logic 7 Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Game After you select the Surround Mode Category use the Left Right buttons to change the surround mode 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 27 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 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 Each press of the button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes You can also switch between automatic and manual tuning modes by pressing the OK button on the remote control for 3 seconds Once you have tuned an FM station toggling the mode setting also switches the radio between stereo and monaural reception Mono reception m
74. ough all of the codes in the remote s library for dervices of its type by pressing the remote s Up button repeatedly until the 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 A6 in the Appendix Repeat Steps 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 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 A10 A20 in the Appendix Write all the applicable code numbers in a co
75. ource 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 COAXIAL OPTICAL olm DIGITAL AUDIO i Optical Digital Audio Cable not supplied t To Optical Digital Y Audio Output Optical Equipped Source Device 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 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO 6 NV c m Coaxial Digital Audio Cable not supplied U To Coaxial Digital V Audio Output 9 96 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 AVR Analog Audio Connectors ANALOG AUDIO IN _PRE OUT ANALOG ANALOG TIN 2IN SUB WOOFER Stereo Audio Cable not supplied To Stereo Analog Y Audio Output Analog Source Device USB and iOS Devices Use the AVR s front panel USB port to connect an iPod iPhone or iPad using an Apple cabl
76. possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the messages on the AVR s front panel display it is easier if you use the on screen menu system Turn On the AVR Press the front panel Power button Power Button SHHEHSHEERGHEEIRS harman kardon Sa Using the On Screen Menu System To access the menu system press the OSD Menu button on the remote The Master 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 Master Menu system consists of six submenus Source Select Source Setup Surround Mode Speaker Setup Network and System Setup 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 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 addit
77. r TV Game AUX Table A7 System Settings Feature Default Your Settings Panel Timeout Off Auto Power Off 8 hours Menu Timeout Off Status Message 5 seconds Volume Default Off Default Volume Setting 25dB HDMI Audio to TV Off HDMI Link Off 35 PANIS Table A8 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 e 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 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 digital audio Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection source device decodes to Dolb
78. r wires at speaker and AVR connections for crossed wires Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from center or surround speakers Incorrect surround mode Program material is monophonic 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 in 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 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 Unable to establish network connection e 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 th
79. r your network s settings manually In this case you may need to obtain your network s settings from your ISP or network administrator After obtaining your network s settings a Select IP Configuration and use the Left Right buttons to change the setting to Manual The following settings will become active IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS and Secondary DNS b Use the Up Down buttons to select the correct numbers and make entries for all of these settings c When you have finished scroll down to the bottom of the page then press down once more Select Apply amp Save and press the OK button The AVR will refresh the network connection while it remains on If the AVR cannot connect to the network using the manual settings contact your ISP or network administrator for assistance IMPORTANT You must select Apply amp Save for your network settings to take effect 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 26 for more information NOTE If you have trouble connecting to the network at any time cycle the AVR into the Off mode and then turn it back on Operating Your AVR Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration you are ready
80. rama 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 A8 in the Appendix for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams 28 Advanced Functions 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 Panel Timeout This setting allows you to set the AVR s front panel display to automatically turn off after remaining on for a predertimined time 3 10 seconds each time you use a control Set this to Off to have 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 and switch to the Sleep mode after this amount of time if a source with an analog audio input or internal source FM AM USB iPod Home Network vTuner or DMR is active See Power Indicator Power Button on page 5 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 unti
81. reate 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 channels 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 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 Dolby Laboratories Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS Neo 6 DTS 96 24 HARMAN International Logic 7 HARMAN virtual speaker HARMAN headphone Stereo Modes 2CH Stereo and 5CH Stereo Appendix Table A8 on page 36 contains detailed explanations of the different surround sound options available o
82. rks for both e 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 22 Set Up the AVR 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 29 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 15 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 14 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 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 So
83. s except the subwoofer is capable of playing 100Hz in the above example as the crossover in Table A2 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 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 po
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85. s are required 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 29 for more information The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug in see illustration below and HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet 3m If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP compliant u
86. s battery cover insert the two supplied AAA batteries as shown in the illustration and replace the battery cover 1 Remove 2 Insert 3 Replace Cover Batteries Cover IK ELA CN MCN IS 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
87. se an HDMI to DVI adapter not included and make a separate audio connection PANI 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 ie Digital Audio Connections Optical Optical 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 i 1 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 lt For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs you may make both connections Video Connections Many source devices output both audio and video signals e g 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
88. sition and write it down in Table A3 in the Appendix Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position enter your speaker distances as described in Distance on page 21 Step Three 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 and select the Speaker Setup menu The Speaker Setup screen will appear NOTE To save the current settings press the Back Exit button For best results 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 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 A2 to see the crossover frequencies that
89. source device to the AVR See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 15 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 15 for more information AC Input connector AVR 151 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 151 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 Button Surround Modes Button OK Button Back Exit Button Clear Butto
90. 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 External IR AVR IR In Jack Receiver AVR and Source Devices Installed Inside of Cabinet PANIS 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 itis powered on 3 AVR Mono 1 8 inch 3 5mm Mini Plug Interconnect not supplied Connect to AC Power AVR 151 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 D G0 AC Power Outlet m 4T Power Cord supplied gt ower Cord supplie AVR 1510 Connect the AVR s power cord to a working non switched AC power outlet AC Power AVR Outlet Power Cord 2 18 Making Connections Set Up the Remote Control Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control
91. tions 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 the Left 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 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 but
92. tons 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 Surround Stereo Movie Music and 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 27 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 Il Movie mode to DTS NEO 6 Cinema mode Surround mode availability depends on the nature of the source input signal 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 HDMI Output Digital Audio Network HDMI Input Connectors Connectors Connector Connectors N omi IN 1 Hom OUT EE Homi IN 3 NETWORK COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL AUDIO ANALOG RADIO ANTENNAS ANALOG ANALOG SURR RIGHT SURR LEFT CENTER mins
93. uccessfully connected to your home network as described in Connect to Your Home Network on page 17 and set up the network as described in Set Up the Network on page 23 press the Network Source Selector button on the remote Each press toggles between the Network and vTuner screens vTuner 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 Navigation is similar to other menus Scroll to the desired item and press the 0K 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 Not Connected message will appear briefly and the Internet Radio screen will remain essentially blank Preset Streams You can store a total of 30 streams as presets When you want to save the currently tuned Stream as a preset press the remote s Memory button Use the Number buttons to enter the desired preset number These streams are accessible from the Presets menu item To create a Favourites list log onto www radioharmankardon com from your computer Enter your AVR s vTuner ID the vTuner ID is on t
94. unless USB iPod Home Network vTuner 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 29 On Power indicator glows solid white When the AVR is on it is fully operational Headphone jack Connect a 1 4 stereo headphone plug to this jack for private listening Tuning Mode button AVR 1510 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 151 only When listening to an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS information this button activates the various RDS functions USB port The USB port can be used to play audio files from an Apple i0S 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 instruc
95. urce Setup and use the left right arrow buttons to select a source button with connectors that you want to re assign 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 You cannot use a different audio input connector with an HDMI video input connector lt HDHI HDMI 3 Hight Mode OFF Lip Sync ams 6 If you have not selected 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 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 backward 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 blank 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
96. utton to save the current radio or vTuner station as a preset RDS button AVR 151 only When listening to an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS information this button activates the various RDS functions Transport Control buttons These buttons are used to control source devices Previous Channel button In AVR control mode this button lets you adjust the output levels for each speaker individually Use the Up Down buttons to cycle through each speaker and use the Left Right buttons to set the level of that speaker See Configure the AVR for Your Speakers on page 20 for more information When TV is the selected source press this button to switch to the previously tuned channel PANIS 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
97. y Digital when a coaxial or optical connection is used Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP 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 e 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 Il 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 11 Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic Il 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 Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48
98. ystem 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 f 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 Channel Volume Set AVR 1510 RDS Adjust Button Button Button AVR 151 Power Power IR Front Panel Volume Indicator Button Sensor Display Knob ABU Tun t fide Ch nel Digital lt s gt Y Tuning Sur Mode YO SurSeect Y Sure Phones ro ca ee eet dh a T harman k rdon USB Left Right Up Down Buttons Surround Modes Headphone Jack Port Buttons Tuning Buttons Select Buttons Audio Input Surround Mode Source Select Button Category Button Buttons

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